Stuck in the 11.30s!
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Re: Stuck in the 11.30s! Terry,
I think you should try and get some taction (i.e. lower the 60ft.) befor you do anything else. Im sure you've already worked hard as hell on the drag/hal setup, but have you thought about doing just the lil things such as maybe some LCA's or Relocation brackets? FWIW that converter hits too hard at Carlsbad IMO. That converter will shine beautifully at a well prepped track. With converters that big and hitting that hard, only the best track can suffice.
FWIW, i cut a 1.63 there along with other mid to high 1.6's with my ST-3500. I do have some LCA's and relocation brackets (just to angle the LCA down lower) so maybe give that a try...dont give up on 11.10's yet... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I think you should try and get some taction (i.e. lower the 60ft.) befor you do anything else. Im sure you've already worked hard as hell on the drag/hal setup, but have you thought about doing just the lil things such as maybe some LCA's or Relocation brackets? FWIW that converter hits too hard at Carlsbad IMO. That converter will shine beautifully at a well prepped track. With converters that big and hitting that hard, only the best track can suffice.
FWIW, i cut a 1.63 there along with other mid to high 1.6's with my ST-3500. I do have some LCA's and relocation brackets (just to angle the LCA down lower) so maybe give that a try...dont give up on 11.10's yet... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Stuck in the 11.30s! My best 60' with the ST3800 was 1.60, and my best with this TP4400 is 1.56. I'm sure I could get in the 1.50 range with better traction. Is Irwindale open this Thursday? Maybe I'll go TNT some more. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Stuck in the 11.30s! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>My best 60' with the ST3800 was 1.60, and my best with this TP4400 is 1.56. I'm sure I could get in the 1.50 range with better traction. Is Irwindale open this Thursday? Maybe I'll go TNT some more. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Terry,
I believe Irwindale is open this Thursday. Me and my bro will prolly go down there. Bring the Z down, your car definitely has a low 1.5 in it.
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<strong>My best 60' with the ST3800 was 1.60, and my best with this TP4400 is 1.56. I'm sure I could get in the 1.50 range with better traction. Is Irwindale open this Thursday? Maybe I'll go TNT some more. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Terry,
I believe Irwindale is open this Thursday. Me and my bro will prolly go down there. Bring the Z down, your car definitely has a low 1.5 in it.
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Re: Stuck in the 11.30s! It is definitely in the launch. Even in my PIG, I get low to mid 1.6x when I hook-up running slightly less converter, less gear, and less tire. Maybe LCAs, a heavier rear sway bar or a torque arm will help you get the power to the ground and get you down in the low 1.5x or high 1.4x 60'
Big bore will be fun, but you still got to get the power to the ground. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Big bore will be fun, but you still got to get the power to the ground. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
