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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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after 10 plus yrs of not smoking i smoked a moded svt cobra at track last night i ran a 11.6 he ran a 12.1 my reaction was just shy of 3tenths faster than his he was slow as. my time came on a lousy 1.81 sixty . best of all when i was slowing to turn into exit for time slip he went flying by like he was going back to new york
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Congrats,on skinning the snake
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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WARNING: Smoking can be addictive!!
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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For a street legal car I'd say a 1.81 sixty is pretty darned good. Bet you can't wait to do it again!!
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Congrats,on skinning the snake
Amen to that one! !
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Very nice time you ran. Congrats on taking down a Mustang.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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thanks guys gotta a 5point cage going in wednesday. ive done a1.66 sixty foot in past just couldnt get it right last night on the launch
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thanks guys gotta a 5point cage going in wednesday. ive done a1.66 sixty foot in past just couldnt get it right last night on the launch
What kind of tires are you running out back,,,hardened output shaft?Other mods?
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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mods in profile bfg dr's 295x35x18 will be getting cdw drag pack when i can afford it
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Congrats on a good run

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What was his 60' time and both of your trap speeds? I want to see if you beat the driver or the car.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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his60ft was 1.97 trapped 120.60 my60 was 1.801 and trapped 118.72
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Very nice spanking the snake
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Nice work, it's always fun beating the mustangs
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