Got to the Strip with my GT (First Time)

Ran 13.9 @ 103. That's all I was shooting for; under 14's I think with a couple more passes I had at least a 13.7 in there. It was my first time with rear wheel drive. I had too much air in the tires (30+psi), didn't get the launch down (2.16 60ft) and was probably soft on the shifting. I've taken my WRX there a couple times, with a best of 13.9 @ 99 mph. that car definitely had more in it, but I wouldn't abuse the trans.

Ran the GT against my friend in his STi, who was running 13.1 @ 103mph best. The funny thing is, I was able to run out third across the finish, and he had to shift into fifth. Definitely puts the need for shorter gears into perspective.

Tom

Yup, manual with intake & canned tune. I definitely wasn't shifting too hard.

The AWD definitely helps on the launch; he was running 1.7 60 ft times. That & the gearing were the biggest advantages.

Tom