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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Skyview (1/8 mile) is typically at least a tenth slower than other tracks because it's up on a hill. Last night I tried some different launch techniques and shift points and ended up killing my previous record...

Last year my best time up there was 7.19 @ 94mph with a 1.52 60' (in 11.19 trim). Over the winter I replaced the 10 bolt with a Moser 9" and BMR lca's, phb, and drag bar.

Last night I ran 7.12 @ 95mph with a 1.49 60'. I know it isn't WAY faster than before, but everything I did to the car over the winter added weight to it so I'm pretty happy.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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seth you going to nyi soon?
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Actually I was thinking about coming up there next Friday night weather permitting.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Nice numbers seth....I think im going to do that rear too when this one goes....im getting 1.62 with m 323's still so im in no rush. Im going to go to skyview soon...they pay much better than esta. What nights does nyirp run and do they have special street events this year? Id like to go out there sum time.....
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Congrats Seth, your car is very impressive!
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thats with the new wheel setup?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Yes, I had the Draglites on.

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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Awesome! What tires are you gonna run?
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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Is Skyview in Binghamton? I always hear commercials when I'm on the way to Cuse. I wanna tryout a 1/8 track sometime.
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It's about 20 miles west of Binghamton in Owego, NY.
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Awesome! What tires are you gonna run?
3055S on them. fronts 3.5 gregwelds.
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Originally Posted by bad2000z
Awesome! What tires are you gonna run?
3055S on them. the 28x10.5 stiff sidewall.
fronts 3.5 gregwelds.
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