Watch this 300c smoke a Vette

[Tony_PHX]

The M&G was fun, but there was one race that show's what Meister and his 300 are all about.

I sent BobF the raw footage of the evening at the track, so I am expecting some editing miracles, but nobody should have to wait to see Meister beat a Vette and lay down a great track time....so, without further delay, ENJOY this:

www.simeklive.com/forumpics/300c.wmv (http://www.simeklive.com/forumpics/300c.wmv)

[SDMagnumRT]

That is fantastic...you can hear people laugh when they see the 300 beat the vette

[Tony_PHX]

That is fantastic...you can hear people laugh when they see the 300 beat the vette

Wish we could have heard Meister laughing from the drivers seat! :)

[SmoovC]

That was all won at the tree. The Vette was sleeping at the light. Damn nice ET Meister, and fantastic driving!!

[fnkychkn]

:pepper: :hammer: go Meister, go Meister. :hammer: :pepper:

[Tony_PHX]

That was all won at the tree. The Vette was sleeping at the light. Damn nice ET Meister, and fantastic driving!!

So good reflexes + a fast car = a win right? :)

[SmoovC]

So good reflexes + a fast car = a win right? :)

Damn right, Tony! A win is a win!! :racing:

[fatchance]

HOLY SH!T, that was awesome. Meister is the man, no doubt

[Ghostface Mag]

We will be seeing this alot in the upcoming year....We tired of beatin' on the Mustangs so lets beat on the Vettes....
58905890

[thewagon]

great job Jim!

I can just hear the Vette driver, I wasn't ready, the light was too fast, I was still looking down, tires are trash, 300 cheated...yak yak yak....lol

[SmoovC]

great job Jim!

I can just hear the Vette driver, I wasn't ready, the light was too fast, I was still looking down, tires are trash, 300 cheated...yak yak yak....lol

Well you know what they say:

What's the difference between a porcupine and a Vette?

On a porcupine, the pr!ck is on the outside.:mrgreen:

[EXTREME]

Great run meister!!!

[Allevon]

Outstanding!!!! Great clean run!!! Congrats Meister!!

Either way if the Vette was asleep or not, Meisters 12.9 to the Vettes 13.2 on ET is still showing, the Vettes CAN be beat.

[MagnumFreak]

ROFLMAO!!! You can overcome alot with a great driver! Nice Job Jim!

[pigpen]

Nice job on that on that race!!

[STAGE 3 R/T]

freakin nice!

[ChargerChick]

WAY TO GO MEISTER!!!! :not_worth :mrgreen: :banana:

[Fondy]

very nice run thanks for sharing that

[MattRobertson]

12.97

Isn't that the first 5.7 to make it into the 12's? What was the DA and what does that work out to be, corrected?

Jim it looks like your sig needs an update my man!
:not_worth

[Jweezy]

Omg That Was So Nice.

[cbutler32]

well done MEISTER!!!

[marmaduke]

NICE!!!! Well Done!

[Silver Steel RT]

12.97! Great run...I'd love to see the timeslip.

[Cam]

12.97! Great run...I'd love to see the timeslip.

You can, go here.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=46385

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Awesome show Meister.

[Drew's RT]

Awesome run Jim! I wonder where you got those reflexes from, lol!

[Slim's Magnum]

That was an awesome run!
Thanks for the video.

[pdogg57]

that was sick, looks like vettes are on the hit list.

[PowerWagon896]

12.97

Isn't that the first 5.7 to make it into the 12's? What was the DA and what does that work out to be, corrected?

Jim it looks like your sig needs an update my man!
:not_worth

1st N/A 5.7 Matt. 12.8 was turned by a 5.7 on juice about a week ago.

Crap! I'm @ work & can't access the video.

Oh well, I marked it now.

[formerice]

We will be seeing this alot in the upcoming year....We tired of beatin' on the Mustangs so lets beat on the Vettes....
58905890 Speak for yourself! Stomping Mustangs never gets old! BTW, your Magnum is freaking hot as hell, GF. I was the guy with the gray 4x4 RamQC at Etown.

[Meathammer]

Ahhh. It does the heart good to see a Hemi stompin' a 'Vette like that.

Nice job Meister.

[Tony_PHX]

Just a little eye candy here.
http://www.simeklive.com/forumpics/MeisterAnimated.gif

[boggart]

That was all won at the tree. The Vette was sleeping at the light. Damn nice ET Meister, and fantastic driving!!

1 car length on the tree, didn't look like the vette moved from the rear bumper for the entire run, although it's very very hard to tell from that angle. Vette ran a 13.20, so there should have been a 2 car lead at the traps on ET alone, maybe 3 with the near perfect launch??

