Whats up guys I am thinking of going to the track next week or weekend and i was wondering what you would expect from a stock maxima its automatic to. could i be running high 16s low 17s thanks id like to get a general idea!

 

I'd say 14.6@96 maybe. Also check the timeslip database.

EDIT: Since its your first time I'd say 15.0 -14.9

 

why would it be so different if it's his first time.. do you have to use a different launching technique on the track than you do on the street?

 

u'll probably run low 15s

 

that MPH is way to high for any stock auto 02-03 maxi.

14.9+ sounds about right for a 1st timer. You won't trap higher than 93-94MPH.

 

I ran a 14.9 my first time out. So far my best is 14.67 at 94.77 MPH. I recommend the drop resistor mod for racing to improve your trannies shift speed and preserve its life.

 

well i never ran my car stock but the first time i did run i had intake and exhaust and my car went 14.59@94 i think

 

Why not go to a track and find out?

 

lol +1

 

as 2 members mentioned above just go to the track and find out. I went yesterday for my 1st time.

 

yea my 1st time was about 15-14.8 and this past weekend (2nd time) i ran a 14.5. but i ran without the proper tips to get a better time. next time i'll be looking for a 14.2-1

 

yes, streets you work from a green light or somebody waving, but track its 3 flashing yellows then a green, im predicting 14.9-15.1...

 

man you were about to be in for a big surprise, 17's??? WTF

 

Yea no kidding! My 3500lb Taurus station wagon doesn't even do 17's!

 

Hmmm, interesting.

What do you guys think a stock VQ35 slushbox does 0-60 in? I couldn't find any info except for the auto Infiniti I35 with the same motor hitting it in 7.5 seconds. I would have to guess maybe bone-stock, the auto VQ35 Maxima can do 7.1 seconds since it's lighter? It feels most powerful on the mid-range from 2nd to 3rd gear, but I don't think it breaks 7s in 0-60 acceleration.

 

My car is fairly modded AND I'm @ ~ 5600' elevation and I manage a 6.2 - 6.5 0-60 (PLXR300 ) on a cool/dry night.

 

HOLY crap...that is really impressive for 5600 ft. I am at 5600ft with a gen4 5sp and I think I am good for about 8.2 seconds. Then again since my transmission bearings aren't in the best of shape I am going really easy on the shifts.

 

...just make sure you leave on the last yellow, don't wait for it to turn green.

 

Ya i agree, he'll have first day jitters and probably land in the low 15s. Just when you start getting the hang of it, itll be time to go home. I usually practice with my gtech a bit and around the 5-7th run i get my best numbers.

 

This thread = FAIL, since I still don't see a timeslip from the OP.

 

lol I can see first day jitters slowing you down in a manual... but an auto? The only "hard part" is the launch. Unless you're playing with shifting manually, it's kinda mash the gas and hold on.

 

NO SLIP YET!

 

honestly, that doesnt really matter since that only reads reaction time and since youre not really racing the guy in the next lane (unless you're running heads up matching) the time starts when you cross the line. you could sit at the light for 10-15 seconds before taking off and still cut good times. ( i know from doing it )

 

+2 but why for the strangest reason it never work like that for me??? times came out crappy

 

This is kind of off topic, but how would you launch an auto at a drag strip?