New Best 1/8 mi ET

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by Erick-Mav, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Rick Book

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    Erick, great to see!Thanks for posting the vids. I love in-car vids (here's an old one of my POS running pig rich: )

    I like the way your car hit so hard that the camera rotated a little bit. Ha!

    May I make one comment? It appears both from the videos and the picture that you could probably add a little more negative camber to your setup. It will probably help keep the car from wandering (if your car was indeed wandering as it appeared). Mine was doing that and it felt so much better/safer after I put the negative camber in it (set while the front of the car was lifted up representing ride height under acceleration). If I'm off base, please accept my apology and take it out on Frank. ;-)

    Anyway, congrats on a new Personal Best and thanks for the ride! That must feel awesome at that e.t.! (y)
     
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  2. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    that was weak! lol! hey man you redlighted! but nice run!

    and what was with the altered? talk about years to stage!
     
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    WAAA HOOOO!!!!

    That Mav is flying!!!

    Erick Mav is the man!!!

    Yankin them' skinnies!!!

    Everyone is Diego was talkin about that car after this weekend...Seriously.

    Great job, Sir.
     
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    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    So dumb question ,how'd it go positive anyway? My junk always goes the other way.
     
  5. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    Thanks for the compliments guys.

    Rick, I think you're right. Thanks! I remember your video by the way and I always thought it was really cool.

    The camber goes positive on extension because of the strut style suspension.
     
  6. actionrpm

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    Great vids...Nice car,If that don't get ya goin' nothing will!!!
     

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