Bowman on new years - Page 2

snakeplissken · 01-01-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

When my dad bought the G8 there was a couple of things that helped us decide. 50k campared to 30k, 14mpg vs 26mpg, and the G8 is faster

How's the aftermarket parts market for the G8s now? Sad that Pontiac got the ax as opposed to Buick...especially after the Tiger Woods debacle...

chrisheltra · 01-01-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BAD4DR

Ran the 5.0 today for the first time and was happy with the numbers.

8.01 at 89.99 with a 1.90 60 foot
7.95 at 91.54 with a 1.93 60 foot
7.91 at 90.45 with a 1.91 60 foot

60 foots are not where they should be, but i was happy with the first time out and hopefully will see some lower 7s in the near future with some taller/better tires

You said it yourself those tires havent been used in 3 years. Plus they were a little too short.

LXtasy · 01-01-2011, 08:51 PM

I am curious. If they were short wouldn't they in theory raise the "numeric " value of the rear gear? Thus entailing a quicker time down the track as if you did a rear gear swap?

clubracergt1 · 01-01-2011, 09:02 PM

That would be true, however, it sounds like there was an 'available traction' issue, as well

chrisheltra · 01-01-2011, 09:09 PM

Plus it caused him to hit the rev limiter.

LXtasy · 01-01-2011, 09:12 PM

auto or stick?

MonteC · 01-01-2011, 09:15 PM

Auto.

1BAD4DR · 01-01-2011, 10:07 PM

yeah the tires have been sitting for 3 years in the garage and was definately a little to short in my opinion. The 60 foots alone were terrible for such high mph and would spin thru 1st and half of second. I am looking at 28's or even 29's it they will fit. Nevertheless i had a blast and cant wait to go again when it is a little cooler and i have better tires.

Lurch · 01-01-2011, 10:18 PM

25" Tire's were slipping even when the car shifted, Also those tire's are 3" shorter than the stock tire's the stock shift points are around 7200 so add the shorter tire and slipping is why it was hitting the Rev limiters. Will do better with new drag radials

Lurch · 01-01-2011, 10:21 PM

I was outrun by a Z-71 that was a strong truck in 4x4 I was on stock tires, Even whemn I hit 3rd gear the truck was spinning, Went and asked him to race again with slicks he said noway, Asked him to race Chris's truck he declined, Oh whell that's what I get for bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight LOL Had fun!!

bwelch · 01-01-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeplissken

How's the aftermarket parts market for the G8s now? Sad that Pontiac got the ax as opposed to Buick...especially after the Tiger Woods debacle...

Its about the same as any newer car.

slow94 · 01-02-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lurch

I was outrun by a Z-71 that was a strong truck in 4x4 I was on stock tires, Even whemn I hit 3rd gear the truck was spinning, Went and asked him to race again with slicks he said noway, Asked him to race Chris's truck he declined, Oh whell that's what I get for bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight LOL Had fun!!

Mitch I think that guy is on this forum actually. I was disappointed when he wouldn't run you with slicks. He is launching in 4 wheel drive. Sounds like he wont take a race when there is a chance of him losing.

bwelch · 01-02-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by slow94

Mitch I think that guy is on this forum actually. I was disappointed when he wouldn't run you with slicks. He is launching in 4 wheel drive. Sounds like he wont take a race when there is a chance of him losing.

Nope..The original owner is on here

slow94 · 01-02-2011, 10:58 AM

So do you know what is done to the truck. He said a stock 5.3 with some nitrous, but that definitely isn't right.

slowgreen99 · 01-02-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slow94

So do you know what is done to the truck. He said a stock 5.3 with some nitrous, but that definitely isn't right.

cammed 5.3 with nitrous. He wont run for free either. Just sayin.

bwelch · 01-02-2011, 11:17 AM

well It had an afr headed 6.0 with a couple kits on it. Peanut said it was a 5.3 with a cam and a 250 shot now. I dont think the 6.0 is in it but I could be wrong.

bwelch · 01-02-2011, 11:20 AM

It just doesnt neutral rev like an afr 225 headed 6.0 with a cam. It revs slow like my 5.3 truck does

Magoo · 01-05-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisheltra

You said it yourself those tires havent been used in 3 years. Plus they were a little too short.

