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Old 01-25-2005, 04:53 AM
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If i put 2 10's in my car would the lil change in weight make a big difference in 1/4 mile times?
Old 01-25-2005, 05:16 AM
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What is your 1/4 time now? Unless you are in the 10's and trying to squeeze every little ounce out of your car to get it to a faster time then no, it won't effect your times enough for you to notice.
Old 01-25-2005, 05:37 AM
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It will cause an annoying shift in the weight distribution of the car, if you're sensitive enough to it.

As for 1/4 mile times, take them out when you go to the track.
Old 01-25-2005, 06:42 AM
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think about the difference in performance when you have a passenger in your car. you can feel it. now how much does your box speakers and amp weigh? make it where you can disconnect it and remove it at the track. may be worth a few hundreths of a second.
Old 01-25-2005, 08:15 AM
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Yes. It will change you 1/4 ET from 16.642 to 16.706.
Old 01-25-2005, 08:46 AM
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ight thanks for the replies. ill just make it so i can take em out for da track.
Old 01-25-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Nathan1234
Yes. It will change you 1/4 ET from 16.642 to 16.706.
That's pretty much what I was getting at :chuckles:
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Originally Posted by Nathan1234
Yes. It will change you 1/4 ET from 16.642 to 16.706.
I was thinking more 17.154 to 17.203. :chuckles:
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I notice a passenger a lot.
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Originally Posted by ED9man
I notice a passenger a lot.
I can notice them if they're fat.



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