racingfast said:
Thnks RANGER....at drags.... how do you set up your car? Tire press/launch rpms,etc?
racingfast,
Here's what I'm doing.
Stage: Windows up. COMPETITION DRIVING set. Radio off. AC off. At Capitol Raceway, I pull straight through the water; they won't let you go around it. At Cecil County Dragway, I drive around the water, keeping the tires dry.
I spin the stock F1SC tires for a second or two to clean them off. I was running 23 lbs in the rear and 42 lbs up front. I shallow staged, barely tripping the second set of bulbs.
Launch: I hold an rpm between 2000-2900 (depending on what the track seem to want) and quickly release the clutch with full engagement occurring in the first 2'-10'. I let the tires to hook before going to WOT. the intent is to leave just enough rubber to not bog the engine.
Shifting: I'm running the stock shifter. Did some slight throttle lift on the shifts particularly on the 1st-2d where it's easy to spin a lot. Was shifting 1st-2d and 2d-3d at an indicated 6300, because it revs so fast and need to stay off the limiter. The 3d-4th shift was at an indicated 6500.
One other thing. I've started wearing running shoes instead of low-cut work boots. I'm thinking the thinner soles give me a little better feel for what the rear wheels are doing.
Hope this helps.
Ranger