I know Qualcomm has 1/8 mile racing coming up 9/11/09 - 6pm-midnight anybody up for it??

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I've only done 1/8 mile races at Irwindale and really didn't think that it was a long enough distance to make it as exciting as a 1/4 mile race. And these are on Friday nights it seems, which is typically a family night for us.

Still, if there are going to be G8s going on a particular date, I may be up for it. Heck, it may be interesting to see if the 1/8 mile times and speeds I was getting at Fontana during my 1/4 mile runs hold up at the Q. In looking at my slips, the best 1/8 mile time I have is 8.858 and best MPH is 82.21. And it would be cooler as well...hmmm...

I've only done 1/8 mile races at Irwindale and really didn't think that it was a long enough distance to make it as exciting as a 1/4 mile race. And these are on Friday nights it seems, which is typically a family night for us.

Still, if there are going to be G8s going on a particular date, I may be up for it. Heck, it may be interesting to see if the 1/8 mile times and speeds I was getting at Fontana during my 1/4 mile runs hold up at the Q. In looking at my slips, the best 1/8 mile time I have is 8.858 and best MPH is 82.21. And it would be cooler as well...hmmm...

Show up to this one and I will show up to the next Fontana. I also prefer 1/4 mile but at least we could practice our launches/RT's.

Whats up so cal??

I'm seriously considering this. Hey, Big Rob, you're in SD. What do you say?

I PM'd him yesterday he said he is down. Big Rob confirm..

Do you know any other G8 guys in the area??

Just FYI, last time I went to Qualcom's 1/8 you had to have a helmet.

Whats up guys-

Yes, I can confirm I will be there along with a buddy who also has a g8 that he will run as well.

should be fun!

and yes a helmet is necessary, however you can rent one for $20 for the night.

In looking at my slips, the best 1/8 mile time I have is 8.858 and best MPH is 82.21

thats pretty good compared to the 9.1 best my buddy had last friday. he is stock except for a homemade air intake. he ran about 7 times and only lost once to a turbo skyline by about two cars.

Just FYI, last time I went to Qualcom's 1/8 you had to have a helmet.

So, are you coming down on 8/21, Hunter?

I just hate 1/8 mile tracks. I drive faster harder and farther from a stop light here in town.

In looking at my slips, the best 1/8 mile time I have is 8.858 and best MPH is 82.21

thats pretty good compared to the 9.1 best my buddy had last friday. he is stock except for a homemade air intake. he ran about 7 times and only lost once to a turbo skyline by about two cars.

Great. Looks like at least four G8s on 8/21, then? I'm hoping they do a better job of prepping the starting line than Fontana does, and maybe since it's night and cooler, I'd like to see some 8.7s and maybe 83 MPH.

I just hate 1/8 mile tracks. I drive faster harder and farther from a stop light here in town.

I prefer 1/4 mile myself, but without much of a choice in SoCal, it's better than nothing, I suppose. And since it sounds like there'll be a group of G8s, I'm going to give it a go.

sounds like we have a few g8s there. im really wondering what kinds of times the SC tune plus volant is gonna get me. also, it will be the first time im running my g8 so itll be good practice. also, if we show up right on time there are hardly any cars there, so you can get a good run or two in right after you clear tech.

Other note about Qualcom, it is a parking lot, i never got good traction there.

sounds like we have a few g8s there. im really wondering what kinds of times the SC tune plus volant is gonna get me. also, it will be the first time im running my g8 so itll be good practice. also, if we show up right on time there are hardly any cars there, so you can get a good run or two in right after you clear tech.

You can show off your HIDs going down the track as well. :)

Other note about Qualcom, it is a parking lot, i never got good traction there.

Hmm, that's true. Sounds like bad 60' times to be had.

You can show off your HIDs going down the track as well. :)

lol, just for you vince! :driving:

and... cops around qualcom are looking for anything to pull you over so be careful around there.

What up everyone, see you around town if your down! See you at the track 619

Anyone know of any stations near the Q with 100 Octane?

negative. i think they are all up north

Anyone know of any stations near the Q with 100 Octane?

I will do some research to see if I could find some 100 octane araound town. 8/21/09 Im excited :pir_flag:.

Ok, so who is all going? I am now considering it...

People going as of now are:

FamilycaronROIDS - BigRob - bigrob's buddy w/a G8 - G8BLBYU -

& YOU (Hunterswift) :turbonaughtdy_1://5 G8's so far....

Ok, count me in then... so 5 are going!

Good to hear that we'll have five cars. Should be fun.

