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Topic: I beat the odds!!
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CandyApple66
Gearhead Posts: 315
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-18-2001 07:30 PM
   
I had my drag race today....My little 289 engine ran 16.38  I couldn't believe it!! Just thought I would share with all of you....thanks for your input and support!!  ------------------
Ashley
Pre-Nursing Student at Oregon State University
66 CandyApple Red 289 2v "The Beast Jr."
It's Fast, It's Red, and It's Not Daddy's!
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2832
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-18-2001 07:34 PM
Ashley,That's very good! I know stangs like yours down here with lots of bolt on mods running 17s! Your car runs very well for a 2 barrel! How was it, was it FUN? SteveW
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 361
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-18-2001 09:14 PM
16.38 eh, you should try bottle feeding.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2832
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-18-2001 10:38 PM
joe,BE NICE!!  Unless you were sugesting she run nitrous!  SteveW
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6450
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-19-2001 12:28 AM
Very cool, Ash!! I've always wanted to see what kind of numbers Renee's 5.0 would produce in the quarter mile. Maybe one of these days I'll be able to coordinate with Steve, Mel, Tim, and Marcus and we'll make a day of it at Sac Raceway!Stewart
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3450
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-19-2001 02:13 AM
I was shocked to see that timeslip to say the least but I am happy for her!!! She did great!!! Even though I didnt get to race the '88 due to some probs I had even more fun playing "crew" as I didnt have to worry about breaking anything on my car  . Oh yeah, I was the official timeslip holder too .------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 964
From: Fort Madison, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 08-19-2001 02:57 AM
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Originally posted by I65Stang:
I was shocked to see that slip to say the least but I am happy!!! She did great!!! Even though I didnt get to race I had even more fun playing slip holder .
Ummm...what ARE you two doing as you stay up all night? Hmmm?
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Hehe...y'all didn't think I was so creative didja?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 15754
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-19-2001 09:27 AM
That's only .5 second slower than Tim's Mustang GT! Nice job, Ashley! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Ford. The closer you look, the better WE look!
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CandyApple66
Gearhead Posts: 315
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-20-2001 04:29 AM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
Ashley,
That's very good! I know stangs like yours down here with lots of bolt on mods running 17s! Your car runs very well for a 2 barrel! How was it, was it FUN?
SteveW
Thanks Steve!!! Yes, it was fun!! I am definitely set on drag racing My Dad offered to give me his 4v (he has a spare one sitting around for some odd reason)....now all I need to do is get a manifold and my time will be even better  ------------------
Ashley
Pre-Nursing Student at Oregon State University
66 CandyApple Red 289 2v "The Beast Jr."
It's Fast, It's Red, and It's Not Daddy's!
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 2587
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 08-20-2001 01:19 PM
Ashley Too bad Timbo chickened out and didn't run...with him sleeping during the day you coulda cut a much better light and kicked his sorry @$$ !! hahaha
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 361
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-20-2001 04:04 PM
I meant nitrous, :P
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stang106
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Port Alberni B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-20-2001 07:15 PM
Ashley,
I too ran my first 1/4 mile drag race yesterday with my '70 mustang convertible with an extremely worn out '74 granada 302, C4, stock 4v, stock exausts, and 325 posi. I ran a best time of 16.01 and my best reaction time of .044. I let a friend co-drive and we made a total of nine passes with no problems. I used 94 octane fuel and had the timing one degree retarded behind the point of detonation. I had a ton of fun as we are rank amatures with this racing thing and just wanted to do it. I am also a registered nurse and I work in critical care areas. The knowledge gained from wrenching cars and understanding the physics behaind the multiple systems an a car(fluids, electrical, mechanical) puts me ahead of the others in understanding and using the high-tech equipment like ventilators and pacemakers. I enjoy going to work. Good luck with nursing and don't stop racing!Dave Gilbert
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 590
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-21-2001 10:07 PM
I finally have gotten around to saying HOW PROUD I AM OF HER!!!!!!!!!!!!
She did great and was truly excited about the whole days happenings. She wasn't even that upset when she lost in the second round (by only 4/100ths). The coolest part was when she cut (although a red) a .499 light (out of .500) so you can't get much better than that and still red light. She has great reactions and with time will become a good racer. I guess this means I need to start wrenching on the car more!! hehehe------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (under resto)
73 Mach 1
89 LX 2.3 convertible
M&M Member #730
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2832
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-21-2001 10:56 PM
Duane,You're up! It sure beats shopping at the mall, for a father daughter outing!
SteveW
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 3490
From: orange county, nc , M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-22-2001 07:01 AM
sounds like you had a fun weekend ashley!
are ya good and hooked now?
kk ps!!! stang106!!! welcome to M&M!!!
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3450
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-22-2001 11:25 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
That's only .5 second slower than Tim's Mustang GT! Nice job, Ashley!
Lol, thanks Steve! My 60 foot times were worse than hers and my mph is still higher . Like I told her, she is making me work on the '88 because I am not letting her have a faster car than me! (credit card is ready to accept an a-trim ) I also have to go out to the strip sometime this weekend or next to get some better times with more traction at Sac (and newer bigger tires) . ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3450
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-22-2001 11:26 PM
I love my new digital camera . Look what I happened to take a picture of Ashley  ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
http://all.at/mustang
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/I65Stang.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 15754
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-23-2001 06:15 PM
Tim, I'm razzing you in the hopes of getting you to lower your ETs. I mean, what if an IROC guy were to sneak in here and read "1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction" in your signature?  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Ford. The closer you look, the better WE look!
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2832
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-23-2001 06:48 PM
It's damned shamefull!! Tim, got the gears installed yet?????
SteveW
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 590
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-23-2001 09:35 PM
Great picture Tim!!! Ashley's gonna love it. Since that run she's talked of nothing but how she can get the car faster, so KK YES she's good and hooked ------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughters)
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CandyApple66
Gearhead Posts: 315
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-24-2001 07:45 PM
Cool pic Tim!! I'm glad you decided to take a picture on that run ------------------
Ashley
Pre-Nursing Student at Oregon State University
66 CandyApple Red 289 2v "The Beast Jr"
16.38 1/4 mile completely stock, no traction......soon to be modified
It's Fast, It's Red, and It's Not Daddy's!
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3450
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-24-2001 09:42 PM
Yes, Steve(s), I know it is bad. I need to get back to the track to try and get some traction. Then I will run a shortbelt, bump the timing, and remove the air silencer. The gear install is coming, I promise .------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
http://all.at/mustang
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/I65Stang.html
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3450
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-24-2001 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by CandyApple66:
Cool pic Tim!! I'm glad you decided to take a picture on that run
Hello.... we are cool so of course the pic is! ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
http://all.at/mustang
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/I65Stang.html
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