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

 

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

I'd imagine low 12s

 

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.

 

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


id say low 13s....

 

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.

 

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

 

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

If its damp, high 12s are still on.

 

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

 

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.

 

Wrong

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

 

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

 

imagine being andy f....

 

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?

 

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

 

Me...

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

https://youtu.be/xKyd0x12FG4

And from outside

https://youtu.be/riv1s8v5sBA

 

bloody youtube app!

Inside 1.8sec 60ft, 126mph terminal


Exterior -

 

What power are you running Glanza?

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

That makes sense, but always worth checking

 

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

 

How did everyone get on?

 

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