I went to the track yesterday to try out my new slicks.

Well, they're not brand new, but I did pick them up for $50. I didn't have time to buy the Draglites that I want, so these had to go on a set of Aluminum wheels off of an old Ford Ranger.

They are 15x7 with a 4.5" backspace, so they fit perfectly. The Slick/Wheel combo weighs about half of what my OEM 18's/Nittos weigh.

The tires are 26x9-15 D05 Hoosiers.

This was my first time running slicks on any vehicle, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Luckily, the tech inspector let me run yesterday, even though I didn't have a driveshaft loop installed (required if you run slicks).
To compromise, I told him I wouldn't run the bottle. He was OK with that.


My engine mods that were installed yesterday are:

Popcharger with my custom heat shield
Custom exhaust - test pipes, removed muffler - rerouted exhaust with OEM tips.


It took me a while to get the launch down. Every time I ran, my time got better. At the end of the day, I was launching at ~6k, and as soon as the clutch started to engage, I would drop it. So, basically it was a fast slip.

My OEM VLSD is getting weak. When doing my burnout, I could feel one tire stop spinning once it got hot, but the other would still spin. I don't think that really made a difference with my launch though.


I'll scan timeslips later, but here are a couple of vids that a friend took. Keep in mind, he is kind of a n00b when it comes to drag racing!


Me VS Chevy truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsNLNQKi6x8



Me VS Srt4 (ignore the commentary.... and look at my win light at the end!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97vZDVskVDo



Friends Trailblazer SS (stock, and first time on track) ; then Me VS V8 S10 ; then friend's Vortech GT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW3y6RYanFU



Me VS Friend's Vortech GT (my first, and worst run of the day)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Lk7ulWGSM



Me getting spanked by a drag car....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRumNoQWe3E





My best time of the day was a 13.3*, which was the last pass of the day, and one of 3 that weren't caught on video.

Next time I go to the track (2 weeks), I will be spraying a 100shot from the get-go. I'm hoping to see some 12's....



-Tim

 

Post the breakdown of your best slip. What year is your Z?

13.3 on a DE your first time out with basically no mods is impressive. With 100 whp shot, low 12's EASY. Launching on slicks + N20 = guaranteed 1.7 60ft at least.

My friend who ran 13.4 NA, ran a 1.62 60ft and a 12.0 @ 113mph his first time out on my slicks. That was 100 shot.

 

You beat a pickup truck and posted the video. Shame on you!

 

Thanks for the comments! I think the next time I go out to the track I will be more comfortable with running the slicks, so I should do better.

I did think that for my trap speed, the ETs were pretty decent.

My car is a 2003 Touring, and had a 1/2 tank of gas, and a JL Stealthbox setup with 2 10's..



Here is the breakdown of my best slip:

REACTION -- 0.0712
60 FT -- 1.7907
330 FT -- 5.4806
1/8 ET -- 8.5399
1/8 MPH -- 80.09
1000 ET -- 11.1391
1000 MPH -- 94.68

1/4 ET -- 13.3634
1/4 MPH -- 102.89


That was with a near rev-limiter launch.

My second best was the 13.51 run against that SRT4. Again, my times kept getting better with each pass, so I still think I have some room for improvement.

I'll update this thread once I hit the track again, WITH the nitrous. Low 12's would be AWESOME!


-Tim

 

A win is a win!


Unfortunately, in this part of the country you see a lot of vehicles like that "tearing" up the drag strip.


-Tim

 

1.79 NA your first time out is GREAT! Keep up the good work....

 

pretty darn good....see what 60's do for ya?????

nice work, can't wait to see the 100shot numbers

 

He also shifts well. A 1.7 60ft NA with slow shifting = still high 13's....