Re: Wheelstands: What's it Feel Like?
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01/25/09 08:55 AM
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Don't know if it's wrong but when my front touch's down the steering wheel shimmy's in your hand a little, guess it's bump steer. Sometimes I've got to shift for 2'nd gear with the wheels still up, thats when I know it's a good one. 60ft times improved a little with the wheelstands but I think this is a characteristic of Caltracs. Never broke the 60ft beams with the rears but thats on the list Feels a bit like being on a see-saw, rise and touch down feels gentle. Here's a link to a nice succession of pictures from a typical 'stand http://www.topnitro.co.uk/08-OpenSports/Gallery/html/RS0046320.htmhope ya like it
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Re: Wheelstands: What's it Feel Like?
[Re: Tig]
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01/25/09 02:27 PM
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Here's a link to a nice succession of pictures from a typical 'stand hope ya like it
Cool! That lucky charm swinging from your mirror was starting to make me seasick!
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Re: Wheelstands: What's it Feel Like?
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01/25/09 02:29 PM
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to those who don't know by now it was Lee that took the video that gave me my 15 minutes of fame . thank you Lee once again
15 minutes? More like 15 years of fame, Fred. That wheelie is right up there (pun intended) with McCandless' Demon shot.
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Re: Wheelstands: What's it Feel Like?
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01/25/09 10:15 PM
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i thought the motto for wheelstands was, "when the wheels are in the air, select another gear"
So true. I can still hear my oil pan screaming, knowing an asphalt encounter is on the way, when I shift from 1-2 on the way up.
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