AWD turbo eclipse 18 psi vs. 01' cobra

Dark_5.0 · 05-01-2003, 06:02 PM

Heres how it went down.

His car- 95' AWD Turbo eclipse running 18 psi of boost with 3 inch exhaust and a supra intercooler.

My car- 01' Cobra with K&N etc...

We met on another website and we live in the same town so naturally we set up a little friendly race. I gave him my cell number and after I got off work he gave me a call and I met him at his house. When I pulled up I told him this is the car I am gonna race. It looked like a bone stock regular old eclipse. He said yeah he was going for the sleeper look

I told him we could run at this place I know outside of town. He told me to lead the way, The entire way to the spot everytime he shifted I heard this Whoosh!! sound from his blow off valve.

We got to the spot and lined them up. I told him to honk three times and we would go. I dont even rev my car up to launch cause I gotta slip the hell outta the clutch at about 2000 rpms to get a descent launch. So I was sitting there and he revved his car up and it was bouncing off the limiter with a loud turbo whine

I was looking right at him as he honked the horn cause I didnt want him to get the jump. He honked once, twice and when I seen his hand droip for the 3rd honk I took off. He leaped off the line and took me by 2 maybe 2 1/2 cars right from the jump. I finally hooked in first gear and stopped his pull. I then shifted into second and started reeling him in. I pulled even with him as I chirped 3rd and pulled ahead by a car. I stayed in it till 100 MPH and shut down cause I knew that was about 1/4 mile.

2nd race he beat me worse off the lind and I took him by 1/2 a car.

3rd race I finally got my act together and launched the car without any spin and I took him by almost 2 cars.

These were the funnest closest races I have ever had. he was a cool guy and didnt ***** about losing afterwards. He took me for a ride in his car and man that car launches hard!!!! It pulls real hard in 1st and slows down in 2nd and 3rd.

I then took him for a ride in my car, It dont launch anything like his but he was impressed with the way my car pulls once it gets going.

It was lots of fun next time we will get it on tape.

Later,

Fox Body · 05-01-2003, 11:59 PM

Those sound like an awesome races. Man I tell you, the close ones are the BEST, especially if you end up winning in the end

Ackbar00 · 05-02-2003, 12:38 PM

Some people get all the luck

VeNuM · 05-02-2003, 01:17 PM

I love close races. I've had a few where you just kill some ricer, after time it's just like, why waste the gas? But when you get someone who can run hard, side by side with you, that's what gets me going! Great races and congrats on the wins. ~Brian

Dark_5.0 · 05-02-2003, 01:39 PM

Thanks guys, It was cool to meet an import guy that actually put all his money under the hood.

We are gonna do it again on tape real soon.

Skyman · 05-02-2003, 07:57 PM

Sounds like fun, those are the best races when you reel them in right at the end. Thanks again for that sway bar too!!

Im surprized he pulled as well as he did on you top end.

Skyler

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-03-2003, 05:59 PM

Nice runs

You can make those DSM's pretty damn quick

aford50lx · 05-04-2003, 12:36 PM

nice story,i love the close ones!!!! i dont get too many of those though!!!!! i like to come out on top and stay there!!!!! get it on tape i would love to see it!!!!!

46stang · 05-05-2003, 04:11 PM

yea that awd and a turbo launch pretty hard on the street!! sounds like a great race! I lost to an audi in my old gt stang from him killing me on the launch like you explained! Can't wait to see the video when you guys make it!
Leon

Skyman · 05-05-2003, 04:13 PM

Leon- Illl be taking the saleen for a farewell trip to the track saturday after next at carlsbad if u wanna go. One last try for some 11's on the motor.

Skyler

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-06-2003, 02:18 AM

Sky are you selling the Saleen?

Skyman · 05-06-2003, 12:04 PM

Can't ever sell it, Ive come close a few times, but Im just retiring it from track duty.

Skyler

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-07-2003, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
Can't ever sell it, Ive come close a few times, but Im just retiring it from track duty.

Skyler

Ah ok. I was just makin sure. Id never sell it either

sedanman · 05-08-2003, 12:40 PM

Sounds like a fun run, those AWD turbo cars are hell from a stop, its just a matter of staying somewhat close, then wait for the power to pull them up top.

