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Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... Thu, 17 October 2002 23:20 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
All depends on traction etc.[/quote]
You need LOTS of traction to run a 10, and unfortunately that means making nasty compromises with your suspension setup. Most cars struggle to run an 11 with street suspension, even with slicks.

Still, it's all about trap speed and there's no doubt you'll get a good result there! Smile
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Spot on Norbie, like i said, its all about traction. The Racecraft celica ran a flat 10 untubbed on i think an 8" slick, A777 (Angus) and AJC13B (Steve) are all running around the 10.3 mark with i think an 8" slick and similar power to what i will have. Once i get it all setup correctly, this is what i think i should be aiming at (oh how i would love to beat Angus Smile

Once i start going this quick the car will have to sacrifice in streetability, so i am reluctant to take it that far. But you know, once the bug bits.....
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Read Message   Compare Quarter Mile times.... MaliciaTue, 15 October 2002 13:49
Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... faulksyTue, 15 October 2002 15:25
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Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... 4SFEDWed, 16 October 2002 05:13
Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... NorbieThu, 17 October 2002 02:52
Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times....  4SFEDThu, 17 October 2002 23:20
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Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... Real Per4manceWed, 16 October 2002 13:49
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Read Message   Re: Compare Quarter Mile times.... NorbieThu, 17 October 2002 02:54
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