Got my car back together for ECTA standing mile event!

"briannutter1" (briannutter1)
04/30/2014 at 11:44 • Filed to: None

Eric at Backstreet Perforamance and I have been thrashing for a few weeks to get the clutch/driveshaft/scattershield/driveline back under my car. Turned out great and I think we're ready. Did a bit of weight reduction while we were at it and installed a master cutoff switch. I'm heading to the ECTA standing mile event in Wilmington, Ohio this weekend to go after a couple records!

DISCUSSION (29)

Party-vi > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 11:46

Neat!

briannutter1 > Party-vi
04/30/2014 at 11:47

Yeah, the car has never been as far apart as it was since last november and it was a big bite to Chew. All my bolt baggies were complete though and things went together with satisfaction.

Frank Grimes > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 11:48

How do you like running the mile? I imagine its awesome. I've never even been let alone drive it.

briannutter1 > Frank Grimes
04/30/2014 at 11:59

I have the ECTA C/Gt record now at 174.55 with 450whp in my H/C/I C5z. It's not as thrilling as you might think in a good safe car, but it is nice to get to run the car out most of the way rather than let off. Highly recommended you try it. They have a class for everyone.

MonkeePuzzle > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 12:06

moar pics and details please! looks like a very tidy monster, love the red/black

briannutter1 > MonkeePuzzle
04/30/2014 at 12:19

Kinja'd!!!

Thanks! Trying to keep it clean and not taking shortcuts that I'll have to redo later. Stock appearing '02 C5z in black outside. CNC ported heads, small cam, headers, fast 102 intake, McLeod Dual disk, Quicktime bellhousing, 14" front brakes, bigger spring and bar in the front with Koni rebound adjustables. 6 Point cage, Kirkey containment seats, fire surpression, sparco wheel/harnesses. I run the car at autocross and Optima invitaitonal events as well. It's heavier than stock now at 3125 with 3/4 tank of gas, but the safety stuff is good.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 12:30

Awesome! 174.55 mph is quite a feat!

I was thinking about running a mile this summer at the Battle Creek air show in Michigan they have a Michigan Mile even. I certainly wouldn't get going as fast as you are with a purpose built Vette, but I think it'd be a lot of fun non-the-less to see how fast my SHO can get going in a mile. I imagine I wouldn't need to do much to prep beyond clearing out my interior and getting as much weight out of the car as possible? I recall looking up and if you expect to stay under certain speeds there isn't much safety equipment necessary.

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 12:40

Yeah, generally 135 is with stock interior, 150 is harness and rollbar, 175 is seats and fire supression, 200 is full 10 point cage and a chute (not something I'm willing to do for my streetcar). Your car will more than 135 though. adding 50mph to your 1/4 trapspeed is an indicator if you haven't done it before. Word of warning is it's additive and you may want some safety equipment. Letting off the gas before the end is like having pull out during sex...just not quite as satisfying as otherwise.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 12:47

Hmm, that puts me roughly in the 155 - 165 mph range.

I checked the rules for Michigan Mile, they require roll cage for open top vehicle.

http://themichiganmile.com/wordpress/home…

I certainly wouldn't be against having some safety equipment, but having a roll cage installed in a SHO sounds rather elaborate, lol.

And yes, having to let off the gas would SUCK.

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 13:09

The fastest I've driven is a GPS and speedo indicated 166 mph! I'm constantly fixated on these types of events now but I've never taken the plunge. I wish my car was set up for this! All my jealous

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 13:16

Gearing will play into it as well and I get lucky that I'm right at power peak in 5th at 175. Have pics of your car? Any mods?

briannutter1 > Opposite Locksmith
04/30/2014 at 13:17

166 is flying under not-so-controlled conditions. Where do you live?

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 13:33

...Germany?

briannutter1 > Opposite Locksmith
04/30/2014 at 13:38

Well heck, your 166 is on the Autobahn then right? 166 would be fine under those conditions. What kind of car was it?

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 13:46

It's a black stock '10 SHO, I will be running a Livernois Stage 4+ tune and catless downpipes. So it's a sleeper, haha, no exterior mods. I may get springs for a firmer and somewhat lower ride. I've also considered painting the wheels gunmetal grey. But I'm mostly concerned with performance before I put any money into the visuals.

I just looked up my tires, they are V rated, which is 149 mph according to wikipedia, this could be a problem?

Kinja'd!!!

Not my car, but that's what it looks like.

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 14:01

Very nice. Yeah, that thing could come in around 150+ no problem with ecoboost turned up http://ecta-lsr.net/?page_id=30 are some sample rules that cover the basics. This is for the ECTA, which is kind of strict and based on Bonneville rules. Different sanctioning bodies may be less strict.

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 14:07

uhhhh yeah... Yeaaaah it was on the autobahn... In Germany. 2008 wrx with a basketful of "blessing" (365 hp 420 tq)

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 14:08

Blessings. There's a small review of my car around here somewhere. If you want me to post it...

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 14:20

Sweet, I just found out my tires, according to tirerack, are Y-rated, so that's plenty of headroom there and plays nice with the rules. It seems Michigan Mile is definitely less strict from what I read in your link.

briannutter1 > Opposite Locksmith
04/30/2014 at 14:30

yeah please do! I had an '03 bugeye wagon and 2011 wrx hatch the wife took with her in the divorce :)

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 14:32

Go out and have some fun then. Texas mile is less strict as well and may take my car there someday when I have more power. Let me know what you find in terms of suit/helmet/other things necessary to do 150 + in Michigan. I have a lot of friends there that may want to go.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 14:42

They require SNELL 2005/2010 "SA" rated helmet and balaclava and SFI 3.3 Racing gloves. Other than that you need "durable shoes" and clothing that covers torso and legs (non synthetic).

All this is if you stay under 190 mph.

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 14:59

whoa....not strict at all. balaclava and gloves are cheap. Motorcycle helmets snell ratings aren't the same, so that "could" be a problem in Tech depending on where you go.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 15:05

Yeah, I'll have to look into helmets, never shopped for a car-helmet before, I've only ever used helmets for jetski racing, haha. Those are more of a dirt-bike style.

briannutter1 > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
04/30/2014 at 15:34

G-Force has in inexpensive Carbon one. The 2010 will be good at events for the next 5 years plus.

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 15:36

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/rambling-car-r…

It's has 365 hp 420 tq on my conservative tune, as it's my daily.

Never did any exterior mods, kept her a sleeper as much as a wrx can be. Exterior mods are expensive! I never got around to them!

briannutter1 > Opposite Locksmith
04/30/2014 at 15:44

That's a nice setup! reliable too! Yeah, I don't like overstated exteriors either. My crewchief Eric tells me I should buck up for light wheels etc., but performance per dollar is key for my budget.

Opposite Locksmith > briannutter1
04/30/2014 at 15:46

I'm considering methanol water injection, some people live and die by it. Allegedly forged bottom end + methanol knock protection = power and peace of mind

Opposite Locksmith > Opposite Locksmith
04/30/2014 at 15:48

oh and I simply cannot afford aftermarket wheels.

When my girlfriend asks for rides in my RACECAR it's implied we are going to the gas station cuz she's empty