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Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" #289234 04/15/09 04:29 PM 04/15/09 04:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,711 Portage,michigan B B3422W5 OP I Live Here
B3422W5 OP I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,711 Portage,michigan	I think in my old age i have reached that point. For two reasons 1. Walletary concerns 2.High 9's is fast enough to where i have as much fun as i need to. Anybody else going as fast as they want to??? 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289235 04/15/09 04:33 PM 04/15/09 04:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,016 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,016 Oregon	Sure, I have a street car that I can drive to the track and run high 11's in. If I go much faster I need a bar and I don't want to put one in. If I can drive to the track with cast iron exhaust manifolds (quiet) and run high 11's then I'm happy. I sometimes pass cars on trailers that don't run that fast and I'm glad I don't have that investment into a truck and trailer just to run upper 11's.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: AndyF] #289236 04/15/09 04:35 PM 04/15/09 04:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	once you have been fast it really doesn't matter. I had as much fun footbraking as I did running 7s at 175+.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289237 04/15/09 04:36 PM 04/15/09 04:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee master
dannysbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	My car ran 10 teens beforeI broke it and this engine should run 10.0's which is fine for me. I don't want the hassles of going 9's. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: dannysbee] #289238 04/15/09 04:40 PM 04/15/09 04:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,711 Portage,michigan B B3422W5 OP I Live Here
B3422W5 OP I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,711 Portage,michigan	Quote: My car ran 10 teens beforeI broke it and this engine should run 10.0's which is fine for me. I don't want the hassles of going 9's. Kinda where i am at. If my car ran 10 flat when it was 200 degrees out, and 10 flat when its 50 out, i would be more than happy. I dont like having to buy a bunch of extra stuff to run 9.80's and 90's at NHRA tracks, as i currently need to. I cant feel the 1/10 or two in the seat of the pants, so running in the 9's doesnt have as much allure to me as it once did. Last edited by B3422W5; 04/15/09 04:45 PM. 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: dannysbee] #289239 04/15/09 04:42 PM 04/15/09 04:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca Chassisman master
Chassisman master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca	I've got a low 7 sec blown altered....and have ZERO desire to run that thing...I'm happy with my 9 second car running 10.70's...all day long.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: Chassisman] #289240 04/15/09 04:46 PM 04/15/09 04:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Quote: I've got a low 7 sec blown altered....and have ZERO desire to run that thing... I have a desire to drive it If your looking -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289241 04/15/09 04:54 PM 04/15/09 04:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey. W wildcargo master
wildcargo master W Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey.	I think 10.0 is fast enough for this old guy , but a 9.99 slip would be nice to have . I tryed for 2 years to get a 9.99 slip but it was not there the 10.08 was easy so I thaught . Looks like the next owner will have to get the 9.99 5166338-10.08A.JPG (122 downloads) Bud www.wildcar-go.itgo.com 64 DODGE 60' 1.433, 1/8 6.38 at 107.4, 1/4 10.08 at 132.02 foot brake, leaf springs

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289242 04/15/09 05:01 PM 04/15/09 05:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey. W wildcargo master
wildcargo master W Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey.	Now it just sits in the dark 5166354-64dodge.jpg (133 downloads) Bud www.wildcar-go.itgo.com 64 DODGE 60' 1.433, 1/8 6.38 at 107.4, 1/4 10.08 at 132.02 foot brake, leaf springs

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: Triple Threat] #289243 04/15/09 05:03 PM 04/15/09 05:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp MegaDart master
MegaDart master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp	It is kinda ironic for me as I was quite content with my 8.2x leadsled running 9.90 in SG trim or 5.2x in our quick32 bracket race. The very rule that allowed me to enter and win Top Sportsman at the IRR Sports Nationals is the same rule that demands you run 7.60 or quicker at Nitro Jam and National events... So I was somewhat forced (no one held a gun to my head!) but this could certainly be a once in a lifetime opportunity, to buy a lightweight roller so I can race for an IHRA World Championship. Going fast is fun but turning on win lights is MUCH more exilerating for me. I covered the second half of the 1/4mile 2 weeks ago in 2.7 seconds! And I was only qualified 19 out of 22!That is gettin' it on!!

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289244 04/15/09 05:03 PM 04/15/09 05:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 654 ohio D dbran451 mopar
dbran451 mopar D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 654 ohio	I keep saying a 9.999 and I can retire the car I did get close

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289245 04/15/09 05:06 PM 04/15/09 05:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio dartman366 I Live Here
dartman366 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio	Yep,,,10.00 flat is good for me as that put's me right where I want to be with an occational 9.90's when I feel the need to, I would rather have the ability to run 9.90/.80's then back it down to run 10flat for the reason of all the added money that a fellow has to spend to be able to run quicker than 10.00 on a consistant basis. Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289246 04/15/09 05:08 PM 04/15/09 05:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,350 Aurora, Oh. M max_maniac master
max_maniac master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,350 Aurora, Oh.	Right now I run 9.90;s and my thoughts are to be able to get my car into the 9.40's in another year or so and then evaluate it once I get it there (and DoubleD will make sure it gets there ). I always thought I would like to run 8.90's and stop there but maybe I'll be happy at the 9.40's but I doubt it I guess DoubleD's work will not be done at 9.40's Russ

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289247 04/15/09 05:08 PM 04/15/09 05:08 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	HELL NO..........I don`t have enuff money to as fast as I want to. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289248 04/15/09 05:08 PM 04/15/09 05:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio dartman366 I Live Here
dartman366 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio	Quote: Now it just sits in the dark did you have to grease the sides and use a shoehorn to get that thing in there???? Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: dbran451] #289249 04/15/09 05:14 PM 04/15/09 05:14 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,770 Pa W Wv68charger top fuel
Wv68charger top fuel W Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,770 Pa	Quote: I keep saying a 9.999 and I can retire the car I did get close We have been saying that since we went our first 12.0 then again at 11.0 and so on and so on......

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289250 04/15/09 05:16 PM 04/15/09 05:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	"I am going as fast as i want to" - NO "I am going as fast as i can AFFORD to" - YES

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: dartman366] #289251 04/15/09 05:18 PM 04/15/09 05:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey. W wildcargo master
wildcargo master W Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey.	No I drive it in the back door. Bud www.wildcar-go.itgo.com 64 DODGE 60' 1.433, 1/8 6.38 at 107.4, 1/4 10.08 at 132.02 foot brake, leaf springs

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B3422W5] #289252 04/15/09 05:36 PM 04/15/09 05:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	If my wife ever heard me say that, she'd definitely think I'd lost my marbles!!! Then she'd figure that she'd be able to sneek the old "do you think you've drank enough" one in there to see if that'd work!!!! In otherwords, heck no...faster the better!!

Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: wildcargo] #289253 04/15/09 05:43 PM 04/15/09 05:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo R rt66jim master
rt66jim master R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo	Well I'm thinkin' that if I can get the new car to go 10 flat that's enough. Actually whatever I get out of this new combo will have to do. I'm broke. Jim [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/rt66jim/scan0001_zpso6tfgkqx.jpg[/IMG]

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