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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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When you read this, I'll be at the track.

Results will be posted tonight, with videos.
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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please dont hit 14.9's


good luck
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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hit me up next time u go , I need to get some times on my turbo tacoma . good luck
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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AHHHH, i came at a good time....so results will be posted tonight.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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I'd be crossing my fingers for sub 15... but we'll see....
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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hmm no numbers yet?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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WATCHING THREAD...

but no seriously good luck u guys
and how bout buying a CF hatch? Doesnt it wheigh like 70-60lbs less than stock? by the way i weigh like around 140 so if id be the one driving one of your cars with that hatch id be in the 14's in no time!

im not sure if it was this thread, but somebody said something about replacing their stock 215/45-17 rubbers with 225's. My car CAME with 225's... has anybody else gotten this?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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would a 18x7.5 that weighs 18lbs be good for a drag strip?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sensay
WATCHING THREAD...

but no seriously good luck u guys
and how bout buying a CF hatch? Doesnt it wheigh like 70-60lbs less than stock? by the way i weigh like around 140 so if id be the one driving one of your cars with that hatch id be in the 14's in no time!

im not sure if it was this thread, but somebody said something about replacing their stock 215/45-17 rubbers with 225's. My car CAME with 225's... has anybody else gotten this?

were trying not to do any weight reductions so the hatch is out


and im the one that runs 225's now and no i came with 215's did you get yokohomas or bridgestones??
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by corpan32
would a 18x7.5 that weighs 18lbs be good for a drag strip?

no the weight is farther out so it is probly just as bad as a 17 that weighs 22 lbs
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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I wonder if some super light (10-11lbs) 16inch wheels would fit the tC. That's what I would look for
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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They just have to clear the calipers and such.... I'd aim for light 17's....
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by aarontrini85
Originally Posted by sensay
WATCHING THREAD...

but no seriously good luck u guys
and how bout buying a CF hatch? Doesnt it wheigh like 70-60lbs less than stock? by the way i weigh like around 140 so if id be the one driving one of your cars with that hatch id be in the 14's in no time!

im not sure if it was this thread, but somebody said something about replacing their stock 215/45-17 rubbers with 225's. My car CAME with 225's... has anybody else gotten this?

were trying not to do any weight reductions so the hatch is out


and im the one that runs 225's now and no i came with 215's did you get yokohomas or bridgestones??
re 92's sukka
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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14s any1
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:19 AM
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actualy the fastest you could possibly go, would be a wide and light wheel with slicks. So that the wheel and tire final diameter together is so small, that it makes the car top out at the end of the 1/4
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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Sorry guys, I couldn't do it.

15.36 @ 89.15


Got a video, will be posted. I averaged 2 MPH faster than before, so the header added power, but just not enough.

Will return after more mods. Aarontrini, its up to you now.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Thread started in autosports section.

Timeslip posted and video provided.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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sorry but our tracks dont open up till april so you have alot more time now and i cant wait to see the video


did you race any thing worth competing with??
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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I did actually... probably one of the best runs ever recorded.

Me- 15.36
EP3 Civic Si - 15.41

He crossed the finish line first, due to a .05 better R/T. The video is posted. This came down to fractions of an inch.

Video is posted in autosports section.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Sorry you couldn't get there.... close though.... A few more mods and waiting for Parts Pimp to release the SAFC info and I think we'll get there...

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