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posted February 03, 2003 05:29 AM
3000rpm launch...
Last nite at Houston Raceway was very humid, 60's and I had traction problems launching at my "normal" 5000-5500rpm. So I tried staging at 3000 and pinning it.
I got traction but had to short shift 1st and 2nd to keep the front end down.
I lost time on the 330's (my "normal" is 3.95+/-) but the 2 passes were very consistent.
60' 330' 1/8 1/8 mph 1000' 1/4 1/4 mph
1.557 4.019 5.966 126.65 7.645 9.071 157.54
1.578 4.017 5.956 126.86 7.637 9.068 157.19
I'm thinking that lo rpm launches may be my future once I learn to get better 60'/330's with 'em. I'm guessing that my clutch may last longer also.
any one else care to share their experience (specially fat guys like me)?
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posted February 03, 2003 06:31 AM
I bog too much without launching above 7k and slippin the clutch.
Then again im on a 010 and stock wheelbase.
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posted February 03, 2003 07:39 AM
Dammit Karl!! You're soooooooooo close to 8's!! Go Karl!!!! 8's in your NEAR future!!!!!!!!!!
(skinny guy experience!!)
I think you may have something on your clutch not lasting long wtih the bigger motor. Shoot, I haven't got but about 40 passes on my new clutch and it's already slipping!! Maybe I need to start launching at 3k....
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posted February 03, 2003 08:26 AM
9.07 and 9.068 not only fast but pretty damn consistant. Your talent and dedication will definitely get you into the 8's.
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posted February 03, 2003 08:34 AM
Damn, Karl - 157 is a lot of muscle. I leave at around 4500-5000 rpm, and roll into the throttle. I've read a lot of Busa guys leave at 3K and pin it. With all the torque you have now, I'd think bogging wouldn't be much of an issue. Go Karl... Go Karl...
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posted February 03, 2003 09:29 AM
Hey Dean, I've gotten the same info from good Busa racers. leave at low RPM and pin it.
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I tried that all last year, and I have to say that I **HATED IT**!!!
I was fighting 1st gear power wheelies all year and never did win that battle.
Towards the end of the year, I made a few "old school" passes that I used in 2001 using mega RPM and slipping the clutch like a M'fer and was rewarded with close to my old times, and not fighting the wheelie as much.
It's true that my clutches lasted a LOT longer, but my 330's were down just a bit due to fighting that damn wheelie.
I'm going back to clutch slipping and stratosphere RPM this year.
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posted February 03, 2003 01:38 PM
 Edited By: harryzx-12 on 3 Feb 2003 13:39
Way to go Karl! You will be in the 8's consistently soon I think. I usually launch at about 7000 and whack it wide open just after I start moving,using the clutch to TRY and keep from wheelieing.Fuck them clutch plates!That's why Kawasaki makes lots of them.You are definitely president of TFA!
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posted February 03, 2003 02:28 PM
Yep, Harry has it right: "Fuck them clutch plates!That's why Kawasaki makes lots of them...." LMFAO!
I usually burn em up, and don't mind doing it, but I have big trouble with consistency when slipping the clutch and giving more throttle at the same time. Not that I care 100% about consistency as i look for that last 1/10 of a sec. I want my fukken 8's!!!!
I'm going to try the 3k launch some more and see what happens. I definitely need my 330's back in 3.9's and lo 3.9's at that.
Tonight I'm going to an Argentine steakhouse and eat a giant steak! I'm not Pres of TFA (that would be Zak/EZ), but I am a founding member and i gotta keep in fighting trim!!!
Thx for all the input, it helps me put things in perspective. 
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posted February 03, 2003 04:15 PM
Edited By: kzz1 on 3 Feb 2003 16:15
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Tonight I'm going to an Argentine steakhouse and eat a giant steak!
How thick are the sidewalls on that steak....
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posted February 03, 2003 06:19 PM
Edited By: urbandrag on 3 Feb 2003 18:20
Do you mean a big CHURRASCO, entropy?????
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posted February 03, 2003 07:08 PM
Hey bud let me know when you try those steels out??? and dont baby it whack the crap out of it!!!
cool thanks
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posted February 03, 2003 07:47 PM
WFO and let the tire and arm do their jobs! Nice runs there Karl. All muscle?? Nice. Now fog that fugger like there's a roach convention in your airbox...hehe. 8.70s here you come!
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posted February 03, 2003 08:23 PM
Going down a tooth on the rear should help you keep it wide open in first gear longer which oughta help your ets and make it easier and more consistant to ride. Just a thought. 157mph is really hauling the bacon!
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posted February 04, 2003 01:58 AM
Mike,
I'm pulling the clutch this week and will try yr steels the next time out. Weatherman says next weekend is gonna suck but sometimes he's wrong, so we'll see.
Ken,
I had the same thought and went from 51 to 50 to 49 (now). What I really need is a longer arm, say 8" but I wanna keep the 6". Fogging the roaches in my box is a longer term project, gotta figure out this set up first.
Yummmmm, steak was a 4" thick ribeye for 2. burrrrp... ahhhh... My staus with TFA is confirmed.
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posted February 04, 2003 10:14 AM
Awsome Karl!!!
I was launching John's bike...just above idle (probably 3K ) Sunday 
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posted February 04, 2003 11:14 AM
49 or 48 tooth with that big block chevy stroke you have.
7500 rpms and let go ya scardy cat!
Get the tire and shock working!
8.70s
8.60s
Maybe get someone like Lee to watch you leave and set up the shock?
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posted February 04, 2003 02:33 PM
I'll bet I look like an Ethiopian beside a qualified TFA member like Ent.
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posted February 04, 2003 04:03 PM
Youd look like an appetizer ya skinny bastard
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posted February 04, 2003 05:12 PM
hmmmmmmmmm.... Ethiopian appetizers.... yummmmm...
"7500 rpms and let go ya scardy cat! "
bahahahahahahahahhaha, you Got that right, Chris! Hey, I haven't seen Lee in a long time. He is definitely qualified to be the official TFA tuner!
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posted February 04, 2003 06:44 PM
Good Job entropy those are some a$$kicking numbers...
Hey do you race in the Texas Shootout series??? I hope to race with you guys this summer...
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posted February 04, 2003 09:17 PM
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Hey, I haven't seen Lee in a long time. He is definitely qualified to be the official TFA tuner!
He's got Chuck turning 1.42 60'
What ya wanna do???
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posted February 05, 2003 12:53 AM
I'd be happy with consistent 1.50's! time to talk to Lee, eh?
Hey DrJoe, you bet we do the Texas Shootout. Quite a hike from Kansas, but lots o' fun. You coming down for the end-March opener?
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posted February 05, 2003 09:58 AM
I think so....
I'm trying to set my schedule up now but waiting on the PMRA....
I'll let you know by the first of the month for sure...
And its not that far to houston about 600 miles, We have guys do that all the time for PMRA races. Denver Co. and South Dekota racers come here all the time....So I think I can run down there for some racing.....
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posted April 02, 2003 10:10 AM
Edited By: AnotherRedHead on 2 Apr 2003 10:11
MUTLI STAGE!
Whats the scoop on your shit Karl?!?! Im more anxious than you!  I saw you down in houston on my last run in ET, dont think you knew who I was on the busa
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posted April 02, 2003 11:41 AM
"I want my fukken 8's!!!! "
There's my boy! You will get em! YOU WILL!
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