Big turbo? Uprated clutch? Boost ontroller? Lack of any sort of mechanical sympathy?

I know it'll take a combination of mods to make a good 1/4 mile car but what the most important?

 

Anticipation!......closely followed by lack of mechanical sympathy. Then, if you're good at the lack of mechanical sympathy aspect, a spare gearbox!

 

If you're not bothered about breaking things then a paddle clutch and launch control.

 

A good clutch for a good start

simb

 

Talking to one of the owners of the Street Cars, he reckons the gearing of your gearbox is the most important factor in getting a good 1/4 mile

Oh and take your rear spoiler off too , fold your wing mirrors in as well

 

so its a bit like swimmers and shaving.

If you a fat git loose some weight

 

Take every seat out and replace the driver's with a lightweight race seat as well as removing your spare tyre etc - you'll save about the same weight as another person sitting inside if not more.

 

My starting point is an STI V5 Type R so I'm of to a good start with the gearing I guess.

 

There is a lot more to Drag Racing than meets the eye.
The Car:

Type R sounds a great starting point to me.
Add a good clutch, say an AP organic, good sticky tyres, if your Class regs allow. You can get surprisingly good starts from Toyo's!
Run minimum fuel to keep it light. As a beginner I would stop there!

The Driver:

Anticipation of the start is key. You must judge when the Green light triggers the clock. Wait for the green to shine in your eyes, and you will set a poor time.
Assuming you have a sharp eye, you need to get the 280 bhp to the track surface.
I do it the simple way, 4500 and dump the clutch, get a good chirp from the tyres (saves the shock to the box a bit). ****** 2nd, preferably using the clutch to change. This is very hard to do well without needing spare boxes at home....
Understand where to change gear, 8200 rpm is not the engine's best. Where is peak torque and power? A RR run will let you know, cheap too to find out.

I think you need to go to some meetings and study the form. Watch people like Andy F and learn, then have a go, or three.
THEN go and tune the motor, and you will be hooked.

You have been warned.

911

 

Actually, short gearing can be a liability, too many gear changes cost time.

 

Nitrous

 

Found this and thought of you !

http://www.rev-lite.com/flat.html

And only $150 !!!!

Cheers

Neal

 

All of the above and add a big bore short engine as the core

The Sti 5 type R is an excellent starting point It's my choice for the successor to my old 11.6 second car.
I've only had it a few weeks but so far things look like they are moving in the right direction with an 11.7 @128mph (in the rain !!)

Andy

 

Bloody hell!
Told you to watch Andy F!!
911

 

andy what mods have been carried out on your car?

 

WTF? I'm used to clutchless changes on motorbikes but this may be a little beyond me at the mo.

As above Andy, what mods and where did you do that?? Was it crail? If so let me know the next time your going and I'll be there to hopefully pick up a few pointers.