Drag Racing Tips

b1adesofcha0s · 03-16-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

Gotcha on the VDC.

Easy enough to adjust the coilovers so I guess I can give that a shot.

Just want to try and get on the official 1/4 mile forum list, even if it is last place

You'll get on the list no matter what time you get, as long as you post the timeslip

Dallaz · 03-16-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

I disagree. IMO softer rear setting should work better, it helps with the weight transfer to the rear end.

But I see where you're going with the softer front setting [to allow the frontend to lift and transfer weight to the rear]. Have you had better results doing it this way?

I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong

tranceformer · 03-17-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallaz

I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong

Hmmm... sounds like a FWD honda setup IMO.

From what I've seen, the Nismo owners (350 & 370) have more trouble at the dragstrip because of the stiffer springs. Same with anyone with aftermarket coilovers that are setup for auto-x or road course.

Dallaz · 03-18-2012, 02:59 PM

I'll figure out exactly why he said to use those settings and then explain it again, Cause I'm not sure.

TongMan · 03-19-2012, 09:30 AM

Great tips guys. Keep 'em coming. I'm heading back out to the drag strip in April. Hopefully I can hit mid to low 13's.

vitinvictor1 · 01-20-2013, 11:03 AM

Great tips!! But you guys can tell me some tips of a 7AT transmission? Im a noob too and I want to know wich rpm are the bests to start correctly the pass in a 7AT

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