Just went to the drags 1st time...

trueblue02GT · January 19th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Kinda disappointed. my car has: o/r x, JLT CAI, 3:73's, diablosport predator. First time going up I launched...eh. i felt my wheels spin too much, got a 14 flat. from there it just got a little worse, second time i dropped the clutch too fast, 14.1. 3rd time, my car dropped and the launch sucked and i got a 14.2. I guess its decent for my first time, I really want to work on my launches tho. Also im not trying to make ricey excuses but my tires suck ass. every burnout...i cudnt even make them smoke lol. i guess il just keep practicing :/

86er · January 19th, 2009, 07:47 PM

with street tires you dont want to smoke the tires, you just want to turn them over a few times to clean them off and thats it.

not too bad of times, what were the sixty foots?

1979rs/z28 · January 19th, 2009, 09:41 PM

x2 on the 60ft. you'll get better with seat time and passes. My 1st times were almost a second slower than when i got used to the car. But not bad times for your 1st time out!!!

trueblue02GT · January 19th, 2009, 10:14 PM

umm i think my 60' was 2.2 the first time. i don't remember after that.

95blackbeauty · January 19th, 2009, 11:31 PM

oh man, lots of ET left in those 60' times. I had the same experience when I went...street tires are no good.

trueblue02GT · January 19th, 2009, 11:44 PM

My tires piss me off, not only are they street tires but they're horrible streets tires. Luckily the next thing i'm buying is a set of new wheels and tires, gona go all out and get nitto nt 555 high perf. even launching at 2k rpms...letting off the clutch moderately slow, my wheels spun, and i cudnt make my tires smoke, i hate them lol. i'm not trying to make excuses tho, i really do need to practice launching i probably with these tires even shud be able to do like a 13.8 at least

03MachMe · January 20th, 2009, 12:48 AM

next time try just rolling out of the start slip the clutch out dont dump it. then once you feel like you have the car rolling enough hammer it and go.

trueblue02GT · January 20th, 2009, 01:12 AM

yeah im gona ease off the clutch a lot slower.

03SonicBoom · January 20th, 2009, 07:05 AM

What tires do you have?

Stkjock · January 20th, 2009, 02:09 PM

practice practice practice

seat time is the best way to improve

casper gt · January 20th, 2009, 04:39 PM

not bad times for 1st time with your mods. next time try 2nd gear burn out though, you'll find it should help & if you haven't though about it yet defenately get a line lock. other than that practice & don't be afraid to go to the track on race days ( the biggest mistake I see from new guys) not only does it help your confidence when you go a round or two but the regular class guys at most tracks stay away from test & tunes unless they have a problem/new combo & their the ones that can really teach you stuff.

trueblue02GT · January 20th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Oh i wasn't like nervous lol i just felt bummed with myself that i didn't launch better. i was anxious to keep doing runs. I'm probably going this saturday again because I want to do better lol. I have sumitomos...i dont know what kind im not gona go check they suck and all have like...30% tread. i didnt check because i dont care and no matter what they are i know they suck already lol. i really want to get new ones tho, but its not just my tires its me, im gona work on my launch a lot.

You think second gear burnout wud be better? It did kinda bother me that i was sitting there bouncing off the rev limiter like crazy lol

mrbigjeep · January 20th, 2009, 06:41 PM

dude get some drag radials...cut a 1.8...and be running mid to low 13's...

trueblue02GT · January 20th, 2009, 08:03 PM

just drag radials wud do that?

86er · January 20th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by trueblue02GT

just drag radials wud do that?

well that and making the car hook. You pull a 1.8 sixty foot and you will easily be in the mid 13's. usually .1-.2 tenths on the big end for every .1 on the sixty foot

trueblue02GT · January 20th, 2009, 08:37 PM

I was thinking about getting the nitto 555 high performance...since the drag radials won't last that long im not so sure i want them. wud the high performance ones hook really good too? or are the drag radials like...way better?

casper gt · January 21st, 2009, 04:57 PM

I dont know how much you drive (as far as the tires lasting) but I have 315 nitto d/r's on my car 1.9 60' about 300 passes & 1200-1300 street miles & their not really showing any wear. while some will tell you not to run nittos on a stick, I think at your power level they would be great for now.

mrbigjeep · January 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM

yes drag radials would let you hook very good and you should definitely be able to pull a 1.8 with them...which would definitely bring you down to mid or low 13's if your 60 ft really was a 2.2

samstang · January 21st, 2009, 07:51 PM

pretty good for fisrt time just keep tryin

trueblue02GT · January 21st, 2009, 10:02 PM

nooby question but can someone tell me how to properly do a 2nd gear burnout lol. just shift to 2nd after i hit rev limiter like normal?

