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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: ZIPPY]
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05/31/10 09:53 PM
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Between a rock & a hard place
cudadoug
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Between a rock & a hard place
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On my way to making the first pass. I had to laugh at myself for putting my helmet on early in that heat...I know better but was antsy to get 'er done.
Notice how the car looks better, now that the camera is further away and the car is moving 
I like the looks of this wheel/tire combo on the car, it looks alot meaner than the smaller centerlines and radials I usually drive on.
At least you didn't have the helmet on during the drive TO the track!! LOL!!!
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: Labratt]
#711996
05/31/10 10:07 PM
05/31/10 10:07 PM
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S.E. Michigan
ZIPPY
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Hey Randy I might be able to post the video to photobucket and then link it here? Can it be emailed or is it too big?
Rich H.
Esse Quam Videri
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: ZIPPY]
#712001
05/31/10 10:28 PM
05/31/10 10:28 PM
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toledo, ohio
plasticfantastic
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It isn't much to look at anymore, but was it ever? 
All the money went into functional stuff.
First 10s, then cosmetics.
for me, seeing it in person, how tame it sounded, how it ran on the track, the way the car looks right now adds SOOO much to what it is.
My dad and I were VERY impressed... cant wait to see you and your family again and see it run.
Doug
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: Labratt]
#712002
05/31/10 10:33 PM
05/31/10 10:33 PM
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Val-haul-ass... eventually
BradH
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Sounds like a fun event...  So, how much was the Dominator worth compared to the 4150 on Randy's car? Rich has definitely got the MPH for 10s, but that 60-ft. ain't gonna cut it. Was it spinning, or does the combination just not launch hard?
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: ZIPPY]
#712003
05/31/10 10:34 PM
05/31/10 10:34 PM
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Clinton Twp, Michigan
DerickS
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How much does that battleship weigh Zipper?
Complete with battle scars...and honestly I don't know.
The best answer I can give is "the scales are broken"
or "there is nobody here to work the scales". Milan Dragway gave me that data, and they are the authority. I ask every time I go, and the attitude is always the same: "we aren't weighing your car, but we have your money so go away."
Next choice is take it to a local scrapyard
(where it probably belongs?), but never did out of fear for tire damage. No truck stops nearby
Palmer Moving and Storage on Dequindre south of 10 Mile in Warren will weigh it for 3 bucks
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: BradH]
#712004
05/31/10 10:40 PM
05/31/10 10:40 PM
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Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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Sounds like a fun event...
So, how much was the Dominator worth compared to the 4150 on Randy's car?
We put the carb on with 84 jets in it and he ran it
but it would blow the tires off coming off the line
it was slower in the 1/4 but it was slower in the 60'
never got around to changing any jets so I dont know
if it was fat or lean... but it did make more low
end torque
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Re: New best ET and MPH today at <<<<the big L>>>>>
[Re: plasticfantastic]
#712008
06/01/10 12:00 PM
06/01/10 12:00 PM
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S.E. Michigan
ZIPPY
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for me, seeing it in person, how tame it sounded, how it ran on the track, the way the car looks right now adds SOOO much to what it is.
My dad and I were VERY impressed... cant wait to see you and your family again and see it run.
Doug
Thank you  It was great talking with you and your Dad. Please let the Chief know I've always watched his car over the years and have always been a fan. You and your Dad obviously understand where my car is coming from
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Rich has definitely got the MPH for 10s, but that 60-ft. ain't gonna cut it. Was it spinning, or does the combination just not launch hard?
I think a little of both, Brad. It may have spun one turn at the most, as far as I could feel, and I think that was about it. But even when it has dead hooked it has never launched all that hard. The converter is super tight and very street friendly....flash stall did not change between the old 440 and this 451 in spite of
150-170HP being added, which surprised both me and Dwayne a little....I mean, it's TIGHT!...but I'm not changing it because it drives so nice on the street, almost like a stocker. Best it has ever been is a 1.55 so if I can duplicate that, there's a 10.
Derick, I'll try that if I ever get over there during business hours, thanks man.
I have a handful of nice videos from Randy but my corporate firewalls won't let me do too much with them....will get them posted up later at home.
Rich H.
Esse Quam Videri
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Rich,I think the boys had some fun,and got a couple of questions about my car answered! Good kids! 
