Here are a couple of clips taken of me trying to learn how to launch my Vortech-supercharged sedan. On the second of these videos, I actually had a fairly decent launch--my *only* good launch in three quick trips to the drag strip--but I missed 3rd gear and I think it cost me getting into the 12s.

If I can learn to launch consistently, I'm confident I can get into the mid-to-high 12s. BTW, if you listen carefully you can hear the chirp going into 4th gear.

1/8th mile run (no time shown)

1/4 mile run... Decent launch, missed 3rd gear (13.2 seconds)

For best results, right click the links and do a "Save As" to your machine prior to viewing.

I'm a bit embarrassed by my lack of launch skill because I know people are basing their supercharger purchase decisions on how fast the Z will go with forced induction. There no reason a good driver shouldn't be well into the 12s--especially with the lighter 350Z.

I'll keep practicing and make my fellow Vortech owners proud

--Steve

 

Thanks man, nice clips.

 

Very cool Steve! I definitely need to check out your car sometime soon!

 

What 60ft did you pull on that 13.2 run? Impressive times for a sedan even for missing 3rd. Any dynos #'s? You could probobly run 108-109mph on a good clean run.

 

My 60ft time was 1.98. I had several runs where my trap speed was 109.5mph--but my 60ft time on those runs was in the 2.2 range.

My last dyno was in the 370rwhp range.

--Steve

 

Good runs Steve. Track looks dead, which day did you go on, Thursday?

 

Hey, Bill... Long time no see around here.

It was a Thursday and that was one of the first runs. Unfortunately, the track filled up *really* fast. I wish there had been fewer people and I could have practiced burnouts and launches without the pressure of having to move the crowds along.

--Steve

 

Great Car Steve, nice job representing the sedans...

Gurgen

 

Still the stock clutch??? Maybe time for LSD ??? Too many mods...so little time. Car looks great.....from 1 sedan to another.

 

I have the JWT flywheel and clutch. I have the viscous stock LSD for now... Maybe a Nismo down the road

--Steve

 

looks like some very deep staging... i'm gussing you are about mid 13's in reality...

 

Huh? You lost me. You're not going by the position of those cones are you? Those aren't lined up with the staging lights.

--Steve

 

ah... that explains it... sorry.

nice run...

 

The best part about your car is that it's a sleeper. Eventhough i have a Z, I would still like to lve vicariously through you. So here's the plan, go **** with some people, and report the look on their faces when you get back here

 

Yes sir, I will sir.

--Steve

 

"excellent" said like Mr. Burns