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Old Jan 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?
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Old Jan 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.
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Old Jan 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.
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Old Jan 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.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Yes. It will change you 1/4 ET from 16.642 to 16.706.
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Old Jan 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.
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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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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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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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I notice a passenger a lot.
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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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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