not the best it will do but best for me and the car

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  1. MaverickGrabber

    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    did not heat the tires real well short shifting ...only got to make one pass:cry: it took me over 3hrs to get that one in :90: 1.97 60ft :rofl2: 12.22;) [​IMG]
     
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    bossmav Drag racing nut

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    That's not bad not bad at all(y) If I had a street ride like that I could hear me now saying (here honda, honda, honda) LOL

    Just think where you would be with a 1.70 sixty foot. The rule of thumb is for every .05 you pick up in the 60's you get another .05 on the big end.

    That is why I'm working so hard on the getting my 60's to the max.

    Sweet, keep up the nice work!

    Bossmav
     
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  3. MaverickGrabber

    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    i should be able to get it in the 11.80s-11.90s
     
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  4. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Thats where mine should run if I could get the 60 ft times where yours are. Mine are usually 2 seconds. This year at the Roundup I'm going to try some softer launches. Spinning tires may sound cool but they suck for racing.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You could try putting in an Automatic.


    :D
     
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  6. MaverickGrabber

    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    thats for sure
     
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    Get that 60 foot down to the 1.5X zone and you'll be terrorizing a LOT of folk!

    Better luck next time!
     
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    Runnin the street car a few weeks back I found featherin out a little was best...1500 rpm launch produced a 1,85 60 and the 4000 rpm launch produced a 2.15 60...just blowin the tires off...you'll get there Dave...kinda hard to find out what works best for you only makin one pass.
     
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  9. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    Congratulations on your new best! Why only 1 run in 3hr? Bet you can't wait to go again and get a new best.
     
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  10. MaverickGrabber

    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    the track was packed about 45min in tech and over 2hrs waiting inline to run
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    wow 3 hours in line... dang.. i feel for you dude.... bet you can't wait to take it out again!
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Dave's car as a lot left in it....I rode in it and it is very strong!
     
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