> SS that OUTRAN the cops in Oklahoma ...but the SS was clocked at 157 MPH
the LT1 powered caprice cruisers ive seen have no LSD... pretty much any
good autocrosser could lose them quickly on twisty streets. we discovered
this at the dublin police training facility chasing the cop instructors in
their cruisers. it was pathetic, in a stock 94 probe GT i had to keep stop
and waiting, then gun it and catch up almost instantly.
as far as 157 MPH on a public road, i am glad i live in berkeley where the
police arent allowed to chase ANYONE with a their car.
-james c
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OSP - Overdue Snake Picnic
----- Original Message -----
From: "Runnion, Ed" <Ed_Runnion@regionofdoom.com>
To: <ba-autoX@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 1:44 PM
Subject: Sunday Musings
> First off, THANKS to everyone who pitched in to make the event run so well
> yesterday. Barry and I couldn't have done it without ya!
>
> >How did you do the weather like that?
>
> Katie worked her magic :^)
>
> >How did you get the entire population of a medium city through by sunset?
>
> I'm still wondering that myself :^).
>
> BTW, I'm guessing 345 participants.
>
> Re: Cop Car Runs
>
> >That was definitely one of the more... shall we say...
> >amusing experiences I've had at an autocross and it
> >was my first ride in the back of a police car <hehe>!
> >At the finish his partner said "and that's why I don't
> >let him drive". They both had blast. I feel awful as I
> >forgot their names already, nice guys though. That car
> >certainly had no problem spinning the wheels. I can't
> >really imagine having to chase another car in that
> >thing, it's definitely A LOT of vehicle.
>
> Just FYI : The Ford Crown Vic (which is what that cop car was) is about
> 150-200 lbs LIGHTER than my Impala SS (around 4050-4100 lbs with the cop
> equip but no people, vs about 4250-4300 in my "running trim" yesterday
with
> no people). It also has an inherently slightly better rear suspension
setup
> than my car (Watts vs 4-link). Granted, I am up about 60 HP and 60
ft-lbs
> (plus better gearing, and obviously a lot better tires) versus that cop
car.
>
> I ran a 43.9 for my best time yesterday, which I'm pretty happy with.
> Finally got my rear suspension re-sorted out, so I could power out of the
> turns a whole lot better than some of my recent suspension "experiments".
>
> >Of course, officer Motorola is very difficult to run from!
>
> :^).
>
> Remind me sometime, and I'll try and find the news video clip of the
Impala
> SS that OUTRAN the cops in Oklahoma (and "cops" includes the Police/News
> HELICOPTERS as well....one giving chase had to give up because the
> Helicopter motor was overheating from running at WOT for so long!!). It
> never got published, but the SS was clocked at 157 MPH at the end of a
long
> straight (as confirmed by one of the OK State Police officers involved in
> the chase)! The Crown Vics could "sorta" catch him in a few turns
> (inexperienced SS driver, experienced cop drivers) but every time they hit
a
> straight again the SS would just leave them like they were standing still!
>
> I believe the SS finally got caught because of spike strips or running out
> of gas! Like you said, you can't outrun Motorola....eventually :^).
>
> Re : Gate Position
>
> This one was sorta thrown at us (as Event Chairs) at the last minute (thus
> why it wasn't on the sign-up sheet at registration at all, and as event
> chairs we were having to constantly try and dig up folks to do it). For
a
> "first try", I'd say it worked pretty damn well.....and a BIG thanks to
> Michelle for getting it going in the morning! It WILL be a fixture at
> all future events, per the SCCA National Office.
>
> I am sure it will run a lot better at the next event.
>
> Re: The Insurance thing
>
> As Jerry mentioned, this event came closer than most realize to not
> happening at all. Oakland Coliseum decided Thurs night (late, after
> national SCCA office was closed) that they wanted different wording on the
> certificate. There was a BLIZZARD in Denver (where the national SCCA
> office is for now) on Friday....thus almost no one in the office! Let's
> just say it took a LOT of footwork by John and Pat Kelly, which included
> Steve Johnson himself getting involved, to get it sorted out! Next time
> you see the Kellys, tell them thanks!
>
> Re: Course Design
>
> Thank Barry for it. I agree, that was an AWESOME course! Only tight
> spot I saw was right at the start, where folks kept hitting that one cone
> before the timers. But, I made three runs in MY car without hitting it,
so
> if I can make it thru there then anyone can :^).
>
> Ed Runnion Santa Clara CA
> mailto:Ed_Runnion@RegionOfDoom.com
> 96 Chevy Impala SS (not stock), #984 ESP
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