MadMike
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Post by MadMike on Oct 23, 2009 7:53:41 GMT -5
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Post by Southpaw on Oct 23, 2009 19:47:36 GMT -5
OK , this is for Rudy , Bren & AJ . You guys made runs also , Were you happy ? What were your numbers ? Good Or Bad ?
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Post by dubfreak1 on Oct 23, 2009 19:58:28 GMT -5
I definitely had fun, but was not happy with the car, or more specifically the engine. I have not checked it out yet, but suspect that the 009 was not advancing. The motor just quit pulling at a low rpm. Last year I ran a 19.8 with my stock dual port Super that weighs probably 300-400 lb more than the 68. This year I ran 22.8 when I was expecting an 18. I was having to shift before the shift marks on the speedo. The Super will go at least 10mph past those marks. I considered switching the engine from the Super to the 68, just to quantify the effect of weight, but decided to just get this motor running right. Best reaction time last year was a .02 something and I had a couple of .01 somethings this year, so that was progress.
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Post by Ruffuss on Oct 24, 2009 4:24:23 GMT -5
You're too old to drive now!  Patrick, I use too like you, now I'm not so sure and for Steven, Better not even think it(Who do you ride with???)  |
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Post by vw1s on Oct 24, 2009 7:32:25 GMT -5
You're too old to drive now! Patrick, I use too like you, now I'm not so sure and for Steven, Better not even think it(Who do you ride with???) It's ok, you can still like me, I'm harmless, but watch out for that Steven, he will draw you in with cute babies, entrap you with laughter, and beat you down with VW conversation. It's almost as though he had a mentor, or maybe even a family member that trained him for battle. I know you aren't too old to drive, but, make sure you pay very close attention to which pedal is the gas and which is the brake when pulling into a gas station or convenience store! As for Drag Days, I had as much fun watching Glen and AJ run as I did making my own pass. I should have made a couple more runs, but, I was happy with the one I did make. With a little work, and some traction, I think I can improve greatly on my time. |
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Post by Ruffuss on Oct 24, 2009 13:12:14 GMT -5
You ought to know I've never had a problem finding the GO!!! pedal!! It's that Stop pedal I have an issue with. Besides just $hitty you about like'n you, but I like Cori better(she's cute, your not) LOL Kenn
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Post by ghiastein on Oct 26, 2009 8:16:52 GMT -5
Ok here is my best time in the 1970 Bus with 5 rib tranny.
0.0435 ........... Reaction
15.6465 ........ 1/8 ET
43.97 ............ 1/8 MPH
24.6171 ........ 1/4 ET
54.02 ............ 1/4 MPH
Not that bad really for a 39 year old, 3173 lbs, 60 hp engine in a Bus
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Post by MadMike on Oct 27, 2009 7:49:56 GMT -5
You guys need that bumper sticker that sez.. 0-60 MPH eventually ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Southpaw on Oct 27, 2009 8:40:12 GMT -5
Maybe , But can you sleep in your toy all night , Get up make coffee & a HOT meal , Room to change you dud's , Wash your face , and Jam-Out as you drive 8-10 hours to the next play ground ? ;D
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Post by dubfreak1 on Oct 27, 2009 13:02:19 GMT -5
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Post by Southpaw on Oct 27, 2009 15:47:55 GMT -5
I've done 80 without the wind .
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Post by 81pumagtc on Oct 27, 2009 16:28:30 GMT -5
Glenn-
"...but can you sleep in your toy all night , Get up make coffee & a HOT meal , Room to change you dud's , Wash your face...
From the look of the ET's, kind of looks like you bus guys can do that on the way to eventually finishing the quarter mile. :-)
Dave
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Post by Ruffuss on Oct 27, 2009 16:51:13 GMT -5
;D ;D Glenn- "...but can you sleep in your toy all night , Get up make coffee & a HOT meal , Room to change you dud's , Wash your face... From the look of the ET's, kind of looks like you bus guys can do that on the way to eventually finishing the quarter mile. :-) Dave ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Southpaw on Oct 27, 2009 17:30:50 GMT -5
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Post by ghiastein on Oct 27, 2009 21:57:49 GMT -5
You guys need that bumper sticker that sez.. 0-60 MPH eventually ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I want to get the sticker that says to roll up the windows at speeds above 120 mph. |
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