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I think the point is that Zubra appeared to knock the car's startline performance notwithstanding the fact that it was the first time out. If I had spent such long hours, huge effort and ot to mention a load of money on such a car, I too would be taking it easy launching it on the first pass, if not the first couple of meets. The mention of PRO TREE has absolutely no relevance as this was effectively a 'shake-down' pass. But some people like to be the ultimate wiseguys. Leave it for the wasteland.

I am sure that with a few more passes under its belt and when it gets to a Pro tree race it will be sorted - as with almost all new chassis' and engine combinations - it takes time and trial & error to get a car of this calibre tuned to do what it needs to do.

Actually, while Im on the subject of Sport Compact Drag classes, what are the rules re: 2 power adders? eg n2o and a Turbo, its not allowed for the V8 guys, is sport compact any different...been a few years since I looked through the Andra Rule book.

I think the point is that Zubra appeared to knock the car's startline performance notwithstanding the fact that it was the first time out. If I had spent such long hours, huge effort and ot to mention a load of money on such a car, I too would be taking it easy launching it on the first pass, if not the first couple of meets. The mention of PRO TREE has absolutely no relevance as this was effectively a 'shake-down' pass. But some people like to be the ultimate wiseguys. Leave it for the wasteland.

I am sure that with a few more passes under its belt and when it gets to a Pro tree race it will be sorted - as with almost all new chassis' and engine combinations - it takes time and trial & error to get a car of this calibre tuned to do what it needs to do.

zuboora bi temak :whistling:

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