First day out at the track!

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  1. valleyracer

    valleyracer Member

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    A few picks of the Mav from May 29th...test and tune with no traction!
    Ran in the 7.50s @ 91 mph for the 1/8 spinning off the line bad!
    Will get a better idea on a raceday when the track is prepped properly:rolleyes:
     

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  2. JHodges

    JHodges thumper

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    cool. I can't wait till mine is ready for the track. Nice trailer btw
     
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  3. david_h_30170

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    Looks like a fun ride
     
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  4. valleyracer

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    Thanks guys,(y)
    The Fibreglass doors are on the way from Glasstek within 2 weeks!
     
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  5. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Nice! what size slicks are those? they look big :yikes:
     
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  6. valleyracer

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    These are 29.5 x 10.5W Mickey's
    On the third season with them and still life in them...
     
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    how many runs on them
     
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  8. valleyracer

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    Without checking my books...150-200?
     
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  9. valleyracer

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    Look what I just picked up!

    Really nice! Lexan being fit now and install shortly...can hardly wait! :dance:
     

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  10. HOMERMAV

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    nice keep us posted on the install
     
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  11. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    very cool...is this the same RED car you used to have in your profile pic?
     
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  12. jayss10

    jayss10 This is Minerva

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    wow it should run low 7 easy we run 89 mph and 7.50s , detuned with a 1.50 to 1.52 60ft on 275 bf good rich drag radials with the wheels 1 1/2 ft in the air
     
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  13. valleyracer

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    Yes it is the same and will be Orange again...soon I hope!
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    cool. Lots of changes have been made :thumbs2:
     
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    Update!!!

    Glass Doors, Lexan and Cowl hood being fit this week! Man these stock doors are heavy!!

    Richard
     

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