No More Speculating - the next Airstrip Attack is Coming Soon!

BobS · 11-12-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

well if you put it this way...

I had 2 nail biters with M5 and GTR. I was pulling half a car all the way thru the pull, right up until i had to let off before the cone, and they got me by a nose/car at the cone... That was disappointing...

Why did you have to shut down before the cone? Braking distance?

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Hey Sick335 that's my car not yours!

I know i know... It just reminded me about the finish cam... Good kill man

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Why did you have to shut down before the cone? Braking distance?

hah i wish! My 5th gear was out...

Longboarder · 11-12-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Hey Adam, hope that home cooked meal was worth it, cuz we hit up Red Lobster and shit went DOWN! Looking forward to our final race to determine a winner

I just watched it. Damn your car is a beast. You just hung right there with me in the triple digits.

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

I just watched it. Damn your car is a beast. You just hung right there with me in the triple digits.

It's all about a good start

BobS · 11-12-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

hah i wish! My 5th gear was out...

Ahhh ok. I'm thinking of getting rb's...seems like all the issues are with at's right? Good thing I have a 6mt. Looking forward to vids!

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Ahhh ok. I'm thinking of getting rb's...seems like all the issues are with at's right? Good thing I have a 6mt. Looking forward to vids!

Yea, ATs are having some problems, but i'm sure we'll get it figured out soon...

Vettefish · 11-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Huge thanks to everyone who came out. It was great seeing a lot of you again and meeting a lot of new faces. We hope everyone had as awesome of a time at the event as we had running it.

ChuckD05 · 11-12-2012, 02:38 PM

did any of the singles race? Did shiv race anyone? Results?

Stage 2 Drew · 11-12-2012, 02:57 PM

the only one i remember was Shiv vs longboarders VT2....i wont say who won though. I was only there sunday and didnt really see Shiv racing that much.

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 02:58 PM

I can say who won

klipseracer · 11-12-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

I can say who won

Bad start, Shiv lost but was pulling. Thats my take on the situation.

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by klipseracer

Bad start, Shiv lost but was pulling. Thats my take on the situation.

I was just teasing everyone who didn't know, but thanks for killing it

klipseracer · 11-12-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

I was just teasing everyone who didn't know, but thanks for killing it

whoops.

Longboarder · 11-12-2012, 04:22 PM

lol it was a botched start for sure so I don't even count it as a race. I am sure Shiv's car is much faster than mine.

Wedge1967 · 11-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Yeah, I was pushing them really hard, but I can tell you Sick's 335 is really fast. It was really nice meeting him and I wish we had more time to run again because I think it wouldn't have been as far apart as it was if I was able to get out of the hole in third. We rolled up at 40 and like a dumbass I left my car in second at the line and spun. By the time I grabbed 3rd he was gone. Once in the power I couldn't pull him back in. Stock turbos just don't have the top end. Regardless, I honestly don't think I would have won even if I had a perfect start. He was able to pull on Tyson's Audi and Tyson and I were bumper to bumper. The only reason I won the race with Tyson was the fact that he missed 4th and I was able to get him at the end by a car, otherwise I think he would have nosed me out.

Reading between the lines, I really think RB's have a lot more power to be mined running on e85. I think a lot of people realized over the weekend e85 is much better than 109 as long as you can manage the fueling. Then the issue with the AT Trans needs to be addressed as well. Just might be time to switch to a DCT...

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It's good to know that my little FlexFuel E92 can keep up with a RB car with full bolt ons.

Wedge1967 · 11-12-2012, 05:02 PM

Hey man, it was good meeting you the other day. Hope we can get together again at the next event and hang out. Wish we had more time to talk.

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Originally Posted by hotrod182

Wow..excellent numbers for stock turbos. Being that you and Terry were neck and neck on a clean run...it will be awesome to see you and Wedge racing today!

