hamidlmt

I turned the big 33 on Friday. Other than getting a new black ipod and hanging out with all my chums, we went out for some fun!

I've been itching to try out Doug's 92 octane race tune at the track, so after dinner, we headed out to Portland International Raceway.

My first run, I was up against a GTI. It was pretty close, but I held him off. He was coming on strong at the end though.
14.738 @ 93.20 to my 14.710 @ 91.72

My second run was the best of the night. It was also a good 15-20 degrees warmer than my previous best run of 14.794 with Doug's 92 octane performance tune.

Here are the vitals...
WRX vs ME

R/T .405 --- .608
60' 2.811 -- 2.204
1/8 11.047 - 9.413
MPH 68.98 -- 74.88
1/4 16.626 -- 14.705
MPH 87.73 -- 92.02

Here's the viddy.... you'll need Quicktime or another .mp4 video player to view it.
http://www.transcendingtouch.com/mus...5V6_vs_WRX.mp4

The next two runs, the staging lines were shorter and I didn't have nearly as much cool down time. I had a 14.729 @ 91.89 MPH and a 14.753 @ 91.93 MPH. I was up against an STI and an older SS (sounded so mean!)... both blew me away and were deep in low 13's. Doing worse, I called it a night and went to get me a birthday milkshake.

The announcer was making cracks about me being an old man all night. My friends cheered me on and even made a sign! I feel like the car was running very strong... the firmed up shifts of the track tune felt great... always chirped second. Launches are solid, but, I feel like she runs out of steam towards the end of the run... I need a bit more hp up top. Still, with the performance tune, I was a consistent 14.9, with occassional brilliant runs into 14.8 and high 14.7 territory. The race tune has made me a consistent 14.7 ride. I didn't get my 14.6, but still had a dandy of a time!

V6MustangKnight

congrats man! i wanna get my pony running some mid/high 14's someday....glad u accomplished that!!! dude, the race looked sick, i thought it was a really nice run. keep those vids coming, i'd like to see them

toosober

Happy Birthday! You had some great runs! I love watching WRX's getting smacked down. My friend has a WRX and he keeps bugging me to drag, but I have not given him the satisfaction. I may ask him to go to the track once I get my replacement XCAL2.

HxCory

Were you on Street Tires?

hamidlmt

Thanks guys!

HxCory... yeah.... I was on my Pirelli's... 37.5 psi front, 30 psi rear.

teacherman

That is awesome Hamid...ANd Happy 33 man. I cringe about turning 30 but it is going to happen soon, i JUST KNOW it. ANd I can't stop it! OK anyway, awesome times by the way. You were one of the first members to say hello to me on these here forums so I will now return your kindness with a little Happy Birthday Jig.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY [sm=wootwoot.gif]

Justin_R

Happy Birthday! I know its kinda late, LOL! But nice runs I cant wait till I get into the 14's! Im sure you will get your 14.6's soon!

beaustang

Nice runs, I wish we had a 1/4 mile track around here; we only have an 1/8 mile and I sucked at it! Couldn't hook up and the 2/3 shift was a bitch. I can't wait to get my X-Cal and try again!

blazen351

That's awesome Hamid, Congrats and happy birthday to boot.

hamidlmt

Teach... thanks for the jig! haha!

Beaustang... I can't even imagine the 1/8 mile track. The 1/4 seems so short enough and goes by so quickly!

And, again.. thanks to all of you!