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Tom C · 22nd January 2001, 22:52

Broker:

Great Job!!! I sincerely excited for you! Thanks for the update. Were you able to run through the whole 1/4 mile after perfecting the launch?

Minimal wheelspin is the key. The first time I took my Cobra (Mustang not to be confused with your beast), I ran a 15.2@97mph. The trap speed wasn't too bad but the E.T. sucked. I was over-anxious and dumped the clutch at the start and just spun...and spun...and spun (you get thr drift). Even with practice I could never get below a 14.2 @101. My starts were never very good (probably the street tires) and I pretty much gave up after I blew my transmission.

Anyway (sorry for digressing), I hope you get a chance to run through the whole 1/4 mile with the improved starting technique. Please let me know the results.

Good Luck,

Tom

22nd January 2001, 22:52	#7 (permalink)
Tom C Member, P500, DSC On (>600) Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville, MD, USA Age: 37 Posts: 605 Thanks: 31 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts	Broker: Great Job!!! I sincerely excited for you! Thanks for the update. Were you able to run through the whole 1/4 mile after perfecting the launch? Minimal wheelspin is the key. The first time I took my Cobra (Mustang not to be confused with your beast), I ran a 15.2@97mph. The trap speed wasn't too bad but the E.T. sucked. I was over-anxious and dumped the clutch at the start and just spun...and spun...and spun (you get thr drift). Even with practice I could never get below a 14.2 @101. My starts were never very good (probably the street tires) and I pretty much gave up after I blew my transmission. Anyway (sorry for digressing), I hope you get a chance to run through the whole 1/4 mile with the improved starting technique. Please let me know the results. Good Luck, Tom