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Oct 25, 2009 | 02:10 PM

#21

Blu

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Originally Posted by JDaniel

I thought it had some special internals or something.

Its face plated.

Simply awesome Rob, I knew what you were up too with the new setup even though you were trying to down play it. Congrats man!

Oct 25, 2009 | 04:13 PM

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Congrats to Rob and all involved with his car , to break the 6spd ET record with a NA set up is amazing . I think Greg will hold the title of fastest 6-speed for awhile though (159mph) .

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:50 PM

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GARY2004Z06

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Rob,
What color is the sky?

Oct 26, 2009 | 06:29 AM

#24

supercoupe01

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Nice job Rob. Simply amazing.

Oct 26, 2009 | 11:48 AM

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tirecraft

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Originally Posted by GARY2004Z06

Rob,
What color is the sky?

Gary, Its the sky's the limit of how fast rob z will go. The color ? Your funny ! I think you drink too much wine.

Oct 26, 2009 | 03:49 PM

#26

tail_lights

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Nothing short of amazing, congrats man!

Oct 26, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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JDaniel

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Originally Posted by Blu

Its face plated.

What does that mean?

Oct 26, 2009 | 06:31 PM

#28

camotruK

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aka pro shifted...aka...can shift without clutch

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Oct 26, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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Stevo92z28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDaniel

What does that mean?

i didn't want to be the first to ask! Now i know...

So it's faceplated but does he use it?

Oct 26, 2009 | 07:56 PM

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camotruK

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apparently he doesnt and tommy does...Id like to know what hydraulics setup he is running...someone needs to make an aftermarket slave cylinder for these turds

Oct 26, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GARY2004Z06

Rob,
What color is the sky?

I will answer for Rob.... it is flourescent brown with light fringes of orange and yellow with a few nuts in it. Oh and he has a liberty trans and just pulls levers w/o using the clutch..... and he sprays WD40 on the rear tires before each pass....plus he folds his mirros back!!!!

Oct 26, 2009 | 10:01 PM

#32

j0n

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Dude, lay off the acid brah.

Oct 26, 2009 | 11:19 PM

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That is simply astounding! Friggin Crazy!!!!!!Congrats Rob!!!!!

I remember when you were going 10.4's-back then-that was FAST!!!!!

Simply amazing buddy!!!!!!!

Oct 27, 2009 | 12:06 AM

#34

venomws7

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Damn awesome work big time congrats man thats awesome.

vid vid vid vid vid

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:43 AM

#35

TransAm2002

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Congrats.

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:54 AM

#36

PRE-Z06

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Man, I'm getting tired of congratulating you guys on and am gonna save it for next time because I'm sure there's more in it...Keep it up and look forward to hearing about you going faster!

Oct 27, 2009 | 08:26 AM

#37

robz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by camotruK

aka pro shifted...aka...can shift without clutch

Damn Kurt I figured you would at least know by now.

It's faceplated.
This means no synchros in 1st,2nd,3rd,4th.
5th 6th and reverse are synchronized.
This is different from pro shifted.
It is not a clutchless unit. It is designed to use the clutch.
I always use the clutch. In the past Tommy has run the car without the clutch to see how much time can be save but it's very risky. We also had a backup trans ready and Tom is a trans builder so we took our chances.
The car will go faster without the clutch.
Anyone can shift without the clutch.

Oct 27, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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nickolbag

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Quote:

Originally Posted by camotruK

apparently he doesnt and tommy does...Id like to know what hydraulics setup he is running...someone needs to make an aftermarket slave cylinder for these turds

even if you do use it faceplating allows you to cheat a lot.

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:20 AM

#39

robz

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Originally Posted by Arun@ChampionMotors

That is simply astounding! Friggin Crazy!!!!!!Congrats Rob!!!!!

I remember when you were going 10.4's-back then-that was FAST!!!!!

Simply amazing buddy!!!!!!!

Arun, it's 8's or bust for you at MIR. Thanks for making the long drive.