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Originally Posted by Nixlimited That 200 MPH Challenger seemed to struggle off the line. Looks like he didn't get traction for a while. Bet he could beat that time with

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Old 04-06-2012, 07:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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That 200 MPH Challenger seemed to struggle off the line. Looks like he didn't get traction for a while. Bet he could beat that time with a better start ... that or the video is playing tricks on me.
With over 900RWHP traction is an issue. However, in Mile events it doesn't really matter how good the start is. Seems odd but it's true. The REALLY fast cars can barely run on the line, but really lay the power down in 3rd gear.
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With over 900RWHP traction is an issue. However, in Mile events it doesn't really matter how good the start is. Seems odd but it's true. The REALLY fast cars can barely run on the line, but really lay the power down in 3rd gear.
900 RWHP! That's bananas.
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900 RWHP! That's bananas.
Yeah, and he drives it around to work and stuff to boot LOL

Car has 50,000 miles on it last time I saw the odo.
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