Re: Mopar EuroNats pics

[Jim <jimfmd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Robert

I think your on the right track, a good set of sticky tyres and there is a 
12 in it for sure.

Jim




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert (UK)" <r.lane@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:45 AM
Subject: RE: Mopar EuroNats pics


> Hi Jim
> The Capri broke his prop on the line so had to be dragged off! Fix Or
> Repair Daily, as they say!
> Although the event's called the Mopar Euronats, it's developed into more
> of an all-round Musclecar event, so is open to all V8 engined cars,
> hence the presence of some non-Mopars like that Capri & the red 59
> Chevy. I thinned out a few of the other non-Mopar pics to try & keep it
> more on-topic.
> We had hoped to improve on last year's best of 13.65 @ 105.5 but only
> managed a 13.8 @ 102. Still trying to get the right balance of tyre
> pressure (BFG radials), burn-out, lauch rpm, shift points etc etc - the
> usual stuff really!
> May need to go to slicks to get the 12 that we know is in there (as the
> 105mph suggests) but we ought to swap out the 741 rear end for a bigger
> pinion if we decide to go that route.
> Or maybe it's just the driver - I got the 13.65, my brother got the
> 13.8!
>
> Robert
> 63 Polara 500
> England
>
> Jim wrote:
> > As usual Robert, you have looked after us that cannot attend your cool
> > club
> > runs-days out, Thank you.
> >
> > Wow, that yellow Capri looks tuff, The 59 Chev and the Volksi ute.
> >
> > In fact, I like all those cars in the pics.
> >
> > Thanks again for posting those pics.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > ps
> > What time does your 63 get over the 1/4 mile?
>
>
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