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Last nights track outing! Went to the track last night, after a slow start(forgot to turn off the traction control) times got way better. My best run was a 9.06 @ 79 mph for the 1/8 mile. I think with a little more practice high 8's could happen. Still have traction problems the pirellies aren't to good for the track. My car seems to have really come alive after I hit the 20,000 mile mark! Best I got last year was a 9.29 and I haven't changed anything.
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Excellent. A lighter driveshaft and or flywheel will help as well. Are you on 17 or 18 inch wheels? Pirellis are good for about 2.1-2.2 in the 60' and will slow you down a bit, overall. Are your spare tire/jack still in there? Leave them in the pits! Race with less than 1/4 tank of fuel, for weight.
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Pirellis are about as bad as it gets for the track.
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Those tires are great for smoke shows though.
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Seat time & a decent set of tires will be your best friends.....
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RLG34750 Seat time & a decent set of tires will be your best friends.....
I agree, I am improving just don't get up there very often. A few more times and I will need new tires!!
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It sounds like you had fun, that's all that counts......
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Sounds like the best advice has all been given. Some good Mickey thompson ET Streets and you may just get that 8.
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