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Old 11-16-2006, 11:32 PM
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So which is the fastest? Tailgate up or down in the 1/4? I'm too afraid to try up, have always raced with it down. Anyone try both and see?
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Old 11-16-2006, 11:39 PM
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Old 11-16-2006, 11:44 PM
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Trying that on Sat!
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So which is the fastest? Tailgate up or down in the 1/4? I'm too afraid to try up, have always raced with it down. Anyone try both and see?
i have never seen a difference.
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Old 11-17-2006, 03:54 AM
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less drag with it up. less wieght with it off.
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Old 11-17-2006, 05:36 AM
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14.6s w/ it up
14.3s w/ it down

...but changed timing by a few degrees in the mid & upper band, so that could be the result of my time diff.
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Old 11-17-2006, 08:21 AM
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just take it off... less weight > any extra drag possiblity
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Old 11-17-2006, 08:32 AM
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I have done it both ways and not seen a difference.
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i dont think the weight savings would be that beneficial unless you're removing other things too. they weigh what....40lbs or so? and you have less drag with it up. so i'm gonna lean toward leaving it up
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I put mine down when I was on street tires, it seemed to help with traction. I'd take it off though.
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