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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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first track day with the balt :c)

well i was expecting a 14.5 but i ran a 14.9

60ft- 2.4
1/8-9.8
1/4-14.9
mph-97.5

i dunno what its supposed to run with a top notch driver n im not the best but i dont think i did to bad. i called a buddy an asked wut he ran stock.. he said 14.5 n it wasnt stock his first time....

howd i do????
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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ahh no worries... think about it this way..... u can only improve right?!
personally i havent been to the track yet but i wont be expecting any better (also have altitude to contend with)
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Just from what you've posted, I'd say you need to work on your launch. Try not to spin the tires. You're going to have to kind of feather it off the line.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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You're going to get torn apart with your 2.4 60ft.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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well launching ive just been reving at 1500-2000 and feathering it out but i think im giving it too much gas while im lettin it out causing it to wheel hop n spin
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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yeah dont get excited and rump the accelerator

just takes practice, ive worked on it for month idk how well i'll fair at a track in april but i can launch from lights and stop signs with out spinning a stage 2 now..just work at it find the sweet spots
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Practice makes perfect. Keep at it buddy. I have almost 70 passes now and I must say, I still can Fk up.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Was this yesterday? What track were you at?
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