4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
07-13-2006, 12:51 AM
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4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
Today i went to the dragstrip to watch and while i was watching like 80 percent of the mustangs there were pulling mid 15s in the 1/4, i have no idea why the times were that bad.Also like 2 months ago i took my car to the strip and it ran 2 15.7s, why is this, i cant run it again untill my 18th birthday. i am so anxious.
07-13-2006, 01:00 AM
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RE: 4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
I am in orlando ,fl, currently it rains everyday and its so humid you cant breath. where are u located.
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Fiad where are you located? I have also had crappy times in comparison too what i should be running. Elevation and crappy weather all play a big role in ETs.
Fiad where are you located? I have also had crappy times in comparison too what i should be running. Elevation and crappy weather all play a big role in ETs.
07-13-2006, 01:02 AM
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RE: 4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
Is this because of the humidity, autos are suppose to do much better right?
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Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
07-13-2006, 01:07 AM
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RE: 4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
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Is this because of the humidity, autos are suppose to do much better right?
Is this because of the humidity, autos are suppose to do much better right?
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Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
07-13-2006, 12:15 PM
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RE: 4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
Well, I live in Tampa, Fl and I was at the track last week. I didnt see the weather doing really anything to the performance of my car or anyone elses. Atleast not that big of a change. I ran 8.4 in the 1/8 without NOS. It could of also been the track and driver error. Maybe they were all stock GT's? Were you at the Orlando Dragway? Or a lesser known track in the area?
07-13-2006, 12:18 PM
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RE: 4.6 + 1/4 = 15s?
ORIGINAL: luckymckay21
I think stock auto GT's are good for a mid 14 second pass while stock manuals are good for a 14.1 to 14.3 pass. Autos are generally more consistent than manuals in the 1/4 mile.
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Is this because of the humidity, autos are suppose to do much better right?
Is this because of the humidity, autos are suppose to do much better right?
ORIGINAL: luckymckay21
Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
Forgot to mention that most automatic GT's here in central Illinois were running low 10's in the 1/8th. I think that converts to a high 15 second 1/4 mile.
and yes, right now is not the best time of the year in most places to try running the quarter....the air is too humid and heavy. Dense dry air > Air that is dense from humidity. Water does not ignite.