New Personal Best

[Tallboy]

My wife works for a local dealership that rented the Bradenton Track for a private, closed-to-the-public test-n-tune on Friday, Oct. 28th. I, Carfixer, and Shakes_26 were able to wrangle invitations to this exclusive event.

It ran from 6PM till 11PM and was limited to an attendance of 50 cars. My buddy Gordon [who set the whole thing up] grilled us dinner and a great time was had by all. The Marauders were quite a sight to see amongst the Porches and Audis that dominated the event. We even had some Corvettes and a Supercharged Roush Mustang show up.

Anyway, after a 13.0 and a 13.1 run, I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!! Now, while this may not seem like a big deal to some of my much faster brethren, It was a very big deal to me. Here's why:

This was achieved with nothing more than a "stock" Trilogy kit and a K&N.
OEM KDWS tires inflated to 35LBS.
No "smaller pulley" for more boost.
No nitrous.
I did not pull my headlight out.
I did not buy/use race gas.
1/2 tank of fuel in the car.
No "flipping a chip"
No "custom" dyno-tune.
No exhaust, trans or gear mods.
No "icing the car down", no drag radials, no lowering of tire pressures.
No tricks, no smoke, no mirrors.
I drove the car. Just as it came in off the street.

I am very proud of this one, boys. I do not know anyone else with just a blower [and/or a K&N/JLT, depending on if you are roots or centrifugal] who has done this on OEM tires.

In other news, Carfixer, left with a fistful of 12.6X timeslips, including a new personal best of 12.64 seconds!

Shakes_26, using a stock Trilogy kit and tune [no race gas here], exhaust by Grand Mufflers, a K&N, drag radials, and a 3000 stall converter pulled a 12.47 @107.9!!!

All-in-all, one hell of a night! :beer:

[DEFYANT]

Nice goin!! Who said a stock Trilogy couldnt run into the 12s! You all keep bumping my slip, I'll be on page two!! haha Time to get my butt to the track!

[shakes_26]

This was the best time (and time slip) I've ever had at the track as well.

I feel my car will do even better, if I can heat the Nittos better, and manage not to spin on launch. How the hell Chuck manages this on the OEM BFG's is freakin' beyond me.

Glad Wilma knocked my power out this week or I would have missed this excitement!

[MI2QWK4U]

Congrats on both of your best times! Chuck, that is a great time for a stock trilogy car. I am very impressed. Keep up the good work!

[bigslim]

Way to go Chuck. You are gonna make me go back out to the track.

[HwyCruiser]

Good job Chuck on getting out and raising the bar!

[mpearce]

I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!!
Well, I guess that answers whats his names question about what a stock Trilogy set up will do. Nice job Chuck! Thats awesome!

-Mat

[Bradley G]

:razz: You Suck:D
Who Loves Ya?,,, Who's yer BuddY? , ...Who's your Pal?
:bows:

[Smokie]

... I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!! Now, while this may not seem like a big deal to some of my much faster brethren, It was a very big deal to me. Here's why:

This was achieved with nothing more than a "stock" Trilogy kit and a K&N.
OEM KDWS tires inflated to 35LBS.
No "smaller pulley" for more boost.
No nitrous.
I did not pull my headlight out.
I did not buy/use race gas.
1/2 tank of fuel in the car.
No "flipping a chip"
No "custom" dyno-tune.
No exhaust, trans or gear mods.
No "icing the car down", no drag radials, no lowering of tire pressures.
No tricks, no smoke, no mirrors.
I drove the car. Just as it came in off the street.

I am very proud of this one, boys. I do not know anyone else with just a blower [and/or a K&N/JLT, depending on if you are roots or centrifugal] who has done this on OEM tires.

In other news, Carfixer, left with a fistful of 12.6X timeslips, including a new personal best of 12.64 seconds!

Shakes_26, using a stock Trilogy kit and tune [no race gas here], exhaust by Grand Mufflers, a K&N, drag radials, and a 3000 stall converter pulled a 12.47 @107.9!!!

All-in-all, one hell of a night! It matters to me my friend!!!, congratulations on an outstanding achievement, my only regret is that I could not be there for you and Claude when you burnt up the track.

