Ocala, Fl Wannagofast 1/2 mile event, Oct 19th and 20th.

JLarson · 10-17-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Went out playing this morning in the cool weather. No traction. This is going to be tough.

At what temperature do you start seeing a significant decrease in traction Spooler?

Spooler · 10-17-2019, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

At what temperature do you start seeing a significant decrease in traction Spooler?

When it went from 90's to 80s. Now it has gone from 80's to 70's-60. The colder it get's the longer warm up time on the tires. It looks like rain Saturday in Ocala. Not happy.

cv129 · 10-17-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

When it went from 90's to 80s. Now it has gone from 80's to 70's-60. The colder it get's the longer warm up time on the tires. It looks like rain Saturday in Ocala. Not happy.

Oh any wetness is gonna be nerve wrecking for a run of this type....best of luck and stay safe.

On the other hand, there’s always a next time, plenty of other chances to achieve your goal.

Rusty · 10-17-2019, 08:46 PM

Spooler, be carefully bud.

Elmo370z · 10-17-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

When it went from 90's to 80s. Now it has gone from 80's to 70's-60. The colder it get's the longer warm up time on the tires. It looks like rain Saturday in Ocala. Not happy.

Al said it should be dry in the morning. Either have to send it sooner and just back off and have fun.

Spooler · 11-01-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

At what temperature do you start seeing a significant decrease in traction Spooler?

I thought about this some more, I will post a chart for everyone.
This is at 718hp at the wheel. 1st and 2nd never hook up fully.
These are 3rd gear and up. The higher the hp you go the worse it gets.

80 deg and up: Great traction with driving the car a short distance to warm up the tires.

70 to 80 deg: You have to drive a ways. 3rd gear get's sketchy at this temp. you may or may not hook it.

60 to 70 deg: Starts to get real sketchy in 3rd. Driving 30 min helps to warm the tires. Passing a car on the interstate you need to be ready for the back end to step out.

50 to 60 deg: Spinning 3rd starts to become a major problem.

Below 50 deg: Forget all about traction. You have to drive a ways for any and it is limited.

Spinning the tires warms them up some. The biggest help is getting the brakes good and hot. They use the wheel as a heat sink and that will warm the tires from the inside out. Hope this helps you. In a boosted car you have to be ready for anything traction wise. Nothing has scared me at all yet. I am sure I will get surprised one day. I will be ready.

JARblue · 11-01-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Nothing has scared me at all yet. I am sure I will get surprised one day. I will be ready.

The key is to be ready. Aside from a proper vehicle setup and significant driving experience, anticipation is the ultimate weapon in your arsenal. If you are ready, you won't be surprised. If you get surprised, you weren't ready. Speaking from a single vehicle perspective (you can't anticipate stupid sometimes).

Spooler · 11-01-2019, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The key is to be ready. Aside from a proper vehicle setup and significant driving experience, anticipation is the ultimate weapon in your arsenal. If you are ready, you won't be surprised. If you get surprised, you weren't ready. Speaking from a single vehicle perspective (you can't anticipate stupid sometimes).

With this hp level sometimes being ready is not enough. You either get lucky or loose it. The best solution is to not get in that situation. I have put a couple in the ditch before.

old guy · 10-17-2019, 07:15 PM

Be safe this weekend and have fun !

Hotrodz · 10-17-2019, 09:21 PM

Have a great time and keep the sunny side up!

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Spooler · 10-17-2019, 10:00 PM

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Have a great time and keep the sunny side up!

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Hopefully, time to raise some H E double Hockey sticks.

If it is wet, it's just going to stay on the trailer. It's dangerous running it all out in the dry. In the wet, forget it.

Spooler · 10-17-2019, 09:52 PM

I haven't loaded up yet. Had to run around and do honey do list stuff. Will hook up and load up in the morning after a quick vacuum.

jchammond · 10-20-2019, 05:13 AM

Good Luck Spooler

Hope you Smash the record; keep posting- as I know about what speed you’re gonna have to reach before applying full boost

Had to show Betty the short video clip & he was like

Rusty · 10-20-2019, 06:53 PM

Any word?

redondoaveb · 10-20-2019, 07:03 PM

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Any word?

I was thinking the same thing.

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