Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

LOL.....l loved watching the econo gauge show 4 mpg :sign10:

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

You get a big :thumbsup: and :worship: from me. I just showed ny wife that there is living proof that the car will actually do what its claimed to do. What was the cost to do that at TWS. I use to live in SugarLand and would love to do that. I have also done a lot of risky things in my life - From Scuba diving at Deep Depths, Racing a Laydown RAcing Kart at Speeds of 120mph and 80 laps at the Richard Petty driving experience - Speeds of 165. So I can really appreciate what you just did. My wife actually would come along and watch and video all of my escapades. Not sure if she really did like what I have done - Fortunately I have never been seriously hurt.

Again I - =D> - you
Next time have someone video the car on the track - That would have been a really good momento.

Don Yoakem
91 #267 DArk Red Met.

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

That rocks!!!:mrgreen:. It pumped me up. There is nowhere around here where that would be possible. It really is great to see it :cheers:. Now just get a tune up to help that gas mileage.:sign10:.

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

Dude how could you get it up to 179 and not begin life at 180?

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He is gonna hit 180 next time he is out at the track when he has the Marc H approved Amsoil in the Z motor! Just Kiddin!

Plus he is going to have a outside view Zcam going next time!:thumbsup:

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

This is nerdy but......

'a' (= 1) engine rpm x 'b' gearbox output ratio x 'c' differential drive out put ratio x 'd' the rotated radial peripheral measurement of a rear tyre for 1rpm

= distance Y1 (vehicles distance travelled in 1 engine revolution derived from the rotated radial peripheral measurement of a rear tyre for 1 rpm )

therefore

Y1 x 7150rpm = Y2 (vehicles distance travelled in 1min)

therefore

Y1 x 60 mins = speed (klm/miles) per hour

whats the theoretical speed in that gear (assume 6th?) at 7150/7200 rpm

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

Well the classic sticker says life begins at 180mph thats also where life ends for a stock ZR-1 unless you riegn in the mods. The only reason I didn't keep my foot in it long enough to hit the 180 mark was because I just didn't feel comfortable passing slower cars up at that speed. I never even used 6th gear. 5th gear all the way. The cost starts at $275 on up depending on what package you want at TWS. And I've never seen them open up the full oval like this before. And as far as gas mileage I'd like to see what your gas mileage is at that speed. I doubt its much better. At 130mph I was still getting 13mpg. There were alot of things going through my head in that video. The first was the enjoyment of the rush. Second was I hope my camera is getting this. The last was if something goes wrong I'm going to be a big splat. And from one ZR-1 brother to another Its here for your viewing pleasure at my expense. Which was fun.:cheers:

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I was only hoping that doing the numbers might suggest your speedo was short changing you...l know its normally a bit the other way....but you never know.....great run under any circumstances.......very few people on earth will ever travel at that speed in control of their own destiny

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You may be right. These cars were made to be pushed. And I'm not affraid to push. Alot of people in the corvette club I'm in have brand new Zo6's and they drive them like a school bus. What is that all about. For instance last night we had a friday night street meet at one of the local micro brewery's to celebrate October fest. All the beer you can drink in two hours. One of the guy's brings his 2008 or 2009? limited addition ZO6. He tells my buddy he paid $86,000 for it. And this guy pulls out a silk hankerchief to open his door with. Now at this point we are tying not to laugh. So he starts his car up and my freind says to him I want to see you light those tires up. And this guy turns to him and says "Oh no! I never drive my car like that" And joey says What are you? A f_____g p___y? And the guy gives him a dirty look and slowly drives off. I don't understand people like that. They don't deserve a vette.

Re: Finally got a chance to really run it.
 

I'm moving to texas! At least that track seems like a good reason to.