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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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i need some tips from you guys for better 60' time. i'm running on 205/50/15 falken azenis at 22psi at the track. i have a CM stage III so its no problem launching hard. today the best i could do was a 2.3 so obviously i need a little help.
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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2.3 huh? sounds like your dumpin the clutch, fleathering the clutch always works wonders for me(2.1 w/ shitty 185/60/14). remember DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH!!!!! HTH any
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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2.3 huh? sounds like your dumpin the clutch, fleathering the clutch always works wonders for me(2.1 w/ shitty 185/60/14). remember DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH!!!!! HTH any
huh?? i dump the clutch all the time..doing 5k drops and i net 2.3 60fts all day on shitty 190/60/15s good year all season pos tires, and a stock clutch.
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 09:04 PM
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well there you go 2.3 60'. I'm sure if you didnt dump it you could improve your 60'. like I said im my other post I get 2.1 with tires smaller than your.

ask any racer any real racer...........nevermind.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 04:13 AM
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get some slicks are run 1.8 60 foots, cheapest way out. You would gain a 1/2 second in the first 60 feet!
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 06:16 AM
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Slicks are your friend
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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deffinately
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 07:05 AM
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no money for slicks right now, just need help getting better with what i have.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 07:46 AM
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Slicks and suspension set-up have allowed me to pull 1.8 60's in my 4dr accord.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 08:45 AM
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Don't forget that LSD is your friend too... mmmm....
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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Don't forget that LSD is your friend too... mmmm....
Oh Yeah!
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 10:13 AM
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Definately feather the clutch...I was able to get a 2.2 on my 13'' vx wheels w/bald stock tires

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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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no money for slicks right now, just need help getting better with what i have.
Must feather the clutch just below the vtec activation point and practice makes perfect.
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