I only went to the track once last summer with my 95 z28, and i only did two passes. Both time i did the same thing: 2k clutch dump to WOT. Car had bolt-ons, and as expected roasted all of first gear.

This season, i am going to be going to the track 1-2 times a week, and im bored right now so i figured i would ask. On street tires (mine are 275s), what do you guys do to prep for the launch? Do you do the burnout IN the waterbox, or roll through it and then do the burnout. Basically a step by step description of what you guys do would help. When i went last year i just rolled right through the water box both times.

Does doing a burnout on street tires even worth it? Or do you just spin em over a few times to get them clean?

 

Street tires stay out of the waterbox. No burnout just chirp the tires to "clean" then off. No clutch dump, slide the clutch and walk the car out. You may want to get stickier tires such as drag radials or hoosier qtp. Kinka scarey on a stock 10 bolt rear.

 

Street tires are designed to not heat up so trying to do a burnout doesn't make them hot and sticky like a slick. It actually makes a street tire slippery plus it just wears off the rubber. If possible, drive to the inside of the waterbox. They sweep dirt and rubber to the outside and you don't want to drive through that.

Once around the waterbox, you can back up to it but stay out of the water as much as possible. Street tires will pick up water and even after doing a bit of a burnout, there will still be water dripping down as you get to the start line. A dry hop just to clean them off is all that's required.

 

My experience has been that some street tires will get slimy, and others won't. The best 60' I ever saw on my GS-D3s was after a ~10 second burnout.

 

Try some drag radials.

 

While that is a great idea, not everybody has the money to spend. Especially now!

 

all depends on yoru street tire. i had a crap pair of some toyo's and had to do a decent burnout other wise i would spin and then spin hitting 2nd... if i burned out i never would spin in 2nd and i hooked a little better

 

I wrote this, hope it helps.

http://www.kennedysdynotune.com/Trac...ech%20Tips.htm

Rich

 

As far as how to launch, type of burnout, etc. I advise to try a bunch of different things. Keep a log with details including weather conditions and a lot of detail like launch technique, 60" and other interval times/speeds, tire pressure, etc. so you can learn about your combo. When it comes to competitive cars, the race is won or lost at the tree and in the first 60". Work out a decent launch technique first, then learn how to cut a light.

Have fun, wear a helmet even if the rules don't require it.

Rich

 

X2, keep a log, try many different things.