2.0 Is Fast Again! Launching Like a Nitrous Car!

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We are getting 2.0 dialed in and ready for Sick Week as expecting it to be the fastest drag and drive event that has ever happened!

[@michaelgallopo5879]

You are blessed to have a person like Steve Morris on your side he is the hardest working engine builder out there

[@bryan7866]

@@michaelgallopo5879 best thing about Steve Morris is transparency, when Steve learns something new we learn something new.. Educational as heck.

[@douglawrence9616]

Man I get excited watching that car run! Looking forward to another race week! You’ll be a lot better this time.

[@mikemcguire2635]

Next time you need to plug a tire, make sure it's fully aired up first, the plug will go in easier and the air helps to push it out against the inside of the tire too.

[@MXstar189]

just leave the screw in 😉

[@NINEWALKING]

So funny to see car coasting to 6.50 losing like 50 Mph from the last full throttle moment. I am so glad car is working as it should again.

[@volleydan1970]

$250,000+ car, 205+ mph in the 1/4 mile, and a plug in the tire, LOL!! What could go wrong?!

[@v12alpine]

I've had those fail in short order on normal street cars.

[@mikemaccracken3112]

I could never make a 200 mph pass with a tire plug in a front tire.

[@frazeysburgelites3490]

@@mikemaccracken3112 those tires are barely touching the pavement until it’s time to get on the brakes.

[@Guesswho69650]

You should be banned from doing any type of drag and drive and any testing on any track. That was ridiculous to publish that video especially when you sponsor drag and drive. I hope you never have a death on your conscious

[@JIMMYOXXX]

Ya I would lean on the + for that 250 lol

[@notthunderr4069]

Your son proving to be your best soundboard. Mine too. They can smell it.

[@veto8792]

So happy to see 2.0 back up and running. Really hope you get it dialed in for those 5’s.

[@glockthabuilder2536]

Cleetus had a similar video few months back. mullet had gotten two new front tires and there was some tire shake not saying the tire shake is from the front new tires but when he got two new rear tires the tire shake stopped. Prolly worth a shot.

[@vegasjay4434]

Chickenfoot Tom new nickname

[@Just_Modify]

Holy moly that lick when you put the wheelie bars where they were supposed to be looked solid and fast. 2.0 is gonna set new records brother.

[@sneezinhatch]

For sak to get in a fresh build and run that kinda number takes some big balls

[@strykerentllc]

That 1.01 sixty foot is wicked quick.

[@freedomfox8183]

Not for that car... Should be sub 1 second

[@BenjySparky]

Tom and Steve, y'all rock! Peace

[@je1279]

Im more of a road track guy than a drag racer. However, I can't stop watching drag racing channels. Maybe Im in the process of converting to a drag racing guy...

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

No way I would go that fast on a plugged tire. Patched from the inside maybe, but plugged... no way.

[@otcprepper645]

Tom, let us purchase those hats on the web site please! Keep up the Great content!

[@richlounder2465]

If anyone deserves the 5s it’s you Tom, go and get it!

[@rpturbo]

Love the videos Tom! Maybe remind Aiden, you have gone 5's.......hes still going 8's. Wax on, wax off Danielson

[@js7127]

No idea if that Merc could pull off all the drag n drives with the dominating runs that 2.0 has but it is pure car porn in my opinion!! Thanks Tom for your continued advocacy and promotion of the sport, taking drag n drive to the next level.

[@HemiFTW1320]

@@js7127 they are both amazing in their own rights but the two cars aren't even comparable. First off Craig Sullivan's car isn't a drag & drive deal, it runs 1/8th mile in the pro mod class in NMCA along with a few outlaw races IE snowbirds, WSOP etc. it's also significantly lighter and with the size of the fuel cell and the fact that it's a race only purpose built screw blown hemi means it would make it about five minutes up the road before it ran out of methanol. If you were gonna race the two cars heads up the Camaro wouldn't have a chance, bailey usually runs 4.0's to 3.90's whereas the mercury runs consistent 3.60's (1/8th mile of course) Both badass cars nonetheless

[@MarcusAtkins-zw9qt]

We’ll see ya in Albuquerque Tom, can’t wait brother!

[@ericnance188]

leave the bars higher. if it's going straight let the thing transfer a little bit rather than unload on them by being by forced into the surface sooner. if you drop the tire pressure, you can't leave the bars at the same height as a higher pressure. the ride height changes. raise the tp to 5.9 or 6.O to reduce the after launch shake. it went straight and stuck on that second hit. it's wadding the tires from the power coming in after launch causing the shake. up the tp if it will hold the track, and have a go.... or pull a degree of timing or something in that shake window.