I want you to know that it meant a lot to me that you were there yesterday to see my runs, I really missed Claude but I do understand why it was not possible for him to be there.

Chuck you are a total class act and a true member of the CLUB in every sense of the word....Marauders Rule !!!!:beer:

[Jerry Barnes]

My wife works for a local dealership that rented the Bradenton Track for a private, closed-to-the-public test-n-tune on Friday, Oct. 28th. I, Carfixer, and Shakes_26 were able to wrangle invitations to this exclusive event.

It ran from 6PM till 11PM and was limited to an attendance of 50 cars. My buddy Gordon [who set the whole thing up] grilled us dinner and a great time was had by all. The Marauders were quite a sight to see amongst the Porches and Audis that dominated the event. We even had some Corvettes and a Supercharged Roush Mustang show up.

Anyway, after a 13.0 and a 13.1 run, I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!! Now, while this may not seem like a big deal to some of my much faster brethren, It was a very big deal to me. Here's why:

This was achieved with nothing more than a "stock" Trilogy kit and a K&N.
OEM KDWS tires inflated to 35LBS.
No "smaller pulley" for more boost.
No nitrous.
I did not pull my headlight out.
I did not buy/use race gas.
1/2 tank of fuel in the car.
No "flipping a chip"
No "custom" dyno-tune.
No exhaust, trans or gear mods.
No "icing the car down", no drag radials, no lowering of tire pressures.
No tricks, no smoke, no mirrors.
I drove the car. Just as it came in off the street.

I am very proud of this one, boys. I do not know anyone else with just a blower [and/or a K&N/JLT, depending on if you are roots or centrifugal] who has done this on OEM tires.

In other news, Carfixer, left with a fistful of 12.6X timeslips, including a new personal best of 12.64 seconds!

Shakes_26, using a stock Trilogy kit and tune [no race gas here], exhaust by Grand Mufflers, a K&N, drag radials, and a 3000 stall converter pulled a 12.47 @107.9!!!

All-in-all, one hell of a night! :beer:

Chuck,

Congratulations!!!! This is great news!!!!!

Please check into SCT Classes!

I am attending up here today, it's great!

You and Claude need to go. I will send you copies of the material.

Have a good one !!

Jerry

[Tallboy]

It matters to me my friend!!!, congratulations on an outstanding achievement, my only regret is that I could not be there for you and Claude when you burnt up the track.

I want you to know that it meant a lot to me that you were there yesterday to see my runs, I really missed Claude but I do understand why it was not possible for him to be there.

Chuck you are a total class act and a true member of the CLUB in every sense of the word....Marauders Rule !!!!:beer:

Hey-let's not overlook your faster E.T., old buddy!!! Can you teach me how to do that?! :lol:

[Smokie]

Hey-let's not overlook your faster E.T., old buddy!!! Can you teach me how to do that?! :lol:Only if you teach me how to launch all that power with a 60' under 2.00 on street tires...:D

I'm launching my car...like an old lady going across a mud puddle....very gingerly!!!!:lol:

[Tallboy]

Only if you teach me how to launch all that power with a 60' under 2.00 on street tires...:D

I'm launching my car...like an old lady...very gingerly!!!!:lol:

A 12 second old lady!!!!! :burnout:

[MarauderMarc]

Congrats Shakes!!!! Better than you 12.9....its amazing what a temp drop can do....Moroso anytime soon???

[MarauderTJA]

Absolutely awesome Chuck:banana: You have it nailed with your stock S/C set up. Would have loved to have been there Friday night with you guys.

SSM home of the Supercharged Marauders:)

[Cobra25]

Chuck it's great to hear you broke into the 12's. And Marc a 12.47 is just ,well I'm just lost for words. Congrats! :2thumbs:

[RoyLPita]

WTG Chuck and Marc. :up:

[TechHeavy]

Wow Chuck! You beat my old stock time with OEM tires.:cool4: Great job! Now go get some drag radials and knock off 2 or 3 more tenths! :beer:

Way to go buddy! :2thumbs:

[04funmerc]

Very sweet, espically on OEM tires. I wonder if KDW2 would be considered stock street tires? (not meaning to change the thread, just a thought).

