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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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im going to the track tomorow night and i want to run a 13.0 i know i can do it, i just need some practice..any tips? i have drag radials but im only pullin a 2.0 60ft...i think if i get my 60 down to a 1.9 i should b somewhere arouund a 13.1 or so....HELP?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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What tire pressure do you run your Nittos at?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Your sig says you have adjustable shocks/struts...what do you set them at when you race? Maybe others can chime in and tell you what settings work best...

Also, do you remove the spare and all that other stuff?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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i dont know what there set at....when i got them put it the guy set it at what he thought would work the best at the track and no i dont take out the spare...does that make much of a differance?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Since you are so close to your target time, you should take every advantage you can get. You may also want to remove your passenger side headlight for better airflow to your air intake. Check your tire pressure on your front tires, you may want to pump them up a bit (not sure if that is safe or not).
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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a rule of thumb is 100 lbs is equal to 1 tenth in the quarter mile...but that is a rough estimate.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Lower the tire pressure


Like someone said above... remove all the extra weight you can.. I have never removed the headlight, but I guess it might help somewhat?
Back seat, spare+jack, ect... hell if you really want to reach your time you could take out the passenger seat, but IMO its a waste of time.

Do all that, lower you tire pressure and pull a 1.8 60' and say hello to 12's
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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take out the spare..it can't hurt
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