7AT Times and Launch Tips

Tadpole · 10-07-2014, 05:54 AM

Jarblue shoot me a text since pm's don't work for me for some odd reason. 5 one 2 seven for 9 five 9 five six. My name is Ted.

Tigger · 10-07-2014, 06:52 AM

I just have a base Touring model. No upgrades. Tires were BF Goodrich Comp2 on 18" base wheels. Nothing was unloaded from the car. I went down the track in 100% stock form with 3/4 tank of gas and most importantly.. VDC ON.

13.57 @ 105.14.

Needless to say but I'll say it anyway... Can't just mash the gas with a one-wheel wonder (VDC on or off). Spun all the way down the track like it did my second pass at 99MPH and 14.2 seconds. I think I finally hooked a little past the 1/8 mile mark. Left VDC on for my third pass and feathered the throttle down to keep the tire hooked the whole time. Result was the 13.57 pass and everyone who watched said it was a great run.

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

Is that time with 324whp? Or stock engine

day after i got tuned and dyno'd at 324whp.

full weight nothing removed and full tank of gas as well. if i ran empty i may have hit 12.7

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger

I just have a base Touring model. No upgrades. Tires were BF Goodrich Comp2 on 18" base wheels. Nothing was unloaded from the car. I went down the track in 100% stock form with 3/4 tank of gas and most importantly.. VDC ON.

13.57 @ 105.14.

Needless to say but I'll say it anyway... Can't just mash the gas with a one-wheel wonder (VDC on or off). Spun all the way down the track like it did my second pass at 99MPH and 14.2 seconds. I think I finally hooked a little past the 1/8 mile mark. Left VDC on for my third pass and feathered the throttle down to keep the tire hooked the whole time. Result was the 13.57 pass and everyone who watched said it was a great run.

i only run VDC off.

the main issue off the bat you are having is no VLSD in the base model. sport model has a subpar VLSD but still has one vs base which doesnt. you will spin all day trying to drop gear and smash the gas in it.

there are many easy ways i could drop my personal best one of them being upgrading to a better LSD, drag radials, run on an empty tank, strip out all weight.

Tadpole · 10-07-2014, 12:39 PM

I occasionally break loose and boil and hop the tires. I run 14's doing it but man I look good!

TexasChuck · 10-07-2014, 05:47 PM

Please tell an old guy what "20 roll out" is? And no smart a** BS either!
Thanks

TheBoomSpoon · 10-07-2014, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigger

I just have a base Touring model. No upgrades. Tires were BF Goodrich Comp2 on 18" base wheels. Nothing was unloaded from the car. I went down the track in 100% stock form with 3/4 tank of gas and most importantly.. VDC ON.

13.57 @ 105.14.

Needless to say but I'll say it anyway... Can't just mash the gas with a one-wheel wonder (VDC on or off). Spun all the way down the track like it did my second pass at 99MPH and 14.2 seconds. I think I finally hooked a little past the 1/8 mile mark. Left VDC on for my third pass and feathered the throttle down to keep the tire hooked the whole time. Result was the 13.57 pass and everyone who watched said it was a great run.

i feel for you. I was in the same boat then i swapped that peg leg with a quaife LSD for $1200 and its the best moola you can spend.

Tadpole · 10-08-2014, 06:04 AM

Peg legs on the Z? Don't think so. Straight up posi track rear ends or so I thought.

JARblue · 10-08-2014, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Please tell an old guy what "20 roll out" is? And no smart a** BS either!
Thanks

It means you roll at 20 mph then mash the gas when you're ready to race. That makes it fair for people who don't know how to launch MT

nghivinhton · 10-08-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It means you roll at 20 mph then mash the gas when you're ready to race. That makes it fair for people who don't know how to launch MT

Haha i was wondering the same too, now i got the answer

Tigger · 10-08-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Peg legs on the Z? Don't think so. Straight up posi track rear ends or so I thought.

Definitely a peg-leg for sure. Straight up open diff. I spin the same tire all the time.

Tadpole · 10-08-2014, 06:58 PM

Well someone please educate me. My old school method is lifting up the rear of the car and moving one of the wheels in one direction. If they both move in the same direction it's a posi track, if they move in opposite direction it's a peg leg or limited slip. My Z rotates in the same direction and they both spin at the drag strip every time.

10-07-2014, 05:54 AM	#46 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Jarblue shoot me a text since pm's don't work for me for some odd reason. 5 one 2 seven for 9 five 9 five six. My name is Ted. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-07-2014, 12:39 PM	#50 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I occasionally break loose and boil and hop the tires. I run 14's doing it but man I look good! __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-07-2014, 05:47 PM	#51 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	20 Roll Out? Please tell an old guy what "20 roll out" is? And no smart a** BS either! Thanks Tigger likes this.

10-08-2014, 06:04 AM	#53 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Peg legs on the Z? Don't think so. Straight up posi track rear ends or so I thought. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-08-2014, 06:58 PM	#57 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Well someone please educate me. My old school method is lifting up the rear of the car and moving one of the wheels in one direction. If they both move in the same direction it's a posi track, if they move in opposite direction it's a peg leg or limited slip. My Z rotates in the same direction and they both spin at the drag strip every time. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

10-07-2014, 06:52 AM	#47 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	I just have a base Touring model. No upgrades. Tires were BF Goodrich Comp2 on 18" base wheels. Nothing was unloaded from the car. I went down the track in 100% stock form with 3/4 tank of gas and most importantly.. VDC ON. 13.57 @ 105.14. Needless to say but I'll say it anyway... Can't just mash the gas with a one-wheel wonder (VDC on or off). Spun all the way down the track like it did my second pass at 99MPH and 14.2 seconds. I think I finally hooked a little past the 1/8 mile mark. Left VDC on for my third pass and feathered the throttle down to keep the tire hooked the whole time. Result was the 13.57 pass and everyone who watched said it was a great run.

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