JIM

[Marauderman]

Nice goin!! Who said a stock Trilogy couldnt run into the 12s! You all keep bumping my slip, I'll be on page two!! haha Time to get my butt to the track!
Wow--Nice run there--my DR #7 Votech original run was 13.1 --and from the looks of page 1 on the timslips--I've slipped to last place---only two 13 sec cars left-----can't wait till I get my new set up running--hope to make a BIG jump up the page---..good run ..............Tom

[MikesMerc]

Anyway, after a 13.0 and a 13.1 run, I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!! Now, while this may not seem like a big deal to some of my much faster brethren, It was a very big deal to me.


Simply awesome Chuck! Congrats :beer:

Busting into the 12s with your set up is sweet indeed. Unheard of thus far I think!!

BTW, no one discounts the feat, regardless of the times ayone else has run. I know that the day I broke into the 12s was simply incredible! Ask Jerry about how silly I looked at Norwalk jumping up and down for an hour:D LOL...and that took the 3.2 pulley and exhaust work!

Congrats again my friend. You deserve to be proud. Enjoy the moment!!!!

[MikesMerc]

Also a BIG congrats to Shakes and Carfixer for more seriously impressive ETs. Nice going guys :beer:

[shakes_26]

Thanks Mike, I was pretty excited to run a 12.4 with 3.55 gears, 9psi boost, 3k converter, full exhaust, on 93 octane. I feel we could get another tenth maybe more out of the car as it is.

Tallboy and I found an exhaust leak the next morning, I thought I had been hearing it, in fact the drivers collector flange to cat pipe has loosened. So, maybe it will run even better now.

[Bradley G]

Yeah Congrats, to you too!:bows:

Your blowing the exhaust off!:P


Thanks Mike, I was pretty excited to run a 12.4 with 3.55 gears, 9psi boost, 3k converter, full exhaust, on 93 octane. I feel we could get another tenth maybe more out of the car as it is.

Tallboy and I found an exhaust leak the next morning, I thought I had been hearing it, in fact the drivers collector flange to cat pipe has loosened. So, maybe it will run even better now.

[Donna]

:beer: Way to go Chuck. We are proud of you. :bows: Keep having fun with your baby.

[jim geary]

Way to go Chuck. I just hope I'll be able to get up the nerve to go out and try that. Tis a pitty I live so far away. I would have loved to see you guys run. Best regards. Jimmy G PS. Keep up the good work.

[merc]

That’s great to achieve your personal goals and exceed them. One of these days the Brown Truck will bring me a Supercharger.

[Tallboy]

Well, folks, it's that time again. Yep. You guessed it. Private Track Night! :) My friends at Suncoast Motorsports have stepped up to the pump once again, and have rented the Bradenton Motorsports Park for a private, closed-to-the public test-n-tune. The date is Friday, April 21st, from 6-11PM. Fully staffed track. We will provide Hamburgers, Hot-Dogs, and cold drinks free to all who attend. The cost will be $40.00 per car.

As you might guess, this is quickly becoming a very popular thing here, amongst those of us "in-the-know". Last time, space was quite limited, and I was lucky to get myself and a couple friends in. But, this time, I've got more pull, and I'm sharing this one with my Marauder buddies. The only "catch" is this: There's a list [for obvious reasons] of those who will be granted admission. How do you get on it? Easy. Reply here or PM me, and I'll hook you up.

And, speaking of stepping up to the pump, guess who the co-sponsor is? Yep-Trilogy Motorsports!!!. Jerry Barnes and I were discussing this while he was here last month, and he thought it was a great idea. So great, in fact, that he wrote me a check on the spot to co-sponsor the event! His only condition was "I want everyone to be included, not just my customers." Jerry decided he would personally cover the fees for his customers. What does this mean? It means if you're a Trilogy customer, and you are on the list and show up to race with us, you will race, eat, and drink all night for free! Jerry has already paid your entry fee. All others are welcome to attend, but the $40 fee will apply.

So if you want to run, dial in a new mod, or just drag race without the whole world watching, now's your chance. I have done a lot of work on this, [we've been planning this since January] and wanted to share it with the community.

