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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Went to the track first time ever last night. mods are moser 12 bolt 3.73 gears, kooks 1 3/4 Long tubes, and magnaflow catback. made 2 passes first was a R/T .524 60ft 2.148 1/8 8.678 83.31mph 1/4 13.364 @ 105.26 mph.. second run was R/T .253 60ft 2.093 1/8 8.641 83.54 mph 1/4 13.329 @ 105.50. Car is a a4 35 anv edition vert with street tires. im kinda dissapointed with the time could i have done better say a high 12s. ???
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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Those times seem right on for the car, actually really good for first time. I wudnt be dissapointed. Few more mods ull get the 12s
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Yup, when ever I get around to making the road trip to my closest strip, I wouldn't be overly disappointed with those times...would be my first also.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JDEP162
Those times seem right on for the car, actually really good for first time. I wudnt be dissapointed. Few more mods ull get the 12s
I was hoping I would be in the 12s with that gear set...
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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well if your looking for 12s do your self a favor and get some drag radials that 60ft time isn't good
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I'm pretty sure I saw your run. Was this last night at the grand bend motorplex by any chance? If you were then I was there and I am pretty impressed if this was your first go at it.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bosshog911
I'm pretty sure I saw your run. Was this last night at the grand bend motorplex by any chance? If you were then I was there and I am pretty impressed if this was your first go at it.
Yes last night grand Bend that was my car. First time ever on a track.

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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Your first run definitely looked better then the second even though you had the little bit of a lower time the second time around. Drag radials will get you into the upper 12s for sure.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bosshog911
Your first run definitely looked better then the second even though you had the little bit of a lower time the second time around. Drag radials will get you into the upper 12s for sure.
Yeah, the first run felt stronger I had it in D on the first run. Second run we brought the tire pressure down to 27.5 and dialed the shocks to full firm and heated the tires better and had the tranny in over drive.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Well I'll share my experience, which isn't much. I knew quite a bit about these cars before I even had one. I knew that stock they cud do 13s no problem. I put a lid and cat back and drag radials on mine i thought Here I come 12.9, well in reality 13.6 Here i was. Ive since learned that what the car is 'capable' of, and what it will do in the real world are not guaranteed to be the same. I've never swapped gears, but I've heard they don't always deliver that much et. Took a shot of n2o for me to hit lower 12s. I say ur times are good so far.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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You need some tires and a torque converter. 60ft time is not very good. Tires would help that and get you in the 12's for sure.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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^^^ Yeah this for sure!! But remember this is a viscious circle, more traction means you'll need more susp. to handle it! Then you'll want more power because it's hooking and on and on!! But Good Luck this is the insanity that we thrive on!! Larry
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