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First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
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07/17/11 01:55 AM
07/17/11 01:55 AM
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Michigan
Super Scamp
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Ok New Car new Motor and I have been out of the seat for 2 years. The ? is what to do.. I will be taking the car to Milan Dragway next Saturday, All my family and freinds are expexted to show up to help me tune and get the 4-link tweeked in . The car 520" 4-link trans break Power Glide. Mega 450 with 3 step. I was thinking of starting slow and easy, What do you think ???.  
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Thumperdart]
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07/17/11 02:23 AM
07/17/11 02:23 AM
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On the parachute mount
n20mstr
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take it easy for a couple passes. If psossible drive it around the pits a little first, make sure the brakes work and no leaks. Do a couple 60 foot or longer shots, make sure the car is leaving straight and the suspension is somewhat working. If you feel comfortable stay in it longer. DO NOT hesitate to get out of it and coast off the track. Its a new car and there is no reason to rush into making full passes. Be safe and have some fun, enjoy the fruit of all your labor and $$$$$$ spent. Good Luck 
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Super Scamp]
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07/17/11 08:03 AM
07/17/11 08:03 AM
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gregsdart
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A lot depends on your experience level behind the wheel. If you are a first timer in an 8 second car, and have never gone faster than 10.0 in a good handling car, might be best to start with a moderate launch to get a feel for it. If you have handled some cars that like to head for one guard rail or the other, you would have the feel for when to lift and can be more aggressive.
The main thing is was the car scaled and set up by someone experienced with four links? A proper starting point from someone that knows their way around a fast door car is essential. Knowing the difference of what made the car move left or right, was it the preload or wheeliebars? Those are some of the questions that may arise. My car is extremely sensitive to wheeliebar height. I have it staggered just a touch to compensate for torque roll. Most will need this. Most will need some right rear preload as well.
8..603 156 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Super Scamp]
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07/17/11 08:39 AM
07/17/11 08:39 AM
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MR_P_BODY
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Ask the track people for a single pass... if you do a light hit it doesnt show if you need more or less pre-load(due to torque)... once you start hitting it pretty good the torque will tell you what you need to do... take a easy pass to see if you have any bad vibrations and everything is working....... have FUN 
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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07/17/11 09:46 AM
07/17/11 09:46 AM
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Thanks eveyone... I will start with small hits on the chips then ajust things in a small manner. My Team Mopar Mafia Racing will be on hand to adjust the car and Motor. They have many years of driving experince. The Fosters from Ohio helped be build the car.They are great drivers and I look up to them.  Ben Cantrell my best friend can drive (No Fear) to rub the bumper of any car will be their as well. I will be doing licence runs as well. Mopar Mafia Racing Top Drivers, These guys are the greatest. They all helped me build this car.. I thank Them.. 
Just One Man's Opinion
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Super Scamp]
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07/17/11 11:14 AM
07/17/11 11:14 AM
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Lehigh Acres, Florida
rickstershemi
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Quote:
Thanks eveyone...
I will start with small hits on the chips then ajust things in a small manner. My Team Mopar Mafia Racing will be on hand to adjust the car and Motor. They have many years of driving experince.
The Fosters from Ohio helped be build the car.They are great drivers and I look up to them. Ben Cantrell my best friend can drive (No Fear) to rub the bumper of any car will be their as well.
I will be doing licence runs as well.
Mopar Mafia Racing Top Drivers, These guys are the greatest. They all helped me build this car.. I thank Them..
Maybe let one of these guys make the first few runs with the car to get it sorted out....they will be better able to feel what the car needs...believe me there's no shame in that....best of luck
Rickster
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Super Scamp]
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07/17/11 07:20 PM
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Trumbull,CT.
jim sciortino
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Quote:
Thanks eveyone...
I will start with small hits on the chips then ajust things in a small manner. My Team Mopar Mafia Racing will be on hand to adjust the car and Motor. They have many years of driving experince.
The Fosters from Ohio helped be build the car.They are great drivers and I look up to them. Ben Cantrell my best friend can drive (No Fear) to rub the bumper of any car will be their as well.
I will be doing licence runs as well.
Mopar Mafia Racing Top Drivers, These guys are the greatest. They all helped me build this car.. I thank Them..
There is no such thing as the "MAFIA". 
Good luck with the new car.
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: HardcoreB]
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07/18/11 09:36 AM
07/18/11 09:36 AM
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Keep the info coming guys, Different drivers different ways I love it!!!!!  I,m going to have Photos and vid of launches and 60' hits. I have all day to work on everything. Taking my time to do Burnouts/ Staging / Launches/ Shake down passes. I will have the track to myself every time. God as my co-pilot As the days pass Can't wait untill Friday night!!!!! 
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Re: First pass with new car!! What to do!!!
[Re: Super Scamp]
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07/18/11 10:29 AM
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gregsdart
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One of the best things you can do for yourself is become so familiar with the car you can do anything blindfolded, instantly. Chute? Fuel shutoff? Fire extinguisher? Fast exit blindfolded? How about your driving routine? All the way from burnout, to stage, to lift and pull the chute. It doesn't hurt a bit to sit in the car for many, many run through s practicing making a run. This will make you look like a pro come test day. Do you have your spots for your gloves, helmet, neck collar? The benefits of having all this figured out are big. Have a great time and be ready to write a long after action report, looking forward to it!
8..603 156 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky
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Taking my time to get ajusted to the Super Scamp.