Hahaha, they haven't been sitting 3yrs. They were on the car when I was going back to MIR in sept of 09, the event ended up getting canceled but they got some street miles on them then. They've been sitting unused for about 15 months or so, but the last time they saw the track they were cutting 1.5's on my car after sitting for over a year.

Homo just needs some more seat time in that beast and to heat the tires up more. He was trying to be gentle and not burn the tires up too much.

slow94 · 01-05-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Magoo

Hahaha, they haven't been sitting 3yrs. They were on the car when I was going back to MIR in sept of 09, the event ended up getting canceled but they got some street miles on them then. They've been sitting unused for about 15 months or so, but the last time they saw the track they were cutting 1.5's on my car after sitting for over a year.

Homo just needs some more seat time in that beast and to heat the tires up more. He was trying to be gentle and not burn the tires up too much.

^^^^^ I agree. You gotta cook em' to hook em'

Lurch · 01-05-2011, 10:56 PM

I don't know who the Z-71 owner is but everyone say's he won't race for FREE!! Unless someone bet on me he raced me for Free, I'm sure he did because he stopped and waved me to the gate's when there were several car's in front of me, I think it was fun to lose the race now he needs to race a real truck, Fun or not I enjoyed the note on how SLOW my Truck really Is. Now Man Up and Race a Real Lightning, Bill's, Daryl's,Chris's,Randy's and Enjoy the Win or Loss. My Two Cent's Lurch

01-01-2011, 08:51 PM	#23
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	I am curious. If they were short wouldn't they in theory raise the "numeric " value of the rear gear? Thus entailing a quicker time down the track as if you did a rear gear swap? __________________

01-01-2011, 09:02 PM	#24
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	That would be true, however, it sounds like there was an 'available traction' issue, as well __________________ This space for rent

01-01-2011, 09:09 PM	#25
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Plus it caused him to hit the rev limiter. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

01-01-2011, 09:12 PM	#26
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	auto or stick? __________________

01-01-2011, 09:15 PM	#27
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Auto. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

01-01-2011, 10:07 PM	#28
1BAD4DR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 1,364	yeah the tires have been sitting for 3 years in the garage and was definately a little to short in my opinion. The 60 foots alone were terrible for such high mph and would spin thru 1st and half of second. I am looking at 28's or even 29's it they will fit. Nevertheless i had a blast and cant wait to go again when it is a little cooler and i have better tires. __________________ I wish dupree would hurry up...

01-01-2011, 10:18 PM	#29
Lurch Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 554	2011 5.0 Mustang 25" Tire's were slipping even when the car shifted, Also those tire's are 3" shorter than the stock tire's the stock shift points are around 7200 so add the shorter tire and slipping is why it was hitting the Rev limiters. Will do better with new drag radials

01-01-2011, 10:21 PM	#30
Lurch Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 554	Lightning I was outrun by a Z-71 that was a strong truck in 4x4 I was on stock tires, Even whemn I hit 3rd gear the truck was spinning, Went and asked him to race again with slicks he said noway, Asked him to race Chris's truck he declined, Oh whell that's what I get for bringing a Knife to a Gun Fight LOL Had fun!!

01-02-2011, 10:58 AM	#34
slow94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pimlico S.C. Posts: 551	So do you know what is done to the truck. He said a stock 5.3 with some nitrous, but that definitely isn't right. __________________ Red 94 lightning mods: paxton NOVI 2K Best e.t.: 8.14 @ 84.5 with a 1.75 60' = SLOW

01-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#36
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	well It had an afr headed 6.0 with a couple kits on it. Peanut said it was a 5.3 with a cam and a 250 shot now. I dont think the 6.0 is in it but I could be wrong.

01-02-2011, 11:20 AM	#37
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	It just doesnt neutral rev like an afr 225 headed 6.0 with a cam. It revs slow like my 5.3 truck does

01-05-2011, 10:56 PM	#40
Lurch Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 554	Money for Race!! I don't know who the Z-71 owner is but everyone say's he won't race for FREE!! Unless someone bet on me he raced me for Free, I'm sure he did because he stopped and waved me to the gate's when there were several car's in front of me, I think it was fun to lose the race now he needs to race a real truck, Fun or not I enjoyed the note on how SLOW my Truck really Is. Now Man Up and Race a Real Lightning, Bill's, Daryl's,Chris's,Randy's and Enjoy the Win or Loss. My Two Cent's Lurch Last edited by Lurch; 01-05-2011 at 10:59 PM.

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