Wedge1967 · 11-12-2012, 05:14 PM

Hey man, it was nice meeting you and look forward to hang'n out at the next event. I couldn't agree more that the RB's have a lot of room to grow in HP on e85. Look forward to seeing how that works out. Nice kill on the Lambo. That must have been a very rewarding feeling. Sorry I couldn't hang and close out the day on Sunday. I didn't get home until 5:30am. It was a long drive and I think I missed half of it because I was on auto pilot. I haven't had a chance to look at our video, but I'll drop it on my skydrive and send you the link.

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Putting all the mechanical and otherwise problems aside, what a great event... Unfortunately i didn't get to run a single turbo, got denied a few times by single guys due to technical problems(which i completely understand, had quite a few of my own), but i wasn't too persistent as there was such a variety of cars to race... I did put in a few races against cars that ran the single turbos while i was racing somebody else, which allows me to assume the outcome of what it would have looked like. From what it seems, it would be a very close race. Both setups still need to figure out certain problems. Misfires, slipping trans, torque converters, and traction seem to be main issues at this point(just like with any other high powered, rwd cars). I'm sure by next event we will have 2 strong running twin and single cars to be lined up. RBs still have a lot of room for improvement without touching internals, so personally, i'm looking forward to e85 tune, and the 4-5 problem to be worked out.

I was extremely pleased with my cars performance other than the trans issues in 4-5. Videos will be coming soon.

Just a little teaser for you:

Sick335 · 11-12-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Hey man, it was nice meeting you and look forward to hang'n out at the next event. I couldn't agree more that the RB's have a lot of room to grow in HP on e85. Look forward to seeing how that works out. Nice kill on the Lambo. That must have been a very rewarding feeling. Sorry I couldn't hang and close out the day on Sunday. I didn't get home until 5:30am. It was a long drive and I think I missed half of it because I was on auto pilot. I haven't had a chance to look at our video, but I'll drop it on my skydrive and send you the link.

Hey Wedge,

Was good hanging out with you at the event! We definitely still got a lot of room for improvement, but then again, there's always room for improvement

At this point our(and should also be your) main concern is to strengthen the auto tranny to handle the loads that we put on it. Engine seems to be running strong and without any signs of failure(knock on wood). You had a much further drive than most of us local guys, so it's understandable why you left early. We were the last 4 cars at the event, and horsed around at the very end a little, so i dont regret staying. Would be great to get the race from your angle, i also have it on Erics go pro! Overall the event was an absolute success and I'll be looking forward to the next one like a kid awaits Christmas... or a fat kid the desert

Wedge1967 · 11-12-2012, 07:39 PM

haha, I couldn't agree more. I'll shoot you a PM with the link. I need to crop them so they don't have all the time sitting idle.

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Overall the event was an absolute success and I'll be looking forward to the next one like a kid awaits Christmas... or a fat kid the desert

SIKH335 · 11-12-2012, 07:48 PM

I don't think using a formula of A=B and B=C therefore A=C works in racing. Each race has to many variables such as bad starts engine and Trans issues traction, miss shifts etc. I would wait for the Automatic Trans issues to be resolved for both RB and Single cars and then run them for a good comp. I would have loved to run you as I even asked to line up after your race with Ken. This was before the tranny issues stayed persistent. We have a good idea on what needs to be done to resolve it and the team is working on it. The races will occur as there are always other events.

robertm · 11-12-2012, 08:08 PM

No single turbo manual cars race?

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Stage 2 Drew Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 206 Posts Drives: an SRT4 that beats ur 335 :-) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: teh 909 iTrader: (0)	the only one i remember was Shiv vs longboarders VT2....i wont say who won though. I was only there sunday and didnt really see Shiv racing that much.
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SIKH335 Banned 29 Rep 969 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [1.00]	I don't think using a formula of A=B and B=C therefore A=C works in racing. Each race has to many variables such as bad starts engine and Trans issues traction, miss shifts etc. I would wait for the Automatic Trans issues to be resolved for both RB and Single cars and then run them for a good comp. I would have loved to run you as I even asked to line up after your race with Ken. This was before the tranny issues stayed persistent. We have a good idea on what needs to be done to resolve it and the team is working on it. The races will occur as there are always other events.
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