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Old 05-26-2003, 07:43 PM
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Hey guys what could a higher et(slower) and a higher mph indicate?

for example I ran a best of 12.2@ 116 mph (3755 raceweight)
I see some people run low twelves at about 108-110 mph??
What gives??
Old 05-26-2003, 07:47 PM
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Default Re: high trap speed slower et???

It most likely is because they are generating better 60ft times. Your car is also very heavy but your mph means good hp.
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That's usually a sign of a poor 60' time... The first 60 feet is very important in a good ET...
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I usually cut 1.8 to 1.9 sixties on dr's, is that bad??
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Default Re: high trap speed slower et???

If you are holding traction then leave with more rpm. With that mph you are making enough hp to hit some 1.7 60's or better.

What ICL is that cam ground on. Might try advancing it a little if you don't want to leave with more rpm.

I run 11s with 112/113 mph. But I also run 1.60/1.62 60' times. Nittos would not hold traction for me.
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Default Re: high trap speed slower et???

i find it strange becasue i ran.

13.0 @ 114.5

12.7 @ 116.0

12.3 @ 114.6

My best time has less mph then my middle time.
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Default Re: high trap speed slower et???

That doesn't suprise me, you have a M6 and they tend to have higher trap speeds then the A4's. You ought to be happy that 3,700+ lb vehicle has enough hp to run 116.



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