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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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11.71 @120.53 w/ DA at 1600.

1.72 60 ft.

Didn't do better in the ET though unfortunately. I was looking to best my best time of 11.61..........


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Very impressive trap speed. I think we were running these cars with few miles on them, and as they loosen up a bit they'll trap a little faster.

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Bone stock?? Which transmission, I’m assuming the A6? Don
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Bone stock?? Which transmission, I’m assuming the A6? Don
Yes, totally stock, no modifications or additions what so ever.

An A6. What I can appreciate about this transmission, is that it only shifts twice and let's the car go through the traps at 6500 Iin 3rd gear. It's like it was made for drag racing.

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Yes, totally stock, no modifications or additions what so ever.
Excellent, just another case made for my decision to go with the A6, not that it was a difficult one for me. Drove sticks for 35 yrs and the A6 suits me just fine.

I’m not a drag racer but would you share the technique you used to get these times? Thanks.
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Did you say what track?
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Did you say what track?
Bradenton Motorsports Park, FL.
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Sweet! It pick up really good on the big end!
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Originally Posted by Snorman
Very impressive trap speed. I think we were running these cars with few miles on them, and as they loosen up a bit they'll trap a little faster.

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And I hope that is the same case with my car.......only 116 trap DA around 1500.
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Very impressive and in +1600 DA

The A6 is definitely good for Drag racing
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Good Et for 1600'.
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Nice
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