If you had to go to an 1/8th mile track what one
05-24-2005, 06:04 PM
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Re: If you had to go to an 1/8th mile track what one
Originally Posted by jspecb18c
The problem was that I was using slicks and skinnies the time that I was at Old Dominion. I do not race with street tires because if I am going to the track, then I am going to make the most out of the experience. Like stated above, the 1/8th is perfect for launching and shifting with the lower gears. So I was not going to waste my time and go down the track if I cant have the slicks warm for a proper launch.
-Ryan
Originally Posted by Black RPS13
Nice 60. Especially on street tires. I did a 1.89 on BFG DR's there. And as I was getting better, I sheared my output shaft. What did you end up running?
r/t____.637_________.579
60'___1.892________2.170
330___5.462_______5.874
1/8___8.438_______8.863
mph___82.86_______81.60
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Re: If you had to go to an 1/8th mile track what one
Originally Posted by LoWPRoFiLE
Anyone know how to ballpark your 1/4 using your 1/8 timeslip?
05-25-2005, 05:11 PM
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Re: If you had to go to an 1/8th mile track what one
Originally Posted by Black RPS13
whats ur 8th time and mph?
If you could post the formula that would be great, I want to go to ODS soon.
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Re: If you had to go to an 1/8th mile track what one
i ran an 8.5 but i know i can do an 8.3 or so with a better launch. i dont really use a formula i just guess really. but my "guess" for the qtr is 12.9-13.2's somewhere around there. most people with the same setup as mine do the same.
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