Subject: Re: My first time: Barona 1/8mile Drags by NelsonV on 2011/10/23 23:06:17
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bogus wrote: The thing is a monster... The only engine more violent is a full on NASCAR cup car... or a even more sick drag motor.
Impressive numbers, Nelson! If you had a locking TC or a manual, it woulda really scared the shit out of you!
Compared to the machinery that was out there, my Chevelle seems tame in comparison!
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rklessdriver wrote: Slicks on the rear and what kind of tire on the front?
Looks like a pretty big tire.... If you have those wide low profile radials (in the pics) it won't drive worth a crap and can be down right dangerous.
You have to run a 165/80R15 (4.5" wide radial) or one of the dedicated drag racing bias ply front runners with a bias ply slick on the rear to make the car drive right on the big end.
You could also make the move to a good radial tire on the rear, like the M/T or Hoosier and keep your current front wheels/tires. Will
I got the slicks from a friend in a parts swap. Fronts are my 275/45/17 drivers. So yeah, I run what I brung. Probably explains the squirreliness. I have no idea how to set up a drag car.
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CentralCoaster wrote: Looks like fun. I haven't run that track yet, will get down there soon. I love 1/8 mile racing.
I have no other tracks to compare it to. But it was pretty fun and everyone there were good people and really friendly. A lot of good ole boys.
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Matatk wrote: Wow that's a good mph....is it a little scary with the convertible?
Actually my first two runs were top-down, and seemed cool. Then one of the track guys said I was too fast to run open car. Last two runs were top-up. That made me feel a little claustrophobic as I've never driven with a helmet before!
