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Old May 5, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Default New Best ET
Ran my best ET so far on sat. at NED. 11.905 117.87.
60'.....1.716
330'...4.992
1/8....7.658
MPH..91.93
1000..9.969
1/4....11.905
MPH...117.87
The weather conditions on my TAG, T=72deg RH=22% BP=30.07 inHg DA= 680'. The mods on my car so far,Ripper, 160 T/S, Fan Switch, K&N Replacement Filter, BFG Drag Radials mounted on Z06 front wheels. Needless to say I am a Happy Camper!! I don't know how to post the slip but I can E-Mail if someone can help posting. Ric
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Old May 5, 2002 | 08:19 PM
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Awesome! :cheers:


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Old May 5, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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That is incredibly ridiculously awesome....

So when are you running my car???? :):):)
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Old May 5, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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Congrats!!
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Old May 5, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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nice job :cheers:
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Old May 5, 2002 | 09:52 PM
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Congrats :cheers:
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Old May 5, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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HOw the hell do you get such a good time? Please share your technique.

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Congrats Power Shifter!! :cheers: keep us posted on your ETs.


Corvette Kid 92- it's nice to see a 2nd generation of SKYNYRD fans.
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That is VERY impressive Ric!! I knew you would get some good times with those new tires! They looked really nice!

BTW: Thanks for stopping by on Friday for the support! :cheers: :cheers: :cool:
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Old May 5, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Dayum! That is smokin'! :cool:
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Old May 5, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Dayum! That is smokin'! :cool:
Yeah, what he said! :yesnod:
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Old May 5, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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Isn't that the same ET you ran with your 2001 on stock tires?
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Old May 6, 2002 | 12:28 AM
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Old May 6, 2002 | 06:23 AM
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60'.....1.716
On stock tires? :eek: Nice job!
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Old May 6, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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60'.....1.716
On stock tires? :eek: Nice job!
His post says BFG Drag Radials ......... still an awesome time though. :cheers:
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Old May 6, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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:eek: that's an incredible time. I read somewhere the GM test drivers were able to get into the 11's bone stock power shifting and the car can handle it. I think that's simply amazing.


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