My name is Tim and I was thinking of cruising down with my brother. I bought my G8 GT in May of 09 and got about 900 miles on it. Is that to early to run 1/8 mile? I am also stock except for a drop in K&N. I live in SD about 15min from the Q. Thanks

My name is Tim and I was thinking of cruising down with my brother. I bought my G8 GT in May of 09 and got about 900 miles on it. Is that to early to run 1/8 mile? I am also stock except for a drop in K&N. I live in SD about 15min from the Q. Thanks


I bought mine less than a month ago, and am going

My name is Tim and I was thinking of cruising down with my brother. I bought my G8 GT in May of 09 and got about 900 miles on it. Is that to early to run 1/8 mile? I am also stock except for a drop in K&N. I live in SD about 15min from the Q. Thanks

You should be good with 900 miles - Your are invited to go with us for sure.. should be fun

Dang we are going to have quite the turn out it seems.

You should be good with 900 miles - Your are invited to go with us for sure.. should be fun


Well that answers my question. Thanks HunterSwift and familycaronROIDS. Count me in! That's 6 G8's now. I don't think I have seen that many in one place.

Thanks for the invite!

Hey guys I will PM you guys my cell# later today or tomorrow the latest -

So what time is everyone planning on getting there?

I just PM'd you guys w/my cell# I am off tomorrow so feel free to call me after 10am.

I am hoping we could meet there around 5pm to meet & greet then get the cars checked in.

Everyone welcom!!

Someone make sure to bring a camera, need to get one of all of us.

remember to wear jeans and tennis shoes and also bring all the registration/insurance paperwork for tech. if anyone has an HD camera to film a few runs, bring it!

im sure the track announcer will say something about all of the g8s that will be there. im postitive!

im sure the track announcer will say something about all of the g8s that will be there. im postitive!

OK everyone we will meet at the pits (5:30PM) after getting our cars teched in. If you havent already done so pm us your cell# just in case you guys get lost or cant find us.

G8 up!!!!

OK everyone we will meet at the pits (5:30PM) after getting our cars teched in. If you havent already done so pm us your cell# just in case you guys get lost or cant find us.

G8 up!!!!

Hey Guys,

Unfortunately, I can't make it there until about 7pm. I will bring my Nikon camera and get some good shots of all the G8's.

Thanks,
Tim

Hey Guys,

Unfortunately, I can't make it there until about 7pm. I will bring my Nikon camera and get some good shots of all the G8's.

Thanks,
Tim

Hey no prob just show up though - You might still be able to get your teched in at that time if not who cares just watch and snap some pics.:)

Hey no prob just show up though - You might still be able to get your teched in at that time if not who cares just watch and snap some pics.:)


Thanks I will! This will be my first event so perhaps watching, learning, taking pics, and meeting some new people would be better for a newbie. Getting some first person information on mods and local mod shops would also be great!http://www.g8board.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif

BTW mine is white "bone stock" with 35% tint.

Thanks,
Tim

BTW mine is white "bone stock" with 35% tint.

Thanks,
Tim

I am bone stock and white too.

Hey no prob just show up though - You might still be able to get your teched in at that time if not who cares just watch and snap some pics.:)

you should be good, tech closes at 9-10 i think. all tech does is inspect your car to make sure its safe. i think you also need to take off the lug caps as well, my buddy had to last time so they ensure that the lugs are on tight

Thanks I will! This will be my first event so perhaps watching, learning, taking pics, and meeting some new people would be better for a newbie. Getting some first person information on mods and local mod shops would also be great!http://www.g8board.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif

BTW mine is white "bone stock" with 35% tint.

Thanks,
Tim

its cool to watch, but trust me, you are going to want to run! there isnt much to it, as we all arrive we can show you how the whole setup works, and all the do's and dont's as well. you dont want to pay 8 to watch, then another 30 to run!

lol pray for no rain or drizzle, its lookin gloomy out there...

Anyone find out more about 100 Octane near the Q?

its raining lightly in mira mesa but things change fast in san diego.

Anyone find out more about 100 Octane near the Q?

my buddy says there is a VP racing fuel station off of the 67 freeway that sells 100. im not sure about it, maybe google or something.

I called the Q and the races are still on - there is no rain fall there.

100 Octane -

JBA Racing ·
VP Race Fuel
5155 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Local: (858) 495-3395
Toll Free: (888) JBA-5570
Fax: (858) 495-0954

Smokey's Auto Parts Speed
1602 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
Sunoco 100 Octane


Cosby Oil Co.
6220 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, CA (619) 280-6884

I WOULD CALL AND VERIFY BEFORE YOU GUYS TRY TO BUY FUEL/MIGHT BE OUT OR NO LONGER SELL IT??

