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poSSum
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Member # 119

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The first good news -- our track DOESN'T enforce the convertible/rollbar NHRA rules like I thought they did. Mike, one of our local club members, runs high 12's, and they didn't hassle him so I ran hard the full quarter as well [Smile]

Next, I posted a new personal best on full tread street tires 13.313 @ 106.365 with a 2.102 60' time also my best yet.

Then, Mike had to leave early and asked if I wanted to try his drag radials ... didn't have to twist my arm. Talk about hooking up!! Ran a 13.094 @ 107.539 with a 2.027 60' on the second run ... it eliminated wheelspin on the shift to second and I'm sure I can still launch harder [Smile]

Unfortunately, the clutch wasn't up to the task anymore so the day ended kind of "stinky".

So what was the part number on the SLP Clutch? [Big Grin]

[ 03. August 2002, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: poSSum ]

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Xsta Z 28
2nd Gear
Member # 740

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Impressive numbers for a Convertible. [Big Grin]

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Hawkeye
5th Gear
Member # 88

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Now that must feel good, great runs!

I'm gonna get the hand grinder to the torque arm today if I get the time.

Did you grind yours?

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JohnS
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quote:

Next, I posted a new personal best on full tread street tires 13.313 @ 106.365 with a 2.102 60' time also my best yet.

drag radials Ran a 13.094 @ 107.539 with a 2.027 60' on the second run ... it eliminated wheelspin on the shift to second and I'm sure I can still launch harder

Congratulations on those great times.

Did you do them with, or without, windshield washer fluid? [Big Grin]

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poSSum
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Member # 119

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Thanks Guys.

Brian ... I'll be working on clearancing tomorrow along with reinstalling the front sway bar, rear seats, spare tire ....

.... and John ... the windshield washer fluid. [Big Grin]

[ 04. August 2002, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: poSSum ]

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Hawkeye
5th Gear
Member # 88

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I just finished some minor grinding on the bracket, painted it black again so I can see if it still hits. I'll have to go out and pull a few hole shots to see if it hits! [Big Grin]

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NATESS
3rd Gear
Member # 982

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hey Art, great times, especially in a convertible.

by the way, the part # for the SLP '98-'02 clutch package is 60026. [Big Grin]

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DaddySS
Old Coot.....50 going on 20
Member # 848

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Nice times, congrats! [Smile]

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2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx
Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD
SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover.
SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI....
Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter
Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...

96 Impala SS Black
Flowmasters
SSOA, WCA, NAISSO

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Happy_Dan
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Member # 118

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Your getting too fast!! Your gonna be breaking stuff now or you will start to crave for more. Hmmm, speedy II. Or Speedy West??

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2002Z4CSS
"Post"er Child
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You are knocking on the 12 second door! Great times! [Big Grin]

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