drag strip launch helpwith drs needed - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

jonszr1 · 05-09-2007

i tried going to the strip 3 wks ago and with my new power launching was a joke. i have a set of bfg drag radials now . what launch tecs do you guys use also what is a good starting pt for for tire pressures . thanx for any help.

ajaxajax2000 · 05-09-2007

Good question, I'm interested too but for street tires. Anyone?

Peter

Hammer · 05-10-2007

I be really interested to hear also. Next time I go to the track I think I'll let Ted try mine. I am in the same boat with the power as Jon. I did move my suspension setting to the middle point and my 60' time was the best all night. Still a 2.2 though. I am also gonna try the Performance setting next time. Other than that, I don't have anything to offer.

Maybe Jeff will chime in here, he ran a 1.80 in someone else's car in BG. That's pretty damn good.

jonszr1 · 05-10-2007

Since I bought the tires and wheels from oole JEFFY YA THINK HE WOULD HELP OUT US 3

COME ON TWINKLE TOES TELL US HOW TO TIP TOE TO THE 60FT HEAVEN

Peaven · 05-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

I be really interested to hear also. Next time I go to the track I think I'll let Ted try mine. I am in the same boat with the power as Jon. I did move my suspension setting to the middle point and my 60' time was the best all night. Still a 2.2 though. I am also gonna try the Performance setting next time. Other than that, I don't have anything to offer.

Maybe Jeff will chime in here, he ran a 1.80 in someone else's car in BG. That's pretty damn good.

Yeah, Jeff took my pretty much stock beast (`cept straight pipes from the cats back and Marc chip) to a 1.8X 60' and a 12.75X qtr on his 1st pass

....I think he launched it at about 3500 rpm....car has gsd3's for tires.

05-10-2007

Stock tires:
Avoid the water in the burnout box.
Do a quick dry hop to clean off the tires
Roll to the line
Stage
Vary your launches from 2.5 to 3.5 till you find the sweet spot, feather the clutch a bit out of the hole and nail it.

DR's
You can hit the water box, not necessary though
Do your burnout, 5-10 seconds to get a little heat
Roll to the line
Stage
3.5 and + Just find the sweet spot once again
Feather quicker and stab the throttle.

Each car will be a little different based upon the clutch. So some will like a higher launch or a little lower.

jonszr1 · 05-10-2007

thanx buddy for the cool reply . a douple of quidk ?s i have 410s and fidanza with the spec stage 2 ceramid disc clutch. with the light flywheel will i have to raise or possibly would the 410s and light flywheel kinda conter act each other. oh yeah tire pressure starting pt. thanx

Kevin · 05-10-2007

launching with the light weight flywheel will be a bit harder than with the stock dual mass

05-09-2007	#1
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	drag strip launch helpwith drs needed i tried going to the strip 3 wks ago and with my new power launching was a joke. i have a set of bfg drag radials now . what launch tecs do you guys use also what is a good starting pt for for tire pressures . thanx for any help.

05-09-2007	#2
ajaxajax2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 95	Re: drag strip launch helpwith drs needed Good question, I'm interested too but for street tires. Anyone? Peter __________________ '92 ZR-1, black on black, mostly stock (sold)

05-10-2007	#3
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: drag strip launch helpwith drs needed I be really interested to hear also. Next time I go to the track I think I'll let Ted try mine. I am in the same boat with the power as Jon. I did move my suspension setting to the middle point and my 60' time was the best all night. Still a 2.2 though. I am also gonna try the Performance setting next time. Other than that, I don't have anything to offer. Maybe Jeff will chime in here, he ran a 1.80 in someone else's car in BG. That's pretty damn good. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

05-10-2007	#4
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: drag strip launch helpwith drs needed Since I bought the tires and wheels from oole JEFFY YA THINK HE WOULD HELP OUT US 3 COME ON TWINKLE TOES TELL US HOW TO TIP TOE TO THE 60FT HEAVEN

05-10-2007	#6
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: drag strip launch helpwith drs needed Stock tires: Avoid the water in the burnout box. Do a quick dry hop to clean off the tires Roll to the line Stage Vary your launches from 2.5 to 3.5 till you find the sweet spot, feather the clutch a bit out of the hole and nail it. DR's You can hit the water box, not necessary though Do your burnout, 5-10 seconds to get a little heat Roll to the line Stage 3.5 and + Just find the sweet spot once again Feather quicker and stab the throttle. Each car will be a little different based upon the clutch. So some will like a higher launch or a little lower.

05-10-2007	#8
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: drag strip launch helpwith drs needed launching with the light weight flywheel will be a bit harder than with the stock dual mass __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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