Who has done a 1/2 mile race?
10-25-2016, 11:43 AM
#42
I'm talking about standing half wannagofast you newb.
Like I said put the pipe down then come back
10-25-2016, 12:01 PM
#44
9 Second Club
Then don't take part. I'm sure many dont get racing over such short distances as 1/8th or 1/4 mile on a car that can do only that and nothing else.
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
10-25-2016, 12:14 PM
#46
Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Then don't take part. I'm sure many dont get racing over such short distances as 1/8th or 1/4 mile on a car that can do only that and nothing else.
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
10-25-2016, 01:11 PM
#47
10-25-2016, 01:17 PM
#48
TI is 1500ft approximately. It has no designated start or stop area as its based on pace. It is also not governed by an approximate start speed. Some races at TI have started as high as 79mph vs Shift Sector/Wanna Go Fast where it's a STANDING half mile. Also most of the half mile events tend to be weekend warrior guys having fun and the INVITATIONAL is a lot of SERIOUS teams.
Gidi was at our last Oregon Shift Sector event and did 242. He did 216 and runner up at TI. Gidi's first trip to SS he trapped 209ish. Just like the Corvette, sometimes you have to workout different things before you get faster. Wouldn't judge the Vette too harshly.
Gidi was at our last Oregon Shift Sector event and did 242. He did 216 and runner up at TI. Gidi's first trip to SS he trapped 209ish. Just like the Corvette, sometimes you have to workout different things before you get faster. Wouldn't judge the Vette too harshly.
And? D3 had a horrible showing at TI this year. Also what difference does it make if it's head up or radar racing? MPH is MPH.. You'll have to excuse me for finding it humorous that most shift sector cars trap the same or less than TI/2K cars in half the distance.. The point of ANY race is to deliver all the power as soon as possible. When faced with shorter race distances you tend to figure out the limits. Those that figure it out win. Those that don't run sub 200mph in 1600whp cars.
10-25-2016, 02:15 PM
#49
Originally Posted by HolyShiznit
TI is 1500ft approximately. It has no designated start or stop area as its based on pace. It is also not governed by an approximate start speed. Some races at TI have started as high as 79mph vs Shift Sector/Wanna Go Fast where it's a STANDING half mile. Also most of the half mile events tend to be weekend warrior guys having fun and the INVITATIONAL is a lot of SERIOUS teams.
Gidi was at our last Oregon Shift Sector event and did 242. He did 216 and runner up at TI. Gidi's first trip to SS he trapped 209ish. Just like the Corvette, sometimes you have to workout different things before you get faster. Wouldn't judge the Vette too harshly.
Gidi was at our last Oregon Shift Sector event and did 242. He did 216 and runner up at TI. Gidi's first trip to SS he trapped 209ish. Just like the Corvette, sometimes you have to workout different things before you get faster. Wouldn't judge the Vette too harshly.
do some guys run longer than 1400'? Sure and some run shorter.. Also 95% of the races happen at 70mph or Below. Regardless of that fact it's still irrelevant.. If they started from a dead stop the speeds would be MUCH higher and at an even shorter distance than a Half mile so your argument is irrelevant. Also the whole "weekend warrior" comment is absolutely correct. Like I said earlier you wannagofast/shift sector guys are playing a child's game compared to TI and 2K. As far as Gidi is concerned I'm not sure how or why that is relevant. You're basically proving my point.
Last edited by oscs; 10-25-2016 at 02:25 PM.
10-25-2016, 07:25 PM
#51
Then don't take part. I'm sure many dont get racing over such short distances as 1/8th or 1/4 mile on a car that can do only that and nothing else.
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
For all those here saying it's so easy...should, could go faster etc...what are their best results at 1/2 mile distance on an airfield from a standing start ? Or perhaps even a roll as some appear to be.
With the speeds they can attain in a 1/4, they should be on target to challenge some of the GTR's and Lambo's with 200+...or even more ?
As that type of event is gaining in popularity, perhaps a table could be generated to record their achievements of best performing LS vehicles ?
10-29-2016, 11:50 AM
#54
9 Second Club
I'd doubt a stock LS3 would pull most cars to 190+ at all ! lol
Fire a couple of turbos on it etc etc and install in a light aerodynamic chassis...and of course it will go fast.
10-29-2016, 03:52 PM
#56
9 Second Club
The last of the Esprit's, the V8's were class looking cars. Dont think their original engine was too great though.
Choice of transaxle may limit speed/gearing ?
When I enquired with Renegade a while back, they did say some of the G50's did have taller gearing and should allow 200mph at around 7500rpm ( tyre dependant of course too )
But a lot I searched through had shorter overall gearing.
