Friendly fun runs - Any 5.0's want to race?

[Grandpa]

I'm looking for some 5.0's to race my V. My V is so different from my 5.0 due to the MUCH heavier weight in the V and different powerband it's hard to tell where I stand with the 5.0's.

Anyone down for some fun runs? No bench racing, no smack talk, just some fun runs for giggles. Roll, dig, doesn't matter. I'm open to whatever works best for ya. I may need a few runs too cuz I'm still learning how to drive this thing. This "tap tap" method of driving is just really weird. Haha.

[Zeek]

I'm looking for some 5.0's to race my V. My V is so different from my 5.0 due to the MUCH heavier weight in the V and different powerband it's hard to tell where I stand with the 5.0's.

Anyone down for some fun runs? No bench racing, no smack talk, just some fun runs for giggles. Roll, dig, doesn't matter. I'm open to whatever works best for ya. I may need a few runs too cuz I'm still learning how to drive this thing. This "tap tap" method of driving is just really weird. Haha.
If I still had my 5.0 I'd race you.......and win :p

[Grandpa]

If I still had my 5.0 I'd race you.......and win :p

Probably! My shit is slow!

[Dominic Toretto]

If you were closer sure.

-Alex

[BERT]

Lengths and the move, lengths and the move

[Grandpa]

Lengths and the move, lengths and the move

Ok, how many you going to give me? :favorites37:

[BERT]

LMAO @ the name change.


I came in here to make fun of the fact that you have to get use to an auto but I can't stop laughing at Grandpa

[Grandpa]

LMAO @ the name change.


I came in here to make fun of the fact that you have to get use to an auto but I can't stop laughing at Grandpa

I thought it was funny too, which is why I changed it. ;)

[Grandpa]

And driving the auto in this thing is trickier than you might think. At least from a roll.

You have to put it over into Sport mode, paddle downshift to the gear you want, hit it, slap it into Tour mode, then back into Sport mode all in a quick second so it can't slap the rev limiter. If you just mash the pedal and let the car downshift itself, it will eventually eat the transmission.

[Courtesy Flush]

And driving the auto in this thing is trickier than you might think. At least from a roll.

You have to put it over into Sport mode, paddle downshift to the gear you want, hit it, slap it into Tour mode, then back into Sport mode all in a quick second so it can't slap the rev limiter. If you just mash the pedal and let the car downshift itself, it will eventually eat the transmission.

Does the V have a pretty weak tranny or something?
I get that constant 2-3 gear downshifts can reduce transmission life, but i would expect more from a 60K car.

[Grandpa]

Does the V have a pretty weak tranny or something?
I get that constant 2-3 gear downshifts can reduce transmission life, but i would expect more from a 60K car.

Actually no, several have made well over 800rw just fine with it. It's just the violent torque they make instantly shocks the drivetrain pretty hard. Cruising in sixth and dropping it to 2nd or 3rd is pretty damn violent. I think Will made over 1000 with it and it never really "broke" just started slipping.

[BERT]

Actually no, several have made well over 800rw just fine with it. It's just the violent torque they make instantly shocks the drivetrain pretty hard. Cruising in sixth and dropping it to 2nd or 3rd is pretty damn violent. I think Will made over 1000 with it and it never really "broke" just started slipping.


Manual valve body would solve this?

[Grandpa]

Manual valve body would solve this?

If I wanted to drive a shitbox I would have stayed with foxes.

[BERT]

If I wanted to drive a shitbox I would have stayed with foxes.


Hey, asshole, it was just a question

[Grandpa]

Hey, asshole, it was just a question

:favorites37:

[Grandpa]

Big thanks to Scott for the fun runs! Good times.

[merlinmol]

Yup it was fun for sure. Glad you were able to come out that way tonight.

[re-rx7]

I dont have a 5.0 but im down.

[Grandpa]

Seriously, stop trolling. Go back to RKC.

[re-rx7]

I said I would race you. IM coming to town to paint my car anyway. Might as well. I need to know where my car stands. Dynoed out at 275.

[Grandpa]

Not worth the time or gas.

[re-rx7]

LOL what i thought....That dyno is also a mustang dyno. LOL Just an offer.

[downtime!]

Does it have to be a 5.0? Dark Pony has a new toy (getting put back together this week, hopefully) and I would like to see how it stands with the V. We need to set something up after he gets it finished.

[Grandpa]

What is it?

[wormriddle]

I said I would race you. IM coming to town to paint my car anyway. Might as well. I need to know where my car stands. Dynoed out at 275.

I'm headed home for a little bit next month, I'm from Whitesboro. I'll run you for the hell of it if I end up driving.

