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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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Default Launching Turbo cars w/o slicks (18" 35 series tires)

man i went to the 1/8 mile track tonight my **** didnt see better than a 2.55 0-60ft time. NA i ran 2.1 consistent. i know little bit of lag but i ran .4 slower with the turbo than i did all motor.. wtf man. ***** pulling hard as a mother bitch.. even blows fires out both my mufflers.. looks bad ill get a video soon...
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 05:28 AM
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18" tires? Man, those 35 profiles aren't give up much in terms of traction.

Why don't you slap on the stockers and try a few more times. BTW, what turbo are you running again? I wouldn't expect 1/8mile times to be that great since it's our top end is what makes it fun. The only time you can expect to run a quick 1/8th is if you're fully slicked and on the juice.

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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lol my 1/8 sucks donkey ballz. 2.6 0-60 foot with a 9.7 1/8 at 81 mph lol look at that 81 mph with a 9.7 lol... i ran 9.4.@72 NA dont worry this tracks times arent exactly correct cause they didnt measure quite right but its close..
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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why did you even go to the track with rims on put some stocks on
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 03:01 AM
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You should crank those tyres up to 75 psi and just call it a day hehehe

Seriously, even with the flames and all, 35 series + 18's =
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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my stock rims will not fit with big brakes..
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:18 AM
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Launching Turbo cars w/o slicks (18" 35 series tires)

....basically, you dont.hahaha, i dont think there is much you can do except launch at a low rpm and feather that clutch to the fullest
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