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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 10:03 PM
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it seems as if i'm going in the 12's i need to go around 1.85 60ft but as of late i'm going the other way 2.00. Has anyone tried putting weight bars in the rear of the L or maybe different springs, e-brake ect. any suggestions would help

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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 10:51 PM
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M.T. ET STREETS YES, BFG Drag Radials NO.
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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 11:08 PM
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Try MT 11.5 ET STREETS on 10" rims (Full 11.5" footprint) then try Calvert Racings-Caltracks Traction Bars.

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Old Dec 21, 2000 | 03:24 AM
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Anyone try Nitto drag tires? Or the 555 series at the track?

I just throw in a Type-R spare tire and 3 sandbags and hope for 2.1 60' times...
 
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Old Dec 21, 2000 | 02:12 PM
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Tundra what track are you running at? 2.10 60ft sucks it sounds like a track prep problem. I promise if you ever come to my track you will see between 1.90 and 2.00 every pass. feel free to come down entry fee is on me.What tire pressure are you guys running , are you leaving from a dead idle,what type burnout? I think the cold air is causing 2 problems tires are hard and i'm making more power . I'm getting ready to call a local goodyear race dealer he is selling radial recaps with d3 compound I was thinking of putting them on a second set of L rims anyone tried this

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Old Dec 21, 2000 | 02:27 PM
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I usally just lower my pressure down to about 12 on the F1's and do a little vht and tire fire and My time have been pretty good and consistant.

You have seen my F1's, They should just be called drag slick's. Hey does anybody know how much wear is left when you f1's have to tread left? I'm serious.

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Old Dec 22, 2000 | 05:59 PM
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i need some suggestions

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