05-01-2003, 06:02 PM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	AWD turbo eclipse 18 psi vs. 01' cobra Heres how it went down. His car- 95' AWD Turbo eclipse running 18 psi of boost with 3 inch exhaust and a supra intercooler. My car- 01' Cobra with K&N etc... We met on another website and we live in the same town so naturally we set up a little friendly race. I gave him my cell number and after I got off work he gave me a call and I met him at his house. When I pulled up I told him this is the car I am gonna race. It looked like a bone stock regular old eclipse. He said yeah he was going for the sleeper look I told him we could run at this place I know outside of town. He told me to lead the way, The entire way to the spot everytime he shifted I heard this Whoosh!! sound from his blow off valve. We got to the spot and lined them up. I told him to honk three times and we would go. I dont even rev my car up to launch cause I gotta slip the hell outta the clutch at about 2000 rpms to get a descent launch. So I was sitting there and he revved his car up and it was bouncing off the limiter with a loud turbo whine I was looking right at him as he honked the horn cause I didnt want him to get the jump. He honked once, twice and when I seen his hand droip for the 3rd honk I took off. He leaped off the line and took me by 2 maybe 2 1/2 cars right from the jump. I finally hooked in first gear and stopped his pull. I then shifted into second and started reeling him in. I pulled even with him as I chirped 3rd and pulled ahead by a car. I stayed in it till 100 MPH and shut down cause I knew that was about 1/4 mile. 2nd race he beat me worse off the lind and I took him by 1/2 a car. 3rd race I finally got my act together and launched the car without any spin and I took him by almost 2 cars. These were the funnest closest races I have ever had. he was a cool guy and didnt *** about losing afterwards. He took me for a ride in his car and man that car launches hard!!!! It pulls real hard in 1st and slows down in 2nd and 3rd. I then took him for a ride in my car, It dont launch anything like his but he was impressed with the way my car pulls once it gets going. It was lots of fun next time we will get it on tape. Later, __________________ 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

05-01-2003, 11:59 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Those sound like an awesome races. Man I tell you, the close ones are the BEST, especially if you end up winning in the end __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

05-02-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Some people get all the luck __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

05-02-2003, 01:17 PM	#4
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I love close races. I've had a few where you just kill some ricer, after time it's just like, why waste the gas? But when you get someone who can run hard, side by side with you, that's what gets me going! Great races and congrats on the wins. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

05-02-2003, 01:39 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Thanks guys, It was cool to meet an import guy that actually put all his money under the hood. We are gonna do it again on tape real soon. __________________ 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

05-02-2003, 07:57 PM	#6
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Sounds like fun, those are the best races when you reel them in right at the end. Thanks again for that sway bar too!! Im surprized he pulled as well as he did on you top end. 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.

05-03-2003, 05:59 PM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Nice runs You can make those DSM's pretty damn quick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-04-2003, 12:36 PM	#8
aford50lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NEW JERSEY,SOUTH SHORE Posts: 105	nice story,i love the close ones!!!! i dont get too many of those though!!!!! i like to come out on top and stay there!!!!! get it on tape i would love to see it!!!!! __________________ RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 246 shes back!!!!! long live my new 347

05-05-2003, 04:11 PM	#9
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	yea that awd and a turbo launch pretty hard on the street!! sounds like a great race! I lost to an audi in my old gt stang from him killing me on the launch like you explained! Can't wait to see the video when you guys make it! Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

05-05-2003, 04:13 PM	#10
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Leon- Illl be taking the saleen for a farewell trip to the track saturday after next at carlsbad if u wanna go. One last try for some 11's on the motor. 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.

05-06-2003, 02:18 AM	#11
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Sky are you selling the Saleen? __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-06-2003, 12:04 PM	#12
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Can't ever sell it, Ive come close a few times, but Im just retiring it from track duty. 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.

05-08-2003, 12:40 PM	#14
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Sounds like a fun run, those AWD turbo cars are hell from a stop, its just a matter of staying somewhat close, then wait for the power to pull them up top. __________________ 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.

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