[@COYOTE_N8]

Not to sound like a dick or a douche but your talking to Tom Bailey lol

[@warrenmichael918]

He has the fastest street car around and youre giving him tips? just seems funny

[@AntzuPC]

@@warrenmichael918 Even the best are constantly evolving and learning new tricks, it's definitely not a bad idea to just spitball stuff like this. The most likely outcome is that Tom will look at it, go "nope, already tested it" and move on. Nothing lost... but what if? What if he didn't think about it from that perspective before and because of this comment it all clicks in to place, or at least gives him a direction to go towards? It's not like the comment was disrespectful, just genuine ideas to try.

[@KPSchleyer]

Is bob still working there?

[@warrenmichael918]

He mentioned his name a video or 3 ago but i havent seen Bob lately.

[@theycallsmeella]

Dude might be having a holiday? Imagine the hours they would have put in pre drag week

[@Gnif57]

thanks for sharing

[@tommymac3029]

Have you ever considered mounting a camera under the back of the car? It might help to see what's going on as it all happens so quickly. Glad to see you recovered your vehicles too!!!

[@danielpeck6269]

When I was taught to plug tires the advice was to insert it slow so you don't lose it inside the tire then yank the tool out as fast as you can so it stays in place. In slow, out fast.

[@Neal-lf7rk]

That's what she said.....😂👊

[@MrBayoubig]

You brave I don’t trust a plug in my truck tire and I got 25 years in repairing tires lol

[@jeremyking5684]

In 40 years I've never had a tire plug fail,if installed correctly! My backhoe had 10 in each front tire from nails never had one come out,that's lifting stumps and everything.

[@MrBayoubig]

@@jeremyking5684 you lucky I’ve seen a lot even cause belt shift. Always break down and patch from inside is right way to fix a tire

[@2CabrasLocas]

Never had a tire plug fail in any way. Some with over 50k miles

[@MXstar189]

funny people worried about the plug in the tire..... could have just left the screw in. (chances are good that it was in there for a bit before you found it)

[@abitoffcenter383]

I'm pretty sure that once a tire gets repaired, plug or patch, it no longer has a speed rating. At least that's what I recall from the Goodyear classes and BF Goodrich classes, from like 25 years ago.

[@leftyo9589]

the kind of speed that thing can make with a used up chassis, and a plug in the tire... foolishness has entered the building.

[@13699111]

Thank you for the wild testing video

[@thompsonjerry3412]

Morris is doing jimmy buffet meets Elton John.

[@meagain6665]

Trim that plug down with side dikes and a razor blade and there is nothing grabbing it. Just an fyi I do. Nice tune and pulls. Cant wait!!

[@Just_Modify]

Love this channel, 1 of my top 3. 🇺🇸🏁

[@georgedennison3338]

Admire your patience, Tom; little steps breaks records. It'll come. GeoD

[@jaredandrews379]

Hey I live right next to mo kan! Super pumped for this race!

[@toddclark332]

Have a great week 💪🏼 🏁 😀 ❤

[@WhiteManXRP]

SICK

[@Eggsteady]

You should hire someone who really understands the machine and *its mapping* . Because your car can run fast

[@charlesrives9092]

Tom needs to build another car that is less Pro Mod and more stock appearing. Like Snot Rod or Snot rocket or whatever they call that green mustang. Was kind of disheartening watching a stock appearing car beat up a Pro Mod at Sick Week last year.

[@gogetem188]

FRICKEN SNAP lol man your top 10 badass yank i know off lol

[@Neal-lf7rk]

Well Tom it definitely IS a mover and SHAKER. 💪😁 👊

[@judgehastheword9069]

Not to sound bad , But getting screwed can get you killed ... Not a good thing to run that fast with a plug in the front tire. be safe out there !

[@coledrevenj]

Cute little grocery getter you got there! (

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

Baddest cars guys I know don’t know you gotta air the tire up before the plug will go in.

[@ericanderson6671]

It may be a promod, but it’s a really heavy promod. Im sure you’ll get back in the 5’s soon

[@australianoutback]

HELL YEAH BROTHERRR

[@timlarson9193]

Weird wheel weights you're using there.......😂 What was Aiden pointing at?

