good draggers in maximas get 2.1X and 2.2x in 5-spd's
good autos get low 2.3X. it's tough to get lower in an auto.

 

I can usually run a low 2.3 60 foot time. I don't expect much improvement from that. If I ran slicks, I'm sure that would help.

 

i took me three days to get used to it so I wouldnt chirp the tires when I took off...but it is interesting being able to do it at will.
took me just about as long not to try and step on a clutch after having driven a 5spd for the past 4 years

 

i don't think the slicks would even help that much on an auto unless you had a high stall TQ. it's just that power valley from 1000-3000rpms that the auto is stuck in.,

 

Holy crap~! Was that your first time ever drag racing? Did you launch with the E-Brake on?

Perspective:
I ran 2.4 60' footers with 15.50@93mph.

Supra meet in Vegas were having hard time with traction and were running 2.3-2.4. One managed a 1.59 though.

Next time out, work on torque braking. Right as the third amber lights up, let it rip. You should be able to cut .5xx lights if you do so.

On a bragging note:
I ran my first ever .500 RT. after a night of consistent .55x RTs.

Good times, by the way.

 

i have a question. torque braking... how BAD is it for the torque converter/tranny? Everytime i torque brake, i hear this sound that doesnt sound to nice.. at first it was the brakes, but when i push harder i found it to be another sound. i cant really describe it... anyone know what i am talking about?

 

This is the 1st and only time I ran on this car. I didn't use the e-brake, but I did have my left foot on the brake pedal and I launched at 2000 rpm. With more practice and better 60' time I should be able to get on high 14's with my stock 2k2 auto. I think I need to launch at less than 1k rpm so I can have better traction.

 

if you brake torque all the time or for too long it will take some life off you tranny. what you do if you hold it for too long is boil the tranny fluid. the best way which is harder but i've been practicing and i think i have it down is called flash stalling the converter. it's when you hold the brake down all the way and just hit the gas and as soon as it hits the 2K rpm mark you let go of the brake and finish hitting the gas all in one quick motion. it's much harder to do and takes some practice but it works better and it better for the tranny.

 

i've tried that but i get more wheel spin. i'll keep on practicing

 

I don't know about that.

The latest Motor Trend stats for an I35(3.5L) automatic:
0-60: 7.0 sec
1/4: 15.3/91.5mph

 

lower your tire pressure to around 22-25psi. that will yield better traction. get lowering springs for less front to back weight transfer or some drag radials.

 

Motor Trend said my car runs 15.1.
I ran 14.8 consistently.

Plus...the I35 is alot heavier than..say..a GXE.

 

Yes, but was your time SAE corrected?

I know MT corrects their measurements, so that may account for some of the difference. However, not all cars are created equal and neither are the drivers.

Still that's an AWESOME time! Can you teach me how to drive???

 

How do you SAE correct your times? Thought that was only for HP.

 

I don't think there is a way to correct your times. I'm not sure.

If horsepower output is dependent/related to the altitude, barometric pressure, and ambient temperature then the time needs to be corrected also. Otherwise, automanufacturers would only want their cars tested during the coldest, lowest altitude, optimal tire pressure, etc..

Sounds like a good question for the car magazines, since they base MOST of their tests on 0-60 and 1/4-mile benchmarks.

 

Maybe they mean average times not "corrected" to a standard temp/pressure/etc

 

is it like this weird grinding sound?? kinda sounds like the brakes but not. . cause its coming from the center console?

 

they can and do correct their time according to i think 60degrees a neutral baro. pressure and 50% humidity. and Adam the new GXE's don't come in standard remember. you prolly knew that but from what you said it sounded like maybe you thought they did.

 

ur expecting too much from the 2K2s..
255 to the crank is around 180-185 to the wheels for the automagics...pretty much what 2k and 2k1 maxima with manual tranny was pulling to the wheels...the bone stock 2K and 2K1 manual pulled about 15.3-15.4 at the track...so the number sounds reasonable to me...

 

umm no, with a decent driver the 2k's were 15.1 or better at the track, they just seem to be harder to drive than a 4th gen.

 

my 60ft was 2.372 and reaction time was.. erm.. embarrasing..

 

Yeah...but, the 2K2 has that COOL engine cover.
AND, IT LOOKS REALLY, REALLY, REALLY FAST!!!


ADMAN