Raced a Z06

LT1 Z28 · 07-11-2002, 09:31 AM

So... yeah, GM's top dog.

A buddy of mine bought a Z06 only a couple of weeks ago. So we went to the evening gathering and lined em up.

He took two cars off the line on me, damn thos vettes launch hard!

By the top of 2nd I am 2 cars behind, 3rd, I match his speed and 4th, I start reeling him in hard. Unfortunately, I ran out of track to pass him and lost by a couple of meters. 1/2 a car or so. But I was going to pass him fast.

Overall a good race, he outdrove me but I am satisfied with the way my car ran. Time for traction upgrades!

*Steeda90GT* · 07-11-2002, 11:51 AM

Nice job, I cant wait until I pull up to one of those. Ive beaten the regular vettes in past.

mysweetlx · 07-11-2002, 01:09 PM

The Z06's are sweet. The non Z06 vettes aren't anything spectacular, but I wouldn't mind a Z06. Nice run.

Dark_5.0 · 07-11-2002, 04:29 PM

You must not have drove very well....trapping 119mph you should have destroyed him.

Aquaman · 07-11-2002, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mysweetlx
The non Z06 vettes aren't anything spectacular, but I wouldn't mind a Z06. Nice run.

Is that Right

LT1 Z28 - Nice run Better luck next time.A 119 Trap is awesome

Dark5.0 - I have witnessed 2 02' Z06's run 12.0@120 and an 01' Z06 pull 12.2@118 alll three were stock. One of those 02's ran an 11.7@124 with a Blackwing Filter and Corsa Cat back.

venumus93 · 07-11-2002, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by Aquaman

Is that Right

LT1 Z28 - Nice run Better luck next time.A 119 Trap is awesome

Dark5.0 - I have witnessed 2 02' Z06's run 12.0@120 and an 01' Z06 pull 12.2@118 alll three were stock. One of those 02's ran an 11.7@124 with a Blackwing Filter and Corsa Cat back.

...there's a sonic blue '03 Cobra at Orlando Speedworld that would love to race ya! He ran a 12.8 last night at 108MPH, and his first night out, a week prior, he ran a 13.1 at 111MPH. All this in the 'supercharger killing FL heat & humidity! So, yes, they will give the Generals big boys a run for their money. Sorry GM fans, this isn't a redo of the '99 Cobra's problem about being underrated from the factory until they got the exhaust fixed...Later!

Dark_5.0 · 07-11-2002, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aquaman

Dark5.0 - I have witnessed 2 02' Z06's run 12.0@120 and an 01' Z06 pull 12.2@118 alll three were stock. One of those 02's ran an 11.7@124 with a Blackwing Filter and Corsa Cat back.

Cool, I didnt realize they trapped that high

86 Grand Marqui · 07-11-2002, 10:54 PM

venumus93,Do you ever hang out at Doubles? Or off Babcock?

exgmguy · 07-11-2002, 11:05 PM

Sounds like a fun race. Those ZO6's can run pretty hard. The ones i've seen around here usually go 114ish, and mid 12's.

sedanman · 07-12-2002, 12:41 AM

Sounds like a fun race and some good feedback. I pretty much agree with everyones responses except the one about the regular C5's being nothing big. Sounds like you have a strong running car and just need to work on the traction side of the combination, that way I could be telling you good kill.

Aquaman · 07-12-2002, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by venumus93

...there's a sonic blue '03 Cobra at Orlando Speedworld that would love to race ya! He ran a 12.8 last night at 108MPH, and his first night out, a week prior, he ran a 13.1 at 111MPH. All this in the 'supercharger killing FL heat & humidity! So, yes, they will give the Generals big boys a run for their money. Sorry GM fans, this isn't a redo of the '99 Cobra's problem about being underrated from the factory until they got the exhaust fixed...Later!