[@thebells1201]

When you watch it the rear bars are somehow letting the car down. When the car is launching there pulling the rear steer out.

[@chriscadman6379]

If Steve and his boy keep getting those arms any bigger they will need to cut the sleeves off their shirts.

[@bobroberts2371]

Tire plug The proper way is to form a ball on the inside of the tire, this requires a closed needle not the open on one side type. Use glue then insert the plug and needle just inside of the tire, rotate the needle a few turns until the tails of the plug are say 1/4" above the tire, back off 1/2 a turn then pull the needle out of the tire just enough so you can cut the plug. You will now have 4 strands of the plug in the tire and a ball on the other end preventing it from blowing out.

[@andrewkeanum6216]

Make ur chassis more flexible wear it broke n u will win the battle think about it the flex allows u to put the power down

[@COYOTE_N8]

For all the people talking about the plug in the tire! The majority of a tires strength is in its side wall, is it the best idea not really but highly highly unlikely that little screw did anything to the integrity of the tire.

[@crazydaze248]

We need a Tom-isms shirt! 😂

[@toddparker9269]

Tom . . . We haven't seen Bob in awhile , is he okay ???

[@FNWB_MayhemKiller2]

I remember Steve having an issue with tire shake. He went to bead locks and I think the problem was solved..I can’t remember 100% tho. Been a min on that video. Maybe try a different rear tire? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@warrenmichael918]

Do you think Tome tires arent bead locks?

[@wags9777]

I think it's a promod but it looks more like a funny car.

[@otisbailey5455]

Plugging a tire each to their own at those speeds.

[@maxburke2279]

Dumb question but is "launching like a nitrous car" a good thing or a bad thing? heh

[@indianaslim4971]

Tis a good thing, a nitrous car launches hard and drops off a little at the top end, a turbo car is the opposite, they gain power at the top end due to the mass of the spinning turbine wheels going faster as more exhaust is going through.

[@yoosrid]

cool

[@mitsnevets]

wonder where Bob has been

[@Hugh.Gilbert]

Well that tyre was screwed!

[@warrenmichael918]

so was his tire

[@rjswas]

@@warrenmichael918 Tire and tyre mean the same thing, just depends on where you come from.

[@jameswood9764]

Do you run nitrogen in your tires?

[@glenryan6569]

Seems funny Aiden critiquing Toms driving when he has major trouble with a 8 second car, worlds away from a high 5 low 6 car. Tom would be driving with one hand waving at the fans in a 8 second car wondering if he was ever getting to the finish line.

[@indianaslim4971]

I don't think he's critiquing, I think he's just telling Tom what he's seeing, remember that he's grown up at the track and has seen a ton of passes, it's not like he's some idjit from the grandstands.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@indianaslim4971 yep, he is giving feedback from what he is seeing because Tom cant see the car from the inside of it. He is telling him what he is supposed to be telling him.

[@maxmillion4216]

What......you don't have a spare front tire to change too.????

[@iainedenden8857]

can i get this mag in england ??

[@ManuelBatres-b4h]

Let’s goo🔥🔥🔥

[@RCinginSC]

Uh oh, what broke on the intake ? That doesnt look good.

[@atheplummer]

At the risk of sounding like a complete A-hole, I do need to say, that if you need to use Wheelie caster height as a tuning tool, you have very poorly designed wheelie casters. What would you say, If I could show you how to build wheelie casters that will constantly 'load' the rear tires, no matter how high the front of the car wants to climb. This would virtually eliminate tire shake, and add more forward bite. The only thing you need to decide is how much of the front suspension do you want to unload on launch.

[@billmason4108]

Where's bob been he hasn't been in none of your videos lately

[@geesss8675]

What happened so the guy who does your fabricating remember?He bought that car online and when it came.The engine blew up the first time he used it is he gone.Did you fire him

[@warrenmichael918]

Bob, ne is around still i think.

[@rjswas]

@@warrenmichael918 Glad you could understand what he said lol.

[@alexpetro240sx]

WaZz up

[@NonotEver1]

Nice legs Tom do you 🪒 them

[@bigskunk801]

Id bet Tom has a tracker on all his vehicles n race cars.

[@philliplangley9302]

12:23 Video 👍👍👍 Audio 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@rogerrolex6981]

Go home you are SLOW😢

[@mikescherrer4923]

I think you're the slow one here, fella.

[@Sure_Smoke_Alot]

200 on a plug 💪

[@Lisakobardy-s1c]

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