My Flex breaks into the 12s! - Page 7

scrming · 08-07-2012, 03:54 PM

Thanks, guys!

scrming · 08-09-2012, 05:55 AM

So I headed out to Test and Tune yesterday, to see if the new rear spring messed up my 60'... happy to report they neither helped nor hurt my 60' so I'm a happy guy! LOL! But while I was there i did happen to make a fun little video... LOL

rtcat600man · 08-09-2012, 08:28 AM

Looks GREAT John. That lowered look in the rear is a much better look. Oh and BEATING that Porsche is PRICLESS. Nice job.

scrming · 08-09-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Looks GREAT John. That lowered look in the rear is a much better look. Oh and BEATING that Porsche is PRICLESS. Nice job.

Thanks, Mike!

Hopefully things will cool down and we'll see you out at Lapeer! They have a couple things going on out there in September...

dmginc · 08-09-2012, 07:07 PM

Porsche beat by a Flex...wow...now ive seen it all lol! he must feel worse then the Mustang guy did.

scrming · 08-09-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

Porsche beat by a Flex...wow...now ive seen it all lol! he must feel worse then the Mustang guy did.

LOL! Porsche owner came over in the pits to find out what I had done to the Flex... We talked for a bit... cool guy... he was acting pretty stoic, but think he was pretty disappointed... I mean, he did lose to a Flex after all... LOL

scrming · 09-02-2012, 05:29 AM

Went to the track today and I dragged the Mrs. along to try and get some video of the Flex going down the track. Not bad for her first time trying to video at the track!

So now I know what the Flex looks like going down the 1320'!

Best run of the day was a 13.013 @ 106 against that convertible Mustang. He ran a 12.48... He came over after we ran to find out what I had done to the Flex... He was shocked I was "on his bumper" the whole run! He said when he pulled back in the pits his buddies were asking him if he had a flat tire since the Flex appeared to be hanging with him! The driver admitted that him and his buddies were all thinking I was going to run a 16 or 17 when I rolled past them! LOL!

Track photographer just put up this pic:

DarkneSS · 09-02-2012, 08:18 AM

Now just get real dark rear window tint and gut the interior. Then spray a nice little 75 shot and bang, low 12s. Then come up near me and we'll hustle people in the bx LOL

scrming · 09-02-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Now just get real dark rear window tint and gut the interior. Then spray a nice little 75 shot and bang, low 12s. Then come up near me and we'll hustle people in the bx LOL

LOL! Even running 13 flat is shock everyone... so I think even as is we could hustle a few people...especially if you let them look inside! I had that happend last weekend at the track... couple of folks poke their heads inside and then say, "wow, we figured it was gutted!" LOL

stlrammer · 09-02-2012, 06:54 PM

I haven't been able to post 12's yet in my SS. Congrats! EcoBoost may prove to be a good option to offer in 2014. Okay Chevy can rename it SS-Boost.

scrming · 09-02-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stlrammer

I haven't been able to post 12's yet in my SS. Congrats! EcoBoost may prove to be a good option to offer in 2014. Okay Chevy can rename it SS-Boost.

There you go!!! Of course I can't do those cool smokey burnout's like in your sig!!!

Ok... made 3 more 12 second passes today!!!!

Discovered something new today!!! Was stuck at 13.0x all day yesterday and then this morning, i was still stuck at 13.0x!!! I noticed my IAT was still 100+ degrees even after my cool down. Now I'm talking about the FIRST IAT sensor! This is the one right by the air filter... I ASSUMED it really didn't matter to much since it is so early in the air flow... i mean before the turbos, before the intercooler, before the HOT intake manifold... so I really didn't think that 1st IAT sensor would have much effect... WRONG!!!!

I ICED down the air filter box and the tube hold the sensor... brought it down to just above ambient temp (82 degrees) and BOOM 12.962!!! With a DA of about 2400!!! Needless to say I was SHOCKED!!! I never imagined that first IAT was that important!! Learn something every day!!! LOL!

KMPrenger · 09-02-2012, 07:24 PM

Thats awesome John! Looks like you've found some interesting info for the Flex boys just like you did early on for us Camaro V6ers.

Congrats on those great runs.

scrming · 09-02-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Thats awesome John! Looks like you've found some interesting info for the Flex boys just like you did early on for us Camaro V6ers.

Congrats on those great runs.

Thanks!!!

Was thinking about doing an IAT relocation on the way home... even talked to Scott... BUT I like the idea of just using Ice, and not having another mod! LOL

DarkneSS · 09-03-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

LOL! Even running 13 flat is shock everyone... so I think even as is we could hustle a few people...especially if you let them look inside! I had that happend last weekend at the track... couple of folks poke their heads inside and then say, "wow, we figured it was gutted!" LOL

Exactly lmao and no one has any idea what a Flex runs stock to begin with. They would probably spot us a few cars and the break too LMAO

08-07-2012, 03:54 PM	#85
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Thanks, guys! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

08-09-2012, 05:55 AM	#86
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	So I headed out to Test and Tune yesterday, to see if the new rear spring messed up my 60'... happy to report they neither helped nor hurt my 60' so I'm a happy guy! LOL! But while I was there i did happen to make a fun little video... LOL __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

08-09-2012, 08:28 AM	#87
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,231 View My Garage	Looks GREAT John. That lowered look in the rear is a much better look. Oh and BEATING that Porsche is PRICLESS. Nice job. __________________ MY BUILD

08-09-2012, 07:07 PM	#89
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	Porsche beat by a Flex...wow...now ive seen it all lol! he must feel worse then the Mustang guy did. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

09-02-2012, 05:29 AM	#91
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Went to the track today and I dragged the Mrs. along to try and get some video of the Flex going down the track. Not bad for her first time trying to video at the track! So now I know what the Flex looks like going down the 1320'! Best run of the day was a 13.013 @ 106 against that convertible Mustang. He ran a 12.48... He came over after we ran to find out what I had done to the Flex... He was shocked I was "on his bumper" the whole run! He said when he pulled back in the pits his buddies were asking him if he had a flat tire since the Flex appeared to be hanging with him! The driver admitted that him and his buddies were all thinking I was going to run a 16 or 17 when I rolled past them! LOL! Track photographer just put up this pic: __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

09-02-2012, 08:18 AM	#92
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Now just get real dark rear window tint and gut the interior. Then spray a nice little 75 shot and bang, low 12s. Then come up near me and we'll hustle people in the bx LOL

09-02-2012, 06:54 PM	#94
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	I haven't been able to post 12's yet in my SS. Congrats! EcoBoost may prove to be a good option to offer in 2014. Okay Chevy can rename it SS-Boost.

09-02-2012, 07:24 PM	#96
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	Thats awesome John! Looks like you've found some interesting info for the Flex boys just like you did early on for us Camaro V6ers. Congrats on those great runs. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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