First Time on Slicks

rkemp1 · 05-31-2008, 03:49 PM

Yesterday at the Mid-A track day I had the pleasure of running slicks for the first time. Alberto was nice enough to bring his out for me to use. With some of his coaching and 1-2 practice runs I was able to consistently pull 1.8s. Peak350 something you said to me a while ago made me realize I just needed to run balls to the wall so I took your advice and things worked out. For the record the stock clutch definitely doesn't like 6000+rpm launches though.

The weather was still a bit warm so I think with more practice I can do better. At my power level and a good launch I think I can get a 1.6-1.7 60'. What do you guys think, is it a realistic expectation or is more power needed for that?

eltness350 · 05-31-2008, 06:01 PM

new clutch/flywheel...i think 12's r def attainable

3hree5ive0ero · 05-31-2008, 07:19 PM

How did you launch and what did you do to attain those low 1.8s?

I doubt you can do better than high 1.7s though. At least in NA form (without gutting), it'll be very hard.

spnall4 · 05-31-2008, 07:51 PM

Nice job man, I was the number 6 car in your first time slip. I had the black 350z track model. That humidity really affected my utec tune. Towards the top of my powerband my car was falling flat on it's face. That was my first time at the track. I now realize how shitty running on 245 wide street tires couldn't cut anything better than a 2.0 60foot. Now with all you guys using slicks or DRs I'm going to have to follow suit. Just gotta find some that fit over the rear brembos. Great job again, awesome run.

Ian

Ex2cinaZ · 05-31-2008, 07:55 PM

You're a launching maniac!

rkemp1 · 06-01-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eltness350

new clutch/flywheel...i think 12's r def attainable

Unless my clutch gets burned out before better weather, I will get 12s on the stock clutch and flywheel. The biggest downside is that the clutch slips if you don't launch it right.

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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero

How did you launch and what did you do to attain those low 1.8s?

I doubt you can do better than high 1.7s though. At least in NA form (without gutting), it'll be very hard.

Thanks man I was bouncing the RPMs between 6-7000rpms and quickly releasing the clutch. Not dumping, but a very quick release. As soon as I was off of the clutch I was full throttle. I would not have trusted the car at such high rpms if Alberto had not given me the tips he did that night. After every 1 or 2 runs he would come over and give me tips for adjustments which really helped. 1.6s may or may not be pushing it but I think 1.7s can happen. Only time will tell!

rkemp1 · 06-01-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by spnall4

Nice job man, I was the number 6 car in your first time slip. I had the black 350z track model. That humidity really affected my utec tune. Towards the top of my powerband my car was falling flat on it's face. That was my first time at the track. I now realize how shitty running on 245 wide street tires couldn't cut anything better than a 2.0 60foot. Now with all you guys using slicks or DRs I'm going to have to follow suit. Just gotta find some that fit over the rear brembos. Great job again, awesome run.

Ian

Thanks man, I'm not sure if I had a chance to speak with you face to face but it was great lining up with you and all of the Zs. And you're right the weather was not conducive to record times. The only reason I broke my personal best was a better launch and a bit more power from the reflash. I definitely had a blast, cant wait for the next one!

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Originally Posted by Ex2cinaZ

You're a launching maniac!

So are you! If you throw some slicks on your nismo you will cut 1.8s easily too. You're damn near doin it on street tires!

__jb · 06-01-2008, 01:45 PM

What kind of slicks were they?

What size were the slicks and rear wheels.

That's a great 60 foot time... Congratulations!

rkemp1 · 06-01-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by __jb

What kind of slicks were they?

What size were the slicks and rear wheels.

That's a great 60 foot time... Congratulations!

I know they were 16 inch M/T slicks but I'm not sure their exact sizes.

10 TIL 4 · 06-01-2008, 04:02 PM

Nice runs man! I want to get my HR out there to see what she can do too.

