Author Topic: So I went to the dragstrip last night (Read 9525 times)

Critterman · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 03:00:17 PM »

There was a threat of rain so not that many showed up to run. Got 6 runs in during the first hour, then took a break and watch the Outlaws run. Made 2 more runs after that and left by 8. Here is the last time slip I got.

Chemist · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:14:30 PM »

Wow!!!

Filipp · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:21:24 PM »

Nice you made it into the 10's, that's awesome. Hope to see more time slips now that the weather is getting nicer.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:58:39 PM »

I know a secret

G8TR · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:17:10 PM »

Those are amazing numbers. Supercharged 2.4, more like Superman!

Filipp · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:33:55 PM »

Whats that autostart thing btw? lol

Deep-GXP · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:40:37 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on April 11, 2009, 04:58:39 PM

I know a secret

This was a timeslip for a different car?
He never did specifically say it was for his car

He just said "Here is the last time slip I got"

2kwk4u · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:05:32 PM »

I call shenanegans!

Critterman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2009, 11:15:23 PM »

Quote from: Deep-GXP on April 11, 2009, 05:40:37 PM

This was a timeslip for a different car?
He never did specifically say it was for his car He just said "Here is the last time slip I got"

Glad to see someone actually reads the posts. My last run felt like the best one of the night but I will never know as I didn't get my timeslip. Big traction problem all night my first run was a 14.5 @100 mph, last run I got my slip for was a 13.98 @101 mph. I was coming off the line at an idle toward the end.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:14:24 AM »

What were your 60' times and trap speeds like?

Critterman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2009, 03:44:43 PM »

First run (.500 is a perfect light)
rt-.764
60'-2.294
330-6.411
1/8-9.613 @78.49
1000-12.280
1/4-14.543 @ 100.48

last run I got my slip for
rt-1.039
60'-2.163
330-5.980
1/8-9.105 @ 80.08
1000 didn't register
1/4-13.989 @ 101.46

the other runs were all over the place trying to find someway to get off the line and power to the ground.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2009, 04:35:04 PM »

Not bad runs. a 2.16x 60' is pretty respectable. Less than a 1sec light is pretty good to boot! It's been awhile since I've had anything worthy of running. And I'm almost embarrassed to admit I've never ran a manual at the strip (excluding a motorcycle). Can't wait to start hitting the tracks when I get back. Not sure how eager I am to replace my clutch, though... Sounds like it's a tough job in a GXP.

sol_man · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:57:32 AM »

Kudos Critter! Glad you got to hit the track and have some fun. I'm jealous!!

It's nice that you can have a car that runs that good and still gets nice MPG.

Critterman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:17:34 PM »

Quote from: Filipp on April 11, 2009, 05:33:55 PM

Whats that autostart thing btw? lol

Filipp,
Autostart means everything is electronically controlled. Once you and the other side have staged, their is a pre determined time (30 seconds I belive) before the lights start their countdown.

lil goat · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:13:29 PM »

Critter for God's sake buy some decent tires for that thing!

Cheers · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:36:29 PM »

Way to go Critter

I need to get to the strip

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:32:05 PM »

Quote from: lil goat on April 13, 2009, 01:13:29 PM

Critter for God's sake buy some decent tires for that thing!

I'm thinking only slicks are going to make a difference, and since I only have .4 seconds to play with, not worth the investment for one good run. 13.5 requires a roll bar with cross brace and front brace

baconbits · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:39:11 PM »

Stage shallow..at a slight but unnoticeable angle leave when you see the last yellow come on..that will fix the rt..you would be running 13.5's or better with a better cut light..
Bacon

Critterman · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2009, 09:22:15 AM »

That is when I leave, but since I'm leaving from an idle and trying not to spin the tires it takes a while.

GXPinKC · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2009, 10:38:03 AM »

Wow, Critterman 13.98 @101 mph. You have my full attention. You deserve a salute for sure. I wish I could do that, but it would be a death wish if attempted. Congrats!

normsf · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:16:27 AM »

Hello I keep hearing about traction issues. Just a thought how would changing out for the track only, a set of wore out shocks for the front which I think would transfer more weight to the back for a better grip. Also disconnect the front sway bar from its end links. Any thoughts.

Acadian · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:41:05 AM »

good start here and you can add those...

you should use BFG drag radial ,prefferably with a stronger clutch.
no long burnout with those is required, just enough to remove stones and sand, couple of turn only
avoid at all cost the water puddle in the burnout box, drive aside if you can.

when staging try to be in the same groove as the previous guy to make sure you are on the cleanest and most sticky pavement..

top up, windows up, slightly overinflated front tires(less rolling resistance)
leave on the last yellow to compensate for a slow reaction time on your part.
remove all possible deadweight (tire inflator, floor mats, glove box content.
altough heavy, excess gas with be helpfull to provide traction and weight transfer.
take all your time to stage on the line after your opponent is fully staged, it messes with his temper and in most case ruins his reaction time.just dont make it too obvious...
if traction is impossible, try leaving all out but in second gear by increasing rpm on the line before releasing the clutch.
have that race attitude and don't let your oponent intimidate you with his open exhaust.
focus focus and focus again on that last yellow, nothing else exist at that moment.
if you are chubby and weight a lot, pull back the driver seat to aid in weight transfer.

Critterman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:17:42 PM »

All great advise, and so easy to forget when those lights start flashing down the tree.

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