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Old May 20, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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Fastest 1/4 and 1/2 mile MPH to date for a C7 Corvette. This was accomplished on street tires at the Texas Half mile this past weekend. You can see from the video the lack of traction. We had some problems shifting it at higher RPMs which made for some very long shift times. Enjoy!

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Nice run! Looks like you left a lot on the table.

Having issues with 4-5 ? 2-3 is annoying also!
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Not to be an idiot here... but what was causing the shifting issues?
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Not to be an idiot here... but what was causing the shifting issues?
Trying to shift above 6800 at 1200+hp and the clutch pedal going away.
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Nice run! Looks like you left a lot on the table.

Having issues with 4-5 ? 2-3 is annoying also!
Yes, I truly believe with the nitrous and gearing/shifting issue resolved we can go 200mph in the Half Mile. That is what we will be shooting for next.
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Originally Posted by Late Model Racecraft
Trying to shift above 6800 at 1200+hp and the clutch pedal going away.
Totally understandable - I was thinking you might have been having actual mechanical problems with the shifter and/or clutch.
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