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Old 04-05-2011, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
13.14 I slammed on the brakes cuz I had him by 10 cars and last run I fouled, so I played with the shift points...still pretty consistent for an old guy.
I don't think I can go tomorrow, but if you guys are coming up, let me know and I will try to make it. Showers are scheduled for tomorrow though.
We're headed to Laguna next week on a school day, so will have to wait a few weeks to bug out early for the Wed night drags. I don't like the rain anyway, as traction is already a challenge! My Z32 is getting the NHRA-legal cage later this month, which I'm excited about.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
We're headed to Laguna next week on a school day, so will have to wait a few weeks to bug out early for the Wed night drags. I don't like the rain anyway, as traction is already a challenge! My Z32 is getting the NHRA-legal cage later this month, which I'm excited about.
What time are you shooting for in the Z32?
Old 04-05-2011, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
What time are you shooting for in the Z32?
10.x
Old 04-05-2011, 02:48 PM
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10.x
You should be able to hit that given what I have seen in the past. Especially if you let me drive it.

No one can lie about their times now with 1320go.com
Old 04-05-2011, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
You should be able to hit that given what I have seen in the past. Especially if you let me drive it.

No one can lie about their times now with 1320go.com
But it has a clutch - you know - you have to use the left foot for more than just balancing your body in the seat. One problem - the differential is from the NA Z (shorter gears), which was designed for 222hp!
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Originally Posted by scotts300
But it has a clutch - you know - you have to use the left foot for more than just balancing your body in the seat. One problem - the differential is from the NA Z (shorter gears), which was designed for 222hp!
I know about clutches and have drag raced cars with 4:88 gears, how short are yours?......sonny.
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
I know about clutches and have drag raced cars with 4:88 gears, how short are yours?......sonny.
Haha - touche! They are 4.08 instead of 3.69. In either event, however, 4th gear would be necessary. I may show up on street tires to start to see how the new clutch feels, especially if I don't have the cage yet.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Haha - touche! They are 4.08 instead of 3.69. In either event, however, 4th gear would be necessary. I may show up on street tires to start to see how the new clutch feels, especially if I don't have the cage yet.
That sounds like a good way to protect the clutch. They might be back to 11.5 for the cage requirement. They are really checking the helmets right now since this is the cutoff for the SA2000 rating. I had to buy a new one.
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
That sounds like a good way to protect the clutch. They might be back to 11.5 for the cage requirement. They are really checking the helmets right now since this is the cutoff for the SA2000 rating. I had to buy a new one.
The helmet is no problem, I got a new SA2010 a few months ago.

Last year - in print - the rule was under 12.00, however, Rob ran several sub 12s in that TT 350Z, and no one gave him a hard time. I would be fine on street tires; probably 12 flat or so. . .gaining lots on the big end.
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So anyone going today?
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
So anyone going today?
Thought about it, but with rain threatening and a day off next week to drive at historic Laguna Seca, I decided not to.

Are you going?
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Thought about it, but with rain threatening and a day off next week to drive at historic Laguna Seca, I decided not to.

Are you going?
Thinking about it. Might just roll with in a friends car.
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Anyone have the 2011 NHRA Rulebook? I need the pages from Section 20 "General Regulations" for my Z32s roll bar.

http://www.jegs.com/i/NHRA/725/NHRA/...oductId=897241
Old 04-26-2011, 11:08 AM
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anyone going tomorrow?
im going with a few friends but not racing just watching.
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
anyone going tomorrow?
im going with a few friends but not racing just watching.
No, but my NHRA-legal roll bar goes in May 10th!

BTW, why do you go all the way up there but not compete?

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Originally Posted by SE5spd
anyone going tomorrow?
im going with a few friends but not racing just watching.
I will probably go out.....I need the practice.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
No, but my NHRA-legal roll bar goes in May 10th!

BTW, why do you go all the way up there but not compete?
Riding in a friends car, plus I just wanna go chill and watch people run this week.
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In for a few runs
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NHRA-legal roll bar and side bar install got delayed by about 2 weeks. I may have to go up on street tires just to get a little fix though.
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Originally Posted by scotts300
NHRA-legal roll bar and side bar install got delayed by about 2 weeks. I may have to go up on street tires just to get a little fix though.
I am going to go Weds. I think I have a problem with my valve body, and I want to know for sure.


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