1/4 mile track times for auto
Heres the only way to race your auto.
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
Heres the only way to race your auto.
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
wow dude that is a pretty bad time, if i can find my slip ill scan it. fully stock except for cone filter. 400 pounds of stereo in the trunk and my 18's on an I30 which is heavier than the max to begin with i ran a 15.8
Originally Posted by tavarish
suspension doesn't make a stock automatic car faster in the 1/4.
Do the 5spd swap, it will be your best friend, or you can get some nitrous and run a 12.6 in your stock auto like Jime.
Do the 5spd swap, it will be your best friend, or you can get some nitrous and run a 12.6 in your stock auto like Jime.
Originally Posted by ajcool2
How much of a wieght reduction did you have on this run?
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
^^ Imagine if you had a VI of some sort.
Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
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Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
Heres the only way to race your auto.
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
First of all shallow stage. What i mean by this is when staging stage as far back as you possibly can. This will allow you to get some momentum before the time actually starts.
Start in first gear and lightly press the brake with your left foot while at idle just so you don't move. When the pre green light lights light your left foot of the brake and then floor it with your right foot at the same time.
You will want to shift into 2nd at redline. Make sure you have a good idea of when redline is since the gauge isn't the most accurate. I listen to the engine to know when redline is.
Since you are in second now shift into third as soon as you can to allow the auto to shift into third on it's own since it will do so at the least rpms. You don't want to shift yourself since you won't be making any power that high in the rpms in second.
I do have a timeslip to back my method up. 14.4@97 in my na 96 auto
I'll try that out and hopefully post a decent timeslip. BTW mate - What's your kerb weight when you're stripped down for the track? Are you under 3,100lbs with you sitting inside?
Cheers Fanatic,
Semisi
CAESAR!
yeah, i still cant seem to find any info on weight reduction, and i mean the reasonable kind where i keep all of the interior and what not.
would appreciate a link of some sort. i want a fast auto too...heh.
would appreciate a link of some sort. i want a fast auto too...heh.
Originally Posted by ajcool2
Thanks. I actually remember reading this a while back. I'll put it in my favorites. Also just one more question what were your times with the catback on and reduced weight?
Originally Posted by PHAT6
THE MAN FANATIC!
I'll try that out and hopefully post a decent timeslip. BTW mate - What's your kerb weight when you're stripped down for the track? Are you under 3,100lbs with you sitting inside?
Cheers Fanatic,
Semisi
CAESAR!
I'll try that out and hopefully post a decent timeslip. BTW mate - What's your kerb weight when you're stripped down for the track? Are you under 3,100lbs with you sitting inside?
Cheers Fanatic,
Semisi
CAESAR!
Originally Posted by chillin014
yeah, i still cant seem to find any info on weight reduction, and i mean the reasonable kind where i keep all of the interior and what not.
would appreciate a link of some sort. i want a fast auto too...heh.
would appreciate a link of some sort. i want a fast auto too...heh.
Also donate if you havn't and search for weight reduction there is plenty of info out there.
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Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
Yes i'm way under 3100 lbs with me in it. My car is always stripped down not just for the track.I have another maxima thats my daily driver.With me in my car i weigh around 26XX lbs
What is 100lbs worth in 1/4 times?
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Originally Posted by fanaticrockford
I'm sure you have seen this maybe not. http://lighter.maxdes.net/
Also donate if you havn't and search for weight reduction there is plenty of info out there.
Also donate if you havn't and search for weight reduction there is plenty of info out there.
Originally Posted by PHAT6
You're under 2,700lbs? Wow. What haven't you got that a stock SE gets fanatic - so you've striped out the seats, floormats, spare, A/C, Stereo, carpet...am I right? Serious weight reduction.
What is 100lbs worth in 1/4 times?
What is 100lbs worth in 1/4 times?
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Thanks Claw/Fanatic. 
Excited like a little child waiting for Christmas, waiting for the race meet...I'm going to have my 180k (about 112,000 mile) service, full auto transmission flush and perhaps put in NGK Platinum plugs that Caesar highly recommends early next week (last week before Christmas...wow, where has the year gone?).
Then strip about 200 - 220lbs out of the car and kick a.s.s..
Your help's really appreciated guys.
Excited like a little child waiting for Christmas, waiting for the race meet...I'm going to have my 180k (about 112,000 mile) service, full auto transmission flush and perhaps put in NGK Platinum plugs that Caesar highly recommends early next week (last week before Christmas...wow, where has the year gone?).
Then strip about 200 - 220lbs out of the car and kick a.s.s..
Your help's really appreciated guys.
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