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    HELP !! I don't want to get my doors blown off by a '03 Cobra this weekend !!

    Re: HELP !! I don\'t want to get my doors blown off by a \'03 Cobra this weekend !! Actually, He did run 12.1 @ 119mph.... I was shown his solo run time slip which had his car ID number also printed at the top of it, which matched the number on his card he filled out for the track officials...
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    HELP !! I don't want to get my doors blown off by a '03 Cobra this weekend !!

    Re: HELP !! I don\'t want to get my doors blown off by a \'03 Cobra this weekend !! Sorry, I should've mentioned that he was running BFG Drag Radials when he made that pass in his Cobra. This guys got an exhaust upgrade, and a cool intake mod whatever that is... Will smooth tubes give...
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    HELP !! I don't want to get my doors blown off by a '03 Cobra this weekend !!

    HELP !! I don\'t want to get my doors blown off by a \'03 Cobra this weekend !! Now there's a new little twist in my weekend........There's a local guy with an '03 Cobra that runs a 12.1 @ 119mph, and he wants to go racing with me on Saturday. I really need to be able to drop a half second...
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    Couple of simple Drag Racing Questions for you experts....

    One more thing.. Has anyone ever run a stock Viper with straight headers to see if it would lower your ET ?? How about using exhaust cut-outs at the flex pipe ?? Any advantage to doing anything like this ??
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    Couple of simple Drag Racing Questions for you experts....

    Is there an optimum amount of fuel to have in your tank for Drag Racing ?? How about the spare tire........ leave it in, or remove it ?? I know that you must have a little weight in the back end, but has anyone ever experimented with the rear weight issue before ?? Thanks........
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    Drag Racing to improve my E.T.'s this Saturday !!

    Drag Racing to improve my E.T.\'s this Saturday !! I'm heading to the race track again this Saturday to try and improve my E.T.'s from last time out @ 12.61 seconds. When I went before, it was 95 and humid, and now I'm guessing it'll be in the 60's. Has anyone ever tried different weight...
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    Whats your line of profession??

    Male Prostitute............ Oh, my real job ?? Aircraft Maintenance Tech for Northwest Airlines.
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    HRE 545's (Pics)

    Re: HRE 545\'s (Pics) Hey G Those wheels look awesome !! I was looking through their website, and those would be the same rims I would choose for my car if I were as rich as you. That spoiler looks sweet too. I'm looking forward to seeing your car when I come down to the cities next...
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    Poll question.......Which one of these 3 Photos should I use as my Signature pic ??

    I really appreciate your feedback so far. In fact, I noticed that most of you liked 2 and 3 with #3 being the better shot, except the nasty glare. I did a compromise and basically combined the best of both into one picture here........ <center></center> What do you think ???
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    Poll question.......Which one of these 3 Photos should I use as my Signature pic ??

    Which one of these 3 Photos should I use as my Signature pic ?? I really would appreciate all your input on this decision. These pictures were taken on a typical day in Duluth, Minnesota with the Fog rolling into the bay of Lake Superior. <center>PICTURE # 1</center> <center> </center>...
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    Anyone ever fight an Insurance company for the replacement value of your Viper ??

    Anyone ever fight an Insurance company for the replacement value of your Viper ?? This question has come up because I'm switching insurance companies as of Oct 1st. My agent informed me that the Kelly Blue book on my '96 GTS in Excellent condition and 25,ooo miles is $39,380, and that's what...
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    Side Sills ----------------- part II

    Here's a scenario that might be helpful to the earlier side sill Post..... Today I wash my car, and when I'm done, I go to dry off the whole thing, right ?? As usual, I open the hood, doors, and Hatch (GTS) to try and get in all the little places that water loves to hide, which there are...
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    SIDE SILL BUBBLE

    You mean to tell me that Dodge will replace the side sills if they're bubbled ??
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    Here's a picture of me at the starting line !!!

    Re: Here\'s a picture of me at the starting line !!! Even a stock car has the ability to break a stock half shaft while wearing slicks ?? Someone told me not to worry about it..... Any experiences in this from anyone here ??
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    Here's a picture of me at the starting line !!!

    Re: Here\'s a picture of me at the starting line !!! I was shifting at about 5300 rpm, and letting off the gas mostly, but not all the way. The car felt really strong through all 4 gears pulling very hard each shift. I was losing traction slightly in second, and one time even into third gear...
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    Here's a picture of me at the starting line !!!

    Re: Here\'s a picture of me at the starting line !!! As a matter of fact, I did !! He was a very nice guy, and he said light heartedly, "Well, at least I know what the back end of a Viper looks like now". I then complimented him on his really nice, all original AAR 'Cuda, it ran a low 14...
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    Here's a picture of me at the starting line !!!

    Here\'s a picture of me at the starting line !!! Here's a picture of me at the starting line at RockFalls raceway. This picture was taken a couple weeks ago, and I was racing a AAR 'Cuda. My best time of the day was a 12.61 @ 117mph. I just recieved my slicks from the Tirerack on Tuesday...
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    Carrying a stick?

    I just carry one so they have somewhere to sit when there's more than one along for the ride..............Whoops, did I just say that ??
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    Ideas needed for garage renovation

    In case anyone of you can't decide one which route to go with a garage, I guess I'll allow you to do mine here so you can see what it'll look like when it's finished. Just feel free to drop me a line........Oh, and I won't even charge you for doing it either.
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    TALL PEOPLE FITTING INTO VIPER

    Now that you mention it, It is kinda nice being 5'-8". I hardly ever have to duck whenever walking under much of anything either......... True Story.... When I worked for Boeing in Everett Washington in '95-'96, I was paired up with a biker guy that was 6'-9" tall when I worked on the...
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    TALL PEOPLE FITTING INTO VIPER

    I'm a whoppin' 5'8", and I seem to have no troubles at all in my '96 GTS I can't help it that I'm vertically challenged. In fact, I chose to be short 'cause I'm scared of heights
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    Tracking a '96 GTS with stock wheels

    Tracking a \'96 GTS with stock wheels I know that this subject has been discussed before, and I've used the search button on this too, but I still can't get a straight answer...... When they say that the '96 Stock wheels are bad for Track events, are they specifically referring to Road racing...
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    Just receive my Pilot Club Slicks, hmmm..

    I just bought a pair of'em for myself on Friday from the Tirerack. I'm guessing they'll be here Tuesday. I want'em for Drag Racing.. TWO Questions: 1. Are these strictly slicks with no tread at all ?? I'm hearing people talking about street driving, and real slicks are NOT to be used for...
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    I hit the Magic 25,000 mile mark in Style !!

    Oh yeah, I was also listening to The Carpenters, "We've only just begun". Metallica ??........Where'd I come up with that one???
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    I hit the Magic 25,000 mile mark in Style !!

    Man, I must have been tired last night while I posted this. Now I remember.......... I was actually going 57 in a 55mph zone. I would never go more than 5mph over the posted speed limit.

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