Other places that might have racing fuel - remember call first..

Chula Vista
Pete Thompson Racing
1550 Frontage Rd. (5Fwy- Main St. Exit)
Chula Vista
M-F 7-6
Sat. 7-6pm usually
619.423.7802

Race Ready
103 Press Lane
Chula Vista, CA
M-F 9-6
Sat. 10-3
VP fuel
619.691.9171

El Cajon
Cactus Racing
Wing St.,
El Cajon (by appt. only)
San Diego, CA
619.279.2509
Keeps fuel at Cajon Speedway
Trick Racing

Fishback Motorsports
14562 Miguel Lane
El Cajon
(619) 443-8565

Escondido
TM Racing
760.489.2660
232 N. Vinewood (x street is Andreeson)
Escondido, CA
M-F 9-5
Near 15 Fwy (through auto park)
76 Fuel 110

Ron Bishop Motorccyles
802 W. Washington Ave.
Unit A
Escondido, CA
T-F 9-6
Sat. 9-5
760.747.1360


San Diego
Cosby Oil Co.
6220 Farimount (Sheraton & Fairmount)
Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
800. 54. Cosby
619) 280-6884

Cactus Racing
Wing St.,
El Cajon (by appt. only)
San Diego, CA
619.279.2509
Keeps fuel at Cajon Speedway
Trick Racing

Dave Turner Motorsports
5555 Magnatron Blvd.
San Diego, 92111
619.571.3811
(Clairmont Mesa Blvd./Magnatron) By Harley Davidsion 163 Frwy.
9-5:30pm M-Sat.
Trick

South Bay Motorsports
1 West 35th St. (x street is National City Blvd.)
National City, CA (5fwy S. to 24th Nat. city exit.)
San Diego, CA
M-F9-7
Sat. 9-5
619.420.2300

San Diego Motors
8066 Engineer Rd. (x street is Convoy) (163 to Balboa exit)
M-F 10-6
Sat. 10—2pm
San Diego
VP
619.560.9261

Step Ahead Racing for VP Gas (Distrib. Call for other locs.)
619.390.6451

This was a lot of fun. it was good seeing everyone.

I am 100% Stock (with 19" stockers), here are my 1/8 mile times, all in Drive with Traction Control Off!
Run# 60 ft ET MPH:
1 2.324 9.341 Unavailable
2 2.251 9.166 Unavailable
3 2.288 9.294 77.99 mph
4 2.306 9.286 78.12 mph
5 2.284 9.302 77.85 mph
6 2.221 9.073 79.09 mph
7 2.243 9.187 78.67 mph
8 2.277 9.302 77.99 mph
9 2.283 9.406 80.07 mph
10 2.272 9.286 77.72 mph

I won first place for the super street class!

Run#/RT/60 ft/ET/MPH:

1) 1.250 / 2.415 / 9.216 / 80.06
2) .971 / 2.401 / 9.203 / 80.78
3) 1.401 / 2.419 / 9.184 / 80.50
4) .556 / 2.343 / 9.114 / 80.50
5) .520 / 2.317 / 9.087 / 80.50
6) .502 / 2.320 / 9.104 / 80.64
7) .013 / 2.236 / 8.964 / 80.93
8) .408 / 2.329 / 9.129 / 80.36
9) .426 / 2.307 / 9.122 / 80.21

It was my first time out to the track running my g8, and it was a good learning experience. The fifth run was the one that won first for me. If hunter would have stuck around for the trophies, he would have won 1st!
I ran with the traction control on for every run, and i really was having a hard time getting traction on the all seasons with about 30 psi or so. I feel with some drag radials, I could have been more consistently in the lower 9s or higher 8s and they would have really helped with the 60 foot times. It was cool to meet everyone that showed up, it was a great turnout. People were asking if we were some kind of G8 club or something like that, it was pretty funny. They told me that my picture was gonna be on racelegal's website for winning first. All in all, it was a good time!

I won first place for the super street class!

If hunter would have stuck around for the trophies, he would have won 1st!

Ah man! :(

lol, second place went to a corvette C5 with a 9.33 so it was by a good margin. they just hand out the trophy to whoever has the best ET slip for the class. stick around next time!

