'95 T-78 RX-7 vx. '96 Venom 500 Viper GTS
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From: Georgia
Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Just a heads up, I copied this from the kills section rules thread :
- All threads that ask about an outcome of a race such as "FD vs. Supra" that actually didn't happen are to be placed in that generations specific section if it involves an RX-7, all other "vs." threads that don't involve an RX-7 (and ask about the outcome of a race) should be in the General Automotive section. The kills section is just for kill stories, not for performance questions.
Also, I think that you will probably pull on the Viper. You're pobably making slightly more HP, and are lighter, but he has the major torque advantage and the gears.
Just a heads up, I copied this from the kills section rules thread :
- All threads that ask about an outcome of a race such as "FD vs. Supra" that actually didn't happen are to be placed in that generations specific section if it involves an RX-7, all other "vs." threads that don't involve an RX-7 (and ask about the outcome of a race) should be in the General Automotive section. The kills section is just for kill stories, not for performance questions.
Also, I think that you will probably pull on the Viper. You're pobably making slightly more HP, and are lighter, but he has the major torque advantage and the gears.
Moving this thread now...
Originally posted by BoostedRex
I wanna see that video once it's posted as well. Somebody PM me when it gets posted!! Thanx
Zach
I wanna see that video once it's posted as well. Somebody PM me when it gets posted!! Thanx
Zach
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From: abingdon, maryland
Re: Re: M.Piedlourde
Originally posted by Jim Swantko
Roy... just be sure to brake boost... when you guys go you should be at 15 psi or more!
If you don't he'll jump on you quicker than you would ever believe.
I'd recommend starting from 40 mph or more... at 20 you guys are just going to be roasting your tires.
Can't wait to see the vid.
Roy... just be sure to brake boost... when you guys go you should be at 15 psi or more!
If you don't he'll jump on you quicker than you would ever believe.
I'd recommend starting from 40 mph or more... at 20 you guys are just going to be roasting your tires.
Can't wait to see the vid.
can someone explain it to me. and would it help me launch my car better at the 1/4 mile track. thanks kevin
Re: Re: Re: M.Piedlourde
Originally posted by fd3virgin
uh what' s a brake boost can someone explain it to me. and would it help me launch my car better at the 1/4 mile track. thanks kevin
uh what' s a brake boost
can someone explain it to me. and would it help me launch my car better at the 1/4 mile track. thanks kevin
Originally posted by ptrhahn
You hold the brake down a bit, and give it some throttle... the extra resistance allows the car to build more boost than you'd normally have at that speed, in that gear.
Its easier said than done tho... takes some practice. A friend of mine had a device on his supra that did it for him, i can't remember how.
You hold the brake down a bit, and give it some throttle... the extra resistance allows the car to build more boost than you'd normally have at that speed, in that gear.
Its easier said than done tho... takes some practice. A friend of mine had a device on his supra that did it for him, i can't remember how.
Originally posted by Jim Swantko
You're thinking about the 2-step which build boost at a dead stop with a 6-speed.
To brake boost from a roll... simply push the brake pedal down while applying throttle... use the brake to control your speed and as your engine is pushing against the brake it will build boost. When you guys go simply let off the brake and boom... you're gone!
I'd try it a few times... be sure to give it plenty of throttle 75% or more throttle. Watch your boost gauge climb then release the brake... one helluva feeling!
You're thinking about the 2-step which build boost at a dead stop with a 6-speed.
To brake boost from a roll... simply push the brake pedal down while applying throttle... use the brake to control your speed and as your engine is pushing against the brake it will build boost. When you guys go simply let off the brake and boom... you're gone!
I'd try it a few times... be sure to give it plenty of throttle 75% or more throttle. Watch your boost gauge climb then release the brake... one helluva feeling!
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From: G-vegas, SC
so did you break boost? is that what he thoght was the unfair jump on your part in the first race? not enough brake?
I'll have to send this thread to a couple of my friends who have a hard time believing how fast the seven is! Great run
I'll have to send this thread to a couple of my friends who have a hard time believing how fast the seven is! Great run
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From: bay area
brake boost...umm, never heard of it before.
But can't you just step on the clutch and pump the throttle to prespool?? That's what I do with my twins and I get a good launch everytime, even on a roll...
But can't you just step on the clutch and pump the throttle to prespool?? That's what I do with my twins and I get a good launch everytime, even on a roll...
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From: Rocklin, CA
Brake boosting will work alot better, as far as getting a hard jump. The only downside is it's hard on your car than what you're doing. It's all about risk and reward. If it's worth it then do it. It's fun to try regaurdless though. Laterz
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From: EA
Originally posted by Roy Johnson Jr
Oh yeah, there's video! Two, as a matter of fact! One from inside the 7 and one from on top of a bridge as we go under it!
Oh yeah, there's video! Two, as a matter of fact! One from inside the 7 and one from on top of a bridge as we go under it!
Video! Video!
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From: california
www.racingflix.com has a lot of freeway races with supras and vipers.. with only one single turbo rx7 losing against a single turbo supra
i'm not affiliated with the site but it'll be cool to show the thousands of people who visit the site something badass.
i'm not affiliated with the site but it'll be cool to show the thousands of people who visit the site something badass.
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From: Pockyville
Originally posted by DRAG0NEER
brake boost...umm, never heard of it before.
But can't you just step on the clutch and pump the throttle to prespool?? That's what I do with my twins and I get a good launch everytime, even on a roll...
brake boost...umm, never heard of it before.
But can't you just step on the clutch and pump the throttle to prespool?? That's what I do with my twins and I get a good launch everytime, even on a roll...
When you are rolling down the highway... put your foot on the brake lightly. Punch the gas and use the brake to maintian your speed. Watch your boost level jump to 14 psi then release the brake.
This is MUCH more effective than waiting for the other guy to jump then punching the gas.
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From: LA
Originally posted by Qball
www.racingflix.com has a lot of freeway races with supras and vipers.. with only one single turbo rx7 losing against a single turbo supra
i'm not affiliated with the site but it'll be cool to show the thousands of people who visit the site something badass.
www.racingflix.com has a lot of freeway races with supras and vipers.. with only one single turbo rx7 losing against a single turbo supra
i'm not affiliated with the site but it'll be cool to show the thousands of people who visit the site something badass.