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Old 01-21-11, 02:49 PM
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My dyno operator and tuner was busy with the drag event this weekend so we couldn't get the GS tuned!

So I thought.. why not? Let's do it!

Very disappointed though, wanted to break into 13's! But these crappy Yokohamas let me down again!

1st run, wheel hop so I backed off!
2nd run, the car just bogged!

Will try again soon when I get new tires!

Enjoy the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh8p7ZBIqmQ
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looks like you had fun! can't wait for results when you get it tuned!
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get ps2, you need them
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Wow its looks cool, sucks u had all that wheel hop.
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damn that eclipse was out, yeah you gotta do that over can't wait to see that video.
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Great video! Your car sounds great!
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Car sounds beastly, nothing like your typical Lexus. Damn did the Eclipse hook up and take off.
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get ps2, you need them
I prefer hankook v12's and so does my wallet for about half the price!
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Car sounds great. The wheel hop sort of sucks but i'm sure you'll resolve that little problem. Next time you run, you need to make sure you're out when the green lights. It looks to me like you were about .5 second after green. As always, I could be wrong but it sure looked a little late to me. Good show
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Originally Posted by rominl
get ps2, you need them
For something like this he needs a Bridgestone RE-11.

PS2s are not the best tire in the dry, but distinguish themselves in the wet. The new PSS will hopefully be top in both conditions.
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I'm curious what ppl do when they "tune" it.
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Originally Posted by MichaelPea
Car sounds great. The wheel hop sort of sucks but i'm sure you'll resolve that little problem. Next time you run, you need to make sure you're out when the green lights. It looks to me like you were about .5 second after green. As always, I could be wrong but it sure looked a little late to me. Good show
Reaction times are not important when doing a test run. Your ET starts counting when you move and activate the first sensor.

Reaction time only matters when you are racing wheel to wheel in a proper drag race, where crossing the finish line first matters, not your ET.

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I'm curious what ppl do when they "tune" it.
Air/Fuel ratio is altered.
Fuel ignition timing is altered.
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And there you have it. As I said, I could be wrong. And I am!
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