Need Some Tips?

sc55509 · April 3rd, 2011, 02:28 PM

So I went to the track this Friday and the results were not as good as they could have been. I drive a 6 speed manual and my two step is not working so I am having to watch the tree and my rpms at the same time. My question is without two step what can I do to lower my reaction but still get a good launch all at the same time. If i can lower these two things because their my main problem I feel I can drop quite a bit off my time. Thanks in advance.

casper gt · April 3rd, 2011, 06:26 PM

the only real answer to that question is practice.

the 2-step is a good tool but most street type classes don't allow them so it's not always a good idea to depend on them too much.

sc55509 · April 3rd, 2011, 06:56 PM

At the track I go to you can pretty much do anything unless it is bracket racing but I do not do that. The only real problem I am having is having to watch the tree and rpms at the same time but I guess I will just have to practice.

casper gt · April 3rd, 2011, 07:11 PM

with some practice you'll find a good spot with your foot that will hold the rpm's where you need them.

you should give the bracket racing at your track a try though, test & tunes get boring.

sc55509 · April 3rd, 2011, 08:08 PM

Yea I think bracket racing would be a ton of fun but I want to get my driving consistent before I start putting money on the line.

mrbigjeep · April 3rd, 2011, 10:26 PM

just a little fyi, dropping your reaction time wont drop your ET...at a test and tune.

timer doesn't start till you move forward

sc55509 · April 3rd, 2011, 10:59 PM

So theoretically I can have a 5 second rt and still run a 9 second 1/8th?

1st_Time_Stanger · April 4th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by sc55509

So theoretically I can have a 5 second rt and still run a 9 second 1/8th?

Yep, my 1st pass the tech was talking in my passanger window as the tree started lol. I had a 1.2 r/t and still ran 9 flat. But dude i have 2.73s and my consistent times were 8.8x with a best of 8.80 @ 81mph, With you have 3.73 and LCA you should be able to launch higer and get down the track faster. You should be shooting for mid-low 8s!!!!

sc55509 · April 4th, 2011, 01:16 PM

Oh I know what I can hit I just was not able to do it the other night. But this next weekend I will get back on the horse.

April 3rd, 2011, 02:28 PM	#1
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need Some Tips? So I went to the track this Friday and the results were not as good as they could have been. I drive a 6 speed manual and my two step is not working so I am having to watch the tree and my rpms at the same time. My question is without two step what can I do to lower my reaction but still get a good launch all at the same time. If i can lower these two things because their my main problem I feel I can drop quite a bit off my time. Thanks in advance. __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

April 3rd, 2011, 06:26 PM	#2
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	the only real answer to that question is practice. the 2-step is a good tool but most street type classes don't allow them so it's not always a good idea to depend on them too much. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

April 3rd, 2011, 06:56 PM	#3
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	At the track I go to you can pretty much do anything unless it is bracket racing but I do not do that. The only real problem I am having is having to watch the tree and rpms at the same time but I guess I will just have to practice. __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

April 3rd, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	with some practice you'll find a good spot with your foot that will hold the rpm's where you need them. you should give the bracket racing at your track a try though, test & tunes get boring. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

April 3rd, 2011, 08:08 PM	#5
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea I think bracket racing would be a ton of fun but I want to get my driving consistent before I start putting money on the line. __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

April 3rd, 2011, 10:26 PM	#6
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	just a little fyi, dropping your reaction time wont drop your ET...at a test and tune. timer doesn't start till you move forward __________________ cams + 150 shot

April 3rd, 2011, 10:59 PM	#7
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	So theoretically I can have a 5 second rt and still run a 9 second 1/8th? __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

April 4th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#9
sc55509 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 V6 13ish@105 mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh I know what I can hit I just was not able to do it the other night. But this next weekend I will get back on the horse. __________________ C&L cold air intake SCT X3 tuner Ford Racing 3.73's Flowmasters BBK Lontubes BBK O/R x pipe UMI LCA's

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