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Old 01-19-2012, 08:59 PM
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alot of the diesel drag racers do it.

Ive never done it with my F150 but I used to play around with my old Blazer occasionally and launch it in 4wd.
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Old 01-19-2012, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by beetlevegas
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As for 4wd, I can't see why it would be needed unless the track/road/trail/whatever is wet and/or muddy.
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Originally Posted by picaflor
its my understanding that part time 4WD cars/trucks should be used in loose pavement like gravel, mud, snow, but not really for drives in the city or in the track as it put more pressure on the differential and other things... but i could be wrong...

but if i'm right, then use 4WD if the quarter mile is in mud, dont use it if is in pavement.
+1 This is correct.
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Old 01-20-2012, 09:07 AM
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Alright well I assumed it was best not to do it which is why I asked first.. Thanks
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I've done it before, but with my new tires they dont usually break lose when i take off, so i don't see a need for 4x4. and when i did i always launched in 4x4 and put it back into 2wd as soon as i get going.
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Originally Posted by picaflor
launching? just be sure the rear first...

or maybe this kind of launches...
Dumb *** Obama people. He deserved that
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I've done it before, but with my new tires they dont usually break lose when i take off, so i don't see a need for 4x4. and when i did i always launched in 4x4 and put it back into 2wd as soon as i get going.
Yeah I always take off in 2wd and I've got nitto terra grapplers as well but they usually still break loose... maybe its because everytime ive done it so far it was really cold out lol.
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Originally Posted by JamminJimi
I'ma a thinkin launching in 4WD. Is going to generate a very expensive repair bill for your father.
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Lol I wish my father was paying for my repair bills . Was really just a question out of curiousity because Ive seen people do it before and I knew it couldnt be good but figured I'd ask.
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its my understanding that part time 4WD cars/trucks should be used in loose pavement like gravel, mud, snow, but not really for drives in the city or in the track as it put more pressure on the differential and other things... but i could be wrong...

but if i'm right, then use 4WD if the quarter mile is in mud, dont use it if is in pavement.

I can't say for sure whether it is bad for the t-case, or not. But, I have seen a few 4x4 turbodiesel trucks running pretty decent 1/4 mile times on the Speed channel shows, Pass Time and Pinks All Out. They all launch in 4x4 and they run like a stabbed rat.
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Originally Posted by picaflor
launching? just be sure the rear first...

or maybe this kind of launches...
Isn't the truck supposed to back the boat in? I may be crazy, but didn't think it was the other way
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Originally Posted by clpeller
Rather than be a douche, submit posts pertaining the the topic at hand.

As for 4wd, I can't see why it would be needed unless the track/road/trail/whatever is wet and/or muddy.
Well maybe u should stop being a _______ and learn to read. Hes scared of tearing up his truck and insted of up his truck he should buy a car and then he can still have the truck and the car to race smart .
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