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Originally Posted by Special K
Did you see the PM I sent her? I said I knew payback was hell and I knew it was coming. You, on the other hand just blew her cover. I wonder what's in store for you?
I can't read that slip.
I can't read that slip.
Hehehehe.........I can enlarge that pic with my browser so I can read it......Getting old is hell eh
We are golf partners today, no worries
.6446 to .2143
2.002 to 1.6582
5.3773 to 4.6817
8.3200 to 7.2334
88.13 to 96.84
12.6200 to 11.2665
110.95 to 122.95
I win by 1.7918
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So she had a .644 RT? Except for that she had the hammer down and ran it all the way. Don't tell her I said she did a good job. Your MPH seems pretty high for an 11.2
Mary and I play golf but she could care less about racing.
Mary and I play golf but she could care less about racing.
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Originally Posted by Special K
So she had a .644 RT? Except for that she had the hammer down and ran it all the way. Don't tell her I said she did a good job. Your MPH seems pretty high for an 11.2
Mary and I play golf but she could care less about racing.
Mary and I play golf but she could care less about racing.
Track was greasy...........listen to the video again........a little tire spin with a 1.65 vs a normal 1.55........that's a normal 10.9X pass in bad air too!
p.s., I will take a picture of the slip and post it for your edification
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
JJ Knows how to keep the hammer down!
Track was greasy...........listen to the video again........a little tire spin with a 1.65 vs a normal 1.55........that's a normal 10.9X pass in bad air too!
p.s., I will take a picture of the slip and post it for your edification
Track was greasy...........listen to the video again........a little tire spin with a 1.65 vs a normal 1.55........that's a normal 10.9X pass in bad air too!
p.s., I will take a picture of the slip and post it for your edification
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All I have to say (now that my cover is blown!!) is that at least I get out there and run!!! These cars are beautiful, but there is nothing like feeling their power (legally!!! on the track!) One day, I'll be really good at it. 
(And Bob, as for the golf, ask Steve about our EAGLE today on a par 5 and my 250 yd drive!!) At least I can drive well on the golf course!!!
(And Bob, as for the golf, ask Steve about our EAGLE today on a par 5 and my 250 yd drive!!) At least I can drive well on the golf course!!!
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Originally Posted by Special K
Don't be a smart azz. I believe ya. You have to admit that's a lot of MPH for 11.2.
Here are the pics
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Originally Posted by BLONDE C5
All I have to say (now that my cover is blown!!) is that at least I get out there and run!!! These cars are beautiful, but there is nothing like feeling their power (legally!!! on the track!) One day, I'll be really good at it.
(And Bob, as for the golf, ask Steve about our EAGLE today on a par 5 and my 250 yd drive!!) At least I can drive well on the golf course!!!
(And Bob, as for the golf, ask Steve about our EAGLE today on a par 5 and my 250 yd drive!!) At least I can drive well on the golf course!!!
So you were playing best ball? We live on a course in Florida. Problem is we're never there. Here's a pic of our other Vette.
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Na........mph is constant, 60' is the BIG variable
Here are the pics
Here are the pics
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Originally Posted by Special K
I agree with you Steve. Nice job on the slips this time. I'm still surprised that you run the top nd that fast on an 11.2.
Lots of slips show it too........ Been to an 11.06@119+ 1.52 60' in ok air
Et is all related to static and kinetic friction related to your 60'
one measures it experimentally I MAY have a nice set of lighter weight wheels/tires to try out soon........I have tested my current combo to death, so now we see what a 1.45 60' will do
I am working on my masters in the field of Rheology
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Spinning DRs is why I haven't broke.........yet..........
Lots of slips show it too........ Been to an 11.06@119+ 1.52 60' in ok air
Et is all related to static and kinetic friction related to your 60' one measures it experimentally
I MAY have a nice set of lighter weight wheels/tires to try out soon........I have tested my current combo to death, so now we see what a 1.45 60' will do
I am working on my masters in the field of Rheology
Lots of slips show it too........ Been to an 11.06@119+ 1.52 60' in ok air
Et is all related to static and kinetic friction related to your 60'
one measures it experimentally I MAY have a nice set of lighter weight wheels/tires to try out soon........I have tested my current combo to death, so now we see what a 1.45 60' will do
I am working on my masters in the field of Rheology
And I have bad news for you. Lighter wheels and tires will get you down the track quicker. But it will be such a miniscule difference you won't be able to measure it.
I think we've had this conversation before.
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Originally Posted by Special K
I think we've had this conversation before.
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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
Yes we have.............AND the facts will set you free oh great non-believer
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your so full of crap on the reaction times needed to be 010's to be able to win and 030's your going home.... i just runnerupped last weekend with a r/t no better then a 039 and no worst then 088.... the last final i was in my worst light was a 071 the entire night..... i been in 6 finals this year with one win all my lights have been consistantly between 030-060 mostly.........and this is in an all footbrake class...only class where 030's will send you packing is a delaybox class. just my .02
and guy withthe .185 r/t....just try deepstaging that'll bring your reaction time down some to a .085 or better or in the area......and try leaving at higher rpm or even more tire pressure in front tires or even smaller front tires....as long as you can react the same way twice as long as u can stay within .000-.035 range of that .185 consistantly then thats all that matters is consistancy...just remember that spot on the tree and you can adjust reaction time from there
and guy withthe .185 r/t....just try deepstaging that'll bring your reaction time down some to a .085 or better or in the area......and try leaving at higher rpm or even more tire pressure in front tires or even smaller front tires....as long as you can react the same way twice as long as u can stay within .000-.035 range of that .185 consistantly then thats all that matters is consistancy...just remember that spot on the tree and you can adjust reaction time from there
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