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Yea you cant really practice launches unless your at the track. You are also going to have to adjust your launch technique to fit the track. Tracks are not prepped the same day in and day out. A good time is going to come from practice and the ability to make adjustments to your track.
Melting Slicks
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The Z51 actually hurts; soft suspension is where it's at for the drags. Some guys actually unhook the sway bars for better weight transfer. My '00 FRC has gone a best of 13.08 @ 109 w/ intake and cat-back. I'm not much of a drag racer, and that was on (IIRC) my eighth run of my lifetime. Also, I'm scurred to launch at more than 3K. 
Edit: BTW- we all have 3.42s stock.
Edit: BTW- we all have 3.42s stock.
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A good set of objectives for the first time at the track is (1) no wall incidents, (2) no missed shifts, and (3) mid-13s.
Accomplish all three, twill be a fine day.
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I would run 93 just so you get an idea how fast the car is on the street. Whats the point of putting fule additives and going faster on the 1/4 if its not goin to be the same everyday. Thats my personal thing
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Melting Slicks
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) so just remember to let off if you get wheel hop and you shouldn't hurt you car.
Melting Slicks
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i hope you guys aren't falling for the fuel additive bull crap. the stuff doesn't work. in fact, octane booster can really hurt your performance. it just makes the fuel harder to burn. DON"T PUT IT IN YOUR STOCK CAR.
also, do your burnout in second gear. by that i mean start it in second gear.
also, do your burnout in second gear. by that i mean start it in second gear.
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Good luck! Remember, just have fun! In my experiences I would say just let the launch happen, don't force it. I have yet to better my 60' time when I am 100% focused on doing it. Probably just means I don't have it down all the way but practice makes perfect!
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This is what i did with 317 hp @ the wheels on my 3rd time ever at the track with runflats, 315 rear and spinning for a few feet. So with your 342 gear and blackwing , if you dont spin much or come out of it ill say youll hit a low 13 or just maybe a highhhhhhh 12,
Good luck and let us know...
Good luck and let us know...
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Run with the roof on. Best of luck getting into the 12's.
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Well guys..the weather did not cooperate. Didn't get to make my first run yet. Looks like it will be on the 18th of July. They only run amateurs on Wed and next Wed is the 4th of July so I'll have to wait!
Thanks for all the advice!!
Thanks for all the advice!!
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Well I am finally taking my 01 to the local drag strip. I need a few pointers from you experts.
I have a coupe mn6 .
My question is, will I get better times with the roof on (extra weight) or off (lighter but worse aero dynamics) ?
Any other "tips" would be helpful. I am shooting for mid 12s with just catbacks and Blackwing. Any chance of that if I have a good start?
I have a coupe mn6 .
My question is, will I get better times with the roof on (extra weight) or off (lighter but worse aero dynamics) ?
Any other "tips" would be helpful. I am shooting for mid 12s with just catbacks and Blackwing. Any chance of that if I have a good start?
One more thing - pay no mind to the guy in the other lane. Concentrate only on what you are doing.
Good luck!
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I don't think that your track will let you run without the top on. All the tracks that I have been to won't. Also, vert's must have the top up. I think that mid 12's is reaching a bit. If you can get a decent launch you should run low 13's all day. I would also suggest practicing launching your car and your shift points before you go. Also go to the track when it's cool out, your car will make more power. With a great launch, good shifts, a really good track and some cool weather you just might hit high 12's.
One more thing - pay no mind to the guy in the other lane. Concentrate only on what you are doing.
Good luck!
One more thing - pay no mind to the guy in the other lane. Concentrate only on what you are doing.
Good luck!
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