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How to achieve a better 60' w/ 6spd?

Old Jul 3, 2003 | 06:22 AM
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How to achieve a better 60' w/ 6spd?

Please help me out... I'm stuck on a 2.3 60' yielding a 1/4 time of 14.4 consistently. The 1 time I pulled a 2.2 60' I pulled a 14.3.
What can I do to get a better 60'?
What make/model tires (besides slicks) do people like the most for the track? I have S-03 Pole Positions which are VERY soft and I don't think they match up with the rubber on the track very well, does that even make sense? I've run these times with every-day tire pressure, as well as dropping them down.
I know practice will help, but what should I practice?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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how are you launching? are you bringing the rev's up before the light turns or do you just go on the green? ive noticed its harder for me to bring the revs up and ride the clutch out because theres too much power for a FWD car lol
Old Jul 4, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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raise the tire pressure in the back and lower the front. also remove spare and jack if you didnt already. Maybe try launching at a higher rpm and drop the clutch about 60% then when you start to gain traction, floor it. maybe that will help some.
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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I usually rev to about 2500 and ease out. I've tried having the fronts down to as low as 22#'s, and the rear as high as 50#'s. I may just try to do a green light start (not reving).

Thanks for your input!
Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Re: How to achieve a better 60' w/ 6spd?

Originally posted by MaxSE2k
Please help me out... I'm stuck on a 2.3 60' yielding a 1/4 time of 14.4 consistently. The 1 time I pulled a 2.2 60' I pulled a 14.3.
What can I do to get a better 60'?
What make/model tires (besides slicks) do people like the most for the track? I have S-03 Pole Positions which are VERY soft and I don't think they match up with the rubber on the track very well, does that even make sense? I've run these times with every-day tire pressure, as well as dropping them down.
I know practice will help, but what should I practice?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
What mods do you have and what's the temperature when you do the run?Man I got a ****ty 60' then you,my best was 2.41 I wish I can get 2.2-2.3 60' as well.
Old Jul 8, 2003 | 05:00 AM
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Mods: RT Cat, Cattman cat-back, UR UDP, WAI, Bridgestone Poleposition S-03 tires, Maxspeed springs, sh1tty motor mounts, blown rear shock...
1 years experience @ track.

The temps have ranged between 65 ~ 78 degrees. I know that a 2.1 60' would be near perfection with this car, but that's what I'm shooting for
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 12:51 AM
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Originally posted by MaxSE2k
Mods: RT Cat, Cattman cat-back, UR UDP, WAI, Bridgestone Poleposition S-03 tires, Maxspeed springs, sh1tty motor mounts, blown rear shock...
1 years experience @ track.

The temps have ranged between 65 ~ 78 degrees. I know that a 2.1 60' would be near perfection with this car, but that's what I'm shooting for
WOW,1 yrs experience @ track.That was my first time for my 6 sp Max.So I still have a lots to learn,hehe.
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 04:05 AM
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When I say 1 years, I mean like 5 visits total. I see some of these guys that have been going regularly for 8 years - man, if I knew what they knew!
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