Ex2cinaZ · 06-02-2008, 11:02 AM

omg.. i forgot to mention to you.. you might want to be careful, I noticed when you were launching the car was squatting down and rubbing your fenders on the slicks. I'm sure you would have been able to run better if that wasn't happening.

tywinter · 06-02-2008, 11:28 AM

VERY nice. You'll be into 12s soon at this rate.

ajcool2 · 06-02-2008, 11:53 AM

Congrats on the new time.

aceman · 06-02-2008, 12:56 PM

Its a nice change huh Russel. Once you goto slicks or drags you wont want to run anything else. Glad you had a good time. You will make 12's

Later
Todd

rkemp1 · 06-02-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ex2cinaZ

omg.. i forgot to mention to you.. you might want to be careful, I noticed when you were launching the car was squatting down and rubbing your fenders on the slicks. I'm sure you would have been able to run better if that wasn't happening.

wow, really? I knew I was getting decent weight transfer but I didn't realize I was squatting that hard!

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Originally Posted by tywinter

VERY nice. You'll be into 12s soon at this rate.

Thanks Ty! Todd, you and I need to all hit the track at the same time on a nice cool day and get 12s together, lol!

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Originally Posted by aceman

Its a nice change huh Russel. Once you goto slicks or drags you wont want to run anything else. Glad you had a good time. You will make 12's

Later
Todd

I tell you this much I will not put my car on the drag strip again unless I either buy a set of slicks for myself or Alberto lets me use his set again!

3hree5ive0ero · 06-02-2008, 05:25 PM

I wish I lived where you guys are. Nobody ever drag races and I'm so lonely when I go.

rkemp1 · 06-02-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero

I wish I lived where you guys are. Nobody ever drag races and I'm so lonely when I go.

Sounds like its time for a relocation!

gsingh350Z · 06-11-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero

I wish I lived where you guys are. Nobody ever drag races and I'm so lonely when I go.

I know it's a drive, but you could come down to Houston. Always a few Z's at the Houston raceway when I go.

And congratulations to rkemp1! That 8K redline must be nice.

Motormouth · 06-11-2008, 01:35 PM

with slicks what would be a good 60ft?

and what are other HRs in your area running? since some have reported low 13s stock.

3hree5ive0ero · 06-11-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gsingh350Z

I know it's a drive, but you could come down to Houston. Always a few Z's at the Houston raceway when I go.

And congratulations to rkemp1! That 8K redline must be nice.

It's about a 6 hour long drive there 1 way. I was planning on going there to set my PB, but not anymore - gas is too high and my times are good enough for now.

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Originally Posted by Motormouth

with slicks what would be a good 60ft?

and what are other HRs in your area running? since some have reported low 13s stock.

I'd say anything under 1.9 is presentable.

05-31-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
rkemp1 I need an LSD! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 1,272 iTrader: (0)	First Time on Slicks Yesterday at the Mid-A track day I had the pleasure of running slicks for the first time. Alberto was nice enough to bring his out for me to use. With some of his coaching and 1-2 practice runs I was able to consistently pull 1.8s. Peak350 something you said to me a while ago made me realize I just needed to run balls to the wall so I took your advice and things worked out. For the record the stock clutch definitely doesn't like 6000+rpm launches though. The weather was still a bit warm so I think with more practice I can do better. At my power level and a good launch I think I can get a 1.6-1.7 60'. What do you guys think, is it a realistic expectation or is more power needed for that? __________________ Silver Alloy 07 base - Best Time-13.21 - Best Trap 108.16 - Fully sponsored by Visa and Mastercard. AAM 2.5 inch exhaust-test pipes-Technosquare. Student loans slowing the mods. 12s-coming soon Last edited by rkemp1; 05-31-2008 at 03:52 PM.

