Trying drag radials tomorrow. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rhipsher · 02-19-2010

Going to do some drag racing tomorrow and try the Mickeys out and see what kinda times she will lay down.

But it's not going to happen with these street tires.

I guess I'm a little worried because even though the Mickeys are the same size as our front tires I also know that when it comes to drag radials, that is more than enough to stick and snap U-joints. It will be the first time using drag radials. So I'm crossing my fingers.

Jagdpanzer · 02-19-2010

Don't be affraid to let some air out.
I run my 315 MT DRs down to 16-18 psi if the track was not hooking well.

rhipsher · 02-19-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Don't be affraid to let some air out.
I run my 315 MT DRs down to 16-18 psi if the track was not hooking well.

Thanx for the advice. I'll try 20 psi first and then lower it from there.

jonszr1 · 02-19-2010

rick with the 275x40x17s dont go lower than 18, believe me they will hook awsome in the 19-21 range .if you go lower than 18 with the 275s you will feel like a squirrel monkey on ice at the big end . the 315s with the shorter sidewall you can get away with 16. my car with the 315s hooks best at 19.. just remember to back into the water box otherwise your front tires carry water to the starting line . have a great time .let me know how you did.

Paul Workman · 02-20-2010

Good luck!

Can't help ya w/ your launch technique tho...Never raced on drag Rs either, so some "clutch finesse" recommendations will have to come from Pete or Bob G or one of the other bros of the Beast.

Not to steal you thread, but SAY!...What are those rocker panels ya have on there? I'm usually not a fan of much of the aftermarket "ground effects" stuff, but your rockers...well...ROCK!

Good lookin Z, bro!

P.

jonszr1 · 02-20-2010

ricks car has 49 street rocker panels , they dont make them anymore , which is too bad ,i agree they are way cool . rick your launch rpm should be between 3500 4000 rpm do a quick release of the clutch so its ingaged in the first 10 feet . dont pop it that can spit ouyt a half shaft ( dont ask how i know ). shift rpms i would start at 6700 and go up from there . your limiting factor is you dont have headers yet. knock em dead buddy

rhipsher · 02-20-2010

Yes the rockers look fantastic. They were on it when I bought it. I have to say that out of all the possession that I've owned in my life that even after 3 year of ownig this car I'm still nuts over it. My wife and daughters are coming out to whatch and video it. Usually I just go with the boys. But today its a family affair.

jonszr1 · 02-20-2010

thats cool , you will be the only guys with 3 ladies at the strip .

USAFPILOT · 02-21-2010

back yet? how did it go?

02-19-2010	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Trying drag radials tomorrow. Going to do some drag racing tomorrow and try the Mickeys out and see what kinda times she will lay down. But it's not going to happen with these street tires. I guess I'm a little worried because even though the Mickeys are the same size as our front tires I also know that when it comes to drag radials, that is more than enough to stick and snap U-joints. It will be the first time using drag radials. So I'm crossing my fingers.

02-19-2010	#2
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,646	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. Don't be affraid to let some air out. I run my 315 MT DRs down to 16-18 psi if the track was not hooking well.

02-19-2010	#4
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. rick with the 275x40x17s dont go lower than 18, believe me they will hook awsome in the 19-21 range .if you go lower than 18 with the 275s you will feel like a squirrel monkey on ice at the big end . the 315s with the shorter sidewall you can get away with 16. my car with the 315s hooks best at 19.. just remember to back into the water box otherwise your front tires carry water to the starting line . have a great time .let me know how you did.

02-20-2010	#5
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. Good luck! Can't help ya w/ your launch technique tho...Never raced on drag Rs either, so some "clutch finesse" recommendations will have to come from Pete or Bob G or one of the other bros of the Beast. Not to steal you thread, but SAY!...What are those rocker panels ya have on there? I'm usually not a fan of much of the aftermarket "ground effects" stuff, but your rockers...well...ROCK! Good lookin Z, bro! P. Last edited by Paul Workman; 02-20-2010 at 06:23 AM.

02-20-2010	#6
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. ricks car has 49 street rocker panels , they dont make them anymore , which is too bad ,i agree they are way cool . rick your launch rpm should be between 3500 4000 rpm do a quick release of the clutch so its ingaged in the first 10 feet . dont pop it that can spit ouyt a half shaft ( dont ask how i know ). shift rpms i would start at 6700 and go up from there . your limiting factor is you dont have headers yet. knock em dead buddy

02-20-2010	#7
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. Yes the rockers look fantastic. They were on it when I bought it. I have to say that out of all the possession that I've owned in my life that even after 3 year of ownig this car I'm still nuts over it. My wife and daughters are coming out to whatch and video it. Usually I just go with the boys. But today its a family affair.

02-20-2010	#8
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. thats cool , you will be the only guys with 3 ladies at the strip .

02-21-2010	#9
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,341	Re: Trying drag radials tomorrow. back yet? how did it go?