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Nov 16, 2006 | 11:32 PM

trever1t

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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?

Nov 16, 2006 | 11:39 PM

quicksilverado

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No tailgate.

Nov 16, 2006 | 11:44 PM

trever1t

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Trying that on Sat!

Nov 16, 2006 | 11:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trever1t

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.

Nov 17, 2006 | 03:54 AM

Wilde Racing

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less drag with it up. less wieght with it off.

Nov 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.

Nov 17, 2006 | 08:21 AM

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just take it off... less weight > any extra drag possiblity

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Nov 17, 2006 | 08:32 AM

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I have done it both ways and not seen a difference.

Nov 17, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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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

Nov 17, 2006 | 10:45 AM

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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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