05-31-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
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05-31-2008, 07:19 PM	#3
3hree5ive0ero - - A d m i n i s t r a t o r - - Join Date: Dec 2037 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,331 iTrader: (28)	How did you launch and what did you do to attain those low 1.8s? I doubt you can do better than high 1.7s though. At least in NA form (without gutting), it'll be very hard. __________________ -\|\|- 2003 DB 350Z Touring 6MT -\|\|- 252.75whp 233.16wtq (5/26/07) -\|\|- -\|\|- 13.212@104.75 mph (4/6/07 - N/A) -\|\|- 12.520@110.17 mph (11/16/08 - 75 shot of N2O) -\|\|- Lists of fastest 1/4 mile drivers/times on the forum. How do you compare?

05-31-2008, 07:51 PM	#4
spnall4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 73 iTrader: (4)	Nice job man, I was the number 6 car in your first time slip. I had the black 350z track model. That humidity really affected my utec tune. Towards the top of my powerband my car was falling flat on it's face. That was my first time at the track. I now realize how shitty running on 245 wide street tires couldn't cut anything better than a 2.0 60foot. Now with all you guys using slicks or DRs I'm going to have to follow suit. Just gotta find some that fit over the rear brembos. Great job again, awesome run. Ian __________________ National Z Club - 2003 Track 350z, 2003.5 G35 sedan (wifes car), 1995 Stealth Twin Turbo AWD (my toy)

05-31-2008, 07:55 PM	#5
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06-01-2008, 01:45 PM	#8
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06-01-2008, 04:02 PM	#10
10 TIL 4 Original 10TIL4 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (18)	Nice runs man! I want to get my HR out there to see what she can do too.

06-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#11
Ex2cinaZ Make Lemonade Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germantown/Hagerstown Posts: 2,044 iTrader: (2)	omg.. i forgot to mention to you.. you might want to be careful, I noticed when you were launching the car was squatting down and rubbing your fenders on the slicks. I'm sure you would have been able to run better if that wasn't happening. __________________ Nismo #430 \|AAM\| 13.334 @ 103.48 1.953 60' .092 r/t FREE MDRACER76

06-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#12
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aceman I dont know Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 2,610 iTrader: (20)	Its a nice change huh Russel. Once you goto slicks or drags you wont want to run anything else. Glad you had a good time. You will make 12's Later Todd __________________ http://blacklabeldetail.com/ www.WickedPerformanceRacing.com 13.005@106.55mph Best Trap 108.54mph 03 Daytona Blue 6spd --XBOX 360 SCREEN NAME ( ACEMAN350Z ) TEAM DNF 1.Crawford Plenum.. 2. Bored Throttle Body.. 3.Larger MAF housing.. 4.Modified stock air box(K&N filter).. 5.UR PULLEY.. 6.JUN FLYWHEEL.. 7.KINETIX RACE PIPES.. 8.DC SPORT HEADERS.. 9.FAST INTENTIONS EXHAUST.. 10.NISMO CLUTCH.. 11.UTEC TUNED BY ME.. 12. 4.083 Gears My Car Dyno shoot out POST YOUR 1/4 TIMES HERE

06-02-2008, 05:25 PM	#16
3hree5ive0ero - - A d m i n i s t r a t o r - - Join Date: Dec 2037 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,331 iTrader: (28)	I wish I lived where you guys are. Nobody ever drag races and I'm so lonely when I go. __________________ -\|\|- 2003 DB 350Z Touring 6MT -\|\|- 252.75whp 233.16wtq (5/26/07) -\|\|- -\|\|- 13.212@104.75 mph (4/6/07 - N/A) -\|\|- 12.520@110.17 mph (11/16/08 - 75 shot of N2O) -\|\|- Lists of fastest 1/4 mile drivers/times on the forum. How do you compare?

06-11-2008, 01:35 PM	#19
Motormouth so many uses Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Center City Philadelphia Posts: 12,312 iTrader: (38)	with slicks what would be a good 60ft? and what are other HRs in your area running? since some have reported low 13s stock. __________________ It is my firm belief that it is a mistake to hold firm beliefs