Here is some video of tonight at the track. We really dominated the track tonight.

http://blip.tv/play/AYGahBwA

nice video! that was quick! yeah, we really dominated for sure!

http://racelegal.com/web/raceresults.asp

wow, they already posted the results up! nice!

Finally have some time to post. First off, thanks to Julian for setting this up. It was fun having six G8s representing at the drags. And I'm sure people who didn't before are now taking notice. The G8 is definitely not a car to mess with. I know I didn't lose a single race all night. I easily beat a Mustang Shelby (not sure if he missed shift or if it was his passenger slowing him down), a Mercedes AMG E63, two Chargers (at least one was an R/T and he was the one who asked if I wanted to race him), bunch of rice, and other cars.

My best time was 8.936 with my best trap 80.78 MPH. Here are my slips:

1 1.082 / 2.258 / 8.994 / 80.78
2 0.724 / 2.228 / 8.969 / 80.64
3 0.863 / 2.239 / 9.058 / 79.92
4 0.739 / 2.256 / 9.074 / 80.35
5 0.813 / 2.214 / 8.936 / 80.78
6 0.832 / 2.208 / 9.008 / 80.21
7 0.714 / 2.225 / 9.047 / 80.06
8 0.612 / 2.277 / 9.062 / 80.50
9 0.668 / 2.157 / 9.004 / 79.64

I wasn't used to the different tree at the start, so my R/Ts were awful.

By comparison, my last three runs at Fontana had 1/8 miles times of:

2.127 / 8.833 / 81.76
2.154 / 8.859 / 81.73
2.152 / 8.858 / 81.99

So, there is definitely a difference in the tracks. While I really do prefer 1/4 miles (it seems anticlimactic that I have to shut down when I hit 80 MPH), it was definitely a fun night. It was great to put the hurt on so many cars. :)

Mark your calendars, folks: October 31 is the next Street Legal Drags in Fontana.

any idea when they will post the picts from race legal on their website? Also wasn't someone there taking picts of all the g8s? Post em up!

the guy that took my picture for winning the class said that all the pictures would be up by next weekend.

Ah man... I totally would of come down for this...

Ah man... I totally would of come down for this...

You would have enjoyed it. But that would have been a pretty horrible drive for you yesterday. Friday afternoon/evening heading south was a nightmare. I think that it would be better one of these upcoming Fridays.

Hey for those of you I showed my LIP mod i was going to do, here is a pict.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2481.jpg

^ looks pretty good

Ah man... I totally would of come down for this...

lol you will make the next one for sure. it was a lot of fun running and comparing slips. we were owning the track for sure. there was a g8 running every other race!

Hey for those of you I showed my LIP mod i was going to do, here is a pict.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2481.jpg

I totally missed this on Friday. Did you have that on your car?

I totally missed this on Friday. Did you have that on your car?

No I added it on Saturday.I showed a couple guys what I was going to be doing. it is a Garage Door bottom seal and 3m double sided tape. best $15 I ever spent.

More picts:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2483.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2484.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2485.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2486.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2488.jpg

Here is a post that gives you instructions on how to do it:
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21283

Hey for those of you I showed my LIP mod i was going to do, here is a pict.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/CIMG2481.jpg

That looks pretty good. The red stripe on the rims also looks good - I'm usually not a fan of that on most cars but on yours it work's well with the red/onyx interior. Good job!

For any doubters out there the G8 is faster on regular drive w/ the traction control off. I have timeslips to compare the difference 9.0 consistant (sportmode/tc off)best time-8.8/8.9 consistant (on D/tc off)best time.

For any doubters out there the G8 is faster on regular drive w/ the traction control off. I have timeslips to compare the difference 9.0 consistant (sportmode/tc off)best time-8.8/8.9 consistant (on D/tc off)best time.

Interesting - So regular Drive mode ran better times than Sport mode? TC was off and what was your launch RPMs? (I assume you torque braked) Thanks.

i also experienced the same. My times in Sports mode were much slower. 9.3-9.4 in sport. Fastest time in Drive was a 9.0. I am completely stock.

I launched between 1300-1500 w/ sportmode & Drive (TC off).

G8 sighting in this video - beginning and around 2:12 into it - hehehehe...

Dont know who it was racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQlmYUJYms

Some pics from Friday

http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt45/familycar2009/?action=view&current=julianspix809043-1.jpg

Some pics from Friday

http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt45/familycar2009/?action=view&current=julianspix809043-1.jpg

Thanks for posting the pics, Julian! The vids too. Nice to see that the G8s won against practically any car in the field. I think one of those was my car too!

