12-14-2003, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Yardley,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR2100X (Mk1) - Whipple Blown 331
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I am running 285-40-17's on 17x 9.5 inch wheels on the back. I was getting consistent 1.7 second 60 foot times on the 11.8 runs. The car hooked extremely well leaving just off idle and rolling into the throttle. The trick with street tires is not to 'shock' the tire by dumping the clutch at higher rpms. The soft side wall on a slick is designed to cushion the shock but street tires will just break loose. I also had to soften the shift from 1st to 2nd as if I shifted hard it would spin and kick the rear end sideways. I still need more practice and to play with tire pressure a little to get the most out my combination.
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Mike
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