New Setup 11.45 08 A6
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From: Laredo Texas
New Setup 11.45 08 A6
Well had the chance to get to the track last night.
First run 11.66 @ 122 with a 1.91 60' ( wheelspin galore )
Second run 11.63 @ 117 with a 1.66 60'
Third run 11.65 @ 117.5 with a 1.66 60' ( paddle shifted )
Fourth run 11.63 @ 115 with a 1.68 60'
I removed the exhaust cutouts to see what that would
Fifth run 11.45 @ 118.8 with a 1.63 60'
Sixth run was 11.64 @ 117.8 with a 1.63 60' ( hotlapped )
As you all can see my trap speeds are low due to what I beleive is too low a rev limiter. I makes every gearshift go into a massive bog and again as I am about to cross the line. I tried paddle shifting and holding gears. I could feel improvements but still every pass had bogs between shiftpoints and at finish line. I am generally pleased as I now know all I have to do is get the tune corrected for the shorter tires and these problems will be cured. I feel confident I can get an 11.3 soon. The weather was perfect 47 deg. with about 55 percent humidity. I do not know what the DA was.
First run 11.66 @ 122 with a 1.91 60' ( wheelspin galore )
Second run 11.63 @ 117 with a 1.66 60'
Third run 11.65 @ 117.5 with a 1.66 60' ( paddle shifted )
Fourth run 11.63 @ 115 with a 1.68 60'
I removed the exhaust cutouts to see what that would
Fifth run 11.45 @ 118.8 with a 1.63 60'
Sixth run was 11.64 @ 117.8 with a 1.63 60' ( hotlapped )
As you all can see my trap speeds are low due to what I beleive is too low a rev limiter. I makes every gearshift go into a massive bog and again as I am about to cross the line. I tried paddle shifting and holding gears. I could feel improvements but still every pass had bogs between shiftpoints and at finish line. I am generally pleased as I now know all I have to do is get the tune corrected for the shorter tires and these problems will be cured. I feel confident I can get an 11.3 soon. The weather was perfect 47 deg. with about 55 percent humidity. I do not know what the DA was.
Last edited by Atomic-Punk; Mar 7, 2008 at 09:50 AM.
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Well had the chance to get to the track last night.
First run 11.66 @ 122 with a 1.91 60' ( wheelspin galore )
Second run 11.63 @ 117 with a 1.66 60'
Third run 11.65 @ 117.5 with a 1.66 60' ( paddle shifted )
Fourth run 11.63 @ 115 with a 1.68 60'
I removed the exhaust cutouts to see what that would
Fifth run 11.45 @ 118.8 with a 1.63 60'
Sixth run was 11.64 @ 117.8 with a 1.63 60' ( hotlapped )
As you all can see my trap speeds are low due to what I beleive is too low a rev limiter. I makes every gearshift go into a massive bog and again as I am about to cross the line. I tried paddle shifting and holding gears. I could feel improvements but still every pass had bogs between shiftpoints and at finish line. I am generally pleased as I now know all I have to do is get the tune corrected for the shorter tires and these problems will be cured. I feel confident I can get an 11.3 soon. The weather was perfect 47 deg. with about 55 percent humidity. I do not know what the DA was.
First run 11.66 @ 122 with a 1.91 60' ( wheelspin galore )
Second run 11.63 @ 117 with a 1.66 60'
Third run 11.65 @ 117.5 with a 1.66 60' ( paddle shifted )
Fourth run 11.63 @ 115 with a 1.68 60'
I removed the exhaust cutouts to see what that would
Fifth run 11.45 @ 118.8 with a 1.63 60'
Sixth run was 11.64 @ 117.8 with a 1.63 60' ( hotlapped )
As you all can see my trap speeds are low due to what I beleive is too low a rev limiter. I makes every gearshift go into a massive bog and again as I am about to cross the line. I tried paddle shifting and holding gears. I could feel improvements but still every pass had bogs between shiftpoints and at finish line. I am generally pleased as I now know all I have to do is get the tune corrected for the shorter tires and these problems will be cured. I feel confident I can get an 11.3 soon. The weather was perfect 47 deg. with about 55 percent humidity. I do not know what the DA was.
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From: Laredo Texas
jogar, as far as my launch technique, I stall it up to about 2200 and probably half-throttle it, until I feel it is stuck on the track I nail it down. I say probably because it is more of a feel for traction situation. Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I just love to see the reaction of the old schoolers with the trailered track cars as I make those passes. It never gets old.
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Drifting
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From: Deerfield Beach FL
Runflats or DR's? Have you had your A6 tuned for faster shifting and TM removal?
Nice runs and a great start!
I see by your profile you use DR's and a 2800 stall converter.
Nice runs and a great start!
I see by your profile you use DR's and a 2800 stall converter.
Last edited by mikesul; Mar 7, 2008 at 12:43 PM. Reason: Read profile
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Track elevation found here - http://www.dragtimes.com/County-Line...ackID-260.html
Weather conditions found here - http://www.weather.com/outlook/drivi...=0&when=030608
DA calculation formula I prefer found here -http://wahiduddin.net/calc/calc_da.htm
Judging how you said "last night" and the fact that you said "47deg", based off what the weather was last night, it appears you ran between 10pm and 11pm. Using your numbers listed and interpolating the others roughly (bar 30.13 and dew 34deg) I get a DA of -412'. You can use the exact time you ran and the links provided to produce a more accurate DA. Good job.
Weather conditions found here - http://www.weather.com/outlook/drivi...=0&when=030608
DA calculation formula I prefer found here -http://wahiduddin.net/calc/calc_da.htm
Judging how you said "last night" and the fact that you said "47deg", based off what the weather was last night, it appears you ran between 10pm and 11pm. Using your numbers listed and interpolating the others roughly (bar 30.13 and dew 34deg) I get a DA of -412'. You can use the exact time you ran and the links provided to produce a more accurate DA. Good job.
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jogar, as far as my launch technique, I stall it up to about 2200 and probably half-throttle it, until I feel it is stuck on the track I nail it down. I say probably because it is more of a feel for traction situation. Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I just love to see the reaction of the old schoolers with the trailered track cars as I make those passes. It never gets old.
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Melting Slicks
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Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
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