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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:24 AM
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Would love ay and all tips or hints. Would als like to know what psi to run on stock tires and rpm launch speed? Please help so I can make some good runs.

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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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i was running on 25psi on stock tires, and launching about 1200-1600rpm.. my first time in the track, i had a difficult time timing the clutch and gas. so i end up spinning the tires like crazy!! but once, u get the hang everthing will be cool... good luck!!
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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Any 1 Else? All tips or tricks will help. Thanks <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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I had my tires 35 psi rear, and fronts at 45psi.
I stalled up to about 1500 rpm and floored it at launch. Didn't spin to bad. But don't expect good 60 footers & 1/8 mile, unless you get some sticky tires. <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
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