[Breadfan]

Wow, that's super news! Some excellent times and a strong showing for stock Trilogy's!!!

Along the same lines, I hit a 13.2 a month or so ago, my second run with the Trilogy. First run (same day) was a 13.4.

I am very close to stock, I have the JLT intake and 4.10 gears (which make launching on stock tires a bit difficult...) I've got stock pulley and stock Trilogy tune.

But other than that, I have my original KDWS tires, they're about through their usable life. I did this with stock tire pressure, and about 150 lbs of junk in my trunk.

I'm hoping to join you in the 12's with a stock Trilogy (3.4 pulley, stock tune) soon.

Congrats and thanks for more indications that it's only a good holeshot away!

Hopefully I'll get some good track prep next time I try, I think it's the only way I even got the 13.2, who knows, a third run that day might have done it but I was going easy as it was my first runs with the blower.

Fun stuff! Wish I could make your track meet, sounds like a blast, maybe I need to move to Florida. :)

[Jerry Barnes]

Well, folks, it's that time again. Yep. You guessed it. Private Track Night! :) My friends at Suncoast Motorsports have stepped up to the pump once again, and have rented the Bradenton Motorsports Park for a private, closed-to-the public test-n-tune. The date is Friday, April 21st, from 6-11PM. Fully staffed track. We will provide Hamburgers, Hot-Dogs, and cold drinks free to all who attend. The cost will be $40.00 per car.

As you might guess, this is quickly becoming a very popular thing here, amongst those of us "in-the-know". Last time, space was quite limited, and I was lucky to get myself and a couple friends in. But, this time, I've got more pull, and I'm sharing this one with my Marauder buddies. The only "catch" is this: There's a list [for obvious reasons] of those who will be granted admission. How do you get on it? Easy. Reply here or PM me, and I'll hook you up.

And, speaking of stepping up to the pump, guess who the co-sponsor is? Yep-Trilogy Motorsports!!!. Jerry Barnes and I were discussing this while he was here last month, and he thought it was a great idea. So great, in fact, that he wrote me a check on the spot to co-sponsor the event! His only condition was "I want everyone to be included, not just my customers." Jerry decided he would personally cover the fees for his customers. What does this mean? It means if you're a Trilogy customer, and you are on the list and show up to race with us, you will race, eat, and drink all night for free! Jerry has already paid your entry fee. All others are welcome to attend, but the $40 fee will apply.

So if you want to run, dial in a new mod, or just drag race without the whole world watching, now's your chance. I have done a lot of work on this, [we've been planning this since January] and wanted to share it with the community.

Chuck,

Thanks for the kind words. I always try to help everyone out and you guys in Florida are great! Please have a good time and I wish I was there with you! We will keep busy working on Project X, Marty knows, and keep you posted on our results.

From all your buddies in Michigan, Dave, the Mike's, Slim, Paul, Lidio, the John's, Dimitrus, Dan, Jerry D., DJ and all the others, ENJOY!

Jerry

[djv5150]

Chuck,Request permission to be added to the list.

[Tallboy]

Chuck,Request permission to be added to the list.

Done!!! Looking forward to it, Dave!!:beer:

[MarauderTJA]

Damm Chuck. Figures I am out of town on the 21st:mad: . Won't get home until the 25th. Would have loved to try out the new rear end with you guys...

[bigslim]

Way to go Chuck. I hope you guys have a ball. Wish I was there with you guys. Our time is coming. :banana2:

[Cobra25]

That sounds like a nice event Chuck. And it was nice of Jerry to chip in too.

[RoyLPita]

That sounds like a nice event Chuck. And it was nice of Jerry to chip in too.

If I drive Cobra 25's MM up there, can I get in for free??? :D

[Tallboy]

If I drive Cobra 25's MM up there, can I get in for free??? :D

There's no way, no way, Z's gonna turn the keys over to you.:D

I've driven that car, and trust me, you'd never wanna give it back!!! :bandit:

[carfixer]

Damm Chuck. Figures I am out of town on the 21st:mad: . Won't get home until the 25th. Would have loved to try out the new rear end with you guys...
Tom, cancel your plans!!! We need ya!

