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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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Question What am I doing wrong???

I went to the track yesterday and ran for the first time ever. I got three runs in by the end of the day. Although exiting, I was pretty dissapointed with my numbers.
1st run 2nd run 3rd run
1.136 rt .6504rt .6964rt
2.2050 60ft 2.1550 60ft 2.0928 60 ft
8.7233 1/8 8.6209 1/8 8.5373 1/8
13.2942 1/4 13.1758 1/4 13.0760 1/4
107.99 mph 108.46 mph 109.14 mph

Now remember, these are the first 3 times I've ever been down the track. I'm thinking I have a 12 second car with what I have done. Practice?? I was just expecting better numbers.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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you have 12's for sure just need to get your 60' down alittle.they say 1 tenth in the 60' is worth 1 1/2 to 2 on the big end.just drive it like you stole it .good luck man
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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One thing for sure is that those tires are heavy as hell and you dont need that much rubber at all to get going.
Get yourself some smaller racing wheels with some smaller DR's on them and you'll be EASY 12's.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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stick or auto?
spinning?

Judging by your mods, I assume you have a stick.In which case you need to come out higher, or get better weight transfer. What is your tire PSI and did you try lowering it?


you've got plenty of MPH for 12's, 60's are HORRIBLE.
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