speaking of traction, I know that was my major problem the last couple times at the track. I was thinking some gears and slicks would help. Any suggestions and/or opinions to the contrary?
First thing would be to do something about your traction problem.... There's
> a real good chance that a bunch of ET went up in smoke.
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> Drag racing is usually a vicious circle as we improve one thing and wind up
> hving to change something else to compensate.
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> Jim Warman
> snipped-for-privacy@telusplanet.net
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> > Well I must admit, it was a blast and I was able to run 6 times during the
> > day. I was disappointed in my times though. They were remarkable > consistent
> > (15.587 to 15.690) but I thought I might be in the high 14+ range. > Elevation
> > was 1300 feet and temperature was high 80's to low 90's during the day.
> > Perhaps these factors and my 60' times account for that difference. These
> > ranged from 2.415 to 2.451. Just could not get those Kumho's to hook. Now,
> I
> > didn't play with tire pressure as I wasn't confident as to whether lowing
> > the pressure would provide a measurable difference. I would assume that a
> > 60' time of 1.7+ should be the goal. Correct?? Any tips will be > appreciated.
> >
> > FWIW the trap speed ranged from 89.27 to 89.70.
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> > Richard
> >
> > '94 GT 'vert
> > Under Drive Pulleys
> > Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
> > High Stall Torque Converter
> > 4:10 Gears
> > Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
> > Laser Red
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