cant beat 14.8
Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
Something is wrong. 
Even with a bad 60' like that, you should at least be trapping much higher. I think there is something wrong mechanically??
Even with a bad 60' like that, you should at least be trapping much higher. I think there is something wrong mechanically??
+1
Even though both tracks are poorly prepped I have been able to trap @ 100 when I run (I have a 5AT BTW).
As someone said burnouts are pointless on street tires. You need to get your 60ft times down.
Originally Posted by HDPD350Z
Sure, he can run a better time with practice, but you initially indicated he should be trapping alot higher and even suggested possible mechanical issues with his vehicle. His trap speeds are within normal for that part of Arizona.
But to consider that a normal trap? Why would that be normal at that part of AZ at this time of the year? I think the temps are around 60-65 degrees in Pheonix. That's close to the temperature I ran in when I trapped 101-103mph.
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Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
Ok, I jumped to conclusions when I suggested mechanical problems, my bad.
But to consider that a normal trap? Why would that be normal at that part of AZ at this time of the year? I think the temps are around 60-65 degrees in Pheonix. That's close to the temperature I ran in when I trapped 101-103mph.
But to consider that a normal trap? Why would that be normal at that part of AZ at this time of the year? I think the temps are around 60-65 degrees in Pheonix. That's close to the temperature I ran in when I trapped 101-103mph.
For example, on a very good day for racing in Vegas, a good trap for a stock Z would be 95-96mph.
It all boils down to the particular track and DA conditions for that particular day.
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60ft is killing you man. Just spin the dirt off the tires. Hold the car about 2500rpms. Slip it till the car gets moving and then wot. On the stock potenzas i've cut 1.9's and on some harder tire i've cut some 1.8's. Everything at the track is settled in the first 60ft. Also i run 30psi.
its in wittman az and it was at 10 at night, 37 degrees and high winds
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather.../wittmann.html
im pretty new to this, i was unaware that temp had anything to do with it.. ill make sure to add this in the future
another small issue, im horrible at talking or doing anythig in front of groups of people.. however im gettin over it
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather.../wittmann.html
im pretty new to this, i was unaware that temp had anything to do with it.. ill make sure to add this in the future
another small issue, im horrible at talking or doing anythig in front of groups of people.. however im gettin over it
Last edited by steppinrazor; Dec 25, 2007 at 01:00 PM.
Originally Posted by first350
burnouts don't always help w/ OE/street tires...many times it hurts (street tires get greasy if they're too hot).
I do a small peel-out when I'm going to the line to scrub the tires and get rid of debris.
Once you're at the line, forget about your reaction times, and just work on the launch...I use the ebrake to hold the car steady, then get the clutch pedal to be just at the engagement point w/ around 3K rpms - from there, it's just about feeling how much traction you have; you want to find the area between bogging the engine down and spinning the tires.
I do a small peel-out when I'm going to the line to scrub the tires and get rid of debris.
Once you're at the line, forget about your reaction times, and just work on the launch...I use the ebrake to hold the car steady, then get the clutch pedal to be just at the engagement point w/ around 3K rpms - from there, it's just about feeling how much traction you have; you want to find the area between bogging the engine down and spinning the tires.
also thanks for all the advice so far.. i was fully aware that my times were sh*tty, thats why im asking for advice, im not sure the purpose of repeating how bad my times were.. if your trying to convince me trust me, i was fully aware before i even wrote this thread
Originally Posted by ryano85
thanks, im def. going to work on that sh*t next time im at the track...
also thanks for all the advice so far.. i was fully aware that my times were sh*tty, thats why im asking for advice, im not sure the purpose of repeating how bad my times were.. if your trying to convince me trust me, i was fully aware before i even wrote this thread
also thanks for all the advice so far.. i was fully aware that my times were sh*tty, thats why im asking for advice, im not sure the purpose of repeating how bad my times were.. if your trying to convince me trust me, i was fully aware before i even wrote this thread
Originally Posted by ZU L8R
2.4 60ft is one of your problems
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
sounds like you need to do a better burnout and lower your tire
pressures-this will help bring your 60ft time down, judging by your
trap speed your car should do low 14 sec. if you shift and launch
correctly
pressures-this will help bring your 60ft time down, judging by your
trap speed your car should do low 14 sec. if you shift and launch
correctly
Originally Posted by first350
burnouts don't always help w/ OE/street tires...many times it hurts (street tires get greasy if they're too hot).
