Followed by a WS6

[tach9]

Hey All..been playing with the Predator performance tune..so far I'm really liking it!!! I don't know if I'm experiencing a better HP/T boost over the stock Mach as I have a K&N CAI...but so far the increase in performance is definately noticable.

Anyways, was crusing playing with the tune and how it is affecting performance when I came up next to a black Firebird WS6..ya know the ones with the huge hood scoops etc...anyway I took off at the light..and he paced me a bit, then tucked in behind me, then moved over to the side. I was like WTF..then it dawned on me...he was checking the Mach out :D He followed me for two miles....I got to a freeway on ramp..and decided to speed up a "little"....and test the Predator tune :D The WS6 decided he didn't want to follow anymore :( Man I would have loved to have the old Fremont Raceway back so I could have ran the Mach down the 1/4 mile....95 degree temps or not...the Predator tune is helping a lot!!!! :shft

[heathdude]

That's usually the only view a WS6 has, isn't it? :p

[Jester]

Hey, Tach! Glad you're liking the Predator. I've heard mixed reviews on it so far. I'll let you know how my reflash went as soon as the ECM gets back to me. The Mach has been down since I left for LA. :(

[tach9]

Hey, Tach! Glad you're liking the Predator. I've heard mixed reviews on it so far. I'll let you know how my reflash went as soon as the ECM gets back to me. The Mach has been down since I left for LA. :(

Hey Jester, yeah let me know how your reflash goes!!! So far the Predator is so easy to use, you can basically throw away the manual...I have only downloaded the standard performance tune, and I too heard that it doesn't do much, but I was thinking that those that did it on the Registry were using it on a completely stock Mach. I was thinking that maybe witthe K&N..it's leaning things out a bit more...cause it definately is stronger!!!! I think your reflash is going to be better no doubt, but for simplicity and ease of returning the MCU back to stock for service, the Predator is hard to beat IMHO..

So when are you getting the MCU back? Dewd I can't wait to hear how it works!!!! :spinem: :spinem: :spinem:

BTW..off topic...I'll have your Weld Pro Star prices tomorrow :D

[tach9]

That's usually the only view a WS6 has, isn't it? :p

Hey Heathdude...ya know, I'm not sure? I heard that the WS6 was pretty fast? It was weird though..felt like I was being stalked...LOL..!!!! man I was itching to run...and the Predator tune was egging me on..but I resisted the urge..but when I got to the freeway on ramp...I let her rip :spinem: the WS6 wasn't having any though..... :( Man :shft I do miss our local Drag Strip....

[351c.i.d]

Tach why don't you come up to infineon tomorrow night with me? I could use some guidance so I don't look like a complete ass.
comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon

[Jester]

Hey Jester, yeah let me know how your reflash goes!!! So far the Predator is so easy to use, you can basically throw away the manual...I have only downloaded the standard performance tune, and I too heard that it doesn't do much, but I was thinking that those that did it on the Registry were using it on a completely stock Mach. I was thinking that maybe witthe K&N..it's leaning things out a bit more...cause it definately is stronger!!!! I think your reflash is going to be better no doubt, but for simplicity and ease of returning the MCU back to stock for service, the Predator is hard to beat IMHO..

So when are you getting the MCU back? Dewd I can't wait to hear how it works!!!! :spinem: :spinem: :spinem:

BTW..off topic...I'll have your Weld Pro Star prices tomorrow :D


The computer should have been back last Friday. I'll let everyone know how it did in a new thread with dyno pics and all.
I'll be looking for the prices on the Welds.

[tach9]

Tach why don't you come up to infineon tomorrow night with me? I could use some guidance so I don't look like a complete ass.
comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon

OK 351...I think I can swing it...I'll be there..what time do they kick stuff off at? :spinem:

[351c.i.d]

WHEN: Most Wednesday nights through Nov. 10. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., racing spans from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday Night Drags will NOT be run on the following dates: May 12, June 2, June 23, June 30, July 14 and July 28.

http://www.infineonraceway.com/you_can_race/wednesday_night_drag_info/

I will be devirginized......

