First time racing tips look here

White99stang · May 29th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Ok, i'm a asshole so the asshole no longer has knowledge to put out

White99stang · May 29th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Now for you drag radial guys

Same applys for setup except bring the rear tire pressure down to about 16psi. Drive thru the water box stopping the rear tires in the water. Spin the tires over a couple of times getting them wet and then pull forward till your back tires are right on the edge of the water box. Put the car is second gear and bring the car up to 5500 rpms and then dump the clutch while hurrying and putting you foot on the brake. You shouldn't need to mash the brake pedal to the floor. You don't need to do a john force style burnout and its not a burn out competition either. Just sit there holding the rpms steady at say 5k rpms for about 7 seconds or so or until you see enough smoke where the rear is kinda cloudy. then let off the gas and do the same as above for pulling up to the line. Bring the rpms up to 5k to start to see what it does. You can try dumping the clutch too see what happens and that all can be adjusted in the next run if it spins or bogs down. If it spins the bring the rpms down, if it bogs then bring the up in about 300rpm increments. And then the rest goes with above for the rest of the driving part

DiZzyBonne · May 29th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Nice writeup! Btw, why should you remove your front sway bar, and isn't 45 PSI a bit much for street tires that say they should hold 32 PSI?

White99stang · May 29th, 2008, 05:22 PM

well the tires i had said max psi was 44, and less rolling resistance with them aired up all the way. Front sway bar keeps the weight from transfering, plus its 18lbs on the front that is not needed

White99stang · May 29th, 2008, 05:23 PM

And trust me dude everything i put in there works, i know from experience. If i can run a 13.8 with those tips bone stock and then consistant 13.6's after alot of practice and then 13.2's with just fats and skinnies, drag radials, shifter and catback i think its good advice.

DiZzyBonne · May 30th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Well I'm too lazy to remove my front sway bar, and I already knew about the tires, but I was wondering why you had them set so extreme lol. I guess just max out the front tires and set the rear to 22 PSI. Everything else sounds perfect, I can't wait 'til my first time on the drag

. After that, it's time to hit the track!

94pacecarSVT · May 30th, 2008, 02:52 AM

rep for a good right up its actually very helpful and useful advice if you pay attention to it and keep practicing it.

06RedfireGT · May 30th, 2008, 11:26 AM

/slow

Drag Racing 101

White99stang · May 30th, 2008, 11:49 AM

uh think mine is a little better there weinis

AggieStang · May 30th, 2008, 11:52 AM

I wish I would have seen this post earlier....

Mustang Racer · May 31st, 2008, 01:48 PM

nice write up white. very helpfull.

SteviGX · June 1st, 2008, 01:52 AM

Great write up white

quiksilver225 · June 4th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Thank You. Its about time some one finally did this. Im getting tired of hearing the same questions on every forum from every person! You just gained major street cred in my book! lol

97Cobra · June 4th, 2008, 03:51 AM

I knew this from asking you my 1st time way back when but I was soooo nervous last time that I spaced out the font tire PSI and the front sway bar removal... but oh well theres always next time...

97Cobra · June 4th, 2008, 03:51 AM

btw good write up man!!

suprajay79 · June 4th, 2008, 11:26 AM

Nice writeup White. You pretty much answered my past three threads! Good way to shut up newbies at racing like me. Awesome info!

thewayshemoves · June 6th, 2008, 05:58 PM

if this is irrelevant just tell me. how much of a difference does the extra weight in a convertible actually make when you're launching and racing theoretically perfect? I've noticed that on the 8th mile I'm getting beat by stock coupes. on the quarter those same cars are a fender behind me. I've got some work to do on my launch though, this write-up is going to be my new bible for that, but is it hopeless in the convertible without extra work?

White99stang · June 6th, 2008, 06:02 PM

its all about weight man, a vert weighs alot more so of course to get more weight to go fast as something that is lighter you need more power

thewayshemoves · June 7th, 2008, 12:37 AM

I know I'm about 200 or 300 or so pounds heavier than the coupes right? I've got intake, plenum, throttle body, tb spacer, off road x pipe, flowmaster catback, sct 4 bank...I can take the stock coupes, but not as easy as I'd like...my launching helps a lot though, I've realized that a race can be won by a great launch against a terrible launch.

Ryan Paymaster · June 16th, 2008, 01:15 PM

I haven't tried this on my drag radials but I'm not sure if I'm daring enough for a 5000 RPM launch.

Great advice - I needed some tips. I'm running a full bolt-on 96 Cobra with drag radials (M/T) and adjustable suspension, my best 60' is 1.89. Could this be lower? Fastest pass is a 13.49.

I've got 4.10s and a rear end girdle, I'm afraid such a high launch will destroy something even though it's a little better than stock? I know racing is breaking and I'm not afraid too, just not sure if that's too much. I shift around 6500.

