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Racing question

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by DanGer, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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    DanGer

    DanGer [OP] Avatar approved by 98tacomav6

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    Hey guys, there is an old racetrack back home on airport property that the local PD uses to train on. I might get a chance to get out there with my tacoma and mess around (just have fun, nothing intense or dangerous).

    I have never done anything like this so I was hoping for some tips from you drag racers. Does 4x4 help with take off, and if so what should I avoid in using it? Any other tips?
     
  2. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Stay in 2wd. 4hi is mostly used in a stright line, and if supercharged, or wet surface.
     
  3. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    go to a real track dude.;) you know where im going with that.

    and so you know.....if its asphalt/concrete......DO NOT use 4x4........at all.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM
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    FUN! Go! Just use our head and don't pull lane changes at like 75...or hit anything.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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    Thats what I thought, but I was not sure what the surface of the track is exactly. I am assuming concrete.

    Meh I don't really have a desire to go to a track but since I have a hook up I think it could be fun.

    Actually now that I look at the satelite photo (track is centered, just south of the runway), I am not sure what the track surface is.
    Track 2.jpg

    Track.jpg
     
  6. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    getting there....
    i am guessing its concrete....most are.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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    ps, you can see my house in the zoomed out pic :p
     

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