Guest Spinifex Guests Posted 12/01/09 08:37 AM Share Posted 12/01/09 08:37 AM Well, maybe not fry but, get them turning real good and then go forward.One important thing is don`t really arc up right in the puddle, the best thing you can ever spend on improving you whole drag strip experience is 30 minutes at the start line watching...Watch the guy park smack in the middle of the puddle of water, where the guy holds his hands up to stop you in, and he line locks it there spinning like crazy, not moving.Then watch the water he`s spun up around his inner rear guards dripping down onto the tyres..You can plainly feel when the car is in the deep part of the dip, just edge forward a tad so you are on the high side, and get them spinning, I use second in my ZF, then let it creep forward on the brake.You don`t need to go half track like Victor cause your spinning through all that sticky crap that's there.I`m firmly of the beleif We`d have heard Matt chirping about his high 11 if he`d had done even a mild tyre warm up.I`m not implying I`m any kind of expert, but I can garrantee anyone who`s starting out will benfit from 30 -45 mins spent at the start just observing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP85 REST IN PEACE V8 Donating Members 469 Member For: 16y 6m 30d Gender: Male Location: Woodridge on the park bench Posted 12/01/09 08:46 AM Share Posted 12/01/09 08:46 AM from previous experiences and years of watching it's a waste unless its slicks drive around the water and drop some psi on the rears but that's just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bogan Donating Members 881 Member For: 17y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posted 12/01/09 09:50 AM Share Posted 12/01/09 09:50 AM I must agree with the watching bit!, was well over 90 minutes from my 1sy run till my 2nd run.and my 2nd run was the best of the night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spinifex Guests Posted 12/01/09 10:05 AM Share Posted 12/01/09 10:05 AM Its okay if you`re an old hand, but guys who are maybe a bit rusty or new, can lose thier focus wondering about what goes on at the start line when they get there.If you watch first for a bit, you`ll know the drill better and can concentrate on the important stuff like turning off *&^%ing traction control.. Getting the stall right etc.Also on street tyres I`m not proposing a pea soup fog of tyre smoke, just get them turning and go forward. It works for me. Tell me it isn`t fun.But, you`ll tear through ya rear pads and tyres obviously if you over cook it.I`m just saying try stuff, see what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie Member 5 Member For: 16y 5m 26d Gender: Female Location: dianella w.a Posted 31/01/09 07:51 AM Share Posted 31/01/09 07:51 AM I agree with Maximus. he took the words out of my mouth. you just need better tires and your in the mid 11s easy!! your 60ft was so shocking and u still got a good time.chuck on some good tires or slicks and you'll be looking to crack the 10's soongood luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 4m 10d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 31/01/09 01:19 PM Author Share Posted 31/01/09 01:19 PM ooo 10's now u got me amped up!! im heading out this wednesday for another crack on the streets.. just for fun and practice. im aiming for an 11 on streets.. cheers mate for the support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLF Member 58 Member For: 17y 7m 12d Gender: Male Posted 31/01/09 09:24 PM Share Posted 31/01/09 09:24 PM About 2 years ago I watched a BF F6 auto run a 12.2@119mph 2.0 60 foot. Tune & injectors only on factory dunlops.So yeah any improvement on that poor 2.4 60' will net an 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV_Steve Donating Members 191 Member For: 17y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 01/02/09 12:28 AM Share Posted 01/02/09 12:28 AM Typhoon freak, I will be heading out wednesday night also, weather permitting. Will have to catch up mate. I've sorted out my stallie and just spin the wheels big time! I have a pair of 16 inch steelies with dunlops off my XT that Im gonna let down to 20psi or something and give them a go. Will have to be better than 225/35/20's! With the price of ET's at the moment!!!! My mobile is 0411 206 780 if you wanna text me mate.Cheers Steve HU11LK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke Member 70 Member For: 18y 4m 26d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 01/02/09 05:14 AM Share Posted 01/02/09 05:14 AM I went out on teh 28th jan, I ran a 13.60@104MPH in a stock bf xr6 turbo, 6spd auto.I was rapt with that time, now the mods begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV_Steve Donating Members 191 Member For: 17y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 03/02/09 08:51 AM Share Posted 03/02/09 08:51 AM Hey smoke, that's a good time mate for stock. Keep us informed of your progress after your mods!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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