SW sets a new record(241.8mph) in the Texas mile for the Supra
10-27-08, 04:49 AM
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SW sets a new record(241.8mph) in the Texas mile for the Supra
Saw this over on Supraforums,SW ran 241.8mph in the Texas Mile in the Boost Logic Supra which is a new record for the Supra in the mile. This was done hitting rev limiter in 5th gear. This was the same Supra that recently ran 8's in the quarter. I'm not sure what his exact mods are, maybe someone that knows can post it up. I will post video once they put it up on Supraforums. Here are a few pics.
*VIDEO* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyf3g5AkI0&fmt=18
*VIDEO* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyf3g5AkI0&fmt=18
Last edited by plex; 10-27-08 at 04:58 AM.
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10-28-08, 08:03 AM
#8
Here's what SW himself said on Supraforums about the run and a pic of his certificate 
First off, thanks for all the comments. Sorry I am so late posting, I was just beat after yesterday and spent some time with the family when I got home. My wife was really happy to see me walk through the door in one piece.
My goal with the first pass was just to get it down the track and feel the car out. We had conservative boost and a slow ramp rate. I knew it went well when I hit the rev limiter at the traps. When I pulled the chute, that was the first time I actually got nervous.. yes I said it. I was using a new "Bonneville" chute and it is about 25ft long. When I pulled it, the chute went up in the air then side to side and the car moved over about 10-15ft instantly. I also felt the car moving around alot at the top end. Kean asked me if we had adjusted the suspension settings for when we were drag racing it. It turns out the front shocks were still set at full soft. Kean adjusted the suspension, we raised the rear and put on the taller slicks. Justin raised the limiter, up the boost about 2-3 lbs and that was it. On the second run, the car dead hooked and when I got into the top of 4th, it reallly started to pull. As I got it into 5th, it felt like I had another turbo kick in and it was pulling like a *****. I usually never look at the guages, but a little past the 3/4 mile mark, I glanced at the tach, it was reading 9200 and I knew it was goning to be a good run, maybe 238 or so. I was never expecting almost 242..
My plans now are to freshen up the engine and transmission and get it back to the track and really run a good number, but for now, take some time off, spend some time with the family and give Chris, Justin and Kean time to spend with there families. I also want to get some track time with my ZO6, I have been going straight too much lately and I might have forgotten how to got left and right.
What can I say that hadn't been already said. You guys know that I own and have owned and driven alot of different cars out there and there is no other car out there that can do what these Supras can do. They are simply incredible platform to work with. That been said, you also have to have the right people to build it. I am such a lucky guy to have the best Supra builder in the world 50 feet away from me. Boost Logic has the best parts, Justin is the best tuner and there is no one that can build a car to perform and look like it a show car better than Chris. It was interesting to see the look on the TT Viper guys, TT Ford GT guys when a 14 year old Toyota just put it to them.
Again, I just want to thank all the guys at the shop for putting so much effort into making this car what it is and for going to all these events. We have accomplished alot with this car in a short time.
SW
My goal with the first pass was just to get it down the track and feel the car out. We had conservative boost and a slow ramp rate. I knew it went well when I hit the rev limiter at the traps. When I pulled the chute, that was the first time I actually got nervous.. yes I said it. I was using a new "Bonneville" chute and it is about 25ft long. When I pulled it, the chute went up in the air then side to side and the car moved over about 10-15ft instantly. I also felt the car moving around alot at the top end. Kean asked me if we had adjusted the suspension settings for when we were drag racing it. It turns out the front shocks were still set at full soft. Kean adjusted the suspension, we raised the rear and put on the taller slicks. Justin raised the limiter, up the boost about 2-3 lbs and that was it. On the second run, the car dead hooked and when I got into the top of 4th, it reallly started to pull. As I got it into 5th, it felt like I had another turbo kick in and it was pulling like a *****. I usually never look at the guages, but a little past the 3/4 mile mark, I glanced at the tach, it was reading 9200 and I knew it was goning to be a good run, maybe 238 or so. I was never expecting almost 242..
My plans now are to freshen up the engine and transmission and get it back to the track and really run a good number, but for now, take some time off, spend some time with the family and give Chris, Justin and Kean time to spend with there families. I also want to get some track time with my ZO6, I have been going straight too much lately and I might have forgotten how to got left and right.
What can I say that hadn't been already said. You guys know that I own and have owned and driven alot of different cars out there and there is no other car out there that can do what these Supras can do. They are simply incredible platform to work with. That been said, you also have to have the right people to build it. I am such a lucky guy to have the best Supra builder in the world 50 feet away from me. Boost Logic has the best parts, Justin is the best tuner and there is no one that can build a car to perform and look like it a show car better than Chris. It was interesting to see the look on the TT Viper guys, TT Ford GT guys when a 14 year old Toyota just put it to them.
Again, I just want to thank all the guys at the shop for putting so much effort into making this car what it is and for going to all these events. We have accomplished alot with this car in a short time.
SW
10-28-08, 08:19 AM
#11
Yes more than likely considering he was at the top of 5th and didn't shift to 6th.
Last edited by plex; 10-28-08 at 08:23 AM.
10-30-08, 09:42 PM
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It would be a bad idea to shift to 6th. 5th is literally straight through the gearbox - the input and output shafts are connected by the synchro hub outer ring. Shifting into 6th would put the countershaft into the equation and with the amount of torque necessary to run at that speed, it might not be pretty for the gearbox at all. He did it 100% right.
That's one helluvan achievement!
That's one helluvan achievement!
