Meaning of trap?
12-08-2006, 02:21 PM
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^Correct.
Its basicly used as a good indication of the car's top end pull as oposed to traction.
Example:
Car A: 13.0 @110mph
Car B: 13.0 @115mph
Even though both cars had the same quarter mile time, car A got better traction out of the hole, but Car B made up that time with a higher top end.
Trap speed is a good indication of how the car will do in "roll" racing on the street, where traction isnt important.
Its basicly used as a good indication of the car's top end pull as oposed to traction.
Example:
Car A: 13.0 @110mph
Car B: 13.0 @115mph
Even though both cars had the same quarter mile time, car A got better traction out of the hole, but Car B made up that time with a higher top end.
Trap speed is a good indication of how the car will do in "roll" racing on the street, where traction isnt important.
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12-08-2006, 03:14 PM
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Comments Below pretty much hit the nail on the head with the car higher trap speed generally having more horsepower (assuming equal weight cars).
In the case below Car A got its power to the ground more effectively (better launch or 60 foot time) but Car B has more horsepower.
Back when I was young and dumb it was only about having more power to get a better 1/4 mile time...now it is also important to get the power to the ground effectively and pull a good 60 foot time since both contribute to lower 1/4 mile times.
In the case below Car A got its power to the ground more effectively (better launch or 60 foot time) but Car B has more horsepower.
Back when I was young and dumb it was only about having more power to get a better 1/4 mile time...now it is also important to get the power to the ground effectively and pull a good 60 foot time since both contribute to lower 1/4 mile times.
Originally Posted by WhiteKnightZ28
^Correct.
Its basicly used as a good indication of the car's top end pull as oposed to traction.
Example:
Car A: 13.0 @110mph
Car B: 13.0 @115mph
Even though both cars had the same quarter mile time, car A got better traction out of the hole, but Car B made up that time with a higher top end.
Trap speed is a good indication of how the car will do in "roll" racing on the street, where traction isnt important.
Its basicly used as a good indication of the car's top end pull as oposed to traction.
Example:
Car A: 13.0 @110mph
Car B: 13.0 @115mph
Even though both cars had the same quarter mile time, car A got better traction out of the hole, but Car B made up that time with a higher top end.
Trap speed is a good indication of how the car will do in "roll" racing on the street, where traction isnt important.
12-08-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
so whats a respectable trap speed?
No really, is that a real question? Obviously a respectable trap for a 13-sec car is going to be lower than a respectable trap for a 10-car.
