What are you working on?
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Nice ride & some pretty good times too! I love drag racing videos.How long have you been taking the car to the track??
The LT's took some of that low end torque away. Much more manageable. I still have to short shift 1st and 2nd though. I need to install an MGW and when it gets warmer I think the street tires will grab a little better. At least I'm hoping...If they don't, maybe I'll consider getting a second set of wheels and DR's. We'll see.
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That was the first trip to the drags with the car....now I'm getting a little more serious...
I have 335's out back and all they do is go up in smoke, pretty much every gear....DR's are the only way to go at the track.
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Maybe a couple of suggestions for you that might help with traction... get all the way out of the water box before you start your burnout, and get some more heat in those tires. I would install a line lock, start the burnout in 1st gear, and then shift the trans into second to get the wheel speed up (I m assuming your car is automatic, either that or you are one helluva fast shifter lol!!). That would really help with traction.
And since that gives me an excuse to post a video....
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Cool deal. Once you go it can get really addictive.
Maybe a couple of suggestions for you that might help with traction... get all the way out of the water box before you start your burnout, and get some more heat in those tires. I would install a line lock, start the burnout in 1st gear, and then shift the trans into second to get the wheel speed up (I m assuming your car is automatic, either that or you are one helluva fast shifter lol!!). That would really help with traction.
And since that gives me an excuse to post a video....
http://youtu.be/OTuNxvrPUSU
Maybe a couple of suggestions for you that might help with traction... get all the way out of the water box before you start your burnout, and get some more heat in those tires. I would install a line lock, start the burnout in 1st gear, and then shift the trans into second to get the wheel speed up (I m assuming your car is automatic, either that or you are one helluva fast shifter lol!!). That would really help with traction.
And since that gives me an excuse to post a video....
http://youtu.be/OTuNxvrPUSU
Yes, I learned a lot from watching my vids...hard to tell how far you're in the water box.....I'll move forward more next time.
Line Lock: *Installed*
Yeah, it's an auto. Got a PI converter and a TCI Street Fighter trans and shifter. Its short shifting so my tuner is going to work on that. I just left it in drive so it shifts up to 3rd in the burn outs. I just had the car painted so I was afraid of shooting too much rubber on the paint...which it did anyway so next time Fvck it, I'm going for smoke. Got a fresh set of Hoosiers mounted and ready to go. Fast Fords and Muscle Mustangs will be at the next meet on the 14th so I'm hoping to be all good to go for that one...stay tuned.
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COOL VIDEO!
Yes, I learned a lot from watching my vids...hard to tell how far you're in the water box.....I'll move forward more next time.
Line Lock: *Installed*
Yeah, it's an auto. Got a PI converter and a TCI Street Fighter trans and shifter. Its short shifting so my tuner is going to work on that. I just left it in drive so it shifts up to 3rd in the burn outs. I just had the car painted so I was afraid of shooting too much rubber on the paint...which it did anyway so next time Fvck it, I'm going for smoke. Got a fresh set of Hoosiers mounted and ready to go. Fast Fords and Muscle Mustangs will be at the next meet on the 14th so I'm hoping to be all good to go for that one...stay tuned.
Yes, I learned a lot from watching my vids...hard to tell how far you're in the water box.....I'll move forward more next time.
Line Lock: *Installed*
Yeah, it's an auto. Got a PI converter and a TCI Street Fighter trans and shifter. Its short shifting so my tuner is going to work on that. I just left it in drive so it shifts up to 3rd in the burn outs. I just had the car painted so I was afraid of shooting too much rubber on the paint...which it did anyway so next time Fvck it, I'm going for smoke. Got a fresh set of Hoosiers mounted and ready to go. Fast Fords and Muscle Mustangs will be at the next meet on the 14th so I'm hoping to be all good to go for that one...stay tuned.
Cant tell you how jealous I am of the auto in your car. Wish I had one!!
Last edited by GT500Steve; Mar 24, 2013 at 01:54 PM.
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I'm definitely looking for 10's.