Awesome run Meister.

[Super T]

Look for that 'Vette in the used section of a Chrysler dealership real soon :-p

[grinner]

woohooo!

go Meister!

[Meister]

Thanks for props, folks. That did make for an exciting run, keeping the 'Vette at bay while feeling fairly confident that a 12-something was in the making.

There was actually more of a dynamic going on than the video depicts. I walked away from him for the first 1/16 or so. Then he began a slow reel-in (compare 1/8 mile speeds) in the middle, closing to maybe a length and a half, then stagnated. The Hemi's torque took over and I owned the last 1/16th as well, and was slowly pulling away again when we went through the traps (compare 1/4 mile speeds).

Nothing like the torque of this Hemi to push a brick faster than that 'Vette motor could push a dart. :wink:

I've attached my timeslip for convenience.

The M&G was fun, but there was one race that show's what Meister and his 300 are all about.
I sent BobF the raw footage of the evening at the track, so I am expecting some editing miracles, but nobody should have to wait to see Meister beat a Vette and lay down a great track time....so, without further delay, ENJOY...

Tony, it was great getting acquainted with you at the M&G, and then to visit with you again at the track. :beerchug:

Thanks so much for your excellent video work. I'd never dreamed that my 12-something run would be under such perfect circumstances: great-looking late model 'Vette in the opposing lane and a forum-friendly photographer capturing it all on film. :thumbs_u:

I'll treasure this video clip - know that I'll be thanking you each & every time I dust it off and replay it.

And I commend you on your beautiful ride. What a car!

12.97
Isn't that the first 5.7 to make it into the 12's? What was the DA and what does that work out to be, corrected?
Jim it looks like your sig needs an update my man!
:not_worth

65standard proclaimed it so, Matt. Others have verified it.

The DA was just over +1700' at the time of that run. That corrects to a 12.7@109.5 mph at sea level.

And with the present negative DAs back on the eastern seaboard, the pass my sweet C made last Saturday night at Speedworld would have been a 12.46@112.10 mph, or better, at either of the two most recent Etown meets, as RobAGD and others have inferred.

Ah, in case you've forgotten, Matt, you're holding the keys to my sig till we can get the forum software fixed or get me better educated on photo shop. So if you'd kindly do the honors I'd appreciate it: 12.97@107.7.

Thanks much. :)

[06SilverSteel]

that has to put a little damper on his $50,000 ego!!!

[M-Square Magnum]

That was great! I'm sending this to my uncle who happens to own a Vette that looks exactly like that. So is Meister driving a SRT or an RT?

[bcubed]

Nice 300, and that was quite an accomplishment, but I would hardly say the Vette got smoked .. looked like a pretty close race to me.

[Ghostface Mag]

Speak for yourself! Stomping Mustangs never gets old! BTW, your Magnum is freaking hot as hell, GF. I was the guy with the gray 4x4 RamQC at Etown.

5906..Thanks man...See you again,I guess in the Spring...:thumbs_u:

[Meister]

Nice 300, and that was quite an accomplishment, but I would hardly say the Vette got smoked .. looked like a pretty close race to me."Smoked" can be a relative term, bcubed. :wink:

A kill's a kill. :cool:

[Fast56k]

I think I am addicted to the video. Anyone know of a good 12 step program?

C.

Silver 06 SRT-8

[Tony_PHX]

Nice 300, and that was quite an accomplishment, but I would hardly say the Vette got smoked .. looked like a pretty close race to me.

Forgive my choice of words then. From my perspective at trackside, it was visually stunning to see a four door classy (heavy) sedan beat a Corvette. I chose the word "smoked", however you are correct, other words may apply. Of course in a two car race, there is only so many ways to say somebody won, and somebody lost. :)

[Dan79]

I haven't ever raced before but isn't a .477 reaction time completely atrocious?

[Meister]

I haven't ever raced before but isn't a .477 reaction time completely atrocious?Get in the game, Dan. Then it will be easy for you to make your own determination.

Simply delaying slightly to make sure one doesn't red light can give an r/t of .500 or higher.

No, I wouldn't characterize a .477 reaction time as "autrocious".

[Dan79]

Get in the game, Dan. Then it will be easy for you to make your own determination.

Simply delaying slightly to make sure one doesn't red light can give an r/t of .500 or higher.

No, I wouldn't characterize a .477 reaction time as "autrocious".

Maybe this spring I will give it a shot. I'm a bit nervous as I've never gone and don't know anyone that has. I hate being a noob!

[SRT8AZ]

actually in the day a .500 or better was considered a good reaction time actually near perfect!

