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streetracer Feb 3, 2007 05:06 PM

Yep, still need to break those 14's...
 
Here's what I got so far. Been to the track three times now.

1st run
et: 14.394
rt: 0.9982
speed: 100.561
60ft:2.4352
330: 6.363
1/8: 9.485

2nd run
et: 14.365
rt: 0.585
speed: 100.267
60ft:2.360
330: 6.316
1/8: 9.441

My car is still stock. How am I doing? I know I still have a long way to go. My first few times were very much lost with tire spin in 1st and 2nd gear. I'm over that stage and now I'm at bugging it too much on the start. I'm also having a little too much 2nd gear spin and I think its because my clutch engagement is very high. I tried to adjust it with my mechanic but it was too difficult. Thanks.

davidv Feb 3, 2007 07:35 PM

Your problem is 60-foot time. Without a respectable 60-foot time you can kiss 13.99 seconds goodbye. Why not drop the tire pressure 2 PSI with each run, and see if that helps.

streetracer Feb 3, 2007 08:18 PM

Thanks Dave. You're always there for the boys when we don't ask something stupid!

Yeah, I'm running 35psi on 265/35/18 bald Michellins. Need tires bad. Thats why I made the thread earlier in January about which tire, don't know if you remember.

But anyways, how low should I go in psi? You think my car is capable of cracking 14's decently driven?

davidv Feb 3, 2007 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by streetracer
Thanks Dave. You're always there for the boys when we don't ask something stupid!

LOL. I run 30 PSI. Pick-up the front tire pressure 5PSI.

Practice makes perfect.:)

BluZee Feb 4, 2007 08:14 AM

I run 25 psi in my rear Nitto 275/40-18s and I have actually been able to pull a 2.0 60ft and I even have a 5AT.

davidv Feb 4, 2007 02:08 PM


Originally Posted by BluZee
I run 25 psi in my rear Nitto 275/40-18s and I have actually been able to pull a 2.0 60ft and I even have a 5AT.

Excellent 60-foot time. Most likely you will want to post your times here: https://my350z.com/forum/drag/233840-top-25-1-4-mile-times-for-tt-st-supercharger-nitrous-bolt-ons-stock.html

bigslim350Z Feb 5, 2007 02:20 PM

davidv: how have you been doing in the car? I saw you once at capitol but we were all running slow cause of the heat. I think you were doing 14.1 at the time. You planning on coming down to capitol this spring? I'll be there the first day it opens and hopefully will see some of the my350z.com guys there.

BluZee Feb 5, 2007 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by davidv
Excellent 60-foot time. Most likely you will want to post your times here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840


Thanks, but my ET is nothing to brag about due to the high elevation of my track. :icon43:

streetracer Feb 5, 2007 04:11 PM


Originally Posted by BluZee
Thanks, but my ET is nothing to brag about due to the high elevation of my track. :icon43:

There's no need to be ashamed. It can't be worse than mine. You can make a note of the elevation. Everyone knows NA cars are slower at higher altitude.:)

gNaRKiLL Feb 5, 2007 04:14 PM

What rpm do you guys launch at I am scared to launch above 4k I really dont want to fry my clutch.

streetracer Feb 5, 2007 05:55 PM

I launch at practically no rpm. Car completely dead and once my clutch is fully engaged, i go wot. But what do i know, David or Alberto or Jeremy or somebody good should answer that.

gNaRKiLL Feb 5, 2007 06:47 PM


Originally Posted by streetracer
I launch at practically no rpm. Car completely dead and once my clutch is fully engaged, i go wot. But what do i know, David or Alberto or Jeremy or somebody good should answer that.


yeah thats pretty much what I do as well because it seems like every time I launch hard I loose traction and it wont catch until I shift.

streetracer Feb 5, 2007 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by gNaRKiLL
yeah thats pretty much what I do as well because it seems like every time I launch hard I loose traction and it wont catch until I shift.

My guess is you have the base. Let me summarize, we're screwed! Very hard to go anywhere without the LSD. Thats my next mod.

davidv Feb 6, 2007 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
davidv: how have you been doing in the car? I saw you once at capitol but we were all running slow cause of the heat. I think you were doing 14.1 at the time. You planning on coming down to capitol this spring? I'll be there the first day it opens and hopefully will see some of the my350z.com guys there.

Thanks for the invite. I recall you sitting at the starting line next to a BMW. For some reason the BMW was in reverse. Scared the hell out of me.

I race Summit ET on Sundays at Cecil County. In July and August I might go to Capital at night just for fun.

BluZee Feb 6, 2007 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by streetracer
There's no need to be ashamed. It can't be worse than mine. You can make a note of the elevation. Everyone knows NA cars are slower at higher altitude.:)


OK, twist my arm. My best is a 14.33 @ 98mph. Elevation is a little over 3,000ft. Stock I would run 14.9-15.0.

3hree5ive0ero Feb 6, 2007 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by BluZee
Thanks, but my ET is nothing to brag about due to the high elevation of my track. :icon43:

Welcome to my life. Our sh1tty climate doesn't help, neither. Oh well, what can we do but complain?

As for the launch... yeah.. don't do what you're doing.. Read up on the forums and get a general idea as to how you should be doing them. You'll soon find out. Nobody ever taught me how to launch or how to shift on the track or any track related info. I'm still learning, but I think I've made good progress so far. Good luck.

clipso 01 Feb 9, 2007 06:47 AM

with a nice 60ft time you will do much better......good luck

streetracer Feb 21, 2007 06:08 PM

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Well people, I have cracked it. I did a few mods since the thread started when I was stock. The new mods are: Injen SES, TP, Spacer, pop, 3.9FD, Quaife LSD. Oh, I still need tires! Thanks to David and all the people that contributed to my times improvement.

ct350z Feb 21, 2007 08:00 PM

good job!!!

3hree5ive0ero Feb 21, 2007 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by streetracer
Well people, I have cracked it. I did a few mods since the thread started when I was stock. The new mods are: Injen SES, TP, Spacer, pop, 3.9FD, Quaife LSD. Oh, I still need tires! Thanks to David and all the people that contributed to my times improvement.

I'm surprised you're not getting a better 60' time with the 3.9 FD, but the improvement you got out of those mods are definitely there to be seen. Good job.


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