The New and Improved Quarter Mile List (Page 26/76) doublec4 NOV 13, 06:03 PM I bet if you taped up all of the openings in the front bumper for the run, you could have shaved that 0.017 seconds. nosrac NOV 13, 07:23 PM quote Originally posted by Blacktree: SO CLOSE!!! I'm guessing you feel like this ----> What do I do next,,,,,??? nosrac NOV 13, 07:25 PM quote Originally posted by doublec4: I bet if you taped up all of the openings in the front bumper for the run, you could have shaved that 0.017 seconds. ..... Fer, Reel ? blakeinspace NOV 13, 09:02 PM hot D@mn! that is some great time Terrance... nice 60'!! as for the tape job, it is definately true that the more slippery the car, the lower your CD, which should lower your time(s)... though I have never seen it done to a Fiero before, nor how much it would actually help. It certainly would help at high speeds... and I reckon 112mph qualifies as high speed! The other guy was pretty fast too... what was he running? Did you find some race gas?... how much $$? nosrac NOV 13, 11:41 PM quote Originally posted by blakeinspace: hot D@mn! that is some great time Terrance... nice 60'!! as for the tape job, it is definately true that the more slippery the car, the lower your CD, which should lower your time(s)... though I have never seen it done to a Fiero before, nor how much it would actually help. It certainly would help at high speeds... and I reckon 112mph qualifies as high speed! The other guy was pretty fast too... what was he running? Did you find some race gas?... how much $$? I came by your way (in the country) and picked up a few gallons of the 109. However, they had some @ the track and will get some there next time and save myself a trip. The other guy was some kind of Vette, not sure which model 12.3 and a 1970 Ford pickup 12.5. I also ran a "real" Zo6 Vette and he ran a 11.5 while I spun tires @ the line. After I saw his 7.0L V8 with an upgrade Fast intake and CAI, I guess I got a little too exicted and over did it at the start. I raced the same Vette as last time but this time the results were in reverse, I ran the 12.0 and he ran the 12.3 but he beat me to the finish line. I guess I need to stop winning because I trap better times. Terrance MstangsBware NOV 14, 10:35 PM quote Originally posted by nosrac: What do I do next,,,,,??? Man you are almost there....Some DR to take care of the spinning which will cut you a better 60' and you are in the 11s.... About to pass up my PB...can't let that happen....I better get to work on something...... doublec4 NOV 15, 12:57 AM quote Originally posted by nosrac: ..... Fer, Reel ? Sounds ridiculous, but you'd be suprised how much aero drag works against you even at 60mph... as you go faster, drag force increases exponentially.... double your speed, quadruple your aero drag force. 0.017 seconds isn't much. Lower your coefficient of drag and you'd notice a difference. Wouldn't hurt your cooling system for one run down the track. nosrac NOV 15, 09:55 AM quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: Man you are almost there....Some DR to take care of the spinning which will cut you a better 60' and you are in the 11s.... About to pass up my PB...can't let that happen....I better get to work on something...... I wish I had time to pick up those DR's before the weekend. Oh well, I am happy with my times although I am still positive I can run 11.88 with out them. I just have to prove it and then back it up with another run. All you need is a tune, and 11's are "easy" for your setup. DHP powrtuner rules !!! nosrac NOV 15, 10:00 AM quote Originally posted by doublec4: Sounds ridiculous, but you'd be suprised how much aero drag works against you even at 60mph... as you go faster, drag force increases exponentially.... double your speed, quadruple your aero drag force. 0.017 seconds isn't much. Lower your coefficient of drag and you'd notice a difference. Wouldn't hurt your cooling system for one run down the track. Sounds reasonable. What would you use, Duct tape? Also do you think the GT spoiler helps or hinders the Fiero in the 1/4 mile? Is it for show or go? doublec4 NOV 15, 11:43 AM The GT spoiler at stock height probably doesn't have much of an effect. It sits low, usually in pretty turbulent air anyways. Probably more trouble than its worth to take it off. I don't know if I would use duct tape on the front, not sure if its paint friendly. Maybe someone else can chime in with a better idea. I think it would be a cool experiement to do a couple of runs with it on and a couple with it off. See if there is a net difference.