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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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Sup eveyone im going to be running the 1/8 tomorrow if its nice out. My question is what gear am i going to be in when i go through the trap? i have a t-5 and 3.73. thanks also street tires
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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4TH but i'm just taking a guess.
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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yeah. id say 4th since u have 3.73's. good luck. let us know how it goes. and remember, just, have, fun !!
Old Apr 8, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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fun im nervious as all get out, haha
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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I bet he traps in third. What is your shift RPM Tim? BTW good or bad you gotta let us know what it runs, I am hitting the track as well tommorow. We can compare or 1/8 mile times
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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haha well we know who will win, yea im thinking i will trap 3rd because im not going to get out of the hole i can tell ya that now. big question DO I NEED A HELMENT? i will let everyone know, i dont care what she runs, what happens happens
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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I am not sure on the rules for 1/8 tracks but I would bring a helmet for sure, also you can't wear shorts (if it's that warm where you live?). With a 3.42 rear gear I was trappinging 3rd in the 1/4, of course that was at 7000 rpm, but I still bet you will be in 3rd.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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i shift into 4th right before the finish line in the 1/4... im pretty sure hell be in 3rd
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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umm issue i dont have a helment yet. oh well if i can race i will, if i cant i wont.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Well Tim, how did you do?



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