[MomsR/T]

actually in the day a .500 or better was considered a good reaction time actually near perfect!

A 0.00 or a 0.500 is perfect depending on the type of lights you're running; Pro or Sportsman.

[bcubed]

"Smoked" can be a relative term, bcubed. :wink:

A kill's a kill. :cool:

Do you know the specs on the Vette? Was it a Z06 or regular Vette? Any mods? ... Just curious. Again, like I said you have a nice car, and beating a Vette like that in a heavier car is quite an accomplishment.

[wbornio]

Nice run! Always nice to see an LX in the hands of someone who knows how to handle it.

[Fast56k]

Here is a link to practice your reaction time:

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/nhraxtreesp.html

I use IE7 and zoom to 200%. It is interesting.

C.

Silver 06 SRT-8

[Fast56k]

The previous link is for the sport tree. Here is the link for the pro tree:

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/nhraxtreepro.html

C.

Silver 06 SRT-8

[oldschool]

Here is a link to practice your reaction time:

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/nhraxtreesp.html

I use IE7 and zoom to 200%. It is interesting.

C.

Silver 06 SRT-8


Sweet! I cut a .562, 2 .516's and one .5 woohoo!

[Meister]

Maybe this spring I will give it a shot. I'm a bit nervous as I've never gone and don't know anyone that has. I hate being a noob!On this forum and 300C as well there are any number of posts where members, from near-noobs to seasoned veterans, share their track tips & tricks and walk you through it step my step.

It'll only be your first time once, just like everybody else. :wink:

Grinner even has an awesome video clip showing you how to stage, etc., etc.

Check out these great resources, then PM me if you still have any questions.

You'll have a great time. And it's more fun if you take a bud' with you (that's NOT a beer :wink: ).

[ChargerChick]

On this forum and 300C as well there are any number of posts where members, from near-noobs to seasoned veterans, share their track tips & tricks and walk you through it step my step.

It'll only be your first time once, just like everybody else. :wink:

Grinner even has an awesome video clip showing you how to stage, etc., etc.

Check out these great resources, then PM me if you still have any questions.

You'll have a great time. And it's more fun if you take a bud' with you (that's NOT a beer :wink: ).

Dan, if I can do it....YOU CAN DO IT! I had no idea what I was doing and I was so nervous and afraid that I would make a fool of myself. But once you get to the line, your adrenaline is pumping and you can't think of anything but flooring it and reaching the end as fast as you can.

I probably did everything wrong but I had the best time doing it! :mrgreen:

[familycar]

looked like a regular C5 to me. very impressive 5.7 you have there.

[Meister]

Do you know the specs on the Vette? Was it a Z06 or regular Vette? Any mods? ... Just curious. Again, like I said you have a nice car, and beating a Vette like that in a heavier car is quite an accomplishment.

I don't, bcubed. I never saw him again. He may have left immediately following that pass.

You may have noticed that familycar believes it to be a regular C5. If not, here that is:

looked like a regular C5 to me. very impressive 5.7 you have there.Thank you, fc. A couple more mods and I'll take a break.

[DUBSTER]

seweeeeeet!!!

[Meister]

1 car length on the tree, didn't look like the vette moved from the rear bumper for the entire run, although it's very very hard to tell from that angle. Vette ran a 13.20, so there should have been a 2 car lead at the traps on ET alone, maybe 3 with the near perfect launch??

Awesome run Meister.You're correct, Magnum'. There was, in fact, a 3-car lead, and, I might add, opening (compare trap speeds - I'm walking away), as we approach the traps.

Visual perception is based on perspective. Had the lane positions been reversed, or had the cameraman been standing to the right of the track, the opening would have been much more apparent.
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All - I was fortunate enough to have the quickest street car at the track yesterday, TMK, running a corrected 12.7 at 109 mph on 6 out of 7 runs. Actual best time was 13.013@107.086. My ride defeated several cars by 7 or 8 car lengths that typically run in the 12s.

DA was 1500'.

The car is running extremely strong since receiving my newly-reflashed B&G ECM. I'm surprised that the corrected time isn't a 12.6 or better as all other indicators are that she's clearly making more power now. I'll elaborate in a more appropriate thread.

The B&G flash now approaches perfection - there is nothing that I can suggest at this time to improve it further. It has truly awakened the beast within my sweet vanilla C.

[BobF's 6POINT1]

What did you change on your flash? I'm getting one this week and I want to make sure I don't miss anything.

[jasonr_01]

That was great.... i bet the crowd was in complete awwww!!! way to go meister.

[dadshemi]

awesome