08-23-2009, 05:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4000; Shelby aluminum FE with 58mm IDAs
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Originally Posted by Argess
I really think my tires arn't the main issue, it's the way I drive that could use improvement. On the other hand, I do limit myself to about 1/2 throttle during 2nd gear and 3rd gear runs as I am worried about losing traction.
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As was mentioned, BFG TAs suck on a Cobra (in terms of performance or traction). Don't underestimate the importance of putting some good "meats" on the car.
In terms of your driving, perhaps you should ease up a bit on dumping the clutch at 3,000 rpms and your launches would improve  . Take a look at Greg Schroeder's (a member of the forum) quarter mile pass in his small-block SPF (there's a link from his profile attached below). You'll notice he runs in the 10s and is not dumping the clutch at launch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmDd14eITU0
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