G8 sighting in this video - beginning and around 2:12 into it - hehehehe...

Dont know who it was racing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQlmYUJYms

Hey thats me! (at 2:10)

Hey guys I got a hold of Sicone619 to see if it was him at qualcomm 8/21/09 taking pics - It was him and that was his white G8 in the parking lot - He will try to post the pics soon.

We will do it again soon Sicone619...

the photos are up from the runs at qualcomm on racelegal's website

anybody know how to get the originals? maybe email the photographer? I know he took more picts of us...

oh snap! I will go check them out.

oh snap! I will go check them out.


Great pics - I was not worthy LOL :bs:

I took some screen shots of the picts, so you can save them, and so people can see them on the forum:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/rlhunter1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/RLg8.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/RLg82.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/RLg83.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/hunterswift/RLBob.jpg

nice! thanks for getting those pics, i couldnt click drag them, im not too computer savvy lol. julian, that's a bummer they didnt post any of yours. the photographers name is Jess, and he will be there next time. hopefully he doesnt erase what doesnt get posted right away. if anything, we can let him know next time to email some to us.

Dont forget Racelegals 9/11/09 6pm.

bump 9/11/09 racelegals qualcomm

I am going...

bump

I'm there for sure. Where we at San Diego!!

We need to keep putting the Hemi boys in their places!

Rob you are going down this time, I am taking that throphy. What did you have to do once it ended? to know you won, or who won?

lol! actually, you raced in the 5000s i believe, so i got that one fair and square! all you have to do is stick around toward the end of the races. they usually hand them out at the end of it all near the trailers. id get into the 3000s with your mods now, im sure you can run some consistent 8.8s. we will see tomorrow!

Like the competition - Damm Hunterswift you will force me into to getting a cam sooner than later... hehehehe

Im sure your car will performe great - One thing I know about the Vector tune & rotofab combo - they have tested the Sh--T out of it and they have it down perfect for that combo.

Like the competition - Damm Hunterswift you will force me into to getting a cam sooner than later... hehehehe

Im sure your car will performe great - One thing I know about the Vector tune & rotofab combo - they have tested the Sh--T out of it and they have it down perfect for that combo.

Hmm, I'm going to need to make this tonight. I want to see how well my car with just the VMS tune stacks up against Hunter's VMS with Roto-Fab. :)

I know that Scott with his VMS + Roto-Fab is only slightly faster than my car at Fontana in the 1/4 mile, so I wonder....I really need to find that 100 Octane...lol

Hmm, I'm going to need to make this tonight. I want to see how well my car with just the VMS tune stacks up against Hunter's VMS with Roto-Fab. :)

I know that Scott with his VMS + Roto-Fab is only slightly faster than my car at Fontana in the 1/4 mile, so I wonder....I really need to find that 100 Octane...lol
LOL

Should be interesting what the difference is in the 1/8 mile - I think the 1/4 is a whole other animal.

Anybody have a 2nd helmet, that they could bring? my wife is wanting to come along.

no but we could she could borrow mine in between runs. I think its $20 for helmet rental there.

nice, im excited to run again too. i just got the latest update on my tune and it really is a huge difference. time slips will tell

Sup guys just got a new G8 a few months ago.. Not a lot of mods, anyone know if G8's are getting together anyhwere out in San Diego..?


mods: muffler delete to straight pipes, dyno tune (coming soon), Debaged.

Hey whats up?? We San Diego guys are going to Fontana 1/4 mile races on 10/31/09. You are welcomed to go with us.

Sup guys just got a new G8 a few months ago.. Not a lot of mods, anyone know if G8's are getting together anyhwere out in San Diego..?


mods: muffler delete to straight pipes, dyno tune (coming soon), Debaged.

Check out the Southern California Calendar to see whats going on as well as our past events. We roll deep in Southern California.
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22318

^ hell yeah!

How many G8's are in SD?

At Qualcomm we had 6 there?
Then at the PCH Cruise in OC we had 17, but that was sd, oc, and la.
http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23860

Sup guys just got a new G8 a few months ago.. Not a lot of mods, anyone know if G8's are getting together anyhwere out in San Diego..?


mods: muffler delete to straight pipes, dyno tune (coming soon), Debaged.

North County (C-Bad) here! Yeah, we have a few G8s around in SD County. :wink2:

okay, thats not bad.. Just know I never see any when driving around in SD. See more Ferarris and Lams then G8 GT's.. Look forward to rolling with ya'll. Deffinately go Classics on our hands boys..

yup! south san diego here!

Del Cerro here. .