- #1784 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [jsouth]
by ruking1
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Feb 16, 2008 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: jsouth (Feb 16, 2008 3:40 am)
Off.
But if you seriously want to win and to lessen the chance of equipment failure, you really need to practice and correctly. My guess is the bunch of guys you work with have done this more than once.
I personally would not do it unless I was ready for a minimum of a new clutch, flywheel and throw out bearing combo. (before you do this, you might want to peg a cost) Also you can easily fry a set of 1200-1500 dollar tires. So really a set of drag strip tire and rim combo is almost a must.
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- #1785 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [ruking1]
by jsouth
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Feb 16, 2008 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Feb 16, 2008 5:56 am)
My car has an auto trans and i`m not going to push it too hard at least not hard enough to tear something up. This is just for fun so I hope not to do any damage. I just know that with the traction control off it is really hard to hook up. I`ll just have to practice alot. Thanks
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- #1786 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [ruking1]
by 55396
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Feb 16, 2008 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Feb 16, 2008 5:56 am)
Certainly agree on what the tire rules are. If you use stock street rubber, skill will be a factor off the line. Done properly, wear and tear shouldn't be excessive. I never ripped up anything when I raced, and always did full throttle power shifts with my heavier 65 Impalla SS 396CI 425HP. We even used sticky racing compound. Make a few trial runs both ways. If you can't master a hole shot, you may turn better times with TC on. Watch others to see how they come off the lights etc. Good luck.
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- #1787 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [jsouth]
by bolivar
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Feb 16, 2008 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: jsouth (Feb 16, 2008 6:09 am)
Why don't you do this the simple way, and come back and tell us.
Have the car warmed up, put the tranny in Sport mode, don't touch the paddles, leave traction control turned on, and just stand on it when the light turns green.
I think you will eat their lunch.
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- #1788 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [bolivar]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Feb 16, 2008 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: bolivar (Feb 16, 2008 3:42 pm)
I agree. You should beat them easily.
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- #1789 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [Mr_Shiftright]
by jsouth
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Feb 16, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 16, 2008 4:04 pm)
You know in the old days you could let some air out of the tires to get a little traction but that won`t work on the run flat tires. The only thing about starting with the TC on is the car will seem to bog if you floor it so if I leave it on I will have to be careful. I also think with a little practice I can start with TC off. I`m just going to have some fun and not tear anything up hopefuly. Thanks for input.
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- #1790 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [jsouth]
by bolivar
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Feb 17, 2008 (12:35 am)
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Replying to: jsouth (Feb 16, 2008 5:39 pm)
Not only that, but with TC off, you are going to spin the tires, unless you practice some and can find out how to launch without spin.
Have you done a full-throttle launch?
The few times I've done it, I've not been able to hear the tires spin at all. The runflats do not squeal! This is on a 2007 automatic coupe.
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- #1791 of 1905
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Re: Drag Strip [bolivar]
by jsouth
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Feb 17, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: bolivar (Feb 17, 2008 12:35 am)
My car is also a 2007 with auto and I have done many full- throttle starts. I have found the best way for me is to start with half throttle and get the car moving then go for it. I will still try to break loose but it seems easier to control that way. My original question was to ask if there is anyone that has used the TC off or on to drag race. I saw on TV where a new Mustang GT 500 and an old GT 500 raced and the new car won because it had the TC on but when they turned it off the race was closer. I will just have to practice,practice, practice.
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- #1792 of 1905
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Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright]
by 55396
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Feb 17, 2008 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2008 4:35 pm)
I'll stick with my Ducati and Conti mufflers. That's music to my ears. BMW 6 series isn't bad either.
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- #1793 of 1905
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Re: Starting problems [55396]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Feb 18, 2008 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: 55396 (Feb 17, 2008 6:24 pm)
I like Ducatis, one of my two favorite makes of motorcycle. I wish America could make the motorcycle equivalent of the Corvette instead of that of a Buick.
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