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Old 03-16-2006, 07:30 PM
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When am I required to have a drive shaft loop?
Old 03-16-2006, 07:33 PM
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12.99 if im not mistaken
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aww damn thats no good I thought it would be like 12.0 or something. Guess I will have to get one.
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12.999???
Are you sure its not 11.99?
I also heard you have to have one if you use washwall slicks.
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IHRA says you need one if you run slick no matter what speed.
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i thought it was just slicks i didn't know there was a et too, can this be confirmed
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A driveshaft loop will be required on all cars running 13.99 or quicker and utilizing slicks, except vehicles equipped with street tires running 11.49 or slower.
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NHRA - 13.99 quicker running slicks - 12.99 or faster must have a driveline loop within 6" of the front universal joint.




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