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Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by CometGT1974, Aug 20, 2005.

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  1. CometGT1974

    CometGT1974 Gearhead

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    Here's the damge to the rear valance......
     
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    CometGT1974, Aug 20, 2005
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    I'm sorry, but that is hot!
    You know you love showing off those war scars! lol
     
    okibono, Aug 20, 2005
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  3. Stefan

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    Check your PM.
     
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  4. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    Ever heard of wheelie-bars??:D

    Man, you really messed that car up! I hope it's fixable.
    You were looking straight at the sky...like about to launch for the moon! Incredible...
     
    T.L., Aug 20, 2005
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    GOOD GRIEF!!!!! That is incredible!! I hate to hear/see the breakage and damage, but MAN- What a problem to have (Too much traction and power I mean) That is sooooo cool!! Get it fixed and go for it again!!! Preston
     
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    Absolutely awsome! (y)
     
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  7. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    That is really really scarey.
    Dan
     
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  8. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    And its a ...STREET CAR! :D

    (y) (y) (y)
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Steven; sorry about the damage. Just glad you are ok.
     
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  10. CometGT1974

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    As stated, no wheelie bars are allowed in the "street car" classes that I participate in.

    The car is totally fixable and should be fixed within the next couple of weeks. Assuming the shocks don't need to be rebuilt.

    I have yet to find anything real major wrong with the car, I was able to drive it back to the pits after the wheelstands.

    Rick, I was launching on the footbrake on that pass with the hopes of taking it easy on the tires :coco: I think the tires were OK!!

    I should have just shifted into second and tried to ride it out, oh well......you live and you learn.......next time the car will go straight ahead, not straight up, and I hope to have a 5 second timeslip !!
     
    CometGT1974, Aug 21, 2005
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    BIGbully Maverick Maniac

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    Thats the coolest bad thing I've seen in a while. Awesome:dance:

    Your Comet Rocks!
     
    BIGbully, Aug 21, 2005
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    dang! i think you need to get a job at nasa.
     
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    Remind me again what your cubes are, please? How much nitrous did you throw at it?

    I thought you had a 347 in it. 5's!? :eek:
     
    Rick Book, Aug 21, 2005
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    holy crap.
     
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  15. CometGT1974

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    10.5:1 , 347 cu. in........looking for 5.90's....that pass was on the smallest pills that come with my plate, a 250 shot.
     
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