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Went to the drag strip: Video Inside!

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Old 07-12-08, 12:19 PM
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Default Went to the drag strip: Video Inside!

Went to the drag strip yesterday. Very disappointing. For the life of me I couldn't break into the 12's lol. I tried several times all night and I was just getting consistant 13.0xx. I guess the 250lb system in my trunk isn't helping much heh. On one run(second run in the video), I almost got into the 12's when I launched the hell out of it, but I got some serious wheelspin so I had to let off a tad in first gear.

Anyways, the video is attached below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvnDJlyL_00

My best timeslip of the night:
R/T: .048
60': 2.277
330: 5.841
1/8: 8.677
MPH: 87.21
1000: 11.084
1/4: 13.078
MPH: 113.23

Rear tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 2 295-30/19 @ 42psi. I should of lowered it to get a better launch but the track was about to close so I just left it. It was about 88F out, not sure about the humidity.


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Old 07-12-08, 12:22 PM
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Take the system out!!!!
Old 07-12-08, 12:24 PM
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This is what everyone's been waiting for. What do you have to do to break 12's? At least your car looks great flying down the track.
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put some slicks on, that'll do it.. hehe, how much horse do u have , and yes take out the system.
Old 07-12-08, 12:28 PM
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Jeff, keep at it man! Just some minor tweaking and you 'll be there! Nice video.
Old 07-12-08, 12:32 PM
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hhaha still a beast, prob wont be too hard to break into 12's with your new turbo. heh
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need a transbrake

oh and 42psi rear tires aren't helping either.
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nice very nice jeff
Old 07-12-08, 12:40 PM
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Nice runs get a trans break and lower the psi on the rear and 12s here you come!Good runs!
Old 07-12-08, 01:15 PM
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Nice runs. You don't need to take out the system. The new, bigger turbo will solve your all your problems.
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My ultimate goal is to hit 11's with full weight...and that includes the system
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In the last run, the other car was pretty close to beating you! lol
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wow that's awesome!
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Nice video Jeff... The weather conditions didn't look that great with the track being wet.. That sure doesn't help with traction... Nice...
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Very nice runs. What impressed me is how consistent you and the car are. That is not as easy as you made it look.


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