Manitoba SS's 2008
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People underestimate tires unfortunately. Best mod imo, all the HP in the world won't do **** if you can't put it down to the ground.
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would axles need to be upgraded when running slicks?
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well thats my concern, like Dayn said you can take it easy on the launch, but its still hard on the axles in 2nd too... There is a guy on here that broke his axles in 3rd.. but i'm sure they were weakened already lol.
But lower your PSI a bit on your stock tires.. it should help somewhat
But lower your PSI a bit on your stock tires.. it should help somewhat
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well thats my concern, like Dayn said you can take it easy on the launch, but its still hard on the axles in 2nd too... There is a guy on here that broke his axles in 3rd.. but i'm sure they were weakened already lol.
But lower your PSI a bit on your stock tires.. it should help somewhat
But lower your PSI a bit on your stock tires.. it should help somewhat
btw mike..remember to cover up ur VIN number and take ur plates off when u get to the track..sometimes GM warranty reps are there
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Wow I didn't realize you were launching so high, this is not meant as an insult, but I guess that's due to the fact that you're really not making any torque. What you're saying actually makes sense, everytime I bogged out of the hole I would end up running a few tenths slower, and as soon as I got that little bit of spin in first it was all good.
I might have a camera out this weekend as I'm just watching, no racing for me
Two years ago I told them I was a stock FWD on street tires so maybe a high 14 LOL, I ended up running high 12's with no helmet and no one said a thing.
I might have a camera out this weekend as I'm just watching, no racing for me
Two years ago I told them I was a stock FWD on street tires so maybe a high 14 LOL, I ended up running high 12's with no helmet and no one said a thing.
Raising the psi a little on the slicks will save my OEM clutch from burning out too bad, and just wear out the slicks (which is easily replaceable)
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yah my gf will film, or my brother since he might come. so how does it work at gimlil, how much is it per pass and all that?
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But I think that's squashed now. Anyone know for sure?
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I think Test &Tune is $40 to race, $10 per spectator. I'm not 100% sure, but that's what I remember from last season. I remember they used to let any people you bring in your car for free because you designated them "pit crew" But I think that's squashed now. Anyone know for sure?
But I think that's squashed now. Anyone know for sure?
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The free spectator was squashed late last year, so I'm not sure if they'll do it again. Opening weekend is usually not bad because the big fast cars dont run till Sunday and Monday, they might make a pass here and there but usually they'll just be setting up because it's 3 days of racing.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
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The free spectator was squashed late last year, so I'm not sure if they'll do it again. Opening weekend is usually not bad because the big fast cars dont run till Sunday and Monday, they might make a pass here and there but usually they'll just be setting up because it's 3 days of racing.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
i wish i had some cooling mods.. i'm planning on letting it cool between runs. so i'll only do a few runs.
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The free spectator was squashed late last year, so I'm not sure if they'll do it again. Opening weekend is usually not bad because the big fast cars dont run till Sunday and Monday, they might make a pass here and there but usually they'll just be setting up because it's 3 days of racing.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
You should be able to get 8-12 runs in this saturday as long as there's no delays.
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They're not in a row, you do your run and then you line up behind 30 cars. Most people shut their cars off and push them forward. You will have 20-40 minutes between runs so don't worry. I hope to see that exhaust in action
I know this wasn't directed at me, but to give you another idea, they shaved 1.0-1.2sec of my time.
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They're not in a row, you do your run and then you line up behind 30 cars. Most people shut their cars off and push them forward. You will have 20-40 minutes between runs so don't worry. I hope to see that exhaust in action
I know this wasn't directed at me, but to give you another idea, they shaved 1.0-1.2sec of my time.
I know this wasn't directed at me, but to give you another idea, they shaved 1.0-1.2sec of my time.
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Funny you guys are covering up your VIN and i take the service manager for a rip in my car........its going in for new front struts in a week or 2 by the way. Just gotta know how to talk to them and not come off as a *******............
i completly agree....i have had no problems with orion! yeah i work there...but i still have no problems as a customer. even when mss got screwed over ,they came and asked me some questions regarding stage 2 and flashing...... i can give them street cred for that.there are key people there i will not let even touch my car let alone work on it (not naming names ) but they still get **** done for me.