Ash Webster

Anyone going from here? Will be my first time at a drag strip, just wanted any tips/hints.


I'm running a 98 STI mapped by Andy Carr. Running 1.2 bar and around 360hp (I think no dyno as of yet).


Also what times should I be aiming for?


Ash

cookstar

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I'll be there, first RWYB date for 2016.

I'd imagine low 12s

Ash Webster

Nice! I just watched your 11.4 or whatever but I see you have improved on that! Any tips on launching? I'm a bit apprehensive about ruining my clutch.

Dan_RA

depends on tyres and pressures, launch and reaction, gear changes and keeping your cool.


id say low 13s....

cookstar

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Drag racing is hard on your drivetrain, find me there and we can chat, there will be a good bunch of us there, and I'm not easy to miss.

cookstar

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I managed 11.7 with a tad over 400. 360 if given the beans should be in the 12s easy

RS_Matt

Mid to low 12s if it's mild or dry. Deffo 11.9 in the summer!

If its damp, high 12s are still on.

Ash Webster

I will add I also no longer have ~75+ kg of weight in the car. No rear seats, boot lining, door cards, roof cards spare tire etc etc!


edit* thought I do still have the rear spoiler. unfortunately for me the looks outweigh the fact it weighs a ****ton

RS_Matt

https://www.scoobynet.com/driving-dy...aderboard.html

Bob ran 11.5 in a 340bhp classic. Think it was near full weight. High rpm launch though.

banny sti

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Wrong

24.) ET 11.73 @119 - Aztec Performance Ltd 1999 T2000 340/340 -http://youtu.be/btaXzEuo0Vs

RS_Matt

Good spot!

Some very varied times on the list, just goes to show the skill level needed to get the car to accelerate to it's true potential. I can't imagine how 10s must feel, it must be the greatest feeling in the world. Or scariest!

I think a low 12 sec Lambo is the quickest car I've been in

Ash Webster

imagine being andy f....

TypeR99

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I'll be there, never done 1/4 mile before so will be interesting. I had a look at the 1/4 mile leaderboard post on here and it appears power to weight + the driver make a lot of difference.

1 thing I am curious about is how the 6 speed uk box in mine will affect times as I believe I'll be in 5th over the line which is a lot taller gear than the 1st 4? Anyone else running a uk 6 speed in a classic that done it?

Dan_RA

I managed 12.2 at 355 with no launch - wanting to see what she does now shes on a ppg box and a few more ponies lol

JGlanzaV

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Me...

You are going to be in 5th if you have enough power!

https://youtu.be/xKyd0x12FG4

And from outside

https://youtu.be/riv1s8v5sBA

JGlanzaV

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bloody youtube app!

Inside 1.8sec 60ft, 126mph terminal


Exterior -

TypeR99

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What power are you running Glanza?

I'm 340bhp, 375 lb/ft, 2.5 forged type r

S744hdv

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Pretty sure he's over 500bhp in those clips

I might be going 6 speed soon and was contemplating a UK box so it'll be interesting to see how you get on with it.

dave c 83

how long will it take getting there from blackpool? is there many going from the north west?

JGlanzaV

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That's correct! I assumed theop was to have a 6spd too! I quite like the uk. Box in mine, it has a ***** 2-3 ratio mind, but you get used to it. For your power I wouldn't worry about using a uk box, however, if going to be using it like mine, do expect to break them, I've broken 2 now...

In those clips I think it was either 520 or 535, I can't remember if it was before or after the new turbo! The last clip against the 205 was on my "high boost" map at 550+hp

Ash Webster

me and a few mates, ones in a civic sport and the other a focus st.. ill embarrass them but not you guys! its a good 3 1/2 hour drive

S744hdv

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Aren't the first 4 gears the same ratio in all 6 speed boxes?
And why do jdm boxes carry such a premium over the UK boxes?
The money I could save buying a UK box could go towards a nice new turbo

Dan_RA

I believe the JDM boxes have a 1.1:1 drop gear ratio where uk is 1:1?


Glanza, what times you running at what power?

banny sti

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blob on onwards jdm have dccd, 1:1 drop gears and shorter 5th and 6th

Lunchmoney

Something I've seen written/said in many places, but I dont know what it means. Does "terminal" mean the speed at which you/your car died, speed over the line, or max speed? Or something else?

Dan_RA

Terminal speed is what you finish over the line at....

Lunchmoney

That makes sense, but always worth checking

Ash Webster

Unless you're in a wrx, where terminal speed is usually 60

S744hdv

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How did everyone get on?

Ash Webster

I didn't go. The forecast was for heavy rain/winds all morning till about 2... Dunno if it actually went ahead but it's a 3h drive to get there for me so I put it back till 14th