To Drag or Not To Drag

Cheekia · August 20th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I have always loved cars and racing etc. now I find myself wanting to drag my car, would you do it?
In my mind I have a list of pros and cons, no it is NOT professional by any means but, stuff happens. The one thing that Im stuck on is what damage could happen to the motor and axle? I have a 08 with 2260 miles/3600km's. all thought opinions and suggestions are welcome.

BWAL · August 20th, 2008, 12:46 AM

i don't see why you shouldn't

Replica R · August 20th, 2008, 12:49 AM

As long as you take care of your car w/ proper oil changes and tune up, after you drag race your car I believe this should be done, you can prevent major wear and tear on your vehicle. This doesn't mean that you won't experience some problems.

her name is ponie · August 20th, 2008, 02:31 AM

Why wouldnt you race it?

Cheekia · August 21st, 2008, 12:12 AM

Thanks guys I have been told that my motor will blow? I will break an axle? I will throw a rod? I will throw up in my helmet? I have always wanted to do this, and this is my first nice cool ride that is new. My Pro list is I will just drive the way I would on a open highway, pedal to the metal.

WLJohnson05 · August 21st, 2008, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by Cheekia

Thanks guys I have been told that my motor will blow? I will break an axle? I will throw a rod? I will throw up in my helmet? I have always wanted to do this, and this is my first nice cool ride that is new. My Pro list is I will just drive the way I would on a open highway, pedal to the metal.

on a stock mustang ur not gonna blow anything from just gettin on it every now and then unless it already has an issue then there could be problems. have fun

AzSonicSnake · August 21st, 2008, 12:20 AM

nothing beats the track. no better rush than haulin butt and doing it legally. no matter what the speed of your car, you'll love it.

myeleanor · August 21st, 2008, 02:23 AM

is it bone stock?

Cheekia · August 21st, 2008, 11:55 PM

Yes it is stock other than cai and dual exhaust

her name is ponie · August 22nd, 2008, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Cheekia

Yes it is stock other than cai and dual exhaust

Nothings going to mess up unless you take it into a wall

Cheekia · August 22nd, 2008, 11:57 PM

Well the date is set to drag it is a week from this sunday, I will be sure to post the time slips and any pic's I get.

Cheekia · September 28th, 2008, 07:42 PM

hi there again, I completed the drag and I had a blast. But I did find out after the fact that the drag strip is only 330 ft 1/8 mile. But still I had a blast and I will do it again. here are my times and some pic's, no burn out thou

mikey org gt500 · September 28th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by her name is ponie

Nothings going to mess up unless you take it into a wall

+1 and Lets hope you dont... take that car out and drag that bitch every night you can

her name is ponie · September 29th, 2008, 02:12 AM

I really can't read your time slips. What was your best time?

FX4DTUF · September 29th, 2008, 03:07 AM

DRAG 4 LYFE, MINI TRUCKIN 4 LYFE

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itschristorres8 · September 29th, 2008, 09:16 AM

i cant believe they only have a 330ft strip

dblzroracin · September 29th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

i cant believe they only have a 330ft strip

X2 thats a really short drag strip. Could be good for practicing your launches & working on 60ft times though!!

Jucostud · September 29th, 2008, 11:22 AM

holy crap! That is really short. That thing is a lot shorter than an 1/8th mile! It's really good practice, but your times wont be comparable to anything. Those times are probably around a 10 sec. 1/8th mile and a 15 sec 1/4 mile.

Jucostud · September 29th, 2008, 11:24 AM

are you racing a minivan in that pic????

Jucostud · September 29th, 2008, 11:26 AM

don't drive threw the water pit next time

. You don't need it, you are on street tires. drive around it and do a quick burnout to clean the tires up.

August 20th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#1
Cheekia Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	To Drag or Not To Drag I have always loved cars and racing etc. now I find myself wanting to drag my car, would you do it? In my mind I have a list of pros and cons, no it is NOT professional by any means but, stuff happens. The one thing that Im stuck on is what damage could happen to the motor and axle? I have a 08 with 2260 miles/3600km's. all thought opinions and suggestions are welcome.

August 20th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#2
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,640 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	i don't see why you shouldn't __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

August 20th, 2008, 12:49 AM	#3
Replica R Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	As long as you take care of your car w/ proper oil changes and tune up, after you drag race your car I believe this should be done, you can prevent major wear and tear on your vehicle. This doesn't mean that you won't experience some problems. __________________ Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Rice!

August 20th, 2008, 02:31 AM	#4
her name is ponie Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 649 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why wouldnt you race it? __________________

August 21st, 2008, 12:20 AM	#7
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	nothing beats the track. no better rush than haulin butt and doing it legally. no matter what the speed of your car, you'll love it. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

August 21st, 2008, 12:12 AM	#5
Cheekia Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys I have been told that my motor will blow? I will break an axle? I will throw a rod? I will throw up in my helmet? I have always wanted to do this, and this is my first nice cool ride that is new. My Pro list is I will just drive the way I would on a open highway, pedal to the metal.

August 21st, 2008, 02:23 AM	#8
myeleanor Enthusiast 2006 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it bone stock? __________________ Mod list got too long for my sig...check my garage for complete list of mods

August 21st, 2008, 11:55 PM	#9
Cheekia Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes it is stock other than cai and dual exhaust

August 22nd, 2008, 11:57 PM	#11
Cheekia Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well the date is set to drag it is a week from this sunday, I will be sure to post the time slips and any pic's I get.

September 28th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#12
Cheekia Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	hi there again, I completed the drag and I had a blast. But I did find out after the fact that the drag strip is only 330 ft 1/8 mile. But still I had a blast and I will do it again. here are my times and some pic's, no burn out thou Attached Thumbnails

September 29th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#14
her name is ponie Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 649 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really can't read your time slips. What was your best time? __________________

September 29th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#16
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	i cant believe they only have a 330ft strip __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

September 29th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#18
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	holy crap! That is really short. That thing is a lot shorter than an 1/8th mile! It's really good practice, but your times wont be comparable to anything. Those times are probably around a 10 sec. 1/8th mile and a 15 sec 1/4 mile. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

September 29th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#19
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	are you racing a minivan in that pic???? __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

September 29th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#20
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't drive threw the water pit next time. You don't need it, you are on street tires. drive around it and do a quick burnout to clean the tires up. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

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