[MarauderTJA]

:help:
Tom, cancel your plans!!! We need ya!

Believe me Claude, if there was any way I could, I would be there :D . But....:( I need all the work I can to help pay for all the mods I have been buying. (without even talking about the forged motor) Plus, I got my Baer brakes delivered 6 weeks earlier than anticipated on Friday before leaving here to Texas....More $$$$ to spend on getting them installed....Good news (I guess), I sold my Mustang to my partner in WV. Dam, I am going to miss that car:cry:.

[Tallboy]

:help:

Believe me Claude, if there was any way I could, I would be there :D . But....:( I need all the work I can to help pay for all the mods I have been buying. (without even talking about the forged motor) Plus, I got my Baer brakes delivered 6 weeks earlier than anticipated on Friday before leaving here to Texas....More $$$$ to spend on getting them installed....Good news (I guess), I sold my Mustang to my partner in WV. Dam, I am going to miss that car:cry:.

Tom, we'll be doing this again in the Fall. You'll be on the list, bro...:beer:

[MarauderTJA]

[quote=Tallboy]Tom, we'll be doing this again in the Fall. You'll be on the list, bro...:beer:[/quote


Thanks Chuck:D . The fall is long way off:cool: . Wish I could be there on the 21st. Not in the cards this time.:shake:

[shakes_26]

Tom, say it aint so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn, gonna have to wait until the fall for a rematch? :depress:

Well glad..and sad to hear about you selling your stang. That was a seriously nice car. But if its to make room for the GT500 you've been talking about.....its got to be worth it!

.
[quote=Tallboy]Tom, we'll be doing this again in the Fall. You'll be on the list, bro...:beer:[/quote


Thanks Chuck:D . The fall is long way off:cool: . Wish I could be there on the 21st. Not in the cards this time.:shake:

[MarauderTJA]

[quote=shakes_26]Tom, say it aint so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn, gonna have to wait until the fall for a rematch? :depress:

Well glad..and sad to hear about you selling your stang. That was a seriously nice car. But if its to make room for the GT500 you've been talking about.....its got to be worth it!



Unfortunately it is so:( ...A contract is a contract and I can't afford to not go on this business trip, need the bucks.
We will hook up again before the fall somewhere I'm sure.:beer:. Need to beat that 12.1 of yours.:D Yeah the Mustang is going, but I am still awaiting to see how much the dealer is going to jack the price up on the Shelby GT 500. Word is it is going to be steep.:eek: .....I just hope not too steep..

.

[Blackmobile]

Chuck, do you have room for another on the list, the Fam and I need a taste of the wild west shootouts again.

Eddie

[Tallboy]

Chuck, do you have room for another on the list, the Fam and I need a taste of the wild west shootouts again.

Eddie

Always room for you, my friend. See you there! :beer:

[JMan]

Tallboy,
I keep looking at these miserable timeslips hanging in my credential holder over my desk. If possible, add in one OMC to the list (Old Man's Car!). If reserved for Marauders and Trilogys, I understand!

Thanks,

Jake

[maraudernkc]

Chuck, congrats on hitting the 12's with a stock set up and stock tires. It's not easy to do. Congrats!


My wife works for a local dealership that rented the Bradenton Track for a private, closed-to-the-public test-n-tune on Friday, Oct. 28th. I, Carfixer, and Shakes_26 were able to wrangle invitations to this exclusive event.

It ran from 6PM till 11PM and was limited to an attendance of 50 cars. My buddy Gordon [who set the whole thing up] grilled us dinner and a great time was had by all. The Marauders were quite a sight to see amongst the Porches and Audis that dominated the event. We even had some Corvettes and a Supercharged Roush Mustang show up.

