Need help with STI
08-03-2005, 01:17 PM
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Need help with STI Hey guys, this guy I know just got a brand new STI. I seen him the other say when i was in my 5.0 and he was lets race sometime but with your Firehawk, so i said ok. Well we set up the race in a week and a half. So what i needed to know was could i beat him on my stock tires or should i go get some DR's. I have the money to get them, but bills are starting to stack up, so i need your guy's opinions. BTW we are both stock. 
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Originally Posted by Phase1LS1
He only wants ro race from a dig by the way.
08-03-2005, 03:11 PM
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I ran one from a dig and he pulled me by a car off the line but by the time i hit 2nd i was back at his door. btw I am only on kumho ecsta supras with a cutout and a lid.
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08-03-2005, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DD966
Then tell him it has to be 1/4 mi + (go 1/2 mi if you can). Those things usually beat us off the line, but I'd bet he's only a 13.8 - 14.0 sec 1/4 mi runner. Good Luck.
08-03-2005, 10:27 PM
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.. with his AWD advantage, he'll instantly put about 2 car lengths on you from a dig.. and while that can get intimidating, just hang on... and you'll even up and pass once speeds get higher 
But, either way, get some sticky/meaty rubber and a nice launch would help alot
But, either way, get some sticky/meaty rubber and a nice launch would help alot
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It really depends on him and his driving. If he doesn't launch above 5.5K he'll bog it and you should beat him pretty easily, just make sure you go at least 1/4mile. Ask him about his launch technique and see if he'll tell you what he launches at. They can be real mean with a 6-7K launch and they can pull 13.2-13.3's all day with the right driver.
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I hope he's stock. I recently had one drive 400 miles to run me that wasn't(not even close). He had to be running 12.1's or better cause even with MT's and 4.10's, I only just got him by a car, car and a half at the top. They can be wicked quick when modded correctly.
08-04-2005, 10:38 AM
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I say you should take the win. It is VERY hard to get an STi to run low 13 out of the box. It takes practice launching the thing properly. My first time at the track I could only run 14.4 stock(three runs). The second time my fastest was only 13.7(another three runs). It's not very easy without practice. All said and done, you should get him close to 60mph.
08-10-2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteTXMach
STi's are easy sub 13.5 runners.
08-10-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BanditWS6
Not unless you launch the hell out of it and drive it like you hate it. With a moderate launch and average driver, they will only run high 13's.
08-10-2006, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GhettoTy
It really depends on him and his driving. If he doesn't launch above 5.5K he'll bog it and you should beat him pretty easily, just make sure you go at least 1/4mile. Ask him about his launch technique and see if he'll tell you what he launches at. They can be real mean with a 6-7K launch and they can pull 13.2-13.3's all day with the right driver.
"It's a myth that you need to drop the clutch at really high rpms to get a good launch. That's not the best way to launch an STI. All that is needed for consistent blitzes off the line is feathering the throttle at 3500-4500K rpm to build a little boost while gently slipping the clutch(Peak torque is at 4K). As soon as the clutch begins to grip you release and punch it. Works every time, but does take some practice.
With this technique you can pull 0-30 in 1.3 secs, 0-60 in 4.5 and hit 100 in 12.1 secs
Motor Trend got a 13 flat at 103.5 by launching a stock STI properly--beating the vaunted EVO MR by .3 secs."
08-11-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TORNATIC!!
Here's what I just heard from an STI owner about launching:
"It's a myth that you need to drop the clutch at really high rpms to get a good launch. That's not the best way to launch an STI. All that is needed for consistent blitzes off the line is feathering the throttle at 3500-4500K rpm to build a little boost while gently slipping the clutch(Peak torque is at 4K). As soon as the clutch begins to grip you release and punch it. Works every time, but does take some practice.
With this technique you can pull 0-30 in 1.3 secs, 0-60 in 4.5 and hit 100 in 12.1 secs
Motor Trend got a 13 flat at 103.5 by launching a stock STI properly--beating the vaunted EVO MR by .3 secs."
"It's a myth that you need to drop the clutch at really high rpms to get a good launch. That's not the best way to launch an STI. All that is needed for consistent blitzes off the line is feathering the throttle at 3500-4500K rpm to build a little boost while gently slipping the clutch(Peak torque is at 4K). As soon as the clutch begins to grip you release and punch it. Works every time, but does take some practice.
With this technique you can pull 0-30 in 1.3 secs, 0-60 in 4.5 and hit 100 in 12.1 secs
Motor Trend got a 13 flat at 103.5 by launching a stock STI properly--beating the vaunted EVO MR by .3 secs."
Yep...that pretty much sums it up!
