The Legitimacy of our 1/4 miles
I will find a link of all drag strips in all states. or just search old forums, I think I posted it there. go to rdtiburon.com/old and go to drag racing section.
constantly check out drag racing section smile.gif
constantly check out drag racing section smile.gif
The conditions vary so much it's hard to compare unless you're at the same strip. I ran a 15.9@89.9mph stock 82F 15% Humidity@1800ft ele (well, except I have custom wheels that weigh 14lbs instead of the 19lbs for the stock wheels).
IIRC intake and exhaust can get you comfortably into the mid-high 15s. It really takes a turbo or nitrous to get below 15 (or heavy heavy NA work). Weight reduction can make a HUGE difference. Even taking out the spare helps.
IIRC intake and exhaust can get you comfortably into the mid-high 15s. It really takes a turbo or nitrous to get below 15 (or heavy heavy NA work). Weight reduction can make a HUGE difference. Even taking out the spare helps.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kevdog)</div><div class='quotemain'>The conditions vary so much it's hard to compare unless you're at the same strip. I ran a 15.9@89.9mph stock 82F 15% Humidity@1800ft ele (well, except I have custom wheels that weigh 14lbs instead of the 19lbs for the stock wheels).
IIRC intake and exhaust can get you comfortably into the mid-high 15s. It really takes a turbo or nitrous to get below 15 (or heavy heavy NA work). Weight reduction can make a HUGE difference. Even taking out the spare helps.</div>
very nice times man smile.gif
IIRC intake and exhaust can get you comfortably into the mid-high 15s. It really takes a turbo or nitrous to get below 15 (or heavy heavy NA work). Weight reduction can make a HUGE difference. Even taking out the spare helps.</div>
very nice times man smile.gif
Thanks, I practice my launches every day to and from work.
I think the 14" wheels (vs 15" alloys) losing 5lbs really helps.... plus the Falken Ziex 512s are sooooo much stickier than the stock Michelins.
I have the same car as in your sig, except for the big shark wing on the back laugh.gif
I think the 14" wheels (vs 15" alloys) losing 5lbs really helps.... plus the Falken Ziex 512s are sooooo much stickier than the stock Michelins.
I have the same car as in your sig, except for the big shark wing on the back laugh.gif
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I ran low 16's all day when I was completely stock, even tires. I ran a 15.9 with intake and crank pulley, stock tires.
It depends where you live (weather, elevation, track setup).
There used to be two tracks here. One was "known" to be 2mph faster.
It depends where you live (weather, elevation, track setup).
There used to be two tracks here. One was "known" to be 2mph faster.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (OdessitPashka)</div><div class='quotemain'>launches are the most important part of the whole race smile.gif</div>
I agree with Odessit that's maybe 80% of the result, but also don't forget to restart your ECU before doing your launch... that could seriously affect your performance.
I agree with Odessit that's maybe 80% of the result, but also don't forget to restart your ECU before doing your launch... that could seriously affect your performance.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zman)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (OdessitPashka)</div><div class='quotemain'>launches are the most important part of the whole race smile.gif</div>
I agree with Odessit that's maybe 80% of the result, but also don't forget to restart your ECU before doing your launch... that could seriously affect your performance.</div>
reseting ECU didn't do anything for me.
I agree with Odessit that's maybe 80% of the result, but also don't forget to restart your ECU before doing your launch... that could seriously affect your performance.</div>
reseting ECU didn't do anything for me.


