First run on the Z
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Instructor
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From: Niceville Florida
First run on the Z
Well it's been about 3 years now since I've driven a manual car and realized that it definitely takes some practice to put down a good time with the Z...
My 305/35/18 Nitto 555Rs would not stick even after a good stage. I spun hard at launch (2500 RPM), shifted at 6600 RPM to second, and it spun through most of second gear as well. Should I have let out air maybe?
2.0381 ----- 60 FT <-- stop laughing damn you
8.0955 ----- 1/8 MILE E.T
91.13 ----- 1/8 MILE MPH
12.3088 ----- 1/4 MILE E.T
117.10 ----- 1/4 MILE MPH
That was my best run of the night. I just could not get it to hook! Am I supposed to ease it out or should I be able to lay on it hard from the get go with DR's?
Maybe a crappy track (Little river dragway in Temple, Texas)? Just need more practice?
With what I've given you all, what do you think my car is capable of with a "perfect" run?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Spencer
My 305/35/18 Nitto 555Rs would not stick even after a good stage. I spun hard at launch (2500 RPM), shifted at 6600 RPM to second, and it spun through most of second gear as well. Should I have let out air maybe?
2.0381 ----- 60 FT <-- stop laughing damn you
8.0955 ----- 1/8 MILE E.T
91.13 ----- 1/8 MILE MPH
12.3088 ----- 1/4 MILE E.T
117.10 ----- 1/4 MILE MPH
That was my best run of the night. I just could not get it to hook! Am I supposed to ease it out or should I be able to lay on it hard from the get go with DR's?
Maybe a crappy track (Little river dragway in Temple, Texas)? Just need more practice?
With what I've given you all, what do you think my car is capable of with a "perfect" run?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Spencer
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Not terrible for a first time out. You should definitely pull air out... I would start at 23psi and move up or down from there. Also I usually leave @ 5000rpms slipping the clutch to prevent wheelspin. Given your mph I would say the car has a solid 11.8 in it with a good launch, great launch will go even quicker.
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Don't beat yourself up.
That is very respecable for your first time out in the Z.
For what it's worth, those tires suck on a drag strip.
More practice/seat time and you'll get better times.
That is very respecable for your first time out in the Z.
For what it's worth, those tires suck on a drag strip.
More practice/seat time and you'll get better times.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: brownsville tx
Well it's been about 3 years now since I've driven a manual car and realized that it definitely takes some practice to put down a good time with the Z...
My 305/35/18 Nitto 555Rs would not stick even after a good stage. I spun hard at launch (2500 RPM), shifted at 6600 RPM to second, and it spun through most of second gear as well. Should I have let out air maybe?
2.0381 ----- 60 FT <-- stop laughing damn you
8.0955 ----- 1/8 MILE E.T
91.13 ----- 1/8 MILE MPH
12.3088 ----- 1/4 MILE E.T
117.10 ----- 1/4 MILE MPH
That was my best run of the night. I just could not get it to hook! Am I supposed to ease it out or should I be able to lay on it hard from the get go with DR's?
Maybe a crappy track (Little river dragway in Temple, Texas)? Just need more practice?
With what I've given you all, what do you think my car is capable of with a "perfect" run?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Spencer
My 305/35/18 Nitto 555Rs would not stick even after a good stage. I spun hard at launch (2500 RPM), shifted at 6600 RPM to second, and it spun through most of second gear as well. Should I have let out air maybe?
2.0381 ----- 60 FT <-- stop laughing damn you
8.0955 ----- 1/8 MILE E.T
91.13 ----- 1/8 MILE MPH
12.3088 ----- 1/4 MILE E.T
117.10 ----- 1/4 MILE MPH
That was my best run of the night. I just could not get it to hook! Am I supposed to ease it out or should I be able to lay on it hard from the get go with DR's?
Maybe a crappy track (Little river dragway in Temple, Texas)? Just need more practice?
With what I've given you all, what do you think my car is capable of with a "perfect" run?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Spencer
Burning Brakes
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From: Okinawa
a lot of it is track prep...when i first got my z i went to the strip and it was so bad i was pedalling it through 3rd gear running high 12s no matter how i launched and no matter how big of a burnout i did regardless of the tire pressure....they put some prep down and boom went from high 12s pedalling through the gears to 12.20 at 116 in 1 pass hooked in all 4 gears on a easy 1.95 launch
Drifting
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Get those Nitto's down to 18psi and do a BIG burnout before your 1st pass. Try launching at 3500 to 4000rpm and slip the clutch out while squeezing the throttle to full by the time the clutch is fully engaged.
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
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From: Orange Park FL
Get those Nitto's down to 18psi and do a BIG burnout before your 1st pass. Try launching at 3500 to 4000rpm and slip the clutch out while squeezing the throttle to full by the time the clutch is fully engaged.
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
11.9 IS MY GUESS
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From: Niceville Florida
Thanks for all the responses so far guys. Your help and advice is greatly appreciated.
I didn't even think about dropping some air out of the tires when I got there, but I will next time. Even if it's an 11.9, I'll be happy. I just DON'T WANT TO BE STUCK IN THE 12'S!
So the NT555R DR's suck? If I knew that, I would have went a different route.
If I got a different set of wheels and slicks for the rear, would that make a big difference?
Going to teach at EOD School...
I didn't even think about dropping some air out of the tires when I got there, but I will next time. Even if it's an 11.9, I'll be happy. I just DON'T WANT TO BE STUCK IN THE 12'S!
So the NT555R DR's suck? If I knew that, I would have went a different route.
If I got a different set of wheels and slicks for the rear, would that make a big difference?
Going to teach at EOD School...
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Niceville Florida
a lot of it is track prep...when i first got my z i went to the strip and it was so bad i was pedalling it through 3rd gear running high 12s no matter how i launched and no matter how big of a burnout i did regardless of the tire pressure....they put some prep down and boom went from high 12s pedalling through the gears to 12.20 at 116 in 1 pass hooked in all 4 gears on a easy 1.95 launch
Get those Nitto's down to 18psi and do a BIG burnout before your 1st pass. Try launching at 3500 to 4000rpm and slip the clutch out while squeezing the throttle to full by the time the clutch is fully engaged.
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
It just takes practice and once you get the hang of it you should see some 1.7 or better short times and an 11 sec. pass.
Jimbo
And I'd be totally happy with that. When everyone else is in the 11's, and you're stuck in the 12's, IT SUCKS!!!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend guys
Last edited by c6z06forme10; Mar 14, 2010 at 02:06 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: brownsville tx
actually the z was the first car i ran at the track. my best 60" on 305/35/18 nittos was a 1.8 switched them out for some bgf's and i did several low 1.7's and a few 1.6's.
Instructor
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From: Las Vegas NV
The 555r's are quality tires. Many forum members have cut 1.6's on them. They can be a little less consistent and/ or grippy than say the MT's, but they have more than enough to get you where you want to be.
