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Old May 7, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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i live in Northridge and am wondering whats the nearest 1/4 drag strip?

do u guys think 11sec is reachable with my following mods

PE-tt 477whp 490wtq @12psi built short block/ toyo R888 F265 R295 what tire pressure should i keep the tires at !
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
i live in Northridge and am wondering whats the nearest 1/4 drag strip?

do u guys think 11sec is reachable with my following mods

PE-tt 477whp 490wtq @12psi built short block/ toyo R888 F265 R295 what tire pressure should i keep the tires at !
I ran 11's with less than 400whp that would be easy at your power levels.

There is a STICKY race track locator at the top of this page btw
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Old May 7, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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appreciate u help Alberto

what would be a idle RPM launch 3k ? more or less !
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yeah, i went 10.9 at 130 with 475 and a gutted car....

stock 6 speed.


its very possible..

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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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very impressive 10.9
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
appreciate u help Alberto

what would be a idle RPM launch 3k ? more or less !
It depends on traction and how good you are with the clutch. I know experienced guys launching at 5k plus on a good track and good skills.
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You are using a road race tire for drag racing. If you are serious about putting down some good times, you should get another set of wheels/tires for the rear.
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You are using a road race tire for drag racing. If you are serious about putting down some good times, you should get another set of wheels/tires for the rear.
i want to know what could i get with those R888 as far as road racing with these tires at my power level i hardly have a tire spin so, thats why am going to the track with these tires. but thanks for the tip
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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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It depends on traction and how good you are with the clutch. I know experienced guys launching at 5k plus on a good track and good skills.
its actually my first time driving at drag strip so, i think i take it easy at first then go from there to higher RPM.

i know u driving skills are incurable ridicules almost sub 11sec with only 400whp thats sick. u where using MT right
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
its actually my first time driving at drag strip so, i think i take it easy at first then go from there to higher RPM.

i know u driving skills are incurable ridicules almost sub 11sec with only 400whp thats sick. u where using MT right

NOPE...A/T for me
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
i live in Northridge and am wondering whats the nearest 1/4 drag strip?

do u guys think 11sec is reachable with my following mods

PE-tt 477whp 490wtq @12psi built short block/ toyo R888 F265 R295 what tire pressure should i keep the tires at !
Hey whatsup man, nice build, finally done I knew gtm did good work.

Be sure to get some videos at the track
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Old May 18, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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sure thanks,

in fact am going tomorrow morning @ 8 am to cali-speedway Pacific Street Car Association (PSCA) Event May 16th - 18 . let u know what time am gonna run with this setup.

do u guys have any tips for me
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i ran 13.4 @ 110mph .... lunched at 4000rpm which made the car totally lose at 1 and 2 gear the car is shaking like crazy at 1st maybe wheel hope not sure but by the time i got it in 3rd the car start pulling really good...

also its my first time EVER at drag strip and i just had a chance to race ONCE because of helmet


any advice on how to improve my driving
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with 12psi setting
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Post a slip. That is a horrible trap for the power level. We need more details to help you out!
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
i ran 13.4 @ 110mph .... lunched at 4000rpm which made the car totally lose at 1 and 2 gear the car is shaking like crazy at 1st maybe wheel hope not sure but by the time i got it in 3rd the car start pulling really good...

also its my first time EVER at drag strip and i just had a chance to race ONCE because of helmet


any advice on how to improve my driving
I will not criticise your time. You are new at drag racing. I am sure that you gave it your best. We have plenty of 477 horsepower dyno queens here who could not run 13.4 seconds if their life depended on it.
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my time slip
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i cannot rotate my head enough to read that upside down lol
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lool

R/T .546
60' 2.313
330 6.114
1/8 8.979
mph 85.10
1000 11.375
1/4 13.401
mph 110.83

no u don't have to :P
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OK, well you know the 60ft needs work

What pressure in tires?

Did you do a quick spin of the tires after going AROUND the water box?

Did you shift at redline?

You need to be your worst critic. Thats how I got better at driving Id critique myself until I felt I couldnt possibly shift any faster. Get back out and run better times they wont get worst than your first time
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