***HELP PLEASE***
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Racer
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From: Rockwall TX
***HELP PLEASE***
Ok i went to the local track today and its a 1/8 mile. First time i have ever raced my vette, and look at my sig. it should be at least 450 hp. Well, I had to traction whatso ever, like i tried everything even rolling though the lights. I just smoked the tires in 1st and 2nd. (with 315 michelns)My best 60' was a 2.59!!!!! :eek: with a best et of 9.00. So what shoudl i do. Slicks, drag radials, suspension??? :confused:
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From: modland CT
Re: ***HELP PLEASE*** (Kehrer923)
i have a 383 but its automatic. if i feather in the gas i dont spin much. if i mash it its scary. i still havent raced on a track yet (oct 11 will be my first) but ive been practicing at stop lights! :jester what if you ease out of first & mash it in second? will you hook up then? :confused:
Racer
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Re: ***HELP PLEASE*** (Vette92)
CarTest has an interesting simulation program that looks at performance mods and their effects. It includes friction coefficients of tires, etc.
For street tires, when I ran the simulation on a Vette with 400-500 hp, the optimal launch RPM was 1200-1400 for a 6sp depending on the hp, tire size, etc. Obviously, the Vette is "traction limited" as they say with street tires.
For street tires, when I ran the simulation on a Vette with 400-500 hp, the optimal launch RPM was 1200-1400 for a 6sp depending on the hp, tire size, etc. Obviously, the Vette is "traction limited" as they say with street tires.
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Re: ***HELP PLEASE*** (Kehrer923)
You are welcome to borrow my ET Streets if you would like to see how your car takes to them. I will not be responsible for drivetrain parts though.
email me, we do not live far from each other. dba_consult@hotmail.com
email me, we do not live far from each other. dba_consult@hotmail.com
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From: Colleyville Texas
Re: ***HELP PLEASE*** (Kehrer923)
If you want to drive to the track and be competitive with a 17" set up go with the 315 BFG Drag Radials in back and put in a line lock, assuming this is a six speed. If you do not mind changing tires, then go with a 16" ET Street set up and try and keep the launches under 3000 RPM"s. On Street tires and Nitto's I launch at idle (1000 RPM's), roll out and and hit it.