As the title says, I got humbled. My first run of the season at the track, and my first run with the twins on. Was a very interresting day. 1 car smashed the wall, smashed the opposite lane's wall, then came back to his lane and jumped the wall. 2 people's windows blew out on the track, 2 people's tires got shredded going down the track (both firestone), 1 engine fire, and 2 thrown rods.

Note: was on street tires, and have a 6spd.

run1:

R/T .180
60' 2.193
330 5.766
1/8 8.613
mph 88.85
1000 11.035
1/4 13.025
mph 113.68


run 2:

R/T .240
60' 2.181
330 5.780
1/8 8.638
mph 88.44
1000 11.072
1/4 13.083
mph 112.82

I had fun, and that's what counts even if I am disappointed with my times.

edit: was at pacific raceways in kent, WA. 81 degrees outside, with a 81% humidity.

 

Thats not too bad. I take it you were spinning? Given that 60ft, and even going 3/4 throttle your 1/8 time is a little slow, bu tthe trap is nice.

 

yup, spinnin and hoppin at first, then had to slip the clutch for traction, then re-engaged. I really wanted those 12's

 

You did good. With more practice I think you will gain confidence, and be more aggressive in the first 1/8 mile.

 

how much of a difference would it make to power shift it instead of trying to just shift fast?

 

Not much & would possibly slow you down.

You need to worry about controlling tire spin before worrying about shifting.

 

I would not concern myself with power shifting. Your big area for improvement is the same as 90 percent of new racers: 60 foot time.

 

how much would tires help? have had some summit 15" drag wheels and MT DR's on order for like 3 months now...

 

I have 250 horsepower and run 2.0 seconds with street tires.
Other members with 500 horsepower may have move difficulty. Yes competition tires will be helpful.

 

What size and type of street tire? Please don't tell me 255/25/20

 

Over the past 5 years several different street tires:

R-235/50WR17 and
R-245/45WR18

 

if i remember right, it's 295/35/18 might be a 40 series though

 

Some good runs for your first time out with the twins. Like others have said work on that 60ft and I bet you'll see 12.5 or 12.6 with a sub 2.0 60ft.

 

once you hook at the line and can hook into 2nd and 3rd you will see the times come way down. great traps though and not bad for street tires and lots of power. could be worse

 

yeah, I even tried to launch my car even though I thought I would snap my axles. Launched at 4k, and at 3500rpm. Times were disgusting from hopping and spinning. ended up with like a 2.6 60' and a 14.6 @107. Don't think I will be trying that again without the propper wheel/tire set-up.

 

I'll race ya!

LOL! j/k

But seriously, why is that trap so low? Are you sure you are making 434whp and that you are tuned right?

60 foot will affect your trap as well, but I was still expecting a higher trap.

A 2.1 60 foot for a street setup RWD car is not THAT bad. Most cars like that are around 2.0....so you aren't THAT far off.

Another thing you have to keep in mind is that more power = less traction. In other words, in order for you to run good times with that much power, street tires are NOT an option. You simply cannot pull off a good 60 foot with that much power and street tires.

Next time, show up with some nice drag radials and you'll do better.

 

wish I had AWD sometimes Yeah, just waiting for my drag radials...I guess they are on backorder thill the 21st now (even though I was told months ago that they were on the way )

 

I would also think that with over 400whp your trap would be higher. Hot day along with humidity is just not a racers friend.

 

You answered your own question didnt you

 

Get a used set - they're out there. I bought a set of BFG DRs in 295/35/18, and have seen a few other sets out there as well.

Z32 guys also often sell their 16x8.5" TT rear wheels with MT ET streets or other DR.