Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 02:01 PM
So who's run 5's? I did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know THAT FEELING!!!
The first time you run a 9 in the 1/4, the first time you run an 8, the first 5 in the 1/8th, a new best, whatever that is!
That's where I was yesterday, and still am today! 
I know that many of you did this long ago, so I'm not bragging, just letting anyone getting started to know if I can do it, there's hope for anyone.
Five weeks ago (yeah, I don't get out much), I ran a 6.007. Overstating the obvious, that's not a 5, but just close enough to hurt.
First run off the trailer was 6.16, then 6.04 Third run was 5.97 @ 121.53. Wooooooo Hoooooooo! DID IT! Was it a fluke? Next run 5.97. Allright! Both runs were with the front wheel in the air a foot or 2 all the way through first, so if I could get that under control, maybe better?
Next run, held the clutch just a smidgen longer. Got rid of the big wheely and resulted in a 5.92 @ 121.80. Uh, oh ........ My goal was to run a 5.999. Now I'm wondering - is a 5.8x possible? Are drag racers EVER satisfied? Nope - always want to go a little faster!
Next run was a 5.87 @121.67 and I am in shock! Especially with the not-so-great 60.
Now ............what do I have to do to run a 5.7x?
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 02:07 PM
Time slip.
Bike.
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01smokes
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posted November 21, 2010 02:14 PM
what is the WB on your bike and gearing?? and congrats on your first 5 second pass!!!!
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Wheelie
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posted November 21, 2010 02:18 PM
quote:
You know THAT FEELING!!!
The first time you run a 9 in the 1/4, the first time you run an 8, the first 5 in the 1/8th, a new best, whatever that is!
That's where I was yesterday, and still am today!
I know that many of you did this long ago, so I'm not bragging, just letting anyone getting started to know if I can do it, there's hope for anyone.
Five weeks ago (yeah, I don't get out much), I ran a 6.007. Overstating the obvious, that's not a 5, but just close enough to hurt.
First run off the trailer was 6.16, then 6.04 Third run was 5.97 @ 121.53. Wooooooo Hoooooooo! DID IT! Was it a fluke? Next run 5.97. Allright! Both runs were with the front wheel in the air a foot or 2 all the way through first, so if I could get that under control, maybe better?
Next run, held the clutch just a smidgen longer. Got rid of the big wheely and resulted in a 5.92 @ 121.80. Uh, oh ........ My goal was to run a 5.999. Now I'm wondering - is a 5.8x possible? Are drag racers EVER satisfied? Nope - always want to go a little faster!
Next run was a 5.87 @121.67 and I am in shock! Especially with the not-so-great 60.
Now ............what do I have to do to run a 5.7x?
see what happens when you put down the camera! Great pass Lucky, welcome to the 5's.
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Wheelie
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posted November 21, 2010 02:20 PM
oh yeah I can tell you how to run 5.70's, race every weekend it will happen
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eklipse636
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posted November 21, 2010 02:26 PM
Congrats!
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kawa74
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posted November 21, 2010 02:31 PM
Congats, practice, practice and some cool , dense air a 145 60ft , You'll be nocking on that 8 sec door
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 02:41 PM
quote:
what is the WB on your bike and gearing?? and congrats on your first 5 second pass!!!!
WB = 64. Gearing = 48/16 ("Wheelie" recommended gearing!)
Other details: ~200 lbs. suited, stock engine, 87 pump gas, SMeg, PCIII with Brock map, air shifter, Shinko.
THANKS!
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Shane661
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posted November 21, 2010 02:46 PM
Congrats Lucky! 
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01smokes
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posted November 21, 2010 02:56 PM
quote:
quote:
what is the WB on your bike and gearing?? and congrats on your first 5 second pass!!!!
WB = 64. Gearing = 48/16 ("Wheelie" recommended gearing!)
Other details: ~200 lbs. suited, stock engine, 87 pump gas, SMeg, PCIII with Brock map, air shifter, Shinko.
THANKS!
i think im gonna do the WEE gear on the booza HEHEHE lol
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 02:58 PM
quote:
oh yeah I can tell you how to run 5.70's, race every weekend it will happen
wee
Like THAT's gonna happen!
