Stripped vs normal car times. - Page 2

XR8-260 · 07-05-2008, 07:29 PM

I run my car in 100% full street trim. 95 RON, full weight (nothing removed at all), street tyre pressures and half tank of petrol. Most importantly, I ran my PB in 22C ambient temperature. I wouldn't be satisfied if I could only run my best time in freezing cold conditions that I would rarely encounter in everday driving.

Any car can be made fast by removing things, I remember a 17 second 4cyl car running a 14 after all sorts of things had been removed. I don't believe in weight reduction, but if you want to go down that path you should at least mention that your car was of a reduced weight when you ran your PB. Everybody is free to have their own opinion though.

I have no problem with hi-powered cars using MTs and the like as they actually need to get the power to the ground.

protd · 07-05-2008, 08:09 PM

weight reduction is free HP use it a say..

if your too lazy to pull a few things out of the car, it's really your own problem..

at the end of the day it's a option thats available to everyone, it's not a forbiden option only available to the select few...

MRHELE · 07-05-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by protd

weight reduction is free HP use it a say..

if your too lazy to pull a few things out of the car, it's really your own problem..

at the end of the day it's a option thats available to everyone, it's not a forbiden option only available to the select few...

Exactly!

nugget378 · 07-05-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

My car has them on as my true street tyre.I have driven in them in the rain aswell.There is a few friends of mine that run them on there streeters full time aswell.Don't know what all the hype is about them being dangerous actually i find them to be better than any street tyre i have used before.
I don't want to keep argueing about these tyres being legal or illegal ect..... this isn't the subject if you feel there not safe don't use them it's simple really.

Ive got 2 defect notices because of running M/T radials,they are NOT legal,and for good reason.
When you get some alloy heads Alex you'll know why

SpoolMan · 08-05-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluepower

If someone strips their car and achieves a goal, then awesome. If they elect to do it in street trim, also awesome.

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Originally Posted by Quadcams

what you do to achieve your numbers, as long as your honest about it.

Chris & Wade, I agree with both of you, throw in the words fun and enjoyment and thats what its all about..

Quadcams · 08-05-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

My car has them on as my true street tyre.I have driven in them in the rain aswell.There is a few friends of mine that run them on there streeters full time aswell.Don't know what all the hype is about them being dangerous actually i find them to be better than any street tyre i have used before.
I don't want to keep argueing about these tyres being legal or illegal ect..... this isn't the subject if you feel there not safe don't use them it's simple really.

Cool, just remind me to stay away from you when its wet as the are dangerous in the wet but hey thats your choice isnt it.

Quadcams · 08-05-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by protd

weight reduction is free HP use it a say..

if your too lazy to pull a few things out of the car, it's really your own problem..

at the end of the day it's a option thats available to everyone, it's not a forbiden option only available to the select few...

Very well said there mate, hit the nail on the head.

HEMI POWER · 08-05-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

Ive got 2 defect notices because of running M/T radials,they are NOT legal,and for good reason.
When you get some alloy heads Alex you'll know why

Stuff the alloys i rather rip out my interior, cheaper and faster without even making more HP.

e man what has happen to that good ol fashion streeter, seems to me those days are gone.

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HEMI POWER · 08-05-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadcams

Cool, just remind me to stay away from you when its wet as the are dangerous in the wet but hey thats your choice isnt it.

Don't stress you can hop in instead atleast i'll have my seats in the car.

Quadcams · 08-05-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

Don't stress you can hop in instead atleast i'll have my seats in the car.

WTF ????

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Quadcams · 08-05-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

man what has happen to that good ol fashion streeter, seems to me those days are gone.

So are you saying you DOB is 7/5/08. As its been going on for a long long time buddy, whats up that rock a bit heavy.
Mate are you one of those people thats gets there nickers in a knot when someone parts there hair different to eveyone else, seems that way, like serously why do you get so upset what other people do, just dont understand.
People choose to do certain things to there own cars for there own reasons and enjoyment why bag them, unless you dont have anything better to do.

Am I right, mmmmm.

HEMI POWER · 08-05-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadcams

So are you saying you DOB is 7/5/08. As its been going on for a long long time buddy, whats up that rock a bit heavy.
Mate are you one of those people thats gets there nickers in a knot when someone parts there hair different to eveyone else, seems that way, like serously why do you get so upset what other people do, just dont understand.
People choose to do certain things to there own cars for there own reasons and enjoyment why bag them, unless you dont have anything better to do.

Am I right, mmmmm.

I thought this thread was started to express your views anyway, i'm not fussed, do as you please.I have made my point about stripped out street cars and you made yours move on like the rest of the herd.

Quadcams · 08-05-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

I thought this thread was started to express your views anyway, i'm not fussed, do as you please.I have made my point about stripped out street cars and you made yours move on.

All good and well to have you view but bagging people for doing there own thing becomes a different story.

nugget378 · 08-05-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

Stuff the alloys i rather rip out my interior, cheaper and faster without even making more HP.

e man what has happen to that good ol fashion streeter, seems to me those days are gone.

