Noz Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm finally off for my first drag and drift day at a strip not too far from me. Was wondering if anyone had any tips for the run? I'm taking some 17" MT radials with me. Apart from that, it's just the LSD and a w58 build from chewed crayons to give me hope! I usually pull off with the standard 4k limit on slip. I've nailed a few AWD scoobaroo's like that so will be using the same method. Any other advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Make sure you get a good amount of heat in the MT's (through a burnout) otherwise they just won't work as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not being a massive expert in this field my only advice is to do the opposite to whoever this chap is. [video=youtube;-Lmm2swivqE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I could give you advise but I charge nowadays as a professional instructor.... Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 good luck with it mate , as said a nice burn out helps alot, and slipping the clutch not dumping , drop the psi in the drag wheels something like 20 psi for drag wheels most important of all have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I could give you advise but I charge nowadays as a professional instructor.... Indeed, skip to 34 seconds to see Abz flawlessly demonstrate another slow launch.... a good recover......... ohhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Advice isn't helping mong! good luck with it mate , as said a nice burn out helps alot, and slipping the clutch not dumping , drop the psi in the drag wheels something like 20 psi for drag wheels most important of all have fun Ok dude I'll do this prior to leaving. I suppose the drop in psi allows for tyre deformation aiding traction. Cheers dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Warm the Mickey Thompsons up with a burnout, If you have a line lock fitted that helps. Mickey Thompson have a guide of tyre pressures somewhere on the internet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/tech.php?bulletin=s3 Let us know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Good luck mate! My W58 survived a couple of runs at Santapod recently although my launches were pretty awful (2.3 60ft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers guy. I'm hoping for some nice numbers but being such a linear power curve I'm really unsure how it's going to cope down the run! I'm hoping the w58 survives the whole event really dude! It's cheap for runs all day so it might get a proper hammering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 "P275 and smaller sizes: 14-18 psi" I'll go with 16psi and see how I get on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers guy. I'm hoping for some nice numbers but being such a linear power curve I'm really unsure how it's going to cope down the run! I'm hoping the w58 survives the whole event really dude! It's cheap for runs all day so it might get a proper hammering Mine is still fine, drove a few hundred miles since 'Pod and it's behaved perfectly (touch wood ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Here's my top tip: Drag racing is boring. If you want to drive on a track, book a day on one with some corners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Don't listen to James, Drag racing is awesome. if I was rich, I'd do it every day of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Don't listen to James, Drag racing is awesome. if I was rich, I'd do it every day of my life! Lies! You own a car that was developed to smash the 911 around the Nurburgring and you speak such blasphemy!?!? Time to buy a Yank tank Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I like cars that are good at everything, but if I had the money I'd had a car for every job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Lol! That's the dream. Wouldn't have a drag car though. I'm a man for whom fun has to last more than 10 seconds at a time! 20 seconds to be precise! Lol Edited November 12, 2013 by TheTurtleshead (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Well I think types of racing are like types of women. Need to try different ones to know which one you really like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Had an awesome day. Ran 13.46 with 100 terminal. Had a few higher terminals but that was my best ET. Had traction problems with weather and my evangelical causing a misfire I pulled out on a few runs. Right pain kinda started ruined the runs just as I was getting better. Thanks for advice guys. Ran tyres at 20psi. Another w58 hammering with no issues..... yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) Terminal speed is low mate, you are only 10mph up on a stock NA, I remember gaz and jay both being around 120mph with there Na-T's Get that boost up. Edit... Look at post 11 from the old drag racing thread, they was both on xs power kits. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?29073-SUPRA-DRAG-racing-times Edited November 16, 2013 by JamieP (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Having a terminal speed of 120 mph would put them very close to 500 bhp, with them calculator things but a 100 mph terminal puts it down to about 300 bhp, Great time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Good time but definitely more a fair but more in her mate I'm running the same kit too but with less boost (7.5psi) and lowered compression. What were your 60 foot times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I need to get a different waste gate. My boost isn't instant it's rpm related sadly. Which means I don't get full boost till its time to change gear. Need to address the dump curve with waste gate and boost controller setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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