rt-1.028
60-2.312
594-8.974
mph-75.88
660-9.57

rt-.903
60-2.396
594-9.104
mph-75.92
660-9.697

the track was in horrible condition and it was 90 degrees out. i ws getting massive wheel hop in the top of first and spinning through 2nd does anybody know what this equates to in the quarter. i forgot the equation.

 

oh and i had a full tank of gas and a full stomach.this was really a last minute decission to go.

 

oh and another run was
rt-.878
60-2.333
594-8.981
mph-76.17
660-9.572

 

1/8 x 1.57 = est 1/4, that's the formula I have.

also try (1/8 +.22) /.655 = 1/4. The result isn't exact, just an estimate.

 

that should be around 14.8~15.0 1/4 ET.

was that your first run at the track?
i'm not an expert, but 60ft time seems kinda little high.
if you practice more and get better launch skill, you should be getting
better numbers.

you make me want to go to the strip.

i'm expecting somewhere around 14.8 at 1/4 mile track with my auto SE.

 

for comparison....I ran my 2k2 6spd a few months ago...mods were only intake/catback....full interior including stereo equipment....1/4 tank of gas...but in 55 degree weather..here is my slip

RT: 1.208
60': 2.460
330: 6.425
1/8th: 9.622
MPH: 77.30

track was well prepped...but still got massive wheel spin in 1st gear...i might try launching a little lower next time

 

his 60ft is definitely on the higher side of the spectrum...but u can't really blame him...the temperature was real hot during his runs....so i'm sure his engine was heat soaking....I recently tracked my car in 90 degree weather....fresh off the freeway with no cool down time...I got some NASTY trap speeds....about a good 2mph off the average for my car....I let my car cool down for 1hr and wait till the sun went down...then tracked it again and my trap speed went up significantly

 

Nice numbers. They don't have 1/4 runs? I am waiting till Sept. when it gets cooler to run my car. I think that your numbers will be better when it cools down. Try to run with a 1/4 tank of gas. Don't eat. . Take anything thats not screwed down out of the car. The lighter the car the better the numbers. Good luck Warren

 

yea i know. i could not get traction for anything. i was launching between 2-3k rpm's any opinions, what should i be launching at? also it was a 45 minute drive to the track on the highway. god those numbers suck

 

i am seriously contemplating a zex 50 shot wet kit.

 

OK, last friday, I also made 2 runs in 90 degree heat and high humidity at Maryland International Speedway, and these where my numbers, I also will run it again in late September and see what the cooler air does for me. No tweaks or tricks, drove it right off the street and right up to the line...

First Run (1/8 only)
Car# - 1908
R/T - 1.84
60 - 2.951
330 - 7.071
1/8 - 10.427
MPH - 73.03

Second Run (1/4)
Car# - 1908
R/T - .860
60 - 2.329
330 - 6.355
1/8 - 9.662
MPH - 74.29
1000 - 12.513
1/4 - 14.912
MPH - 93.44

Looking forward to cooler air and breaking 14...
Plus I will remove all the $hit from my car...

Car performance mods include: Automatic, Injen CAI, UPD pulley, CE Y-Pipe, GReddy SP II Catback, Trenz-R 18" rims with BF Goodrich g-force KDW-2 tires, EiBach, custom ground wiring kit, Stillen FR/RR Anti-sway bars. Plus more, however not performance related...

 

BINGO on your math...

 

Very nice numbers. Will be better in the cooler weather.

 

The next thread should be how much money have u dropped in your car to make it slower?

 

Breaking 14.0 seconds might be somewhat optimistic. Take baby steps and be satisfied with breaking 14.5 first. I don't think you'll break 14.0 flat anytime soon.

 

It's MY goal, I will stick with it...

 

Dude, your stock time slip is from March which means ZERO HUMIDITY, and 40 to 50 degree temps. You should turn that question on yourself and see how those 20's and roof dingy work for you...

 

another thing i just remembered, and very well could be a reason as to why those of you with auto could be quicker is if i remember correctly you guys have an lsd where as it was not an option for us manual guys. at least for me it wasn't. that would significantly improve my 60' or at least a little.

 

You can feather the clutch out when launching. This requires a little practice, but will stop alot of the wheel spin. Did you go to Cooper River Dragway in Monks Corner northwest of Charleston?

 

no i went to the savannah dragway.

 

oh and as like a refrence as to the track there was an 05 mustang gt auto running i think like 9.3/9.4 and a camaro ss 6spd running 9s he couldn't hook up for anything. and i know the mustang had a k/n CAI

 

What does it mean to "feather the clutch"?? Does that apply to autos, manuals, both??

-MO-

 

Ya u are looking at my stock time slip. I stopped posting picks on my car domain page. I do upload images on there for reasons like this

My server at work right now is running **** slow so i can't post the pic, but if u feel so intrigued, i will send u an email with my slip from last july/august

a little info on the slip, 20's on the rear, stock fronts and an intake

60' time was a 2.139
1/4 time is 14.36 @94.99

and i did drag my car with 20's last summer also and got a 14.7 with a higher trap speed do to a larger diameter of a wheel

U can't take the heat so you shouldn't flame b*tch

 

auto's dont have a clutch. so that would be sort of hard to do.