I do a small peel-out when I'm going to the line to scrub the tires and get rid of debris.
Once you're at the line, forget about your reaction times, and just work on the launch...I use the ebrake to hold the car steady, then get the clutch pedal to be just at the engagement point w/ around 3K rpms - from there, it's just about feeling how much traction you have; you want to find the area between bogging the engine down and spinning the tires.
I do a small peel-out when I'm going to the line to scrub the tires and get rid of debris.
Once you're at the line, forget about your reaction times, and just work on the launch...I use the ebrake to hold the car steady, then get the clutch pedal to be just at the engagement point w/ around 3K rpms - from there, it's just about feeling how much traction you have; you want to find the area between bogging the engine down and spinning the tires.
Originally Posted by davidv
Show us how its done here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840.
and my scanner is not compatible with it-has an old style plug
that goes in the back of the tower instead of a usb plug
i went to the track last Wednesday at Orlando Speedworld
ran 13.85 at 99.78mph 2.06 60ft .280 reaction with street tires and
5at trans, yes i do a burn out but it is not a huge smokey one
just enough to get crap off tires, when i don't it just spins
like crazy, i ran 28psi in tires.
Originally Posted by 2fast4ya
i can't post my slips right now, i just got a new computer recently
and my scanner is not compatible with it-has an old style plug
that goes in the back of the tower instead of a usb plug
i went to the track last Wednesday at Orlando Speedworld
ran 13.85 at 99.78mph 2.06 60ft .280 reaction with street tires and
5at trans, yes i do a burn out but it is not a huge smokey one
just enough to get crap off tires, when i don't it just spins
like crazy, i ran 28psi in tires.
and my scanner is not compatible with it-has an old style plug
that goes in the back of the tower instead of a usb plug
i went to the track last Wednesday at Orlando Speedworld
ran 13.85 at 99.78mph 2.06 60ft .280 reaction with street tires and
5at trans, yes i do a burn out but it is not a huge smokey one
just enough to get crap off tires, when i don't it just spins
like crazy, i ran 28psi in tires.
Originally Posted by davidv
Show us how its done here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840.
. My time 13.7Xs 1/4 mi isn't fast enough to stay on the non-stock list 
...hopefully I'll get back there sometime in '08 (I've got a lot more mods since that run)
Originally Posted by ryano85
i need alot of work on launch still, i have a problem with getting a little anxious and peelin out at the line... im doing better with it though
Originally Posted by Skorch
ryano85, a bunch of friends and I are planning to go to Speedworld on the 12th given that it's a dry day. You're very welcome to come with us - perhaps we can give you some pointers on how to launch your car better. I'd love to see more Zs there - last time I went I was the only one.
awsome... sounds good, ill be there for sure, thanks alot
Originally Posted by davidv
Please read my post again. The only place that you are lacking is the launch. Whatever you are doing try a different technique. Running 2.0 seconds on street tires will become a habit. It will become automatic.
i will work on that.. i do already notice a bit of a habbit developing with that
Originally Posted by taurran
You just answered your own question with that. I'm not sure why this thread was made.
Originally Posted by first350
I haven't been to the drag strip in about a year...I got into autoXing . My time 13.7Xs 1/4 mi isn't fast enough to stay on the non-stock list ...hopefully I'll get back there sometime in '08 (I've got a lot more mods since that run)
. My time 13.7Xs 1/4 mi isn't fast enough to stay on the non-stock list ...hopefully I'll get back there sometime in '08 (I've got a lot more mods since that run)
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