drag racing

Codeman · July 14th, 2009, 12:13 PM

ok so im going to be going to the drag strip here in two weeks or so for the first time to run my car. I am curious if anyone has any pointers for me to help me run faster times? Thanks if it matters i have an 02 v6 5 spd with, cai, udp, tune, and dual exhaust. Im looking for things like what rpms to launch at and just little pointers. thanks.

2002 BLK GT · July 14th, 2009, 01:06 PM

For a not highly modified car 2k rpms will be good imo you can go higher if you have good traction=tires, but usually that q can't be answer cuz it depends on the hp, weight, and tires.

The practice is what tells you after each pass.....

'97'Cobra · July 18th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddys Stang

For a not highly modified car 2k rpms will be good imo you can go higher if you have good traction=tires, but usually that q can't be answer cuz it depends on the hp, weight, and tires.

The practice is what tells you after each pass.....

+1 we can "try" to give you a est. but sea level and everything he said play in affect. Go out there and suprise yourself bro.. Tires are everything so without that atleast we cant go off anything...

browny · July 18th, 2009, 08:04 AM

put your foot to the floor and point it straight.

'97'Cobra · July 18th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by browny

put your foot to the floor and point it straight.

for the tree bro leave on the 3rd yellow light, drop your tire pressure to around 25psi and go from there. Put weight in the trunk for better 60', run a higher octaine. Honestly its all practice man just get out there and whoop ass!

saxmanJJ · July 18th, 2009, 12:30 PM

You can take your tire pressure down to 20 to 22 PSI for street tires.

I don't know if you have a stick or auto.

If you have a stick, bring your revs up and wait for the third light to light.
Slip the clutch out as you push down on the gas. Don't just mash the gas and drop the clutch (although with a V6 you might have to LOL).

AggieStang · July 20th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Read: Drag Racing 101

bitemark46 · July 21st, 2009, 09:56 AM

You best bet is to go and lean on the fence at the starting line and watch people for a good 20-30 to see what everyone is doing.

-Mark

AggieStang · July 21st, 2009, 07:23 PM

Talk to some guys up there too. All of them had a first time once and any time i've talked to someone at the track they loved to give advice.

BlueBloodedPony · July 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Remember too, don't burnout on street tires, just a quick spin to clean em off. Stay in the gas all the way through the beams, you should have more than enough time to get slowed down. You will need seat time with a 5spd. Don't worry if you miss a gear, everyone does it from time to time. Just remember to pay attention to the starters and track officials and have fun. Oh, and windows up, A/c off when coming into the waterbox area. It is embarrassing to have your cabin fill up with tire smoke from the guy in front of you. Other than that, read the drag 101 like previously posted and have a time with it.

mounder27 · July 29th, 2009, 05:18 PM

just go out and play around to what the car likes best and have fun...

July 14th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,931 iTrader: 1 reviews	drag racing ok so im going to be going to the drag strip here in two weeks or so for the first time to run my car. I am curious if anyone has any pointers for me to help me run faster times? Thanks if it matters i have an 02 v6 5 spd with, cai, udp, tune, and dual exhaust. Im looking for things like what rpms to launch at and just little pointers. thanks. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

July 14th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#2
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1 & 02 GT *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	For a not highly modified car 2k rpms will be good imo you can go higher if you have good traction=tires, but usually that q can't be answer cuz it depends on the hp, weight, and tires. The practice is what tells you after each pass..... __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Procharged 500rwhp club

July 20th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#7
AggieStang WHOOP! 2002 Mustang GT 7.44@95 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,115 iTrader: 3 reviews	Read: Drag Racing 101 __________________ Buy my: Nitrous Accessories Diablosport Programmer In The Classifieds

July 21st, 2009, 09:56 AM	#8
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	You best bet is to go and lean on the fence at the starting line and watch people for a good 20-30 to see what everyone is doing. -Mark __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

July 21st, 2009, 07:23 PM	#9
AggieStang WHOOP! 2002 Mustang GT 7.44@95 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3,115 iTrader: 3 reviews	Talk to some guys up there too. All of them had a first time once and any time i've talked to someone at the track they loved to give advice. __________________ Buy my: Nitrous Accessories Diablosport Programmer In The Classifieds

July 18th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#4
browny Newbie 1993 mustang lx Join Date: May 2008 Location: syracuse,NY Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	put your foot to the floor and point it straight.

July 18th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#6
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	You can take your tire pressure down to 20 to 22 PSI for street tires. I don't know if you have a stick or auto. If you have a stick, bring your revs up and wait for the third light to light. Slip the clutch out as you push down on the gas. Don't just mash the gas and drop the clutch (although with a V6 you might have to LOL).

July 29th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#10
BlueBloodedPony Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Remember too, don't burnout on street tires, just a quick spin to clean em off. Stay in the gas all the way through the beams, you should have more than enough time to get slowed down. You will need seat time with a 5spd. Don't worry if you miss a gear, everyone does it from time to time. Just remember to pay attention to the starters and track officials and have fun. Oh, and windows up, A/c off when coming into the waterbox area. It is embarrassing to have your cabin fill up with tire smoke from the guy in front of you. Other than that, read the drag 101 like previously posted and have a time with it. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT; Auto; JLT cold air; Accufab 75mmTB & Plenium; SLP lm2's with o/r h; 4.10s; Sniper tuner w/93 octane. SFC's, H&R SS springs, MM CC Plates, Isos, Tokico HP shocks/struts, UCA's & LCA's collecting dust, oh to have a free day.

July 29th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#11
mounder27 Enthusiast 02 mustang gt 6.92 @ 99 mph 1/8th Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 681 iTrader: 0 reviews	just go out and play around to what the car likes best and have fun... __________________ www.wmdracing.net

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