May 29th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#1
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	First time racing tips look here Ok, i'm a asshole so the asshole no longer has knowledge to put out __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS Last edited by White99stang; October 30th, 2008 at 01:59 PM.

May 29th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#2
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	Now for you drag radial guys Same applys for setup except bring the rear tire pressure down to about 16psi. Drive thru the water box stopping the rear tires in the water. Spin the tires over a couple of times getting them wet and then pull forward till your back tires are right on the edge of the water box. Put the car is second gear and bring the car up to 5500 rpms and then dump the clutch while hurrying and putting you foot on the brake. You shouldn't need to mash the brake pedal to the floor. You don't need to do a john force style burnout and its not a burn out competition either. Just sit there holding the rpms steady at say 5k rpms for about 7 seconds or so or until you see enough smoke where the rear is kinda cloudy. then let off the gas and do the same as above for pulling up to the line. Bring the rpms up to 5k to start to see what it does. You can try dumping the clutch too see what happens and that all can be adjusted in the next run if it spins or bogs down. If it spins the bring the rpms down, if it bogs then bring the up in about 300rpm increments. And then the rest goes with above for the rest of the driving part __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS Last edited by White99stang; October 30th, 2008 at 02:00 PM.

May 29th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#3
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	Nice writeup! Btw, why should you remove your front sway bar, and isn't 45 PSI a bit much for street tires that say they should hold 32 PSI? __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 29th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#4
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the tires i had said max psi was 44, and less rolling resistance with them aired up all the way. Front sway bar keeps the weight from transfering, plus its 18lbs on the front that is not needed __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

May 29th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#5
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	And trust me dude everything i put in there works, i know from experience. If i can run a 13.8 with those tips bone stock and then consistant 13.6's after alot of practice and then 13.2's with just fats and skinnies, drag radials, shifter and catback i think its good advice. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

May 30th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#6
DiZzyBonne Enthusiast 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 932 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well I'm too lazy to remove my front sway bar, and I already knew about the tires, but I was wondering why you had them set so extreme lol. I guess just max out the front tires and set the rear to 22 PSI. Everything else sounds perfect, I can't wait 'til my first time on the drag . After that, it's time to hit the track! __________________ Current mods: Maximum Motorsports XL Full Length Subframe Connectors Catted Bassani X-Pipe Borla Stinger Catbacks H&R Super Sport Springs MM Bullitt Crew Founder and Member #1

May 30th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#7
94pacecarSVT Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT 11.2@122.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 656 iTrader: 1 reviews	rep for a good right up its actually very helpful and useful advice if you pay attention to it and keep practicing it. __________________ black 96 gt w/ non pi motor, cai, built t45, built rear end w/ 3.73's, completely modded suspension, race radiator.....startin over. www.rk-collection.com

May 30th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#8
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,481 iTrader: 2 reviews	/slow Drag Racing 101 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

May 30th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#9
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	uh think mine is a little better there weinis __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

May 30th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#10
AggieStang WHOOP! 2002 Mustang GT 7.44@95 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,115 iTrader: 3 reviews	I wish I would have seen this post earlier.... __________________ Buy my: Nitrous Accessories Diablosport Programmer In The Classifieds

May 31st, 2008, 01:48 PM	#11
Mustang Racer Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.78@106.44 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delano, CA Posts: 570 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice write up white. very helpfull.

June 1st, 2008, 01:52 AM	#12
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,544 iTrader: 2 reviews	Great write up white __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

June 4th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#13
quiksilver225 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,278 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank You. Its about time some one finally did this. Im getting tired of hearing the same questions on every forum from every person! You just gained major street cred in my book! lol __________________ BBK CAI, March UDPs, Eibach Sportline Springs, MM C/C plates, Koni Yellows, Centerforce DF clutch, FRPP Billet Flywheel, B&M Pro-Ripper Shifter, BBK ceramic LTs, BBK catted X-Pipe, SLP LM1, EBC rotors, 4.10 FRPP gears 5.4 4V coming soon

June 4th, 2008, 03:51 AM	#14
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	I knew this from asking you my 1st time way back when but I was soooo nervous last time that I spaced out the font tire PSI and the front sway bar removal... but oh well theres always next time... __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

June 4th, 2008, 03:51 AM	#15
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	btw good write up man!! __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

June 6th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#18
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	its all about weight man, a vert weighs alot more so of course to get more weight to go fast as something that is lighter you need more power __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 16th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#20
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	I haven't tried this on my drag radials but I'm not sure if I'm daring enough for a 5000 RPM launch. Great advice - I needed some tips. I'm running a full bolt-on 96 Cobra with drag radials (M/T) and adjustable suspension, my best 60' is 1.89. Could this be lower? Fastest pass is a 13.49. I've got 4.10s and a rear end girdle, I'm afraid such a high launch will destroy something even though it's a little better than stock? I know racing is breaking and I'm not afraid too, just not sure if that's too much. I shift around 6500.

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