XRims Project Evo (430 hp / 435 lb-ft)
Sep 12, 2009, 09:27 PM
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Funny guy! 
Seriously I apologize for not having dragged the car yet. I had some issues with the exhaust manifold to turbo gasket. I therefore took everything off turbo down, refinished all mounting surfaces, then reinstalled with new gaskets/bolts/nuts and torqued all hardware.
Everything was back on track last night, only to have a new problem today coming from the cat area. I'll be putting the car back on the lift early this week to diagnose, the good news now is that anything in that area should be an easy fix.
So the time slips are still on hold, and I'm very anxious to try a few passes. The car launches great, the Exedy twin disc is operating like a charm!
Good night buds,
Seriously I apologize for not having dragged the car yet. I had some issues with the exhaust manifold to turbo gasket. I therefore took everything off turbo down, refinished all mounting surfaces, then reinstalled with new gaskets/bolts/nuts and torqued all hardware.
Everything was back on track last night, only to have a new problem today coming from the cat area. I'll be putting the car back on the lift early this week to diagnose, the good news now is that anything in that area should be an easy fix.
So the time slips are still on hold, and I'm very anxious to try a few passes. The car launches great, the Exedy twin disc is operating like a charm!
Good night buds,
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Nov 25, 2009, 09:36 PM
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****update****
Haven't been on in a while, so added a drag slip from October. Car was running consistent 12.2's but with immense wheelspin due to tires having absolutely no tread left (I wonder why
). My next date at the dragstrip will be next spring with a fresh set of new wider rims/tires, high 11's should be easy.
Next modification will have to do with the exhaust system, stay tuned...
And if we get our camera in time, we'll start working on a drift video before snow starts falling. I'm still in love with the Evo, great machine which is proving quite reliable.
Haven't been on in a while, so added a drag slip from October. Car was running consistent 12.2's but with immense wheelspin due to tires having absolutely no tread left (I wonder why
). My next date at the dragstrip will be next spring with a fresh set of new wider rims/tires, high 11's should be easy.Next modification will have to do with the exhaust system, stay tuned...
And if we get our camera in time, we'll start working on a drift video before snow starts falling. I'm still in love with the Evo, great machine which is proving quite reliable.
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Nov 27, 2009, 05:33 PM
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It looks like he was riding out fourth with the stock rev limit + bald tires= smaller tires = shorter gearing. His 1/8th MPH is slightly lower than mine when I ran my 11.8 @117 so who knows...
Nov 27, 2009, 05:40 PM
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update:
Haven't been on in a while, so added a drag slip from October. Car was running consistent 12.2's but with immense wheelspin due to tires having absolutely no tread left (I wonder why). My next date at the dragstrip will be next spring with a fresh set of new wider rims/tires, high 11's should be easy.
Next modification will have to do with the exhaust system, stay tuned...
And if we get our camera in time, we'll start working on a drift video before snow starts falling. I'm still in love with the Evo, great machine which is proving quite reliable.
Haven't been on in a while, so added a drag slip from October. Car was running consistent 12.2's but with immense wheelspin due to tires having absolutely no tread left (I wonder why
). My next date at the dragstrip will be next spring with a fresh set of new wider rims/tires, high 11's should be easy.Next modification will have to do with the exhaust system, stay tuned...
And if we get our camera in time, we'll start working on a drift video before snow starts falling. I'm still in love with the Evo, great machine which is proving quite reliable.
Let's see some 11.6 and 120mph traps with some new rubber.
What has been your best 60ft so far?
Nov 27, 2009, 05:45 PM
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I really hope to see this car in the 11.5/11.6 area next season!
Nov 27, 2009, 05:51 PM
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^No doubt, that car should see 120+ traps with that kind of power. A higher rev limit and some seat time I'm sure he'll see 11's. I can't wait for next season my self.
