1/4 Mile Times...... Get in here!!!

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Added.... Now that you've got the drag bug, why not tune and get a second off your time?

 

[savegejon123]

Haha I enjoy my warranty.

 

[River_Rat]

for what it's worth, I believe that drag racing is at least as likely to result in a voided warranty as a trifecta tune.

 

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Yup. The tune doesn't void the warranty. It's been covered countless times.

 

[savegejon123]

How could they tell I had been drag racing? And regardless it's not super important to me I don't want to risk it right now. Maybe in a few years.

 

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Prediction.... In a couple years when your warranty is up and you get the tune. You will ask yourself: "why didn't I just do this a couple years ago?"

 

[barch88]

I need my headers, tune, and intake. Then I'm going to post some 1.8 numbers, like ZERO 1.8's in this thread that are manual.

 

[mitdr774]

I worked most of the summer and didnt get to a track. I am hoping that within the next month I can get my header back on and get to a track for a few passes. Then the header will probably come back off. I am hoping for a mid 16 second pass.

 

[barch88]

Why would you take it off?

 

[mitdr774]

The same reason it is off right now. The rasp and excessive sound level. I have an idea of how to fix it, but it will take money to do. High probability of lay offs, so I would rather not spend that money right now.

 

[$ub$onic]

Ya we need to go to the track sometime.

 

[thebook92]

I'm going to try to make it to my "local" drag strip (Osceola, IN Dragway) next Friday evening. Anything in particular I should know, do, take with me, etc.?

 

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I'm going to try to make it to my "local" drag strip (Osceola, IN Dragway) next Friday evening. Anything in particular I should know, do, take with me, etc.?

Being that it'll be your first Sonic run, I'd say no. It's good to get a baseline time before messing with tire pressure or gutting your interior. Don't wear shorts or sleeveless shirt.

If you have a manual, try to shift at about 5.5-6k. If an auto just glue the gas pedal to the floor when the light turns green.

Have fun and don't get frustrated. Learning is more important than impressing in the beginning.

 

[thebook92]

Being that it'll be your first Sonic run, I'd say no. It's good to get a baseline time before messing with tire pressure or gutting your interior. Don't wear shorts or sleeveless shirt.

If you have a manual, try to shift at about 5.5-6k. If an auto just glue the gas pedal to the floor when the light turns green.

Have fun and don't get frustrated. Learning is more important than impressing in the beginning.

1.4 manual sedan. Completely stock at this point. I'm hoping to get into the 15s, but like you said, it's my first time so I won't be too concerned about it. Will I need a helmet, any fireproof gear, things like that?

 

[Foxbox]

Will I need a helmet, any fireproof gear, things like that?

Nope.

 

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1.4 manual sedan. Completely stock at this point. I'm hoping to get into the 15s, but like you said, it's my first time so I won't be too concerned about it. Will I need a helmet, any fireproof gear, things like that?

Hahaha, get 15's out of you mind. A stock tuned MT Sedan getting under 16.00 would take an amazing amount of skill if it's even possible.

After each run, you'll get a time slip. Don't worry about RT, reaction time. Unless you plan to compete soon, you don't need to even worry about trying to launch as the green light hits.

You want to focus on ET, elapsed time from when you began motion to when you cross the qtr mile line. And most importantly, your ET will mostly be affected by you 60' time, how long it takes from launch to 60 feet.

If you really want detailed advise, go the the start of this thread and read EVERYTHING. Otherwise, just try revving up to different RPMs on each launch until you find your sweet spot that nets you your best 60'...... then focus on shifting at ~5.5k.

Expert hint: You should still be in third when you cross the traps (finish line)

 

[mitdr774]

Nope.

Depending on the track a helmet may be required. It is best to check with the track for what is required before heading out.

 

[Luv2xlr8]

Don't forget to turn off your traction control button!!!

 

[thebook92]

Hahaha, get 15's out of you mind. A stock tuned MT Sedan getting under 16.00 would take an amazing amount of skill if it's even possible.

After each run, you'll get a time slip. Don't worry about RT, reaction time. Unless you plan to compete soon, you don't need to even worry about trying to launch as the green light hits.

You want to focus on ET, elapsed time from when you began motion to when you cross the qtr mile line. And most importantly, your ET will mostly be affected by you 60' time, how long it takes from launch to 60 feet.

If you really want detailed advise, go the the start of this thread and read EVERYTHING. Otherwise, just try revving up to different RPMs on each launch until you find your sweet spot that nets you your best 60'...... then focus on shifting at ~5.5k.

Expert hint: You should still be in third when you cross the traps (finish line)

Sorry, thought I pressed the 6 button instead of the 5. My bad. Either way, I'm not worried about how fast I go, just that I go faster.

From what I've driven on the street, I think I've got an idea as to how I should launch for a decent 60'. I'll see if it's actually good.

I will go back and read through everything here and try and remember as many hints as I can (i.e. not shifting to 4th).

 

[Amoral]

Hey fellas, I hit up the track yesterday. Sorry only 1/8 mile here. I put up my two best time slips.

Car: RS Auto
Mods: Budget tune....window tint. Lol

Didn't mess with tire pressure or anything. I didn't remove anything from the car besides the junk I had laying around in it (baseball glove etc). Had about a half tank of gas. Just put the thing in drive and went.

Obviously wasn't the fastest thing at the track but still had a blast!