 

is this a nice track. is it 1/4 or 1/8 i am assuming 1/8 because i only think there are two 1/4 in Sc and neither are that close.

 

you got it totally reversed...
manual gets lsd and auto gets no lsd.

 

Come on now, don't get huffy, you where by no means flamed, the comment was based on a thread where larger diameter tires added weight, Anyway good time, however on my next run in Sept, I'll take the time to prep my car vice just driving to the track from work and going right to the line, I'll not only beat that time, I'll back it up with a track slip... Peace Bro

 

I was fine with what u said until i read the "roof dingy". Sorry, but my max looks good with the roof rack, its my opinion and everyone else's who sees it. Its cool though, its just ur always schooling everyone here cause u got the know how and that hot ride, but it was my chance to give u a taste of your own medicine. Hope you enjoyed. No pun intended and u shouldn't have a problem hitting 13's, from ur setup, u should be able to rock out a 13.8 or quicker if u can lauch ur max

Key to dragging the max for an auto.

With the 18's, u need to seriously drop the tire pressure in the front wheels to about 15-20 psi. Stage the car at around 2000-2500 rpms. Now depending on your tire pressure and if u did a burnout to warm them up. Chances are u can rip right out of the hole, but with so much torque our cars have it'll be trial and error.

Or stage up to about 2000 rpms and when the 3rd light comes on, release the brake and feather the pedal, kinda like how maxmale mentioned about feathering the cluth. Our cars are capable of hitting 13's with minor mods, but to get there u have to learn to use all the power the car has out the hole.

 

Dude, thanks for the info, sorry wasn't busting on the roof rack, just wasn't sure if it was for a bike, ski's, surfboard, kayak, etc. so dingy came out. Hey, at our last DC RCP BBQ last month, a dude drove up in a max and had a bike rack with two fly BMX bikes which drew more pics than most rides did (I have a better picture at home but this one will do), it's all good, my Nissan Blueird SSS-G in Japan had a bike rack for my Specialized Bikes, now back here in the US, we have an SUV to do the trick. Thanks again dude, RESPECTING...

 

Im hopefully going to the track tommorrow night. Will also be in 80-90 degree weather if I go. Hoping to run a 14.7 or better.

 

I would like to see your numbers. Good luck.

 

It applies to manuals. Basically it's like purposely riding the clutch. It's not really that good for the clutch, because there is a point where it's not fully engaged for a longer period of time and is slipping some. So it wears alot more.

Try it like this: With the car in first gear and running, push the clutch pedal to the floor. Now let it out slowly until it starts to engage. You should feel the car trying to go forward slightly. Since I don't have the manual on my Max, I don't know what a good launching rpm for this car would be, but try different rpms. The higher the rpm, the more feathering.

Again, you wan't the clutch pedal positioned right as you can feel it grabbing, but not moving the car forward. Then, on the last yellow light, start letting out on the clutch even more, but not all at once, while pressing the gas pedal in simultaneously. Gradually let it out until finally you are moving without wheel spin. I hope that all makes sense.

If done correctly, you should improve your 60 foot times dramatically and see a gain in the 1/4 mile as well. Nitto drag radials work well to. I had a pair of nitto drag radials on 15 in light weight wheels for my 99 Civic Si and I would only use them at the track. Good Luck.

 

1/8 Mile. I only heard about it. I never went because I like 1/4 mile drag racing. As far as quality, it looks small time, but it seemed to me that most racing of any sort takes place further inland in SC.

 

Bahhhh!

I can run a low 11 sec 1/4 mile...



On my R6 hehehe

 

well im removing my pass front and rear bench and jack and spare and going again tonight to get the best times on here, wish me luck.

 

Good luck man, I was gonna head out tonight but I think its gonna be raining all day and night.

 

Good luck with your times - let us know how it goes.

 

alright times were actually worse than wed. my trap speed went up 3mph though. how is that possible. i didn't even get a single 9.5 i did get a 9.6 and a couple 9.7. i went up against a new se-r altima tonight. there pretty quick. he actually beat me but only because of his reaction time. everything else i had he was also an auto. every one at the track was complaining about the condition of it tonight. people were saying there times were as much as .5 off. my highest trap for the night wa a 77.96, best r/t for the night was a .765, best 60' was 2.440, well that about does it. except for this guy in a modded acura integra gsr wanted to run also. so i let him. i even let him stage his rear wheels to my front. yea he got smoked. by the end of 2nd i had a good car length on him. i know he had intake, exhaust and wheels, and the exhaust was header back.so that is pretty much it for tonight. flame away.

 

No flaming - you went out and did your best - GJ!

 

Everyone has a bad day. You will do better next time. What was wrong with the track?
I suggest that you wait till Sept. when the weather is a little cooler. I will call on the way down. I give you alot of credit for going out there and trying.