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shakes_26
10-12-2005, 09:36 PM
Well as we had posted in the SSM forum a few us made it to Moroso tonight, Juno, MarauderMarc, and myself.

Got there it was running about 89f or so, high 70% humidity, the cloud cover rolled in later, no rain, but helped keep the heat in, three hours later it was still at 88f.

I was out running my current setup, Trilogy (104) w.9psi, PI 3K stall, Grand Muffler exhaust (full), K&N FIPK, and Nitto 305 Drag radials.

I experimented with tire pressure, launch, burnout, etc. As this was my first non- NA/street tire outing to the track. It took a number of 13 second flat passes at 104.7mph, what with the tires spinning through the 60ft range.
I finally cracked off a 12.980 @ 104.76 :woohoo:

I feel the car has more to give, if yours truly can contain hisself. I just wanted to MASH the throttle at the tree.....must.. fight... urge. Track prep was not altogether 'top notch', no one manning the nearly dry water box, etc etc.

Still I am am pumped at the first 12 second pass ever. I even put a few Mach1 guys to shame too :) I dont think they were expecting the big black brick to leave them at the light like a cheap hairpiece in a hurricane.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/1298.jpg
texasvic
10-12-2005, 09:42 PM
Congratulations!

:burnout::burnout:
shakes_26
10-12-2005, 09:45 PM
10-Q :) It was fun, I was shaking afterwards!
RoyLPita
10-13-2005, 03:47 AM
Keep up the good work.
Bradley G
10-13-2005, 04:01 AM
Good thing all your hair is yours, Otherwise you may have had to do some fishing around, in the back seat.

Nice run, my friend
Way to represent!:baaa:
jdando
10-13-2005, 04:29 AM
Excellent job! Sounds like you had two tons of fun!

jeremy
juno
10-13-2005, 04:57 AM
Yeah, it was a blast. After he had a series of 13.0x's we threatened to start dismantiling the car. Empty the trunk, pull out the backseats, pull out the sub, etc. :) :)

Congrats Man!! :banana2:

I slowed/stopped in the timeslip lane a few times to hear that Trilogy 'zing' by. Awsome!

I ran with MarauderMarc a few times and he kicked my butt by about 1/2 a second every time. My best was 15.476 at 93.3. My best 60 foot was 2.439. I guess it was OK for my first time at the track with the only mod as the DS tune.

Shakes was about 3 or 4 cars behind us in line and after his runs the Lady announcer kept commenting on why we weren't S/Ced yet!!
mpearce
10-13-2005, 05:00 AM
Nice job Shakes! You definitely got more...especially w/ the wheel spin you said you had. Your launch must be pretty impressive with the Trilogy and the PI 3000 together. Nice job!

-Mat
shakes_26
10-13-2005, 05:23 AM
Thanks for the good words! I'm gonna have to learn to control myself more. That final run I was focusing on all the right things but got off a dreadfully slow RT, I'm normally a fairly consistent .140-.240, but the .54x felt like I was sleeping at the light.

I guess these times were worth #17 on the timeslip page:burnout:woohoo.



Nice job Shakes! You definitely got more...especially w/ the wheel spin you said you had. Your launch must be pretty impressive with the Trilogy and the PI 3000 together. Nice job!

-Mat
djv5150
10-13-2005, 06:18 AM
Hey Marc, sounds like you are enjoying your mods hope to see you at Bradenton.
MarauderMarc
10-13-2005, 06:20 AM
We had a great time. I had no clue about Shakes new supercharger.....bastad!!! It was a great night. My best was a 14.98 @ 95.7mph. whats weird is in the cold with only a tune i did 14.40s....must be the air, heat, and such. Thanx Shakes and Juno for the great night. Beer and burgers topped the night. Well definately have to go again soon now that I am motivated to go faster....

Congrats Marc on the 12.98.....it was well deserved.
AzMarauder
10-13-2005, 06:21 AM
Well as we had posted in the SSM forum a few us made it to Moroso tonight, Juno, MarauderMarc, and myself.

Got there it was running about 89f or so, high 70% humidity, the cloud cover rolled in later, no rain, but helped keep the heat in, three hours later it was still at 88f.

I was out running my current setup, Trilogy (104) w.9psi, PI 3K stall, Grand Muffler exhaust (full), K&N FIPK, and Nitto 305 Drag radials.

I experimented with tire pressure, launch, burnout, etc. As this was my first non- NA/street tire outing to the track. It took a number of 13 second flat passes at 104.7mph, what with the tires spinning through the 60ft range.
I finally cracked off a 12.980 @ 104.76 :woohoo:

I feel the car has more to give, if yours truly can contain hisself. I just wanted to MASH the throttle at the tree.....must.. fight... urge. Track prep was not altogether 'top notch', no one manning the nearly dry water box, etc etc.

Still I am am pumped at the first 12 second pass ever. I even put a few Mach1 guys to shame too :) I dont think they were expecting the big black brick to leave them at the light like a cheap hairpiece in a hurricane.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/1298.jpg
Inpressive.....

Let it get a little cooler out.... and a bit of track prep... YOWSA !
Cobra25
10-13-2005, 06:26 AM
12.98 Congrats, Now you Officialy have a 12 second Marauder.
Hotrauder
10-13-2005, 09:12 AM
Congrats.. and you have only just begun. Hope to see you at Bradenton. I would like to meet you and talk about how to get started my self. :beer: Dennis
Tallboy
10-13-2005, 10:21 AM
Nice job, brother. I'll be seeing you soon.

Stay tuned folks, there's more to come. We ain't done yet!!! :beer:
marauderboi
10-13-2005, 11:39 AM
Nice numbers I guess that Trilogy worked its magic:burnout:
tmac1337
10-13-2005, 04:35 PM
Yeah, it was a blast. After he had a series of 13.0x's we threatened to start dismantiling the car. Empty the trunk, pull out the backseats, pull out the sub, etc. :) :)


You guys didn't happen to find that 150 pound lead weight I misplaced perchance? :rolleyes:

Congratulations Mark!
MikesMerc
10-13-2005, 05:05 PM
Congrats Mark on the excellent time!
shakes_26
10-13-2005, 05:15 PM
Tim,

Friday night, 6pm-2am midnight madness at Moroso, $15 run as much as you can. They even rent helmets, but you only need those if you run faster than a 13.99...http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

Really be nice to see you out there. and do some stomping. http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif

Marc


You guys didn't happen to find that 150 pound lead weight I misplaced perchance? :rolleyes:

Congratulations Mark!
MarauderTJA
10-13-2005, 06:56 PM
Great numbers Mark! Only can get lower from here.:D I have to head to Birmingham on Saturday morning for business, otherwize I would be at the track practicing myself. See ya soon...can't wait to get side-by-side for some practice:lol: We have to show those Chevy boys what a couple of SSM S/C Marauders can do next month:banana2:
BUCKWHEAT
10-13-2005, 07:28 PM
Still I am am pumped at the first 12 second pass ever. I even put a few Mach1 guys to shame too :) I dont think they were expecting the big black brick to leave them at the light like a cheap hairpiece in a hurricane.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/1298.jpg

I see you bumped me down to #19 on the timeslip list. Just got a new tune today so I need to get to a track & beat your 12.98! Great run and congratulations. ya gotta love it!
shakes_26
10-13-2005, 08:47 PM
no doubt! I feel a tune on this setup could make some serious improvements. I'm wondering how much the 3.55s are limiting me. I see your running 4.30s, any problem launching?