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Posted by saleen00925 (Member # 1302) on :
 
I just got my car a couple months ago and last night was my first time to the drags. I have a silver 00 Saleen coupe and ran 14.0 at 101. My question is does anyone have any suggestions for newcomers to the drags? I got confused a couple of times as to what to do and my burnouts were pethetic!

Any help would be appreciated

Saleen 00-925
 
Posted by youl luz (Member # 53) on :
 
Hey Adam welcome ot the site.. Did you happen to get a yellow flyer put on your car about 2 days ago ? I put one on a car that looked just like yours.. Anyways, about racing. If you can make it out on Saturday I'll be more then happy to show you a few tricks..your 14.0 isnt bad but you can inprove.Im my GF's car i went 13.8@99 w/ really hard suspension so that gives you an idea oh how fast you can be going..Let me know if you'll make it and I'll keep an eye out
 
Posted by TORQUEPIMP (Member # 386) on :
 
Ya a 14.0 is not bad at all. but something you could do is go to the track more. not really having to race but just watch. you will see how it all works. and dont be nervous. just do what everyone else does (well except for the rice boys) and you will do great.
 
Posted by VortechSaleen (Member # 316) on :
 
14 flat is just about right for an n/a Saleen. All it takes is lots of practice...especially w/ a Saleen. These cars aren't exactly the right weapon for drag racing (18" wheels, stiff suspension, etc). Just take advantage of the track since your so close [Wink]
 
Posted by cobraman_1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
where in sac do you live?
 
Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on :
 
Hey,
14 flat is a great time for the first time. You can easly get a 13.8 with some practice. Try launch of 1,500. Talk to Gabe.

Gabe- Saleen suspension is also really hard. Launch on corner-carving suspension is not the easiest.
 
Posted by saleen00925 (Member # 1302) on :
 
Yup that was me, At Rio Americano H.S.

what time are you all going on saturday and what kind of cars (color and individual features, I know there mustangs) do you drive so that I can meet up with you. I am really interested in meeting people who have the same love for their cars that I have

Saleen 00-925
 
Posted by youl luz (Member # 53) on :
 
Cool, hey good looking car Adam... caught my eye so i went around and put a flyer on it .. About Sat.. I'll be there from around 5pm and on .. I'll be w/ a red 00GT vert w/ 98COBRA.COM stickers on it ... I'll be easy to find
 




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