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The 11th Annual Pontiac Heaven - Shootout
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Les Iden Les tells HPP, "The... Les Iden
Les tells HPP, "The track conditions were windy with so-so traction. Even with 2.73 gears, the Firebird spun in First and the bottom of Second gear-backpedaling was the norm." After changes in tire pressure and timing, his best pass was his fourth, posting a 14.23 at 98.50 mph, thanks largely to a 2.01 60-foot time. Regarding the event, Les says, "I enjoyed being able to make single passes and having plenty of time to tune, not to mention the opportunity to be in HPP." | Chassis and Suspension | | Brakes F/R | Stock 11-in/SSBC 11-in | | Wheels F/R | 16x8 American Torque Thrust | | Tires F/R | BFG G-Force KDW, 245/50ZR16 | | Tire Pressure F/R | 40 psi/38 psi | | Suspension Front | | Springs | Hotchkis Sport | | Control Arms | Stock | | Stabilizer Bar | Hotchkis 1.375-in | | Shocks | Koni adjustable, set at two clicks increase from full soft | | Other features | Poly bushings | | Suspension Rear | | Springs | Hotchkis Sport leaves | | Stabilizer Bar | None | | Shocks | Koni adjustable, set at one click increase from full soft | | Other features | Poly bushings | | The Rest | | Chassis Mods | Welded CE brand sub-frame connectors, | | | alloy body bushings | | Interior Mods | Subaru power leather buckets, Electric-Life | | | power windows, Kenwood stereo, window tint | | Exterior Mods | '72 Trans Am spoilers and graphics | | Safety Mods | three-point seatbelts | | Paint | Cameo White | | Launch Technique | Leave at idle off footbrake, | | | backpedal until it hooks | | Best 1/8-mile E.T., MPH prior to event | 8.55 at 81 mph, Irwindale | | Best 1/4-mile E.T., MPH prior to event | 14.8 at 94 mph, LACR, 5,600 ft |
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