Well, if the Air Tank as turbo didnt work out, how about this.

zepherman · 08-15-2002, 01:16 AM

Ok, if we cant use an air tank, how about we use a bungy cord to get an edge on the competition. Just drive to the end of the track and attach the cord to a post and the other end to the front of your car. then throw it in reverse and stretch the cord all the way back to the starting line. then when the light turns green let off the brake and hit the gas just like you would in a normal race and let the bungy cord do its thing. This could probaby cut 2 seconds off your ET's right? And just like the Air Tank Turbo you still dont have to throw your money away on some silly spercharger. Cant believe someone didnt think of this before.

zepherman · 08-15-2002, 01:20 AM

One more thing, if you dont have the money to get a bungy cord, you could always tie a long chain of bicycle tubes together Then you could really b cheap about it.

Conman · 08-15-2002, 04:47 AM

holy ****

95mustanggt · 08-15-2002, 05:00 AM

Of all these "new Age" ideas, I still think you're better off to fill the car with helium to reduce it's wieght.

Lower weight = faster acceleration

cyberstang5.0 · 08-15-2002, 07:12 AM

did you parents drop you on your head when you were a child?

RPM427 · 08-15-2002, 08:52 AM

Hey! What about hydrogen, its even lighter!

Coupe Devil · 08-15-2002, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RPM427
Hey! What about hydrogen, its even lighter!

One word, Hindenburg

Bradley

Ackbar00 · 08-15-2002, 10:02 AM

I like it! Will try it today at the track. Will post times.

Dark_5.0 · 08-15-2002, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zepherman
Ok, if we cant use an air tank, how about we use a bungy cord to get an edge on the competition. Just drive to the end of the track and attach the cord to a post and the other end to the front of your car. then throw it in reverse and stretch the cord all the way back to the starting line. then when the light turns green let off the brake and hit the gas just like you would in a normal race and let the bungy cord do its thing. This could probaby cut 2 seconds off your ET's right? And just like the Air Tank Turbo you still dont have to throw your money away on some silly spercharger. Cant believe someone didnt think of this before.

5ohCOUPE · 08-15-2002, 10:04 PM

The bungy cord thing is just too damn technical to do. I suggest rubbing a little baby powder on the front nose of the car so there will be less air resistance. I tried the bungy cord thing and only gained 1 tenth. With the baby powder I gained a big 5 tenths.

LX5liter · 08-17-2002, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zepherman
Ok, if we cant use an air tank, how about we use a bungy cord to get an edge on the competition. Just drive to the end of the track and attach the cord to a post and the other end to the front of your car. then throw it in reverse and stretch the cord all the way back to the starting line. then when the light turns green let off the brake and hit the gas just like you would in a normal race and let the bungy cord do its thing. This could probaby cut 2 seconds off your ET's right? And just like the Air Tank Turbo you still dont have to throw your money away on some silly spercharger. Cant believe someone didnt think of this before.

Are you a dealer for the drugs your on? Because if you are, I want some!!

PKRWUD · 08-17-2002, 12:02 PM

Wouldn't hooking a bungee cord over your opponents rear bumper be easier?

Take care,
~Chris

RoadWarrior · 08-17-2002, 02:22 PM

Heck, If the person beside you at the track has a kill switch on their car wouldnt it be easier to just shut their car off.

08-15-2002, 01:20 AM	#2
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08-15-2002, 04:47 AM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	holy **** __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

08-15-2002, 05:00 AM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Of all these "new Age" ideas, I still think you're better off to fill the car with helium to reduce it's wieght. Lower weight = faster acceleration __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

08-15-2002, 08:52 AM	#6
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Hey! What about hydrogen, its even lighter! __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-15-2002, 10:02 AM	#8
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	I like it! Will try it today at the track. Will post times. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

08-15-2002, 07:12 AM	#5
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	did you parents drop you on your head when you were a child?

08-15-2002, 10:04 PM	#10
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	The bungy cord thing is just too damn technical to do. I suggest rubbing a little baby powder on the front nose of the car so there will be less air resistance. I tried the bungy cord thing and only gained 1 tenth. With the baby powder I gained a big 5 tenths. __________________ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch H-Pipe, 1 5/8 MAC long tube headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam,1.7 TFS Rockers, TFS Track Heat heads, TFS Track Heat intake, T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump. And more to come.

08-17-2002, 12:02 PM	#12
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Wouldn't hooking a bungee cord over your opponents rear bumper be easier? Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-17-2002, 02:22 PM	#13
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Heck, If the person beside you at the track has a kill switch on their car wouldnt it be easier to just shut their car off. __________________ Fast Company

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