curiousity on power...
09-30-2009, 09:37 PM
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curiousity on power... Just out of curiousity, I know my car is consistant down the drag strip, but sometimes when I mash on the gas from a stop I can spin them all the way to second, other times I can mash on the gas and barley get a squeek. (automatic) It doesnt seem to matter if im on blacktop or concrete really... has anyone else noticed this?
09-30-2009, 09:40 PM
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Yes, when I have a full tank of gas I get much better traction. Start paying attention to your gas gage when you're doing dead stop launches and see if you notice a pattern.
Also, ground and air temp make a big difference. If it's night time with cool temps and a cold ground, you'll spin them much easier than at the height of daytime heating with warm pavement and warm air.
Also, ground and air temp make a big difference. If it's night time with cool temps and a cold ground, you'll spin them much easier than at the height of daytime heating with warm pavement and warm air.
09-30-2009, 09:46 PM
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hmm definately could be, I gave it a little blip of the throttle today on blacktop, and barely did anything with full tank of gas... im going to the track this friday.. and my 60s suck because ive always run 1/4 tank or less.... maybe ill try going with 1/2 or 3/4 tank?
10-05-2009, 01:12 AM
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Yes, when I have a full tank of gas I get much better traction. Start paying attention to your gas gage when you're doing dead stop launches and see if you notice a pattern.
Also, ground and air temp make a big difference. If it's night time with cool temps and a cold ground, you'll spin them much easier than at the height of daytime heating with warm pavement and warm air.
Also, ground and air temp make a big difference. If it's night time with cool temps and a cold ground, you'll spin them much easier than at the height of daytime heating with warm pavement and warm air.
10-05-2009, 09:28 AM
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hmm definately could be, I gave it a little blip of the throttle today on blacktop, and barely did anything with full tank of gas... im going to the track this friday.. and my 60s suck because ive always run 1/4 tank or less.... maybe ill try going with 1/2 or 3/4 tank?