Thanks for the invite and while I am willing to go a distance to race, 1000 miles to florida is not in my plans. I have been hearing about a few 03's at the strip most are in that 12.8-13.3 range right about where I figured. With the easy mods they should be low 12's pretty easy. I am still waiting to have my shot at one however. I have challenged 3 different people 1 in Cleveland, 1 in St. Louis and another in Chicago they all are putting me off for a few weeks. Gee I wonder why....Well thats ok I can use those same few weeks to mod just like they can

But my mods will take me to 11.8s I don't think A sliencer, Pully, DR's and Exh will do that for the Cobra. But who knows....

mike_navigator · 07-12-2002, 05:49 PM

I have a video of an 03 cobra running a 12.9@117

and it had a pulley and thats it. It was running in 80-90's degree weather with high humidity.

mike

The Deuce · 07-12-2002, 05:56 PM

I keep trying to find a z06 to run. I figure that car is about as fast down the old 1320 as my bike. So hopefully someday I'll get a chance to run one. Sounds like with a little tweaking you could bag this guy for sure.

Aquaman · 07-12-2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike_navigator
I have a video of an 03 cobra running a 12.9@117 and it had a pulley and thats it. It was running in 80-90's degree weather with high humidity.

mike

Cool. But if the Video you speak of is the one from Muncie where ol Cobra boy ran a 12.94@ 117. Then the trap the board shows is off. Unless by some coincidence every car in that lane ran has run a 117 trap. It's been busted for a few weeks. It is still not working but they have at least shut the damn thing off now so peolpe don't think that the 02 Dodge Caravan is really running 17.6's at 117

Skyman · 07-12-2002, 07:21 PM

No where on earth have I seen Z06's running 120+, or LS1 Vettes going 114. You sure live in freaksville.

And trust me I see the track fairly often.

Skyler

Rev · 07-12-2002, 07:32 PM

Hey Sky, where the heck is Freaksville? I might want to make a few passes there just to see if I can improve my time slips, LOL.

Rev

Aquaman · 07-12-2002, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
No where on earth have I seen Z06's running 120+, or LS1 Vettes going 114. You sure live in freaksville.

And trust me I see the track fairly often.

Skyler

Well last time I checked Ohio, Illinois,Indiana and Louisiana are in fact on Earth. But if you can show me I'm wrong I agree with ya'.

Maybe I can go race where you do and watch my times get slower. I'm sure thats your problem your just stuck in a world where all cars are slow

I'm suprised I havn't seen you at the track Because I'm there fairly often oh wait there's more the 1 track on earth, at least my earth!

Rev · 07-12-2002, 08:05 PM

Last time I checked Skyman was in Cali and Aquaman was in Indi. Doubtful that they would run into each other at the track IMHO.

I'd bet conditions at the track vary some too. On one post, aquaman thought 14.0 was OK for LS1 F bodies. If I'm wrong here, please correct me.

Rev

venumus93 · 07-12-2002, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 86 Grand Marqui
venumus93,Do you ever hang out at Doubles? Or off Babcock?

I haven't been to Doubles in a while, hung out there last year once for a night, not been there lately.. haven't gone down to the ol' Wal Mart parking to check that out at all...too busy with work & the wife & kid, etc. Think I'll be heading out some Wed night soon to Doubles to check out the scene....if you're palnning on being there sometime soon, pm me & let me know, I'll stop by & say hi...gotta hope the rains end soon though.....

Auquaman,
sorry you cant make the drive. But mod up your car all you want, the '03's are for real & will be able to earn respect of any real car/track enthusiast out there...sorry you cant get a race in with one yet...maybe they just want to break in their cars first & then go out & spank some GM's???
Later!

mike_navigator · 07-12-2002, 10:47 PM

But aquaman i have a video of the same cobra running a 13.3@113 in the same lane it never showed up as 117. But i could be wrong.