Choice of transaxle may limit speed/gearing ?
When I enquired with Renegade a while back, they did say some of the G50's did have taller gearing and should allow 200mph at around 7500rpm ( tyre dependant of course too )
But a lot I searched through had shorter overall gearing.
10-29-2016, 03:59 PM
#57
Originally Posted by stevieturbo
The last of the Esprit's, the V8's were class looking cars. Dont think their original engine was too great though.
Choice of transaxle may limit speed/gearing ?
When I enquired with Renegade a while back, they did say some of the G50's did have taller gearing and should allow 200mph at around 7500rpm ( tyre dependant of course too )
But a lot I searched through had shorter overall gearing.
Choice of transaxle may limit speed/gearing ?
When I enquired with Renegade a while back, they did say some of the G50's did have taller gearing and should allow 200mph at around 7500rpm ( tyre dependant of course too )
But a lot I searched through had shorter overall gearing.
10-30-2016, 12:41 AM
#58
Well I got more answer then I bargained for.....Some good info said though. I dont give a **** about a guessing game on how fast my car will go. 180-200 who knows, who cares. It does 168 at its best in the quarter. I just want to try this because my cage cert is good to 8.50, car can nearly bracket race 8.50. Cant do any faster legally so need to broaden the capability's of my car.
Is traction at 100+ really that much of an issue at these events with cars setup for racing and planting power? Im not refering to the guy who claims 1000 RWHP on his stock *** suspensioned c5 ether. Coilover cars, who can make adjustments to battle the road. I have put down a ton of power on a highway with the right setup, shouldnt be worse than a smooth as glass runway made of concrete vs asphalt roads.
I was also debating on a gear-vendor unit in my car, but was told from multiple guys at the WannaGoFast event that the over drive would be less optimal then just doing a rear gear swap. Put more load on the motor, and let the converter work for you. I am yet to ask Gear-Vendor about this, and was on my list of places to hit at PRI in december.
I didnt get it ether man. 1/4 mile only for me for the last 10+ years....Until I went to one and seen how cool it is to watch street street cars go run the **** out of them all day. Plus its getting bigger, and you get some really interesting data Im sure with a 15 second run duration. haha.
I didnt get it ether man. 1/4 mile only for me for the last 10+ years....Until I went to one and seen how cool it is to watch street street cars go run the **** out of them all day. Plus its getting bigger, and you get some really interesting data Im sure with a 15 second run duration. haha.
10-31-2016, 02:03 PM
#59
traction is serious issue at these events. a year or so ago there was a guy with an insane turbo ls9 FD rx7 I think making 1200whp and he was using boost by gear and spinning drag radials almost the whole way down I believe. I remember him going >190mph. every event and conditions are different but at my 1/2 mile event my 900whp/860wtq c6 with coilovers, traction oriented alignment, and 19" nt05r I spin until like 80mph so I run 17 ET street R now and can hook up 3rd but not 2nd or 1st. aero comes into play big time in 1/2 mile, tuning and traction is also very different, and very different game than 1/4. I think more fun personally although I never got into drag racing really.
I think to hit >190mph in a true standing 1/2 mile would take 1,100whp+ which would be tough on a 4 bolt setup imo. e85, a2w, methanol are all great for 1/2 mile where IATs and tuning are even more critical.
I just installed trackspec hood vents, with more precise data to come shortly once I have time to dig through it all but helped keep the front end of my car down a lot. my car is super low too in order to keep air out from under the front. I've heard removing side view mirrors is worth 1-3mph in standing mile so probably worth maybe 1mph in 1/2 mile too? if you're doing 189mph and want that 190 number maybe worth a shot.
I think to hit >190mph in a true standing 1/2 mile would take 1,100whp+ which would be tough on a 4 bolt setup imo. e85, a2w, methanol are all great for 1/2 mile where IATs and tuning are even more critical.
I just installed trackspec hood vents, with more precise data to come shortly once I have time to dig through it all but helped keep the front end of my car down a lot. my car is super low too in order to keep air out from under the front. I've heard removing side view mirrors is worth 1-3mph in standing mile so probably worth maybe 1mph in 1/2 mile too? if you're doing 189mph and want that 190 number maybe worth a shot.
11-01-2016, 09:17 PM
#60
We run 2 C6 Z06's in the mile, one boosted and one nitrous both make right at 1100hp. Due to traction we cant go WOT until 4th gear and run in the low 17x's in the 1/2 and 210mph in the mile. Thats spraying 500 shot in the nitrous car and 18lb boost in the blower car. Both cars should go in the 212-215 range with a little better power management in the first half mile.