My first time at the track
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My first time at the track
I'll start with my mods:
RE intake w/stock plasitc pipes
PFS SMIC
DP,MP,CB
PFC w/com(base maps)
i was running about 12-13psi
And my ricer excuses are:
weak stock clutch
bald tires
and the most important....I suck at launching my car and I am not the quickest at shifting I would either bog really bad or spin through first and second.
Anyway my best pass of the night was a 13.8 at 108mph. And that was with a 2.4 60'
I tried a couple different methods( 3k drop, 3.5 sliping the clutch, etc.) but i just couldn't get out of the whole . I'm sure some better tires will help a little, as well as a better clutch and tune but I guess I just need more practice
...looking for the slip now to post
RE intake w/stock plasitc pipes
PFS SMIC
DP,MP,CB
PFC w/com(base maps)
i was running about 12-13psi
And my ricer excuses are:
weak stock clutch
bald tires
and the most important....I suck at launching my car and I am not the quickest at shifting I would either bog really bad or spin through first and second.
Anyway my best pass of the night was a 13.8 at 108mph. And that was with a 2.4 60'
I tried a couple different methods( 3k drop, 3.5 sliping the clutch, etc.) but i just couldn't get out of the whole . I'm sure some better tires will help a little, as well as a better clutch and tune but I guess I just need more practice
...looking for the slip now to post
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Thanx Glass man. I plan on trying again with my current setup to see if i can improve on my driving b4 get new tires or anything. I've also got an efini y-pipe waiting to be installed (i wanna polish the cross-over pipe first).
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Originally Posted by ProjectD
Thanx Glass man. I plan on trying again with my current setup to see if i can improve on my driving b4 get new tires or anything. I've also got an efini y-pipe waiting to be installed (i wanna polish the cross-over pipe first).
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Try a different clutch (if you have the time/money) Generally, track launches are pretty hard on the clutch. If you get the reliable horsepower the glass man was talking about, some sticker meats and a strong, grippy clutch, you will be much happier.
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this is just me i would think bald tires would run better cause their like slicks i wouldnt run with brand new tires and screw them up. lower your psi in your tires and that will hell shave off a couple of thenths a second
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Originally Posted by the_glass_man
You should look into getting the car tuned as it will help you get the most reliable horsepower out of your current setup.
Originally Posted by travisorus rex
Try a different clutch (if you have the time/money) Generally, track launches are pretty hard on the clutch. If you get the reliable horsepower the glass man was talking about, some sticker meats and a strong, grippy clutch, you will be much happier.
Originally Posted by silver93r1
this is just me i would think bald tires would run better cause their like slicks i wouldnt run with brand new tires and screw them up. lower your psi in your tires and that will hell shave off a couple of thenths a second
I think I'll do much better when i get my crap straight....tune, clutch, tires, and most important practice
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LOL Don't feel too bad. I did the same thing this past weekend on 18"wheels & street tires. I launched at 3500RPM and spun first and second so bad that I got a 14.1 @ 108.9 . I next launched at 2500 RPM and got a 13.2 @ 110.4 but I still had a hard time hooking up in first and second.
mods are PFC set at 12PSI, M2 intake, M2 med IC, Pettit DP,HF cat, & RB dual tip cat back
mods are PFC set at 12PSI, M2 intake, M2 med IC, Pettit DP,HF cat, & RB dual tip cat back
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lower tires to 15....then after smoking the **** out of them, lower RPM till the tires start sticking.Roll out.You cut off the hard seasoned rubber surface,then removed the greasy hot surface rubber. After this run...check your air cause it should have raised by the heat.Go back to 15.Next run if it is with in ten to 15 minutes should be much better. I have video of a second run on low profile tires that were all ready hot (new though) where I didnt need to smoke the tires for grip. there a link in the left foot braking thread on driving techniques (last two months search though).l8tdrag vid not the club.Oh yea..shocks soft as possible.
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Originally Posted by ProjectD
Nice times, What clutch are you running?
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Originally Posted by APEXL8T
lower tires to 15....then after smoking the **** out of them, lower RPM till the tires start sticking.Roll out.You cut off the hard seasoned rubber surface,then removed the greasy hot surface rubber. After this run...check your air cause it should have raised by the heat.Go back to 15.Next run if it is with in ten to 15 minutes should be much better. I have video of a second run on low profile tires that were all ready hot (new though) where I didnt need to smoke the tires for grip. there a link in the left foot braking thread on driving techniques (last two months search though).l8tdrag vid not the club.Oh yea..shocks soft as possible.
Thanx for the tips. i'll give that a try next time I head to the track
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Originally Posted by silver93r1
this is just me i would think bald tires would run better cause their like slicks i wouldnt run with brand new tires and screw them up. lower your psi in your tires and that will hell shave off a couple of thenths a second
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