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06-01-2008, 05:14 PM
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I don't race much so I hope dropped2500 will listen to what I say with an open mind.
I agree with Banshee on the time deal. Reaction has nothing to do for when your time begins. Reaction time is figured by when the green light comes on and when you leave the starting line, that's all. After your tire clears the second laser is when your time begins. Or at least that's how I understand how it works, but like I said I don't drag race much.
I agree with Banshee on the time deal. Reaction has nothing to do for when your time begins. Reaction time is figured by when the green light comes on and when you leave the starting line, that's all. After your tire clears the second laser is when your time begins. Or at least that's how I understand how it works, but like I said I don't drag race much.
06-01-2008, 06:39 PM
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I don't race much so I hope dropped2500 will listen to what I say with an open mind.
I agree with Banshee on the time deal. Reaction has nothing to do for when your time begins. Reaction time is figured by when the green light comes on and when you leave the starting line, that's all. After your tire clears the second laser is when your time begins. Or at least that's how I understand how it works, but like I said I don't drag race much.
I agree with Banshee on the time deal. Reaction has nothing to do for when your time begins. Reaction time is figured by when the green light comes on and when you leave the starting line, that's all. After your tire clears the second laser is when your time begins. Or at least that's how I understand how it works, but like I said I don't drag race much.
Thanks to the guys that were there. Monster, that was a FAST run and a heck of a difference between the two. What did you pick up? It was over a full second right?
06-01-2008, 06:44 PM
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i really dont care how much "credit" someone has...he may be a diesel god but i have been drag racing way before yall diesel guys knew what a drag strip was...i dont drag race diesels mine is for street playing and daily driving! But what do i know i only have a 12 sec mustang and run around with guys that have 11 10 and 9 sec street cars! Ahh well! Just trying to help! But as all wise guys say...ill keep my 2 cents if its not wanted!
06-01-2008, 07:40 PM
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i really dont care how much "credit" someone has...he may be a diesel god but i have been drag racing way before yall diesel guys knew what a drag strip was...i dont drag race diesels mine is for street playing and daily driving! But what do i know i only have a 12 sec mustang and run around with guys that have 11 10 and 9 sec street cars! Ahh well! Just trying to help! But as all wise guys say...ill keep my 2 cents if its not wanted!
Bring your mustang to NC and we'll race heads up. Winner will admit the other guy was right.
Myself and Banshee have mid 12 second trucks so it should be a good race.If it makes you feel any better we know some guys who have 11, 10, and 9 second diesel trucks. Does that make us more qualified in your eyes now?
Here's some reference material if you would like to brush up on the how the christmas tree works.
http://www.staginglights.com/
http://www.racerchicks.com/motor/DS_drag101.html
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To begin with, the clock doesn’t start in your lane till your car moves from the starting line. Even though the starting system, referred to as the christmas tree, is in the form of amber lights preceding a green light, once the green light comes on, as long as your car has not moved, the clock hasn’t started.
06-01-2008, 07:43 PM
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Nate and MonsterRig:
CONGRATULATIONS to you guys on your great times! Nate, your right on the edge of the 13's buddy!
If I had been in town I would have come out there with you guys. I was out of state in Colorado. But maybe I can get out there with you guys on Friday. Is that their new "test and tune" night at CPD now?
BTW,......banshee is right about the reaction time issue!
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CONGRATULATIONS to you guys on your great times! Nate, your right on the edge of the 13's buddy!
If I had been in town I would have come out there with you guys. I was out of state in Colorado. But maybe I can get out there with you guys on Friday. Is that their new "test and tune" night at CPD now?BTW,......banshee is right about the reaction time issue!
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06-01-2008, 07:46 PM
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Yes Shakin, it was a full second and a half difference, I just let her have it. It was a full throttle launch, luckily I didnt spin the tires, (or lose the tranny) But it was great and Id love to do it again, with more trucks of course. Oh and the shootout, is a GREAT idea, there are so many trucks in this area and it would be big, I guarantee it....
But it was great and Id love to do it again, with more trucks of course. Oh and the shootout, is a GREAT idea, there are so many trucks in this area and it would be big, I guarantee it....
06-01-2008, 07:46 PM
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So, because we drag race diesel trucks you assume we've never drag raced before? You're brilliant!
Bring your mustang to NC and we'll race heads up. Winner will admit the other guy was right. Myself and Banshee have mid 12 second trucks so it should be a good race.
If it makes you feel any better we know some guys who have 11, 10, and 9 second diesel trucks. Does that make us more qualified in your eyes now?
Here's some reference material if you would like to brush up on the how the christmas tree works.
http://www.staginglights.com/
http://www.racerchicks.com/motor/DS_drag101.html
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Bring your mustang to NC and we'll race heads up. Winner will admit the other guy was right.
Myself and Banshee have mid 12 second trucks so it should be a good race.If it makes you feel any better we know some guys who have 11, 10, and 9 second diesel trucks. Does that make us more qualified in your eyes now?
Here's some reference material if you would like to brush up on the how the christmas tree works.
http://www.staginglights.com/
http://www.racerchicks.com/motor/DS_drag101.html
Quote from above site.
Good reference sites Mike! I pit crew for Jimmy and Dale Smith, Owners of the fastest Dodge Pro-Street 4X4 Pickup Truck in the U.S. right now which ran a 9.75@139 MPH last year at a DHRA Sanctioned Event. Does that count?
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06-01-2008, 07:59 PM
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John, Haven't you been drag racing since the 60's?!? Plus the fact you have a street driven 11 second 12 valve.
Maybe we should get John Force to give this guy a call.
Maybe we should get John Force to give this guy a call.
06-01-2008, 08:38 PM
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06-01-2008, 10:13 PM
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i really dont care how much "credit" someone has...he may be a diesel god but i have been drag racing way before yall diesel guys knew what a drag strip was...i dont drag race diesels mine is for street playing and daily driving! But what do i know i only have a 12 sec mustang and run around with guys that have 11 10 and 9 sec street cars! Ahh well! Just trying to help! But as all wise guys say...ill keep my 2 cents if its not wanted!
Good job again shakin. Your reaction time will do nothing to your et. it will just make you win or lose because that is where 90% of races are won. On the line.
Dropped street racing and track racing are apples and oranges. Please talk to some of your local racers the next time you have your 12 second stang out and let them explain it to you.
06-01-2008, 11:01 PM
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yall run your mouths WAYYYYY to much for "computer" talk! An miked when yall fell froggie enough to bring your "12 sec" truck to texas ill will be more then glad to show you how us texans do it...and if you would like ill run you up against a lil honda civic...hahaha