For AT's, How do you launch?
05-17-2004, 11:31 AM
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oh ok i was gunna say if u spin your tires during the staging u would be classified as having a false start i would think, but i usually hold it a bit higher wouldn't u think it would be better??
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05-17-2004, 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by Sins4u33
oh ok i was gunna say if u spin your tires during the staging u would be classified as having a false start i would think, but i usually hold it a bit higher wouldn't u think it would be better??
Ben
oh ok i was gunna say if u spin your tires during the staging u would be classified as having a false start i would think, but i usually hold it a bit higher wouldn't u think it would be better??
Ben
05-18-2004, 10:31 AM
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i usually launched between 300-3500 when i had the stock potenzas then feathered the clutch on the launch until it bit. im a bad driver but i managed 2.2 60ft
05-19-2004, 02:29 PM
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ok so, after you rev it up to 2500 or so with the brakes on, do you just quickly release the brakes and stomp on the gas at the same time? or do you have to do some sort of easing off of the brake pedal?
sorry i am a little confused. i really dont want to do this wrong, because i dont want to screw the car up. i cannot wait to go to the tracks!!! little intimidating though. it is going to be my first time.
sorry i am a little confused. i really dont want to do this wrong, because i dont want to screw the car up. i cannot wait to go to the tracks!!! little intimidating though. it is going to be my first time.
05-19-2004, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by ragtopz
ok so, after you rev it up to 2500 or so with the brakes on, do you just quickly release the brakes and stomp on the gas at the same time? or do you have to do some sort of easing off of the brake pedal?
sorry i am a little confused. i really dont want to do this wrong, because i dont want to screw the car up. i cannot wait to go to the tracks!!! little intimidating though. it is going to be my first time.
ok so, after you rev it up to 2500 or so with the brakes on, do you just quickly release the brakes and stomp on the gas at the same time? or do you have to do some sort of easing off of the brake pedal?
sorry i am a little confused. i really dont want to do this wrong, because i dont want to screw the car up. i cannot wait to go to the tracks!!! little intimidating though. it is going to be my first time.
You may want to try your first run from an idle to see what kind of wheelspin you get. If you come out of the hole smoking there is no use power braking before launch. You would only have even more wheelspin. Take off the T/C before you get to the line.
I let the air out of the tires dwon to 26#, that helps. Make sure you put it back before you drive home though.
Practice practice practice
05-19-2004, 08:52 PM
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as for wheel spin, i have been told that a little is good, 2 or 3 chirps as you gain tractions means you are right at the edge of what your tires can handle. each set of tires is unique, my man who is using the pilot sports would technically be able to launch at a higher rpm, because his tires have better grip. i do see 13s in your future and am very jealous! its hard to tell at the track becasue you have your windows up. on to the burnout in the water pit, i agree they are good, you just have to make sure your tires are dry and clean when you pull up to the line, i stopped my burnout too early and they were still wet, which really increased my times.
05-19-2004, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by NOBI
as for wheel spin, i have been told that a little is good, 2 or 3 chirps as you gain tractions means you are right at the edge of what your tires can handle. each set of tires is unique, my man who is using the pilot sports would theoretically be able to launch at a higher rpm, because his tires have better grip. i do see 13s in your future and am very jealous! as for chirps on the track, its hard to tell whats going on there becasue you have your windows up.
on to the burnout in the water pit, i agree they are good, you just have to make sure your tires are dry and clean when you pull up to the line, i stopped my burnout too early and they were still wet, which really increased my times.
as for wheel spin, i have been told that a little is good, 2 or 3 chirps as you gain tractions means you are right at the edge of what your tires can handle. each set of tires is unique, my man who is using the pilot sports would theoretically be able to launch at a higher rpm, because his tires have better grip. i do see 13s in your future and am very jealous! as for chirps on the track, its hard to tell whats going on there becasue you have your windows up.
on to the burnout in the water pit, i agree they are good, you just have to make sure your tires are dry and clean when you pull up to the line, i stopped my burnout too early and they were still wet, which really increased my times.
05-20-2004, 09:16 AM
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alright guys, i guess its off to work this summer make money for a new torque converter and valvebody..... 
i cant wait to churp 2nd gear...
Ben
i cant wait to churp 2nd gear... Ben
05-20-2004, 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by Sins4u33
alright guys, i guess its off to work this summer make money for a new torque converter and valvebody..... i cant wait to churp 2nd gear...
Ben
alright guys, i guess its off to work this summer make money for a new torque converter and valvebody.....
i cant wait to churp 2nd gear... Ben
There appears to be something different with my tranny. Everyone else who drags with the AT5 is in 4th when they cross the finish line. I hardly ever hit redline in 3rd when I cross the finish line, so when I do shift into 4th which is very seldom it is only for a few feet. Trapping 98-99 btw.
What is your experience with this??
05-20-2004, 03:12 PM
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I of course am modded a lit more than some, but I am not shifting into 4th at all through the 1/4. I am just getting to that point as I cross the finish at 101-102mph. With my bigger wider 19" wheels I am running 13.7s with 2.2 60ft times. I am getting too much wheel spin off the line with a 1500rpm power brake. Part of this could be the track, elevation, temp and so on. I too take my tire pressure down to 25-26psi and I check it after the first and second runs because as the tires heat up the pressure rises. Also, remove weight by having little gas and removing the spare tire. I need to get some 16 or 17" wheels with DRs and I think I will hit low 13s.
05-20-2004, 03:18 PM
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Good to hear some one else is still in 3rd. I am running 17's still spinning but nearly as bad with the sport pilots 255 45 17.
I should hit 13's with a bit more practice and I have had a few 2.1 60's.
I go down to 26# hot when I arrive at the track.
I should hit 13's with a bit more practice and I have had a few 2.1 60's.
I go down to 26# hot when I arrive at the track.
05-21-2004, 08:54 AM
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im am running completely stock and i almot ran a 13.9 i had a friend in the car and i ran a 14.3 not that bad for an extra 160 pounds especially....well all i can say is my stock potenza's are still gripping but i dont see how....r u using auto mode or manual mode??
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05-21-2004, 08:57 AM
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oh btw sorry i am not completely stock i was referring to the tires i have intake done and thats about it that would actually do something possible....
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06-04-2004, 07:02 AM
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Originally posted by Hraesvelg
I finally went to the drag strip tonight for the first time ever! Had a ball, although I didn't do too well.
My first run I got a 14.876 @ 93.19 MPH
the second run was a 14.766 @ 95.34 MPH
I finally went to the drag strip tonight for the first time ever! Had a ball, although I didn't do too well.
My first run I got a 14.876 @ 93.19 MPH
the second run was a 14.766 @ 95.34 MPH
With your mods, you should be around 14.0 - 14.1 and maybe high 13's. Depends on the track and conditions of course.
maybe have Val drive next time???