Anyway, after a 13.0 and a 13.1 run, I finally did it! 12.979 ET @ 106.13 MPH!!! Now, while this may not seem like a big deal to some of my much faster brethren, It was a very big deal to me. Here's why:

This was achieved with nothing more than a "stock" Trilogy kit and a K&N.
OEM KDWS tires inflated to 35LBS.
No "smaller pulley" for more boost.
No nitrous.
I did not pull my headlight out.
I did not buy/use race gas.
1/2 tank of fuel in the car.
No "flipping a chip"
No "custom" dyno-tune.
No exhaust, trans or gear mods.
No "icing the car down", no drag radials, no lowering of tire pressures.
No tricks, no smoke, no mirrors.
I drove the car. Just as it came in off the street.

I am very proud of this one, boys. I do not know anyone else with just a blower [and/or a K&N/JLT, depending on if you are roots or centrifugal] who has done this on OEM tires.

In other news, Carfixer, left with a fistful of 12.6X timeslips, including a new personal best of 12.64 seconds!

Shakes_26, using a stock Trilogy kit and tune [no race gas here], exhaust by Grand Mufflers, a K&N, drag radials, and a 3000 stall converter pulled a 12.47 @107.9!!!

All-in-all, one hell of a night! :beer:

[Tallboy]

Tallboy,
I keep looking at these miserable timeslips hanging in my credential holder over my desk. If possible, add in one OMC to the list (Old Man's Car!). If reserved for Marauders and Trilogys, I understand!

Thanks,

Jake

No No No! There's room for everyone! You're on the list! See you there!:)

[Tallboy]

Chuck, congrats on hitting the 12's with a stock set up and stock tires. It's not easy to do. Congrats!

Thanks! I burned through a set of OEM rears learning how to launch the damn thing, but I've got it nailed pretty good now. By the way, if any of your customers want to come out for Drag Night, PM me, or have them speak up here, and I'll be happy to add them to the list!!:beer:

[Hotrauder]

Chuck, It seems to me that altho I will be at Sebring for the track event that weekend that the distance is not that far from Sebring to Bradenton???? If I live thru this crud I have I would like to do both....You always told me to go for the gusto! You have never steered me wrong, yet. Whether I can make it or not I am grateful, as I told you; for the invite and the kind participation of the great and wonderous Mr. Barnes. Please count me in pending a death notice. Dennis:2thumbs:

[Tallboy]

Chuck, It seems to me that altho I will be at Sebring for the track event that weekend that the distance is not that far from Sebring to Bradenton???? If I live thru this crud I have I would like to do both....You always told me to go for the gusto! You have never steered me wrong, yet. Whether I can make it or not I am grateful, as I told you; for the invite and the kind participation of the great and wonderous Mr. Barnes. Please count me in pending a death notice. Dennis:2thumbs:

I never took you off the list...:D See you there!

[Tallboy]

Registration for this event is now closed. Our dance card is full. I have all who have responded on the list. Please do not be offended if you are asked for ID at the gate. I will not make the list public. If you are concerned you may not be on it, please PM me. Trust me on this one guys, we're gonna have a blast!!!:burnout:

[Smokie]

Registration for this event is now closed. Our dance card is full. I have all who have responded on the list. Please do not be offended if you are asked for ID at the gate. I will not make the list public. If you are concerned you may not be on it, please PM me. Trust me on this one guys, we're gonna have a blast!!!:burnout:

Mayra and I look forward to this evening Chuck, thanks for setting it up. Javier.

[marauderboi]

so how many do we have going

[Tallboy]

so how many do we have going

We should have 9 Marauders and several others visiting from out-of-state. :)

[marauderboi]

great I can't wait

[Hotrauder]

great I can't wait

Alex, I will see you there, buddy. Dennis:D

[djv5150]

Chuck,Thanks for the night at the track it was a good time,good food and good friends.I would say the Marauders dominated the track.

[Bootlegger]

Had a great time tonight, Marauders everywhere, Thanks Chuck for the invite, and Thank you Jerry for the Trilogy donations..

[Blackmobile]

I had a great time this weekend. Thanks Chuck for the invite and the hospitality. Whenever there are a lot of Marauders around, There is a good time right around the corner.

[Tallboy]

I had a great time this weekend. Thanks Chuck for the invite and the hospitality. Whenever there are a lot of Marauders around, There is a good time right around the corner.

Always good to see you, bro. Thanks for making the trip, and for that awesome pic you gave me! It's up on the wall in my home office!! :beer: