Ran a 14.4 in my 2k2 max, how are you guys hitting the low 14's
 

I had 6 passes, i'll spare you and post my 3 best...

2nd Run
1.432 --- Reaction Broke into the 14's!! was so happy hehe
2.407 --- 60 ft Killed a A4 that ran a 16.5
6.438 --- 330 ft Tire pressure was at 25 PSI 2800 RPM launch
9.691 --- 1/8 ET
75.84 --- 1/8 MPH
14.872--- 1/4 ET
96.25 --- 1/4 MPH

3rd Run

.980 --- Reaction Raced a F150 Lightning :rolleyes:
2.520 --- 60 ft Dropped tire pressure to 20, and bogged on
6.505 --- 330 ft launch.. at 2500 RPM
9.765 --- 1/8 ET
75.94 --- 1/8 MPH
14.936--- 1/4 ET
95.21 --- 1/4 MPH (EST.. the trap was F*!#% up)

4th Run

.923 --- Reaction Tire pressure still 20, raised launch RPM to
2.303 --- 60 ft 3000... Man was I happy after this one..
6.220 --- 330 ft
9.431 --- 1/8 ET
76.95 --- 1/8 MPH
14.499--- 1/4 ET
96.76 --- 1/4 MPH

Traction was a huge issue, this track hasn't been repaved in like 20 years and the road to the track is a dirt/rock path. All the oil and rubber on the track didn't help either. As you can see my reaction times sucked but my 60' improved slightly throughout the day. I've got to work on my consistency on the launch. On that 4th run i don't think i could have managed a better launch given the track conditions and the tires i was on. All my launches I held RPM's then slipped the clutch out quickly..

All in all, great day at the track, thanks to Kloogy, Leftcoast, Tony and everyone else that came out it was loads of fun. Good thing it was a cool day, you think that ice on the intake helped any? ;)

So, all you drag racing experts please post your opinions and suggestions, I know new tires are definitely on the menu. Thanks guys :)

Work on your 60' and and launches and lower 14's will be yours I'm sure.

Re: Ran a 14.4 in my 2k2 max, how are you guys hitting the low 14's
 

man, ur reaction time sucks!!! :D j/k...
just keep doing it..and you'll get it someday..:)

Re: Re: Ran a 14.4 in my 2k2 max, how are you guys hitting the low 14's
 

Yeah I know :(
First time at the track with a manual, too many things going on hehehe.. I got beat by a modded up the arse civic he ran a 15.2 I ran a 15.0 but I lost by reaction time!!! How embarassing.. then again, how embarassing for him to run a 15.2 with a roll cage and no interior...

Practice your launches on an abandoned road, or do it on you can do it on my dead end street:D

Reaction times look great at the track, I wouldnt have lost to the Turbo Integra, (if I wasnt diddling with my Traction Control when the tree lit up)....., but being the first time back at the track for me in 8 years, and just as long for most of us.... I was just interested on laying down the best possible ET..... I'll be working on the R/T for next time !:D

Unfortunately I live in the socialist republic of Irvine, and "The Man" doesn't like big noisy launches, but I will be back at the track to refine my technique. Anyone have an idea of the optimal shift points on a 2k2?

Hey , be happy with that 14.4. Its a great time for a stock 2K2 at that track. We all know Carlsbad is not a model of Drag Racing.. its the best we have in San Diego, and Im happy you made it down. If someone in SoCal can give us a better option. Many of us will be there !

this is how I do it...
use first until i hit 35 then begin to shift to 2nd, take second to 85 and then begin to shift into 3rd continue until you finish and allow everyone to be in awe of how your auto is fast too :), dont believe me, too bad, we should go for a ride sometime, its also smart because it keeps the car in its powerband. I drive a 93SE btw.
MrGone

Dennis, you know all Maxima's run slow at Carlsbad, I'm amazed the times were that good for you guys, remember last time we went and S/C Maxima's were getting 14.6's and the best I could nail was a 15.2 N/A after 14.7's at Pomona?

yeah, i count myself lucky it was a very cool day, but we had humidity and crappy track surface up the yin yang. The day we went last time was like 97 frickin degrees, and some dude in a truck brought a bunch of gravel onto the track surface.. Hmmm how's the track at pomona?

Well to add to brians posts yea the track was crappy at Carlsbad it always is plus all the redneck domestic lovers in charge make us wait on that hill like all day. Launching and racing in my opinion takes lots of practice and if ya have to wait awhile in between runs ya get out of that zone quicly. I remebr that day when brian and the others had that maxima meet at C bad i didnt run that day i wish I would have, but oh well. I have ran my crx there and let me tell ya it suck ***. If ya can get out to palmdale adn run yer maxima or Pomona you will see much better times.