Make sure you take lots of pictures^

 

Took my car down to the local 1/8th mile track last night. I cannot get it to stop spinning. Its a 90 crx with a b18a, stock suspension, street tires.

I know slicks would help me out abunch. But I am just looking to do this for fun...really dont want to make a purchase like that just for me to run in acouple times.

Any of you guys have any tips on launching? E-brake? Any help would be nice...

 

Are you preloading the clutch at all? What transmission are you running/RPM are you launching at?

 

I have a b16 tranny...or atleats thats what I have been told. I dont really know if its a b16 or LS tranny. Hmmm, at 60 mph its a 3grand, if that helps anything.

I have only ran the car 3 times. I am pretty inexperianced at it also. I am going to try to find somewhere to practice alittle today to see what I can come up with.

 

The torque of that B18 down low in an EF must feel pretty nice. I'd say try preloading the clutch and hold the e-brake while keeping the motor around the powerband to launch (makes for smoother launches and saves your axles too). It really comes down to practice/getting a feel for the motor/chassis. Good luck with it

 

I wish I remembered where my launch was @
I was having the same problems @ first when I was doing the 1/8

I think you need to launch between 4-5
I was on street tires as well
I never used the e-brake

around 80mph u should be @ 5000rpms in a y1/s1/j1 b16 tranny

 

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I have only ran the car 3 times. I am pretty inexperianced at it also. I am going to try to find somewhere to practice alittle today to see what I can come up with. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I used to drag my B18a back in the day...and I launched at about 2300-2500. With a one legger and a lil' bit of torque, it would rip up the tires. If you get into it a bit, try some simple street drag radials.

 

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ALot of ppl I have talked to has said to hold the ebrake...
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I was having the same problems @ first when I was doing the 1/8

I think you need to launch between 4-5
I was on street tires as well
I never used the e-brake

around 80mph u should be @ 5000rpms in a y1/s1/j1 b16 tranny</TD></TR></TABLE>
I am going to try alot of different things..i just started driving the car again after a year and a half. So not only was I inexperianced with drag racings but also with the car all together..ha

Yea my motor says Y1....so thats a b16 tranny right?
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I used to drag my B18a back in the day...and I launched at about 2300-2500. With a one legger and a lil' bit of torque, it would rip up the tires. If you get into it a bit, try some simple street drag radials.</TD></TR></TABLE>
May try finding some lightwieght fronts for cheap. Just so Im not burning up my DD's

 

I have my slips I guess I could post up some of my times for you guys.
Ohh just remembered I also have a vid of 1 of my races. Its when I tried taking off in 3rd on accident. Sad part is I almost caught back up with the guy.

 

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Ohh just remembered I also have a vid of 1 of my races. Its when I tried taking off in 3rd on accident. Sad part is I almost caught back up with the guy.
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Timeslips would be nice, and I'd like to see that video


Dang, I'm seriously thinking about trading the sports Fit for something more sporty...how much are AP1 S2000's going for nowadays?

 

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Dang, I'm seriously thinking about trading the sports Fit for something more sporty...how much are AP1 S2000's going for nowadays? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I just spent a great deal of time looking around for an AP1/Ap2 and I am pretty sure you can find one in good-great condition for 12K-16K.

 

Yeah, I finally came to my senses and decided to keep the fit haha. With gas prices skyrocketing right now, I don't think I'll be able to balance the pleasure of owning an s2k with the price of 91 . That and 2 seater insurance cost, cargo capacity, etc.

 

**** I was going to say if you actually end up doing that just sell the Fit to me and I'll make payment and u can still get your s2k

 

lol James, only if you source me a SPL.9 front bumper for my project car

 

I'll trade you my bumper for the Fit

 

Speaking of trackdays, While my ef spent the weekend (well really the past couple weeks) on jackstands, i rallyx'd the daily driver sx4

I hope to have it, insured, inspected, running for an event 7/13/08

 

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anyone have any civic altezza tail lights laying around.
I need some real bad
and I'm being serious

thanks in advance </TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you find any?... Why dont you just go on ebay? really meng.. you tryin to get em that cheap? 1.2 3.. found three types .. different prices in under a minute. thanks cable connection and your FIBER

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting


Why do you want those FuGly things?.. I mean, if done right they might not actually look that bad, but those center pieces are absolutely atrocious ! lol


Find the Uber WTF BBQ rare JDM - All Clear Tails.. those ***** are bangin, and i'll admit it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by harmonator84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a b16 tranny...or atleats thats what I have been told. I dont really know if its a b16 or LS tranny. Hmmm, at 60 mph its a 3grand, if that helps anything.
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sounds like an LS tranny.

 

Here is a little photo shoot! Nothing serious






Its almost time to say farewell to my crx.... But dont worry, a new one is coming and it will be better, I promise
-R


Modified by Rywire at 4:02 PM 6/23/2008

 

i liked the Mugen RNR's and Kosei K1's better on your car.

Are you ever going to build something other then a CRX? I love that about companies like HASport and RyWire. plenty of love for the EF chassis. a lot of companies dont even make parts for the EF.

 

Ya, I like those too, but these are my fav wheelzorz ever!! I love them on my car, but thanks for the compliments! I dunno man, I love the crx Well see!

 

crx is best! wheels look dope

 

those wheels look awesome

 

I HATE YOUR FACE!!!!

 

how did he see me! ---------storms off