Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-29-2008, 04:14 AM

I decided to take my semi-annual trip to the drag strip Friday to see what the 08 could do. I haven't had it at the strip since it was stage 1 with about 1500 miles on it. It now has just over 21000 with a TXS/P&L DP, Grimmspeed UP, P&L Intake and a tune from Jorge. Still running the stock catback.

First run was a 14 soemthing at 99....launching with traction control = no good.

Had a couple other good ones and finally got down to my goal. Hit a good launch and was out from there. Ended up with a 12.5 @ 108 with a 1.75 60'. The engine moved so much on that launch that the DP right at the catback smacked the ground a couple times and broke the gasket. I think the next mod is going to be stiffer engine and trans mounts.

Can't wait to get some more mods on it. 11's on the stock turbo should be very easy to do.

Tony

**solovus** · 09-29-2008, 04:19 AM

Would a broken pitchmount cause said problem? My engine was slapping around all over the place when mine broke.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-29-2008, 04:20 AM

Could. I'll check it out today. Although I haven't heard any noises and normally it would be quite loud.

battlecat · 09-29-2008, 06:09 AM

wow that's a great time for just a tune. Good driving.
what type of rim and tire did you use?

onlytakes4 · 09-29-2008, 06:14 AM

What kind of gas were you running?

***VSGTS14*** · 09-29-2008, 07:37 AM

does cusco make any mounts yet? that's one of the first things i want to do on mine after seeing how much these damn motors move.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-29-2008, 07:37 AM

Straight up 93. Had about 1/2 tank. Removed spare and jack, everything else was in the car. Didn't even clear out the glove box or center console.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 09-29-2008, 07:38 AM

Mounts are the same as the GD.

onlytakes4 · 09-29-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Straight up 93. Had about 1/2 tank. Removed spare and jack, everything else was in the car. Didn't even clear out the glove box or center console.

Wow. You should have no problem getting in to the 11's on the stock turbo with a few more mods and 100 octane.

wrxlep · 09-29-2008, 01:31 PM

but, but, but.......the 2008's are slow! Haha. Good driving man.

09-29-2008, 04:14 AM	#1
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Feedback Score: 64 reviews Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 6,312 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003	Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. I decided to take my semi-annual trip to the drag strip Friday to see what the 08 could do. I haven't had it at the strip since it was stage 1 with about 1500 miles on it. It now has just over 21000 with a TXS/P&L DP, Grimmspeed UP, P&L Intake and a tune from Jorge. Still running the stock catback. First run was a 14 soemthing at 99....launching with traction control = no good. Had a couple other good ones and finally got down to my goal. Hit a good launch and was out from there. Ended up with a 12.5 @ 108 with a 1.75 60'. The engine moved so much on that launch that the DP right at the catback smacked the ground a couple times and broke the gasket. I think the next mod is going to be stiffer engine and trans mounts. Can't wait to get some more mods on it. 11's on the stock turbo should be very easy to do. Tony Last edited by Turninconcepts.com; 09-29-2008 at 06:19 PM..

09-29-2008, 04:19 AM	#2
solovus I am a banana! Feedback Score: 0 reviews My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: Maryland Posts: 2,612 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2008	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. Would a broken pitchmount cause said problem? My engine was slapping around all over the place when mine broke.

09-29-2008, 04:20 AM	#3
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Feedback Score: 64 reviews Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 6,312 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. Could. I'll check it out today. Although I haven't heard any noises and normally it would be quite loud.

09-29-2008, 06:09 AM	#4
battlecat Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi: A Fav Mod: exhaust Location: winnipeg manitoba canada Posts: 196 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. wow that's a great time for just a tune. Good driving. what type of rim and tire did you use?

09-29-2008, 06:14 AM	#5
onlytakes4 Grassroots STI Racer Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 09 Mini Cooper S Location: South OC, CA Posts: 509 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. What kind of gas were you running?

09-29-2008, 07:37 AM	#6
*VSGTS14* n00b Feedback Score: 12 reviews Car: 05 OBP STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: GT35R Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 12,174 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. does cusco make any mounts yet? that's one of the first things i want to do on mine after seeing how much these damn motors move.

09-29-2008, 07:38 AM	#8
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Feedback Score: 64 reviews Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 6,312 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. Mounts are the same as the GD.

09-29-2008, 01:31 PM	#10
wrxlep STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 08 WRX STI WRB Fav Mod: Harman Motive TBE Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 205 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006	Re: Went to drag strip on Friday, solidly in the 12's. but, but, but.......the 2008's are slow! Haha. Good driving man.

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