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Old 08-18-2004, 01:31 AM
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I am going to the track finally on Friday and have gotten my new drag radial in! They are 295/35/18's

What air pressure from your guys experience will work best. The temps will be about mid 80's if that helps any. Also my mods are listed in my sig. Also any special recommendation on how to launch. I figured, just barely hold the brake for the burnout box, then the, just mash the **** out of the pedal technique. Or should I hold the brake and torque up the motor a little. I figured I would try both, but if you guys know one that works better than the other let me know.

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If you motor is stock then try 24psi. I use to cut low 1.7's with 2800 stall and 3.15's .
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I agree with the 24psi... My best at that pressure is 1.80 60'...
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I'm a little late but I run my bfg dr's at 12psi and hook allmost like slicks, but how did you do?
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i run 15 to 16lbs....heat them up good.
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They closed the track due to suspected rain. It thundered all night but it didn't rain at the track, oh well. Now I gotta wait till friday after next to run.
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launch it hard. those tires stick like glue, you shouldnt spin at all.
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15 to 16 psi /// 1.75 60ft for me (with 295s) Can't seem to get the 315s BFGs to do anything near that. high 1.8s only
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i have the pressure at 27-28 and im cutting 1.7 60's w/o problems. PLus w/ more air pressure i dont have all that rolling resistance on the top end.

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