Finally some track times!
05-22-2006, 02:45 PM
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Finally some track times! Hey guys,
Well I finally made it to the track for the first time ever with this car on saturday night. It is only a 1/8th mile track but to me it was worth going to to get an idea of what my car is capable of.
Before going I was nervous for two reasons...the first being I suck at launching this car and knew I was going to look like an idiot, and the Second being I was worried my car isn't putting out the power it should so I was nervous to see my times, being I didnt want to be disapointed...
ANYWAYS...here are my results, let me know what you think.
Run #1
2.461--60'
9.23 @ 86 mph 1/8th
Run #2
2.339--60'
9.147 @ 85.40 mph 1/8th
Run #3
2.329--60'
9.091 @ 85.14 mph 1/8th
Run #4
2.232--60'
8.943 @ 85 mph 1/8th
Run #5 **(missed 3rd gear shift and coasted through finish line)
2.183--60'
9.134 @ 70 mph
After looking at my runs I guess on my last run where I missed the shift I most likely would have ran about a 8.7-8.8 1/8th...I was pissed being it was my best launch all night!
But after looking at the data base of time slips on this site with the MPH I have with my car, if I could get a decent 60' I should be able to get about 8.6 @ 86 mph...which means I should be running a low 13 second 1/4 mile (13.2-13.3)...Does this sound right? or am I figuring wrong? Let me know what you think it should run in the 1/4 mile...basically I am very happy with the MPH I got being I know it is putting down the power it should.
Well I finally made it to the track for the first time ever with this car on saturday night. It is only a 1/8th mile track but to me it was worth going to to get an idea of what my car is capable of.
Before going I was nervous for two reasons...the first being I suck at launching this car and knew I was going to look like an idiot, and the Second being I was worried my car isn't putting out the power it should so I was nervous to see my times, being I didnt want to be disapointed...
ANYWAYS...here are my results, let me know what you think.
Run #1
2.461--60'
9.23 @ 86 mph 1/8th
Run #2
2.339--60'
9.147 @ 85.40 mph 1/8th
Run #3
2.329--60'
9.091 @ 85.14 mph 1/8th
Run #4
2.232--60'
8.943 @ 85 mph 1/8th
Run #5 **(missed 3rd gear shift and coasted through finish line)
2.183--60'
9.134 @ 70 mph
After looking at my runs I guess on my last run where I missed the shift I most likely would have ran about a 8.7-8.8 1/8th...I was pissed being it was my best launch all night!
But after looking at the data base of time slips on this site with the MPH I have with my car, if I could get a decent 60' I should be able to get about 8.6 @ 86 mph...which means I should be running a low 13 second 1/4 mile (13.2-13.3)...Does this sound right? or am I figuring wrong? Let me know what you think it should run in the 1/4 mile...basically I am very happy with the MPH I got being I know it is putting down the power it should.
05-22-2006, 07:55 PM
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cool!
I wasnt sure if my estimations were right, but you know your stuff when it comes to racing and if you think it should run low 13's as well then i am very happy
I wasnt sure if my estimations were right, but you know your stuff when it comes to racing and if you think it should run low 13's as well then i am very happy
05-22-2006, 07:56 PM
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Yep, I agree that low 13s should be in the cards with the gears banging and a good 60 foot. Practice always helps, and you're getting your 60 foots lower each time, and that's a good thing!
Good luck finding more!
Derek
Good luck finding more!
Derek
05-23-2006, 05:23 PM
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LoL it is funny, now that I know my car is capable of low 13's it suddenly feels like it has more power when driving it....my damn mind is messin with me!
Thanks for the replies guys, it is good to know the experts agree with my estimations..
Thanks for the replies guys, it is good to know the experts agree with my estimations..