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Black88GT
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Well, This will be the first time Ive been to the track in a few years. I need all the help I can get, What do you all recomend as far as launch and stuff?
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2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
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Hrly01Stng
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Yea im in the same boat you are man... Any tips or better yet we should all meet at sac this saturday and have like a newbie track leason... or not... but yea.. Thanks
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HCI blower built shortblock 285ci
Posts: 336 | From: Milpitas | Registered: May 2003
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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well it depends on your tires and what your car puts out. Just really try not to let the tires spin a lot. Take them to the limit that they will still grip but not spin, baby the clutch. Just don't dump it and smash the gas. You'll get better and better as the day goes on.
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Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002
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Black88GT
CAFords OG
Member # 394
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe:
well it depends on your tires and what your car puts out. Just really try not to let the tires spin a lot. Take them to the limit that they will still grip but not spin, baby the clutch. Just don't dump it and smash the gas. You'll get better and better as the day goes on.
Well, I might be able to get some sticky tires, but if not, It will be on street tires. My car has around 350 at the wheels, give or take a little. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
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Hrly01Stng
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I have brand new BFG Drag radials.. I've heard their ten times better than the nitto drags.... and just about 480 rwhp.. I think...
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HCI blower built shortblock 285ci
Posts: 336 | From: Milpitas | Registered: May 2003
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Yellow94GT
Mr. 60 FT
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Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
I have brand new BFG Drag radials.. I've heard their ten times better than the nitto drags.... and just about 480 rwhp.. I think...
Heh, you are going to have your hands full ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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1994 GT Bucket that will likely never run
1999 SLOLEEN Twin Turbo Coyote
2008 F250 580 RWHP 1129 RWTQ
Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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Impact 5.0
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CA fords or some of us should get some fords together and head up there one day/night, I know i want to drag my 90 and havent been on a drag strip in almost 4 years ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
Posts: 2173 | From: Tracy, CA | Registered: May 2003
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Hrly01Stng
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Yea. i know.. I really want that 500 mark.. but i need more fuel.... Some way i shall do it..i hope to maybe hit a 11 towards the end i dont feel like paying 35 bucks and getting thrown out for going to fast without a roll bar.. Should i launch at 3000 RPMS?
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HCI blower built shortblock 285ci
Posts: 336 | From: Milpitas | Registered: May 2003
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Yellow94GT
Mr. 60 FT
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Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
Yea. i know.. I really want that 500 mark.. but i need more fuel.... Some way i shall do it..i hope to maybe hit a 11 towards the end i dont feel like paying 35 bucks and getting thrown out for going to fast without a roll bar.. Should i launch at 3000 RPMS?
On a DR you dont really "launch". Meaning you don't just dump the clutch and go. There is a certain amount of finess involved. I'm assuming your car has a blower on it. in which case I would recommend at least a 3K riding out of the clutch. You need to be in your boost to make power and you'll need that power to get out of the hole w/o bogging.
Air your tires down to 18 psi to start with and work on getting the cltuch out as quickly as possible w/o blowing the tires off. A little wheel spin is ok, much better than a bog. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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1994 GT Bucket that will likely never run
1999 SLOLEEN Twin Turbo Coyote
2008 F250 580 RWHP 1129 RWTQ
Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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jmcclesk
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black 88 gt is a rookie no more.
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Ford trained ASE master tech.
Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002
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mike g
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114mph= ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
i didn't stay the whole night...did he ever dip into the 12s?
mike
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Posts: 289 | Registered: Jun 2003
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Black88GT
CAFords OG
Member # 394
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Originally posted by jmcclesk:
black 88 gt is a rookie no more.
Thanks Jon
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Originally posted by mike g:
114mph=
i didn't stay the whole night...did he ever dip into the 12s?
mike
Mike, it was nice to meet you man. the best time ended up at 12.28 @ 118.53. What was you best?
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2000 Griggs Racing GT
2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
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1320MASTER
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Hey Dave,you forgot to posts 60ft number with that ET.Just remember your car has alot more in it.Don't forget the other half of McCleskey rep the 1320master.And shade fix that exhaust leak you sounded like VW bug and what is with that toothbrush ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) is that what got you into the 11's or N20 out of the hole only
[ August 03, 2003, 08:50 PM: Message edited by: 1320MASTER ]
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93 SSP Coupe 440ci sbf coming soon
Posts: 593 | From: Sacramento Calif | Registered: Jan 2002
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jmcclesk
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Mark learn how to spell my name McCleskey
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Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002
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Black88GT
CAFords OG
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the 60 ft was 1.91 Thank you Mark I wanna see the pics You guys left before the final run....Im glad you missed it ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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2000 Griggs Racing GT
2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
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1320MASTER
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I do know how to spell your name that was typeo on the site side ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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EA Smog Tech/Smog Lic/ASE Master Tech
93 SSP Coupe 440ci sbf coming soon
Posts: 593 | From: Sacramento Calif | Registered: Jan 2002
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Wildfire532FB
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Member # 1482
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how did you do?
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mike g
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wow i see you really learned that car fast 1.9 60' time on street tires thats bad ass...
And as for the best et/mph of the night...all i can say is good freakin job. Going from 104mph your first run to 118mph...nice improvement =)
after my second 14.5 run i decided to call it a night, because i was so hungry(hadn't eaten anything all day)
mike
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