Target; 12.99 or better
03-06-2018, 05:43 PM
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Cool but dry... Hopefully they won't cancel this weekend, Saturday looks dry all day but cool high of around 42 to 47 degrees. Hope they don't cancel because of "too cold"...
I plan on being there Saturday, and will try the flash method for my first launch, will know right away if the track is going to hold or not.
If you make it up, stop by and say hi.
Mike
I plan on being there Saturday, and will try the flash method for my first launch, will know right away if the track is going to hold or not.
If you make it up, stop by and say hi.
Mike
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03-10-2018, 05:37 PM
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You should be able to get low 13’s with your mods you have. On my new car last night I ran 12.84@ 106 with it. It’s brostock as I’ve been told recently. The only mods it has is a slp lid, nt05r tires (275/40/17’s) and ewp. That’s it. 3650-3700 raceweight. The car is completely stock other than those mentioned above. I have been footing braking up to 12-1300. High 1.8 60’s.
It’s ALOT different than my last car, but it’ll come around. Keep tinkering and testing, you will hit your goals.
It’s ALOT different than my last car, but it’ll come around. Keep tinkering and testing, you will hit your goals.
03-10-2018, 05:54 PM
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Getting close... 1st run of 2018, air temps in the mid 40's (was told D/A -680 ft), home-brewed "tune" via HPTuners, and still on stock street tires. 13.085 @ 106.55. Corrected for Negative DA; 13.15 @ 105.88 over 7 passes (Dragtimes web site DA Correction Calc).
Backed up with 13.10, 13.11, etc...
Launched at 1200 RPM gave best results, although 2.047 60' is a bit off my best of 2.00 for today. The tune really woke it up.
Plenty of mods still to be done, so 12's are easily in reach, even Drag Radials will get me into the 12.80-12.90 range.
Backed up with 13.10, 13.11, etc...
Launched at 1200 RPM gave best results, although 2.047 60' is a bit off my best of 2.00 for today. The tune really woke it up.
Plenty of mods still to be done, so 12's are easily in reach, even Drag Radials will get me into the 12.80-12.90 range.
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03-10-2018, 06:01 PM
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You should be able to get low 13’s with your mods you have. On my new car last night I ran 12.84@ 106 with it. It’s brostock as I’ve been told recently. The only mods it has is a slp lid, nt05r tires (275/40/17’s) and ewp. That’s it. 3650-3700 raceweight. The car is completely stock other than those mentioned above. I have been footing braking up to 12-1300. High 1.8 60’s.
It’s ALOT different than my last car, but it’ll come around. Keep tinkering and testing, you will hit your goals.
It’s ALOT different than my last car, but it’ll come around. Keep tinkering and testing, you will hit your goals.
1) Do you recommend the NT-05 DR's over the 555 DR's? Any particular why there better?
2) What is the "ewp" you mentioned?
Haven't weighed my car, but it should be about 3440, and I weigh 165 so... race weight is roughly 3600 - 3610
With DR's I'd think we'd have a great heads-up race!
03-10-2018, 06:04 PM
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03-10-2018, 08:41 PM
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Thanks guys, will stay away from the 555r's.
Side question...
Anyone know about what the max Stall Speed on a stock A4 Torque Converter?
I know my street tires won't hold much past 1600 before the tires break loose. So I'm wondering with the Nitto NT05R Drag Radials what the Stall Speed will be?
And then would it better to Power Brake and launch, or go off-idle and let the Torque Converter flash?
Thanks for the input and advise, much appreciated.
Mike
Side question...
Anyone know about what the max Stall Speed on a stock A4 Torque Converter?
I know my street tires won't hold much past 1600 before the tires break loose. So I'm wondering with the Nitto NT05R Drag Radials what the Stall Speed will be?
And then would it better to Power Brake and launch, or go off-idle and let the Torque Converter flash?
Thanks for the input and advise, much appreciated.
Mike
03-10-2018, 08:49 PM
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Thanks guys, will stay away from the 555r's.