07-11-2002, 09:31 AM	#1
LT1 Z28 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Posts: 142	Raced a Z06 So... yeah, GM's top dog. A buddy of mine bought a Z06 only a couple of weeks ago. So we went to the evening gathering and lined em up. He took two cars off the line on me, damn thos vettes launch hard! By the top of 2nd I am 2 cars behind, 3rd, I match his speed and 4th, I start reeling him in hard. Unfortunately, I ran out of track to pass him and lost by a couple of meters. 1/2 a car or so. But I was going to pass him fast. Overall a good race, he outdrove me but I am satisfied with the way my car ran. Time for traction upgrades! __________________ 1989 Mustang Coupe. Trickflow upper end Vortech Supercharger Lots more.... Best so far on ET Streets: 12.11 @ 117.7 Mph 1.84 60ft

07-11-2002, 11:51 AM	#2
Steeda90GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 297	Nice job, I cant wait until I pull up to one of those. Ive beaten the regular vettes in past. __________________ 94 Oxford White GT. 17" Factory wheels with 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials. Vortech S-Trim, Anderson Power Pipe, 24lb injectors, T-Rex external, 190lph internal, 3.55s, 65mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, Saleen Gauges, Crane ignition, MAC longtubes, catalytic h-pipe, flowmasters.

07-11-2002, 01:09 PM	#3
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	The Z06's are sweet. The non Z06 vettes aren't anything spectacular, but I wouldn't mind a Z06. Nice run. __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

07-11-2002, 04:29 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	You must not have drove very well....trapping 119mph you should have destroyed him. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

07-11-2002, 11:05 PM	#9
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Sounds like a fun race. Those ZO6's can run pretty hard. The ones i've seen around here usually go 114ish, and mid 12's. __________________ 1988 Mustang GT stock bottom 302, C4 10.9 @ 128 with 8 psi of Novi 1000 boost!----STOLEN 1989 Mustang notchback Warmed up 306 with a Procharger.

07-11-2002, 10:54 PM	#8
86 Grand Marqui Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dover, Delaware...Ft.Pierce, Florida...Hiawassee, Georgia...Las Vegas, Nevada. Posts: 90	venumus93,Do you ever hang out at Doubles? Or off Babcock?

07-12-2002, 12:41 AM	#10
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Sounds like a fun race and some good feedback. I pretty much agree with everyones responses except the one about the regular C5's being nothing big. Sounds like you have a strong running car and just need to work on the traction side of the combination, that way I could be telling you good kill. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

07-12-2002, 05:49 PM	#12
mike_navigator Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 188	well I have a video of an 03 cobra running a 12.9@117 and it had a pulley and thats it. It was running in 80-90's degree weather with high humidity. mike __________________ 93 COBRA vehicle# 689 of 4993 MODS K&N, two chamber flows. admin of www.v8tec.com

07-12-2002, 05:56 PM	#13
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I keep trying to find a z06 to run. I figure that car is about as fast down the old 1320 as my bike. So hopefully someday I'll get a chance to run one. Sounds like with a little tweaking you could bag this guy for sure. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-12-2002, 07:21 PM	#15
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	No where on earth have I seen Z06's running 120+, or LS1 Vettes going 114. You sure live in freaksville. And trust me I see the track fairly often. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-12-2002, 07:32 PM	#16
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Freaksville? Hey Sky, where the heck is Freaksville? I might want to make a few passes there just to see if I can improve my time slips, LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-12-2002, 08:05 PM	#18
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Location/conditions? Last time I checked Skyman was in Cali and Aquaman was in Indi. Doubtful that they would run into each other at the track IMHO. I'd bet conditions at the track vary some too. On one post, aquaman thought 14.0 was OK for LS1 F bodies. If I'm wrong here, please correct me. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-12-2002, 10:47 PM	#20
mike_navigator Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 188	but But aquaman i have a video of the same cobra running a 13.3@113 in the same lane it never showed up as 117. But i could be wrong. __________________ 93 COBRA vehicle# 689 of 4993 MODS K&N, two chamber flows. admin of www.v8tec.com

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