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Old 09-28-2011, 11:58 PM   #24 (permalink)
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My Hoopty - '00 Ford ZX2
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You got that right.

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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R View Post
I'll bet it's gut-wrenching in your 4.6.
Well, that didn't work so well. Popping the clutch on a static engine followed by hard acceleration is tough on one's body and tires. I tried it in 4th then 3rd and then I really went for the gusto and tried 2nd at 40mph... this will quickly decelerate the car followed by a tire squalling blast to 60 mph. If I did manage to save on petrol, I would end up spending it all on ibuprofen.

Once I get some more practical data I will share it with you guys.

The good news for the day is that my car/data acquisition setup will still datalog during the EOC phase.

I'm planning on racing Friday night and hope to break 100mph... wish me luck.
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