Side question...
Anyone know about what the max Stall Speed on a stock A4 Torque Converter?
I know my street tires won't hold much past 1600 before the tires break loose. So I'm wondering with the Nitto NT05R Drag Radials what the Stall Speed will be?
And then would it better to Power Brake and launch, or go off-idle and let the Torque Converter flash?
Thanks for the input and advise, much appreciated.
Mike
Side question...
Anyone know about what the max Stall Speed on a stock A4 Torque Converter?
I know my street tires won't hold much past 1600 before the tires break loose. So I'm wondering with the Nitto NT05R Drag Radials what the Stall Speed will be?
And then would it better to Power Brake and launch, or go off-idle and let the Torque Converter flash?
Thanks for the input and advise, much appreciated.
Mike
03-13-2018, 09:36 AM
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Couple questions for you;
1) Do you recommend the NT-05 DR's over the 555 DR's? Any particular why there better?
2) What is the "ewp" you mentioned?
Haven't weighed my car, but it should be about 3440, and I weigh 165 so... race weight is roughly 3600 - 3610
With DR's I'd think we'd have a great heads-up race!
1) Do you recommend the NT-05 DR's over the 555 DR's? Any particular why there better?
2) What is the "ewp" you mentioned?
Haven't weighed my car, but it should be about 3440, and I weigh 165 so... race weight is roughly 3600 - 3610
With DR's I'd think we'd have a great heads-up race!
1. Yeah you are better off with the NT05’s over the 555’s.
2. Electric water pump
03-13-2018, 06:56 PM
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Trying to get the headers installed by May, possibly sooner. I agree, the headers and the OR-Y should be good for 3 mph or better.
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03-13-2018, 07:02 PM
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Streetable, but... True, except if I can pick up a spare set of rims, either lightweight front rims, or stock 17" x 9" for the rear. I'll go with a more aggressive tire. Had M&H's back in the late 80's (giving away my age here... 55 btw). And other than rain, puddles not bad. But having a spare set to swap and race on... M&H or Hoosiers, (had them in the past too).
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True, except if I can pick up a spare set of rims, either lightweight front rims, or stock 17" x 9" for the rear. I'll go with a more aggressive tire. Had M&H's back in the late 80's (giving away my age here... 55 btw). And other than rain, puddles not bad. But having a spare set to swap and race on... M&H or Hoosiers, (had them in the past too).
03-13-2018, 08:03 PM
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Okay I'm curious about slicks... Slicks pricing?
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You'll have to look prices up on your own obviously. All I'm saying is the Hoosiers dr's I've seen with a low profile sidewall (like on 17's and 18's) seem to stick better than other dr's in the same profile
03-22-2018, 08:21 PM
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More Te 1st run of 2018, air temps in the mid 40's (was told D/A -680 ft), home-brewed "tune" via HPTuners, and still on stock street tires. 13.085 @ 106.55. Corrected for Negative DA; 13.15 @ 105.88 over 7 passes (Dragtimes web site DA Correction Calc).
Backed up with 13.10, 13.11, etc... Launched at 1200 RPM gave best results, although 2.047 60' is a bit off my best of 2.007 for today. The tune really woke it up.
Backed up with 13.10, 13.11, etc... Launched at 1200 RPM gave best results, although 2.047 60' is a bit off my best of 2.007 for today. The tune really woke it up.
Looks like I'll unhook the sway bar if not drop it completely for the day for weight transfer. Pump the front tires to reduce rolling resistance, pull out the spare tire & jack, floor mats. Empty the washer fluid. Maybe give the HPTuner Tune a tweak; bump timing a degree. That and DA forecast at -500 to -900 ft. should all combine to get me in the 12's.
Sure, I've got the Headers, OR-Y, DLS2 Intake & 92mm Throttle body to install over the new few months, which will keep me in the 12's even in less favorable air. And the Drag Radials are always an "easy button" option to pull the trigger on! But really want that 12 on street tires!