[downtime!]

What is it?'96 Cobra with a Vortech. I forgot you're not on FB.

[Dark Pony]

My car is a slow POF

[Grandpa]

I'm down. Win or lose doesnt matter to me. All in fun.

[re-rx7]

I'm headed home for a little bit next month, I'm from Whitesboro. I'll run you for the hell of it if I end up driving.

Pm me. We live close so it shouldnt be a prob.

[Dark Pony]

I'm down. Win or lose doesnt matter to me. All in fun.

Sure. Changing out a bunch of gaskets right now. The motor is apart. I need a good Dunn tune afterwards and I'll be ready.

[Grandpa]

Sure. Changing out a bunch of gaskets right now. The motor is apart. I need a good Dunn tune afterwards and I'll be ready.

Sounds like fun. Let me know when you're ready, preferably before putting the car up for sale. :favorites37:

[downtime!]

Sounds like fun. Let me know when you're ready, preferably before putting the car up for sale. :favorites37:
LOL! We were just talking about this today.....

[Grandpa]

LOL! We were just talking about this today.....

He talking about selling it already?! lol

[garner]

I'm guessing the v won the races?

[MontanaBentley]

I don't know shit about racing, and I have a basically stock 5.0. I would love to have fun and learn a little more about how to race! Also I just want to meet people and have just missed the last few Friday night drives.

[Zeek]

I don't know shit about racing, and I have a basically stock 5.0. I would love to have fun and learn a little more about how to race! Also I just want to meet people and have just missed the last few Friday night drives.

If you show up to the friday night meet you'll be able to find some races.

[Grandpa]

If you show up to the friday night meet you'll be able to find some races.

Only if you're a stock'ish Stang that can be bench raced to death first. lol

[Zeek]

Only if you're a stock'ish Stang that can be bench raced to death first. lol

I didn't say he would win. Just that he would be able to find a race.

[MontanaBentley]

If I still had my 2008, i'd be competitive but nope, gotta start all over. I want to get into it and learn as much as possible.

[MontanaBentley]

But I should be there tonight.

[Zeek]

Wish I could go out and pick on a couple mustangs :(

[zsommer79]

Well get rid of that government motors trash and maybe you could.

[MontanaBentley]

Only if you're a stock'ish Stang that can be bench raced to death first. lol

What does bench raced mean

[Zeek]

Well get rid of that government motors trash and maybe you could.

Getting rid of the car isn't going to change my work schedule buddy

[JDMLOL]

What does bench raced mean


1. To discuss the possible quarter-mile elapsed time (E.T.) of a car based on a list of modifcations or horsepower estimate.
2. To discuss the estimated output (in horsepower) of one engine versus another based on lists of modifications done to each engine.
3. To discuss "which is faster?" or "Which would win in a race?" between two cars, based on 1 and 2 above.

An example of the term used in a sentence:

Enough with the bench racing you stupid no0bs!

[rriddle3]

4. Believing dyno numbers determine the winner of a race.

[zsommer79]

Getting rid of the car isn't going to change my work schedule buddy

It might, you wouldn't have to work nights and weekends anymore to pay for all the repairs it takes to keep it on the road.

[MontanaBentley]

hahaha thanks man, sorry i'm a stupid noob who knows little to nothing about cars. I appreciate the education!

[STROKD]

4. Believing dyno numbers determine the winner of a race.

It usually does.:xmasorlyflag:

[STROKD]

It might, you wouldn't have to work nights and weekends anymore to pay for all the repairs it takes to keep it on the road.

Vettes break down very little. You are a Ford fan boi or uneducated in the matter.

[MontanaBentley]

Where does the Friday night drive meet on coit?

[Zeek]

It might, you wouldn't have to work nights and weekends anymore to pay for all the repairs it takes to keep it on the road.

I've put over 10k miles on my vette sence January. not 1 problem with it so far. Thats like 7k sence the cam install.

[Grandpa]

*crickets*

[STROKD]

No one wants to get whipped by a Cadilac

[46Tbird]

Roll, dig, doesn't matter. I'm open to whatever works best for ya.

I'm down for a run at a track.

What happened to Zeek's Corvette?

[Grandpa]

I'm down for a run at a track.

What happened to Zeek's Corvette?

I'm thinking about going to TMS for the last event Friday night.



Zeek had to have the Jaws of Life get him out of his car last week.

[BERT]

No one wants to get whipped by a Cadilac


Not even you!!

[DirtyD]

I'm thinking about going to TMS for the last event Friday night.



