Drag strip tips

m4a1mustang · 11-11-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranceformer

if its time trial, the reaction time does NOT count towards the ET. iirc, reaction only counts towards the et in bracket racing.

Indeed. It's a common misconception that the RT matters at a test & tune. You could sit there for a second or a minute and still run a 13 second pass.

tranceformer · 11-12-2011, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Indeed. It's a common misconception that the RT matters at a test & tune. You could sit there for a second or a minute and still run a 13 second pass.

The R/T's on some of my time slips are embarrassing.

Luckily usually those are the ones that have the lowest 60-ft times. I like to take my time & focus at time trials.

Skeeterbop · 11-12-2011, 02:25 AM

That's cool to know. I really wish I knew how I was doing on the 60', from what I've been seeing the 60' is the best indicator of a good launch.

Hermitns · 11-17-2011, 11:40 AM

Quick tip. Try to eliminate wheelspin off the line. That makes the biggest difference. My times varied by almost a half second and I run the auto trans. a 60 foot of 2.00 or better and TRY not to chrip the tires shifting gears. ANY tire noise is time lost.

vividracing · 11-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Back in high school a friend and I went to the track, and he couldn't break 15s in his car. I ran a 14.4 in his car, that same night. My secret? Knowing that the gas pedal isn't an on/off switch. Sometimes you gotta stay out of the gas to keep traction.

KwantmFizzics · 11-17-2011, 07:49 PM

That track sucks dude. Ive been there a few times and I hate it.

When I had a Hondata K-Pro with full bolt-ons with my RSX, my best time was a 15.1 with a nice launch.

I feel your frustration.

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Back in high school a friend and I went to the track, and he couldn't break 15s in his car. I ran a 14.4 in his car, that same night. My secret? Knowing that the gas pedal isn't an on/off switch. Sometimes you gotta stay out of the gas to keep traction.

Yeah my first time out i think i was being too aggressive and was definitely spinning. Last time out I was a bit gentler with the launch (i.e. not spinning) and chopped 3 seconds off my previous best. Tomorrow I'm going to use those tips as i have noticed that on this particular track my slip light comes on at 60 or so when i change into third. I honestly think the track is slick as **** but according to others there is plenty of traction. All i think is compared to what? Ice?

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwantmFizzics

That track sucks dude. Ive been there a few times and I hate it.

When I had a Hondata K-Pro with full bolt-ons with my RSX, my best time was a 15.1 with a nice launch.

I feel your frustration.

I don't hate it, but i definitely don't like it much either. So far the best I've seen with a 370Z out there is a 15.0x.

KwantmFizzics · 11-18-2011, 07:29 PM

Damn, driver mod is needed badly.

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 09:26 PM

I honestly think if i was at a better track (main thing being altitude and a level track) I could easily get down to low 14s. Granted I need more practice to get the most from the car though. My current best out there is a 15.2xx

KwantmFizzics · 11-19-2011, 09:31 PM

I agree with you completely.

tyler20c · 11-19-2011, 10:05 PM

I wouldn't even bother going to that track

KwantmFizzics · 11-20-2011, 04:28 AM

Yeah, I stopped going about 2 years ago.

11-12-2011, 02:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	That's cool to know. I really wish I knew how I was doing on the 60', from what I've been seeing the 60' is the best indicator of a good launch. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-17-2011, 12:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Back in high school a friend and I went to the track, and he couldn't break 15s in his car. I ran a 14.4 in his car, that same night. My secret? Knowing that the gas pedal isn't an on/off switch. Sometimes you gotta stay out of the gas to keep traction. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
KwantmFizzics Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura RSX TypeS Rep Power: 15	That track sucks dude. Ive been there a few times and I hate it. When I had a Hondata K-Pro with full bolt-ons with my RSX, my best time was a 15.1 with a nice launch. I feel your frustration. __________________ Now-2006 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura RSX Type-Slow Soon-2012 Magnetic Black Touring with Sports Package 370Z

11-18-2011, 07:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
KwantmFizzics Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura RSX TypeS Rep Power: 15	Damn, driver mod is needed badly. __________________ Now-2006 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura RSX Type-Slow Soon-2012 Magnetic Black Touring with Sports Package 370Z

11-18-2011, 09:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I honestly think if i was at a better track (main thing being altitude and a level track) I could easily get down to low 14s. Granted I need more practice to get the most from the car though. My current best out there is a 15.2xx __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-17-2011, 11:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hermitns Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fla Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370 auto Rep Power: 13	Quick tip. Try to eliminate wheelspin off the line. That makes the biggest difference. My times varied by almost a half second and I run the auto trans. a 60 foot of 2.00 or better and TRY not to chrip the tires shifting gears. ANY tire noise is time lost.

11-19-2011, 09:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
KwantmFizzics Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura RSX TypeS Rep Power: 15	I agree with you completely. __________________ Now-2006 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura RSX Type-Slow Soon-2012 Magnetic Black Touring with Sports Package 370Z

11-19-2011, 10:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 14	I wouldn't even bother going to that track

11-20-2011, 04:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
KwantmFizzics Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura RSX TypeS Rep Power: 15	Yeah, I stopped going about 2 years ago. __________________ Now-2006 Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura RSX Type-Slow Soon-2012 Magnetic Black Touring with Sports Package 370Z

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