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09-05-2002, 07:06 PM
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Any tips for first time at the track?
Hi Guys, I've got a 98 Cobra stock except for some Steeda underdrive pulleys. What RPM should I be launching from? I have the stock 3.27 gears on Nitto 555 Radials. Thanks in advance. |
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09-05-2002, 07:35 PM
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Nitto 555 drag radials, or just regular old radials? If DRs then I set my tyre pressure to 20ish and drop the clutch at 4K after doing a small burnout. But, there are too many variables (such as track condition, suspension setup, etc.) to tell if this will work for you.
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09-06-2002, 09:13 AM
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Haha, my tires are just plain old radials that were purchased beginning of this year. I'm running the stock suspensions so I'll see what my times will be. Thanks for the replys. |
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09-06-2002, 09:18 AM
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do a very short burnout to clean the tires off. try about 25 psi in the tires. basically you want to get off the line with just a quick squeel and stick. play with launch RPM, dumping vs slipping the clutch, etc.
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09-06-2002, 12:28 PM
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By all means even if you had DRs, I wouldn't drop the clutch cause you would either bog or spin. What I would do is try launching as high as possible starting at 2K, and don't drop the clutch let it slip a little and try to get the throttle to the floor as quick as possible. I was able to pull of mid 2.0 60' times, on street tires. That was launching from about 2.5K.  Good luck.
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09-06-2002, 11:17 PM
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What he said. haha
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09-06-2002, 11:41 PM
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Thanks for all the advice. I think I'll launching at around 2K and see what happens on the first run and then adjust my RPM's according for subsequent runs. |
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09-06-2002, 11:48 PM
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What Track are you gonna hit, dude?
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09-07-2002, 12:12 AM
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I'm also planning on hitting the track on wednesday, amateur night at firebird intl raceway... any tips for an auto trans?  hoping for 14s, but it's prolly not gonna happen, 15s I can kinda see happening tho.. |
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09-07-2002, 01:47 PM
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Mattlike, Going Sunday to California Speedway (9/15) Are you going that weekend? Anyone else from Southern California planning on attending? |
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09-07-2002, 01:58 PM
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No, me and my crew are pretty much done with going to Fontucky. They are having Mustang Drag Day at LACR the following week, we'll be going to that.
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09-07-2002, 10:25 PM
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Yeah, that just doesn't work at all. Apart for my car of course. I get 1.8 60' times from just dumping the clutch. Like I said, each car's different. |
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09-11-2002, 10:20 AM
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don't go below 15 psi on your tires
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