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Offline GlennLever

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First Front Engine Dragster?
« on: July 23, 2014, 09:34:56 AM »
First Front Engine Dragster?
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Re: First Front Engine Dragster?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2014, 09:45:48 AM »
heck of rollout!
Relecting obama is like shooting right foot because it did not hurt enough when you shot left foot

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Re: First Front Engine Dragster?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2014, 11:15:49 AM »
no need to worry about an engine blowing up in your face ... gotta worry you dont get a limb in that sprocket setup ....

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Re: First Front Engine Dragster?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2014, 12:50:44 PM »
So, you are looking for more roll-out on your dragster front wheels, ala head start on the start line ?
I've made a few 21" wheels with 27.5" tall tires for some full tree Comp racers, you just may have to change your chassis, because your chassis will be 2.75" higher, over the usual 17" wheels.

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Re: First Front Engine Dragster?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2014, 02:11:45 PM »
So, you are looking for more roll-out on your dragster front wheels, ala head start on the start line ?
I've made a few 21" wheels with 27.5" tall tires for some full tree Comp racers, you just may have to change your chassis, because your chassis will be 2.75" higher, over the usual 17" wheels.

Jon, Hayden Wheels

looks like the chain guard was left off to reduce weight?
Glenn R. Lever
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