That was on a 150 hit,1.51 60',11.25@119

 

I had some 255/50/16s on some salad shooters..(Street Tires)

But still had the 18s up front! So if I cut a 8.0 1/8th time, then I should be hitting atleast 12.50's correct?

Also how do you guys shift/launch when using an automatic.

I was talking to few guys at the track and some say keep it in 2nd, then just shift to 3rd(D).while others say just launch from 3rd(D)....

Any logic to one of the above? Thanks...

 

8.0 x 1.55 = 12.4 (very estimated).

What I mean't by tires are some drag radials or ET Streets (something intended for track use). If you intend to hit 8.0 you need something more appropriate than street tires unless you are Don Garlits.

Just leave the automatic in drive. Unless you have a manual valve body, let the car shift itself. At wide open throttle you probably don't need to worry about it shifting into overdrive. If that is possible, just leave it in 3rd.

 

Thanks Guys!

 

9.109@79.88 w/2.188 60' last night.

With the mods in Sig....

 

8.6 @ 82 mph

Paul: Subframes won't help traction, they only stiffen up the frame. Get the LCA relocation brackets if you're after traction, especially if you have a 2" drop!

 

I figured they would help some, I thought they would help acceleration by keeping the frame stiff enough to keep the torque from reducing from flex, and get a better launch...no?

Is there a chance that I can keep the 2" drop and still get good times??? If not then I have a set of Intrax Springs for sale for $100 + Shipping

Here's my best Time last night:

0.518 Reaction
2.263 60 Foot ET
6.051 330 Foot ET
9.100 1/8th ET
80.900 1/8th MPH
13.975 1/4th ET
101.58 1/4th MPH

So sad

 

SFCs add weight. And they might help your launch a tad bit, but not like any of the rear suspension parts will... LCAs, panhard bar, rear sway bar, torque arm, etc. But they are good to have, I have a set of GMS SFCs, very nice.

You have to make some sacrifices, and decide what you want. Not everything has to be geared towards drag racing, or auto-x. A well rounded car is cool too. You can add other things to overcome the negative things... like the 2" drop, relocation brackets will help the 1/4 times. Or some sticky tires, or more HP, less weight, etc.

Unless you're building an all out drag car, you have some choices of what you do or don't want.

edit: What track you go to? I reccomend Norwalk. Great track and prep, you just might lose a few tenths if you've never been there.

 

I was thinking of buying this 3 piece Billet Aluminum set of Adj, PHR and Adj. LCAs for $129 shipped.....but I still need my front end painted....

This is the first time I've ever been to a track, I was gonna go to Norwalk, but Milan is only half the distance and the track was redone this year...

 

My 8.06 run came out to a 12.48

 

That sounds like a great deal on the 3 pc set. First time at the track, don't worry. You're times will probably get better with just more launching practice. Never been to Milan, it might be a good track. But if you want great times, it might be worth the drive to a better track. If I get crappy times this year at NTR, the local track, the next week I'll be taking a 2 hour drive to Norwalk and see what happens. So far I've had good luck at NTR.

But I think drag radials should be the first thing you buy.

 

8.29@84.27 1.91 60ft.

 

I meant $229, that's better.

 

8.34@84
2.08 60ft.