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First track day...1/8th mile only :(

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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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First track day...1/8th mile only :(

Forgot to post this awhile ago beginning of the month.Track was just opened.I couldnt get much for traction or decent 60ft times but here are some clips.Enjoy

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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 01:31 AM
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Re: First track day...1/8th mile only :(

Very cool video man! Great quality...how did you mount the camera?

Looks like it was tough to get traction for you on some of those runs.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 01:37 AM
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Traction was very limited lol.I had my cam mounted to a suction cup gopro mount which I have a sticky pad disc stuck to the overhead console.Make putting on the cam easy..center of the car and it adjust in great angles
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Sounds healthy! What rear tires are you running?
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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cheap falken 912 all season tires lol. 245/50/r16
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Planning on some stickies or just keep on having fun with what ya brung?
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Strong car!
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Re: First track day...1/8th mile only :(

For now run what I got,keep my eyes open for spare rims to get good rubber.Also thinking getting new gear for the 9bolt to have some fun also even though most ppl dont recommend spending any money on it.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Re: First track day...1/8th mile only :(

thanks for the ride! sounds good.

i would skip "heating up" the all-seasons, it's not helping your 60' any. all seasons like to ball up the rubber and will make you spin more.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Re: First track day...1/8th mile only :(

Meh..on such a cool day it wouldnt have mattered much if i heat the tires or not.Was just out to have fun and practice my launches but will try again on a better day and run the full 1/4 to see where the car stands.for now..keep saving up for more upgrades.Glad you guys like the vid and how it sounds...always wanting more power is addictive.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Good video i enjoyed it! Sounds good!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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Re: First track day...1/8th mile only :(

What was the R/T's??.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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rt were between .116-.312
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