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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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this wednesday im headed up to ned for the first time in my cobalt. anyone know the track pretty well and can give me some pointers like time to show up and all. also what rpm are you guys with limited boost in first gear launching at. and any tips for the wifes auto 2.2 she is gonna go up also
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Dont bother launching over 3000 rpms. You risk you axles from the wheel hop and traction will not be you friend. Around 2000 - 2500 seams to be the sweet spot. Good luck!
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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im limited to about 10m pounds in first so i didnt think it was gonna be too bad... but thanks for the info
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by freakta
this wednesday im headed up to ned for the first time in my cobalt. anyone know the track pretty well and can give me some pointers like time to show up and all. also what rpm are you guys with limited boost in first gear launching at. and any tips for the wifes auto 2.2 she is gonna go up also
thanks for the help
ned as in new england dragway? not sure were ur from if ur heading up to new england dragway in epping i may swing by see what my car will run. PM if its the right track
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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pmd yes it is new england dragway.. im gonna post up in the regional and see if anyone else wants to go up


also anyone have an auto launch mode tips anything else they can help wth
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