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Old 10-22-2003, 02:11 AM
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Why does my car seem faster with a full tank of gas, I don't thinkI'm gaining that much moretraction, maybe its just the feeling you get after pumping gas in or something.
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Old 10-22-2003, 11:55 AM
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Me too, I used to keep 1/2 for weight purposes but I think full just feels better.
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Old 10-22-2003, 12:05 PM
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It might help out slow speed or something from extra traction maybe, thats all I can think of
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Old 10-22-2003, 12:10 PM
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*LMAO*next try putting a bag of cement over the right rear
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Old 10-22-2003, 03:20 PM
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lol but isnt mustangs posi which means both wheels turn instead of just the right one being power tire?
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Old 10-22-2003, 03:34 PM
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the right rear is planted first so to speak
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Old 10-22-2003, 04:33 PM
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Thats why batteries are always mounted over the right rear axle when they are relocated
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Old 10-22-2003, 04:48 PM
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I would think the extra weight would slow it down. <IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0">
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Old 11-13-2003, 05:05 AM
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my top end seems to slow down a bit on full
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Old 11-13-2003, 07:38 AM
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of course your top end slows down that just like any other car add weight car slow. But in a Stang add weight and you get a better launch.
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