Zeek had to have the Jaws of Life get him out of his car last week.
Steve, even on DRs, I wouldn't suggest that. It's spin city out there with the amount of rubber that gets left at the starting line and the first 200' of pit road. Being Auto will probably help you a good bit, maybe, maybe not. More people have been participating in the car show than running drags, which was NEVER the case in prior years. Plus this Friday night practice ends at 7:30, so you better get there REAL early.

When people running slicks and and 275 DRs are spinning almost the full 1/8 mi, it's very unnerving.

[Zeek]

I'm thinking about going to TMS for the last event Friday night.



Zeek had to have the Jaws of Life get him out of his car last week.

Steve put the pic of my car on here from DR. I can't from my phone.

[Courtesy Flush]

So whats the story that caused the accident?
someone hit you or just lost control?

[46Tbird]

I'm thinking about going to TMS for the last event Friday night.
Dude - of all places. It's known to be a deathtrap with zero traction and no timeslip. Is there some reason you're avoiding a real track in your stock CTS-V?

Zeek had to have the Jaws of Life get him out of his car last week.
I see he posted, so is he okay now?

[Zeek]

Just a broken hand.......

[DirtyD]

Glad you're okay, Zeek.

Steve, it's cheaper to get in and race at Ennis than it is to race at TMS for possibly just one round.

[Grandpa]

Dude - of all places. It's known to be a deathtrap with zero traction and no timeslip. Is there some reason you're avoiding a real track in your stock CTS-V?


I see he posted, so is he okay now?

Going with a group of friends.

Just a broken hand.......

lol..riiight.

Glad you're okay, Zeek.

Steve, it's cheaper to get in and race at Ennis than it is to race at TMS for possibly just one round.

Its free to get in for me =)

[DirtyD]

Do the car show and take some laps on the track. That will be way more fun

[Grandpa]

Nah. The V isnt a show car type car. Its just a daily. I will get my toy at some point. No rush.

[DirtyD]

Nah. The V isnt a show car type car. Its just a daily. I will get my toy at some point. No rush.


Trust me, you would blow away most of the cars that "show". Lol

[Grandpa]

Trust me, you would blow away most of the cars that "show". Lol

LOL, that bad huh? I'm just going to hang out with some friends. I know the surface out there is crap and have no intention to run.

As for ET's, I don't give two shits about what ET's this heavy slow turd can run. This is my daily, it just happens to be a lil fun to drive and can fit my kids in it when needed. If I can get in a few races with it against some of the Stangs around here that's just a fun bonus.

[DirtyD]

There are a couple of good looking autos for sure, a few classics. But everything else I've seen show the few times I was out there were nothing to brag home about.

[Courtesy Flush]

There are a couple of good looking autos for sure, a few classics. But everything else I've seen show the few times I was out there were nothing to brag home about.

Since anyone can drive on the track and the show being open to anyone and all car types you tend to get that. Saw a few 1,000hp supras, 800hp evox, a few nice fox bodys and supercharged c7's. They do the parade laps around the track in 3-4 groups at a time, so try to be with a group of faster cars for the best experience. They despise passing, so getting stuck with a group of diesel trucks with a rollin coal stickers just sucks.

[DirtyD]

Since anyone can drive on the track and the show being open to anyone and all car types you tend to get that. Saw a few 1,000hp supras, 800hp evox, a few nice fox bodys and supercharged c7's. They do the parade laps around the track in 3-4 groups at a time, so try to be with a group of faster cars for the best experience. They despise passing, so getting stuck with a group of diesel trucks with a rollin coal stickers just sucks.
GLad to know that the show has already gotten better.

I still wish they didn't charge so much

[Courtesy Flush]

GLad to know that the show has already gotten better.

I still wish they didn't charge so much

Its hit and miss. $20 is steep for what you get and im surprised its stayed that price. I will say though the amount of people in the grand stands seems to get less and less....

[Grandpa]

It's $20 bucks, not a lot of money. Like 1/3 of a tank of gas. lmao.

[DirtyD]

Its hit and miss. $20 is steep for what you get and im surprised its stayed that price. I will say though the amount of people in the grand stands seems to get less and less....
I think it will eventually bit the dust.

But, at the same time our temperatures have gone up drastically lately, so that may be contributing.

I'd rather spend my $20 on gas to the store for some Shiners, then back home and watch TV. :D

[Courtesy Flush]

It's $20 bucks, not a lot of money. Like 1/3 of a tank of gas. lmao.


My retirement plan hasn't kicked in like yours just yet, so i still try to budget. :D

[STROKD]

Not even you!!

I dont have a running car sir, I doubt he wants to run my wife's GTI.:favorites37: