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Aug 15, 2011 | 10:37 AM

yedister

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The way to launch

This is how I want my launch from the starting line, no wheel spin or front going up in the air. Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwIn...eature=related

Aug 15, 2011 | 10:55 AM

383vett

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You'd have to convert your C4 to all wheel drive. Even though his car is a second quicker than mine in the quarter, I'll guarantee you my 60' is much better than his. I'll be the first to admit, though, that my car will fall over if I try to take a corner over 10 mph.

Aug 15, 2011 | 10:56 AM

oldalaskaman

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you'll need to buy that car to do that

Aug 15, 2011 | 10:57 AM

oldalaskaman

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I like yours alot better

Aug 15, 2011 | 11:35 AM

cv67

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From: altered state

St. Jude Donor '05

nothing like lifting the front wheels, wanna do that one at some point just 'cause. That Lambo is sick, if it could get out of the hole faster hed run 8s no problem. Hear that rearend whine all the way down the track

Aug 15, 2011 | 11:46 AM

Calderone

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yedister

This is how I want my launch from the starting line, no wheel spin or front going up in the air. Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwIn...eature=related

No wheel spin = Drag radials or slicks
Is your front going up in the air now ?

Aug 15, 2011 | 11:48 AM

yedister

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

That what my next build is about, running with those high end sports car. It will several years to overhaul my Vette but, it will be my last build of the vette.

Aug 15, 2011 | 11:53 AM

Calderone

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From: Valparaiso

go for it , would be a beast !
i would do the same if possible ,you know , you always wants more and more
but to build a c4 to keep up with the supercars , i think its very possible

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Aug 15, 2011 | 03:27 PM

383vett

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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman

I like yours alot better

Thanks. I've probably spent almost as much as that $300,000 Lambo (just kidding).

Aug 16, 2011 | 12:23 AM

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mseven

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I can appreciatte what you are saying, but the lambo fell on it's face leavin on those two runs, thats what probably saved it from wheel spin. Not to say he isn't making power the leave isn't that great IMO.
here's the kind of leave I'd like to have (about 1 minute you wil see a few launches)his new car is even better!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_REtfsjbqio

Last edited by mseven; Aug 16, 2011 at 12:35 AM.

Aug 16, 2011 | 03:20 AM

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vetteoz

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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette

nothing like lifting the front wheels,

CF member Ski's street driven C4
Click on pic for vid

Last edited by vetteoz; Aug 16, 2011 at 03:23 AM.

Aug 16, 2011 | 06:04 AM

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Ricky 91 vette

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From: el cajon ca

waw that was the scariest welly i've seen!!!

Aug 16, 2011 | 12:06 PM

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3D87C4

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Two questions:

How much HP does it take to get the front end airborne?

How do you handle it when it does?

Just curious.

Aug 16, 2011 | 12:44 PM

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ndanl

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Aug 16, 2011 | 06:55 PM

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383vett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 3D87C4

Two questions:

How much HP does it take to get the front end airborne?

How do you handle it when it does?

Just curious.

You just close your eyes and pray you don't break an axle.

Aug 18, 2011 | 02:34 PM

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pipe

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If ya listen Jesse had to feather it a little or it might have kept going. I like Willie's ride

pipe

Aug 18, 2011 | 04:34 PM

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navy_vette

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From: Naples Campania

For the love of Turbo Lag. You could make a sandwich, eat it, and replace a TPi by the time those things hit full boost.

I like this one better...

Late Model Racecraft is an awesome company. I KNOW they make kits for the C4s, but they aren't on the website anymore....