[ValveTubeHead]

Tach why don't you come up to infineon tomorrow night with me? I could use some guidance so I don't look like a complete ass.
comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon comeon
Hey...now that you mention it, I'm thinkin' about hittin' the track with you guys. Man, I need a change of scenery...work has been a barrel of monkeys las couple weeks. A little horsepower fix might do the trick

was reading the rules....Whats the deal with pants?...what, you cant wear shorts if you're driving down the track? Is this enforced strickly?

Hey tach? Looks like the Georgia Seipel runs the drag show up at Sears Point now...just like fremont back in the '80s

show starts at 5:00p $20 entry...includes techfee?

[351c.i.d]

thats what it looks like. I looked everywhere on there for tech info and saw none. Come on out Matt! Both you and Aaron can help me out, as I've never been to the track before.
I went once to Sac raceway and wanted to run but I was wearing shorts and they said "no way." So I wouldn't chance it.
I'm just hoping I can hit the 13's. That and I hope I don't snap an axle with the toyos.

[tach9]

Hey...now that you mention it, I'm thinkin' about hittin' the track with you guys. Man, I need a change of scenery...work has been a barrel of monkeys las couple weeks. A little horsepower fix might do the trick

was reading the rules....Whats the deal with pants?...what, you cant wear shorts if you're driving down the track? Is this enforced strickly?

Hey tach? Looks like the Georgia Seipel runs the drag show up at Sears Point now...just like fremont back in the '80s

show starts at 5:00p $20 entry...includes techfee?

Hey Valvetubehead..ya going to go? I'll be there!!! yeah ya gotta wear long pants long sleeve shirts..it's a safety precaution..and of course helmet. I was thinking of leaving the office around 3:00pm to get there...if I'm early can always hang out at Griggs or the shop :D Want to hook up?

[351c.i.d]

ooohhhh "droooooool" Griggs. I've always wanted to check that place out.

[ValveTubeHead]

thats what it looks like. I looked everywhere on there for tech info and saw none. Come on out Matt! Both you and Aaron can help me out, as I've never been to the track before.
I went once to Sac raceway and wanted to run but I was wearing shorts and they said "no way." So I wouldn't chance it.
I'm just hoping I can hit the 13's. That and I hope I don't snap an axle with the toyos.

The rules (http://www.infineonraceway.com/documents/Bracket_Rules.doc) ...

I think you'll be ok with the toyos. The 28splines are stronger than most think...lay off the long burnouts and you'll release the energy with the colder tire. Take it easy out of the hole and then hammmer it.

Not sure how much regular pants will help in most scarey scenarios.

[ValveTubeHead]

Hey Valvetubehead..ya going to go? I'll be there!!! yeah ya gotta wear long pants long sleeve shirts..it's a safety precaution..and of course helmet. I was thinking of leaving the office around 3:00pm to get there...if I'm early can always hang out at Griggs or the shop :D Want to hook up?

I'm really smitten with the idea. I get nostalgic about the drag strip sometimes. :) I've got a meeting tomorrow afternoon, but should be done by 3. That's about what time I would head up. I'll give you a buzz around 1:30-2

Gonna need a cooler of my favorite soda and a big bag of ice :D

[351c.i.d]

for the intake or soda? lol

[El Latino]

The rules (http://www.infineonraceway.com/documents/Bracket_Rules.doc) ...

I think you'll be ok with the toyos. The 28splines are stronger than most think...lay off the long burnouts and you'll release the energy with the colder tire. Take it easy out of the hole and then hammmer it.

Not sure how much regular pants will help in most scarey scenarios.

I guess it is meant to keep the doodoo from coming out of the pants... :D

[tach9]

I'm really smitten with the idea. I get nostalgic about the drag strip sometimes. :) I've got a meeting tomorrow afternoon, but should be done by 3. That's about what time I would head up. I'll give you a buzz around 1:30-2

Gonna need a cooler of my favorite soda and a big bag of ice :D

Kewl.give me a buzz 408-391-9114....yup gonna need lots of cold ones..it'll be hot up there!!! :beer:

[ValveTubeHead]

Kewl.give me a buzz 408-391-9114....yup gonna need lots of cold ones..it'll be hot up there!!! :beer:
AOK ...never been to SearsPoint, been 17 or 18 yrs since I've been on a dragstrip...rusty reflexes, should be fun ;)