Come on. Be reasonable. There has to be another way ..........
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 03:01 PM
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Congats, practice, practice and some cool , dense air a 145 60ft , You'll be nocking on that 8 sec door
THANKS!
It was a nice day yesterday, but the DA was not all that good - about 1700.
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eklipse636
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posted November 21, 2010 03:09 PM
Lucky were about the same, except your 2" shorter on wheelbase. You can do it, just seat time, and more seat time, and more seat time.
Last year at this time I was dialing 9.20's in set, this year was 8.9's
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LeonidasZX14
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posted November 21, 2010 03:10 PM
I bet that your bike is a Wheelie machine at 64"? WOW but Congrats by the way.
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Shane661
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posted November 21, 2010 03:12 PM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 21 Nov 2010 23:14
quote:
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Congats, practice, practice and some cool , dense air a 145 60ft , You'll be nocking on that 8 sec door
THANKS!
It was a nice day yesterday, but the DA was not all that good - about 1700.
I see that the winds were gusting to 26-28 mph for most of the afternoon...was that a headwind? If so, you will really fly next time.
Imagine if you had the -700 DA we had here on Friday! 
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01smokes
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posted November 21, 2010 03:16 PM
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Congats, practice, practice and some cool , dense air a 145 60ft , You'll be nocking on that 8 sec door
THANKS!
It was a nice day yesterday, but the DA was not all that good - about 1700.
I see that the winds were gusting to 26-28 mph for most of the afternoon...was that a headwind? If so, you will really fly next time.
Imagine if you had the -700 DA we had here on Friday!
image if you guys ran in 5400' DA like we do here in are "good air" lol
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 03:26 PM
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Lucky were about the same, except your 2" shorter on wheelbase. You can do it, just seat time, and more seat time, and more seat time.
Last year at this time I was dialing 9.20's in set, this year was 8.9's
You're doing great!
Time will tell if I can do any better. I know that the bike has it in it.
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eklipse636
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posted November 21, 2010 03:33 PM
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Lucky were about the same, except your 2" shorter on wheelbase. You can do it, just seat time, and more seat time, and more seat time.
Last year at this time I was dialing 9.20's in set, this year was 8.9's
You're doing great!
Time will tell if I can do any better. I know that the bike has it in it.
Its hard to get bette rGoing once every 2 months. I've spent more $ on TNT this year than I ever have. Start putting the camera down and let wheelie video you.
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 03:45 PM
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I bet that your bike is a Wheelie machine at 64"? WOW but Congrats by the way.
It 'can' be, but I'm sticking with that gearing for now 'cause Wheelie says that's what I need!
Thanks, and you are FLYING on yours! 
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 04:01 PM
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I see that the winds were gusting to 26-28 mph for most of the afternoon...was that a headwind? If so, you will really fly next time.
Imagine if you had the -700 DA we had here on Friday!
The wind was behind us, but didn't seem to have much affect. The track sits down low with large trees all around. I've been running 121 mph for awhile. Wheelie was still running his same times and mph.
Now if I could get that kind of wind at Dallas Raceway (1/4 mile) and a -700 DA, I'll be there!
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Shane661
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posted November 21, 2010 04:01 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 22 Nov 2010 00:02
Yeah, you get -700 and you will be in the 5.70's, easily!
Glad to see you step away from the camera!
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Lucky14
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posted November 21, 2010 04:17 PM
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Its hard to get bette rGoing once every 2 months. I've spent more $ on TNT this year than I ever have. Start putting the camera down and let wheelie video you.
No doubt the rider mod is the most important.
The down side is that we are coming into colder weather and holidays so the tracks won't be open much over the next 2 - 3 months.
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posted November 21, 2010 06:21 PM
Good job I know the feeling I just got my first 8 sec slip about a month ago.
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LAB3
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posted November 21, 2010 07:02 PM
Way to Go Lucky. Good Run. I like the seat on your 14.
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posted November 21, 2010 08:30 PM
Good Job !
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