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Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on 03 August, 2002 10:29 PM:

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 ]

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on 04 August, 2002 03:51 AM:

Impressive numbers for a Convertible. [Big Grin]

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 04 August, 2002 07:32 AM:

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?

Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 04 August, 2002 08:12 AM:

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]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on 04 August, 2002 09:49 AM:

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 ]

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 04 August, 2002 02:38 PM:

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]

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on 04 August, 2002 10:52 PM:

hey Art, great times, especially in a convertible.

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

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 05 August, 2002 03:20 AM:

Nice times, congrats! [Smile]

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on 05 August, 2002 07:47 AM:

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

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 05 August, 2002 08:05 AM:

You are knocking on the 12 second door! Great times! [Big Grin]

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