First time at the track, ever. (Not too Bad)
09-21-2018, 11:24 AM
#1
First time at the track, ever. (Not too Bad) So I went to the track for the first time ever last night. Had a blast and ran a decent time. I’m not running the most ideal tire for the track (315/30r18 R888) but prep was good and I was able to ease into it. My first pass ever ended up being my best with a 11.24 @ 125mph. I feel with a better tire and harder launch 10's shouldn't be an issue. What do you veterans think??
09-21-2018, 11:52 AM
#2
Damn, that's pretty good! Car has 10.90's potential, or better with more seat time.
My first pass ever was a 15.60 in an old Mopar! That was back when they hand wrote the ET on a little card.
Al
My first pass ever was a 15.60 in an old Mopar! That was back when they hand wrote the ET on a little card.
Al
10-01-2018, 02:39 PM
#6
Well, went back to the track on Saturday but only got one run in due to snapping the blower belt right after the finish line, which took out both the serpentine& AC belt and luckily not a radiator hose too.
I did tighten the Procharger belt on that run a little more but still spun my *** off rolling out of the hole. Don't have the slip on me right now for the exact numbers but it was around...
60ft - 2.2
1/8- 7.X @ 100mph
1/4- 11.6X @ 131mph
So I guess I was not making 600+rwp the previous night possibly due to stretched belt or belt slip and weather. Unfortunately it looks like tightening the blower belt a 1/2 turn more was too much for the belt.
Bottom line, I need a DR tire and rear end ASAP! Trap says low 10's mayyyyybbeeeeeee touch 9.99 with everything dialed in right.
I did tighten the Procharger belt on that run a little more but still spun my *** off rolling out of the hole. Don't have the slip on me right now for the exact numbers but it was around...
60ft - 2.2
1/8- 7.X @ 100mph
1/4- 11.6X @ 131mph
So I guess I was not making 600+rwp the previous night possibly due to stretched belt or belt slip and weather. Unfortunately it looks like tightening the blower belt a 1/2 turn more was too much for the belt.
Bottom line, I need a DR tire and rear end ASAP! Trap says low 10's mayyyyybbeeeeeee touch 9.99 with everything dialed in right.
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10-02-2018, 09:44 AM
#8
A trap of 131 MPH is great. That trap indicates solid 10.60's, possibly 10.50's. 9's are possible with 134-136 MPH, with a fully dialed in car and suspension, meaning like 100 more passes!
Al
Al