January 19th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#1
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just went to the drags 1st time... Kinda disappointed. my car has: o/r x, JLT CAI, 3:73's, diablosport predator. First time going up I launched...eh. i felt my wheels spin too much, got a 14 flat. from there it just got a little worse, second time i dropped the clutch too fast, 14.1. 3rd time, my car dropped and the launch sucked and i got a 14.2. I guess its decent for my first time, I really want to work on my launches tho. Also im not trying to make ricey excuses but my tires suck ass. every burnout...i cudnt even make them smoke lol. i guess il just keep practicing :/

January 19th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#2
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	with street tires you dont want to smoke the tires, you just want to turn them over a few times to clean them off and thats it. not too bad of times, what were the sixty foots? __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

January 19th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#3
1979rs/z28 Enthusiast 2002 Camaro SS 12.XX@11X?? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beaufort NC Posts: 514 iTrader: 1 reviews	x2 on the 60ft. you'll get better with seat time and passes. My 1st times were almost a second slower than when i got used to the car. But not bad times for your 1st time out!!! __________________ 2006 GTO A4-13.3 2.1 60' Motor/12.0 1.7 60' 100 Shot otherwise stock

January 19th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#5
95blackbeauty Enthusiast 95 5.0 too slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 910 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh man, lots of ET left in those 60' times. I had the same experience when I went...street tires are no good. __________________ 95 gt H.O. Udp's, Pypes O/r X, flowmaster 40's,CAI, 3.73 gears, C&L 76mm MAF,GT40p's, Shorties, 1.6 rr's,Gt40 manifold, short throw, Back Seat Delete BOOSTED

January 20th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#7
03MachMe Regular 2003 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 312 iTrader: 0 reviews	next time try just rolling out of the start slip the clutch out dont dump it. then once you feel like you have the car rolling enough hammer it and go. __________________ mostly stock 8.2@83 1/8th

January 19th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#4
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	umm i think my 60' was 2.2 the first time. i don't remember after that.

January 19th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#6
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	My tires piss me off, not only are they street tires but they're horrible streets tires. Luckily the next thing i'm buying is a set of new wheels and tires, gona go all out and get nitto nt 555 high perf. even launching at 2k rpms...letting off the clutch moderately slow, my wheels spun, and i cudnt make my tires smoke, i hate them lol. i'm not trying to make excuses tho, i really do need to practice launching i probably with these tires even shud be able to do like a 13.8 at least

January 20th, 2009, 01:12 AM	#8
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah im gona ease off the clutch a lot slower.

January 20th, 2009, 07:05 AM	#9
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	What tires do you have? __________________

January 20th, 2009, 02:09 PM	#10
Stkjock Enthusiast 2006 Vert 11.49 @ 121.45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	practice practice practice seat time is the best way to improve __________________ Sold - 06 GT- 4000lb Rowing machine 11.49 @121.45 2008 Shelby GT500 4.0 Whipple - L&M Engines - Lund Racing Tuned - E85

January 20th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#11
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	not bad times for 1st time with your mods. next time try 2nd gear burn out though, you'll find it should help & if you haven't though about it yet defenately get a line lock. other than that practice & don't be afraid to go to the track on race days ( the biggest mistake I see from new guys) not only does it help your confidence when you go a round or two but the regular class guys at most tracks stay away from test & tunes unless they have a problem/new combo & their the ones that can really teach you stuff. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 20th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#12
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh i wasn't like nervous lol i just felt bummed with myself that i didn't launch better. i was anxious to keep doing runs. I'm probably going this saturday again because I want to do better lol. I have sumitomos...i dont know what kind im not gona go check they suck and all have like...30% tread. i didnt check because i dont care and no matter what they are i know they suck already lol. i really want to get new ones tho, but its not just my tires its me, im gona work on my launch a lot. You think second gear burnout wud be better? It did kinda bother me that i was sitting there bouncing off the rev limiter like crazy lol

January 20th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#13
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	dude get some drag radials...cut a 1.8...and be running mid to low 13's... __________________ cams + 150 shot

January 20th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#14
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	just drag radials wud do that?

January 20th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#16
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was thinking about getting the nitto 555 high performance...since the drag radials won't last that long im not so sure i want them. wud the high performance ones hook really good too? or are the drag radials like...way better?

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January 21st, 2009, 04:57 PM	#17
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	I dont know how much you drive (as far as the tires lasting) but I have 315 nitto d/r's on my car 1.9 60' about 300 passes & 1200-1300 street miles & their not really showing any wear. while some will tell you not to run nittos on a stick, I think at your power level they would be great for now. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM	#18
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	yes drag radials would let you hook very good and you should definitely be able to pull a 1.8 with them...which would definitely bring you down to mid or low 13's if your 60 ft really was a 2.2 __________________ cams + 150 shot

January 21st, 2009, 07:51 PM	#19
samstang Regular 13.89 b4 gears Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: central illinois Posts: 317 iTrader: 0 reviews	pretty good for fisrt time just keep tryin __________________ 06 gt auto 3.73s 93 bama race tune c&l cai 3 inch magnaflows with hpipe diablo sport programer roush spoiler and scoop

January 21st, 2009, 10:02 PM	#20
trueblue02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT eventually @ something Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Your mom's cooter Posts: 1,991 iTrader: 0 reviews	nooby question but can someone tell me how to properly do a 2nd gear burnout lol. just shift to 2nd after i hit rev limiter like normal?

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