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Dunno about that mate,the alloy combos sure seem to be provng themselves lately.
These days they take your car for street racing anyway,they took a 200k GT just up the road the other night,so whats the big deal with street weight,as for me personally I race my car exactly how it drives on the street for circuit racing,and just fit slicks for the drags,even then I cant get traction.
If I could be stuffed stripping the car I would,but I suffer from extreme lethargy most of the time :P
But good on those that do it,it makes no difference to me,shouldnt to anyone either,as long as you know the race weight you can see how well its doing.
The only time I take issue,is with some clowns that sand bag the weight they run at..

shanegh · 09-05-2008, 12:28 AM

so should we add weight to a car to even things up when you have a driver like me who is a skinny f*cker ??

GTP370 · 09-05-2008, 06:57 AM

I consider taking my car to the drag strip as a sporting event. Although only competing against myself, this form of motor sport is great fun, especially now that I do not participate in any other form of sports, unlike when I was younger.

I have invested a lot of money into my car's performance and more to come. For me, the FPV GT is one of the best looking modern muscle cars on the market, so I do not mind feeding my dollars into this baby. Therefore the drag strip is the best place to reap the benefits of my invested dollar and improve my driving ability.

So I'm not too fazed on the street trim scenario and what others think of my times and speed. End of the day, I am not driving on street conditions but on a prepared drag strip surface, whereby I can add heat into my tyres before launching (try that on the street and good bye car). I will do what ever it takes to experience the thrill of getting my daily driver down that strip in super quick time, even if it's stripped butt naked.

JP300+ · 10-05-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluepower

there are only two types of cars on the strip. Quick cars and slow cars.

This isn't super stock in ANDRA running BMS with a 9.45lb per cube and a 250page rule book. until it is, run whatever you have, and claim your time for your mods.

If someone strips their car and achieves a goal, then awesome. If they elect to do it in street trim, also awesome.

The whining in Australia should stop - a quick visit to the USA will have many of you gobsmaked at just how SLOW our cars really are.

I'll be happy to strip my cars, as im not running against other bosses until i see another quick one - im after holdens.

I have to agree with you but hate when people claim standard this and standard that but do not state the real mods...

Craig · 10-05-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP370

I consider taking my car to the drag strip as a sporting event. Although only competing against myself, this form of motor sport is great fun, especially now that I do not participate in any other form of sports, unlike when I was younger.

I have invested a lot of money into my car's performance and more to come. For me, the FPV GT is one of the best looking modern muscle cars on the market, so I do not mind feeding my dollars into this baby. Therefore the drag strip is the best place to reap the benefits of my invested dollar and improve my driving ability.

So I'm not too fazed on the street trim scenario and what others think of my times and speed. End of the day, I am not driving on street conditions but on a prepared drag strip surface, whereby I can add heat into my tyres before launching (try that on the street and good bye car). I will do what ever it takes to experience the thrill of getting my daily driver down that strip in super quick time, even if it's stripped butt naked.

Well said, possibly the most sensible post i have read this year.

Cheers Craig

Crapi · 10-05-2008, 11:09 PM

Oh well looks like i might strip a few things out of mine and run into the 8's!

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SpoolMan · 10-05-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapi

Oh well looks like i might strip a few things out of mine and run into the 8's!

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Go for it you have the best race track in Oz, WSID.
I hope your toys go better than your chosen AFF user name..

Crapi · 10-05-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Go for it you have the best race track in Oz, WSID.
I hope your toys go better than your chosen AFF user name..

Thanks spooly! Not wrong about the WSID, from what i hear it is one of the best facillities in the world.
The name is just a dig at the good old capri i own because lets face it really wasn't much of a go-er with a 1600 four banger in it.
Will have it back out there soon for a crack at the 8's in street trim because that is the direction its been going for some time and until i run the best possible time in it, hopefully 8.7-8.6 at the current set up, i not going to strip or change anything.

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SpoolMan · 10-05-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapi

Thanks spooly! Not wrong about the WSID, from what i hear it is one of the best facillities in the world.
The name is just a dig at the good old capri i own because lets face it really wasn't much of a go-er with a 1600 four banger in it.
Will have it back out there soon for a crack at the 8's in street trim because that is the direction its been going for some time and until i run the best possible time in it, hopefully 8.7-8.6 at the current set up, i not going to strip or change anything.

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Dont forget the pictures we love pictures, an 8 sec video would be great too...

Crapi · 10-05-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Dont forget the pictures we love pictures, an 8 sec video would be great too...

Its all just a matter time my man! Will definately post pictures and some footage as soon as we get it there.

Crapi · 11-05-2008, 08:45 PM

Here is a taste of the crapi in action! Enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG3MPNh3sy4

nugget378 · 12-05-2008, 05:41 PM

Ive spoken to you at WSID before crapi,bloody nice car you have mate,I seem to remember it was for sale?

Another turn on the street trim thing is legality,some of us would never pass a roadworthy with out an engineer signing off on the car,and these days alot of what we used to get away with is not allowed engineered or not..
I know I had a world of headaches in that area.

Crapi · 15-05-2008, 10:57 AM

Hey there nuggs! Mate i am the new owner of the car in question. Next time you see it out there come and say G'day.

Your dead right with your comment on the engineers reports and whether or not things are legal even if you have one to accompany your ride.

There maybe some things on my car that are questionable that have been passed by an engineer that could have been knocked back by another. This is just another reason to go against stripping the car out for the time being. I want it to look as complete as possible to keep the Gestapo at bay.

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