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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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Default Pulling Away from the Competition...8.83@159MPH!!!

The ARE Z/28 has done it again! This car is making steam!

We made our first 3 passes of the year at TMP Dragstrip today with a very muggy/humid day (actually rained all moring). The track was VERY slick both ends of the track! (more on that later)

First pass went 8.98@157 mph, then a 8.88@157 and the last pass pulled the 8.83@159MPH on a 1.37 60' !!!!

Wade had quite the handfull on the topend as the car was skating quite a bit at 1000 feet on, but the 'champ' managed to drive it thru on all 3 passes!! Unbelievable that this car is spinning the tires at 1000'+ !! We are losing MPH because of this, I think he pedaled it a few times.

We have a few small bugs to work out in the car, turn up the power a little, get it to hook a little better, etc. I don't see a problem with hitting 160mph + on a regular basis! Should be an interesting year ahead!!



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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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Cool,now get back to work and finish my car .With better conditions,their is alot more to be had.KOH class at BG better look out.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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We also had a Gold TA there, Brian drove it out to an easy 9.64 second pass. Beautiful car!
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Congrats guys!!! you had to know it was going to happen!!!!!! how about some video!!!!

all i can say is 8.83@ 159!!!

that is awesome... interesting year is correct! i am sure wade was quite pleased. nice 60' as well. have Wade toss in a 6spd if he really wants to 60' lmao!!!! j/k! i wish i would've drove up for that!!!!!!
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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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Damn!!!!

Way to go, guys! I can't wait to check that thing out in person at the N vs. S shootout!

Maybe instead of just bringing my block, Wade will be a nice guy and build me a duplicate of that motor for my car!
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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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That is hauling ***! Was that Brian from Parma, Ohio? You guys are smokin'!
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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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Yes I beleive it is
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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:06 AM
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Dave congrates ,but dont you think if the "Sled" gets a good pass, that wade is gonna get upset...
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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Congrats!! I wanted to head out but was hit with SARS today...

(Severe Acute Runny *****!)

Congrats on the times, weather wasnt ideal at all! I think 8.6-8.7@165mph is in the bag!!!

Chris
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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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Congrats, can't wait to see that beast in person.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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Congrats on the new best!!! What size N20 shot was used to make these passes? This setup is sick!!


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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:50 AM
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Dave/Wade/Barry,


I forgot to ask....what RPMs are you spinning that motor up to? What RPMs are you shifting at?

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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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congrats thats just flat out haulin ***!
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Old May 11, 2003 | 01:49 AM
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.. all I have to say is WOW! Great job ARE!

Jason
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Old May 11, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Congrats!!!

Man you guys have the badass motor + nitrous stuff down!

Might we expect the fastest 4th gen title to go to an LS1 at BG... Got an 8.74 in your bag of tricks?
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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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That is a HUGE mph. Congrats on the run! Should be an interesting year. Post the vid if you have it.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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Ha Sled how did you get your name on the ET list with that lt1 car if thats the case then wade is not #1
the real "champ" is
Madman "long live the king"
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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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I don't know what you are talking about
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Old May 11, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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Congratulations guys. Look forward to seein ya in Bowling Green in a few weeks.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Kick ***! ARE is doing something right!

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