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Jun 25, 2009 | 02:20 PM

rssshen vette

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I learned my lesson!

A few weeks ago I went to the local 1/8 mile track as I do nearly every Friday night. This time it was a little different. I had my mini ram installed, a new mail order tune from "Fast Chip", and a new set of BFG DR(315's) in place of the old BFG DR 250's. Well the lesson I learned was never do a dry burn out with these tire

. Always roll through the water box ....then heat them up. here was the results of that lesson
Both spider gears were broken.

luckily nothing else wasn't damaged.
383+BFG DR315's+ water box= no broken parts

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Jun 25, 2009 | 02:49 PM

Sweet 90

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Ouch!!

Jim

Jun 25, 2009 | 03:23 PM

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Jun 25, 2009 | 04:14 PM

"J"

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From: Bardstown ( Bourbon capitol of the world ) KY ( The Bluegrass state )

Holy crap

I guess that will keep you down for a while?

Jun 25, 2009 | 05:00 PM

rickneworleansla

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I do dry burnouts but I am still running street tires. That's the only way I can get an ok launch. Consistant 1.9's last time out.

Jun 25, 2009 | 06:58 PM

rssshen vette

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Originally Posted by "J"

Holy crap

I guess that will keep you down for a while?

I'll be up and running again in 4 or 5 days. I've already got another set of coming in the mail. Found a set on ebay for $100.

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Jun 25, 2009 | 07:20 PM

RetiredSFC 97

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Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Ouch!!

Jim

That was my first thought

Jun 25, 2009 | 07:38 PM

RedVette84

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Not good.

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mrmtrtrnd

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From: Wichita Ks

That's bad enough but it could have been worse. It's good to hear that you will be up and running soon.

Jun 25, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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pologreen1

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good luck this time.

Jun 26, 2009 | 08:01 AM

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AstroMan1

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Man, that is a sharp car!

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