redline201

ok i went to island dragway
never raced my car before this
i got a 2.36 60 ft on my khumo 712 at 22 psi
now when i got no wheel spin it bogged and my 60 for was like 2.5 somthing

when i got wheel spin i was a little lower (not much )

my 2.3 i had some wheel hop but no bogging

i was launching at about 3200 or so

so do im guessing i want a little wheel spin so i dont bog

but not to much

2.2 60 ft is possible with my b16a and khumos right???

should i just spend the money on bfg drag radials?

VegasHatch

Run 0-.5 camber and try lowering your psi. I run azenis at 15 psi and my 60ft is 2.150. If you want to get serious about 60ft slicks is the only way. Oh yeah the stickier tire you run the higher rpm you will want to dump it at. I dump about 4700 with my azenis

Formula 1

u need to launch atleast at 500rpm over vtec x-over.....my best times were near redline launches.....and it all throttle control and feathering it the right way

Formula 1

shoudl run between 15-20 psi prolly liek 18 thats my number...but i think 15 is kinda low and 20 is a bit hi

Goullish

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really?!?

B16A2-EM1

What is better, dumping or feathering?

Formula 1

feathering...dumping burns the tires like a mo fo u want wheel spin just not to a extreme best accel comes under wheel slip...

Unsung

Best 60' I've cut on my Supra 712's was 2.30 @ 22psi... that was a feather at about 5500.

tonyxcom

Just decide if you want to wear tires out, or wear your clutch out.

sappsycho

Drop it to 19-20 PSI and see if you can do any better.

The lower tire pressure won't be dangerous and more tire surface on the ground is better, so...

SkyeC

I ran 20psi in Azenis and launched at 4500-500 rpm, slipping the clutch until it felt right. 2.0s and 2.1s all day.

Forget BFGs, get slicks and spare wheels.

B16A2-EM1

So when you feather you are letting the clutch out slower and matching it to your revs?

SkyeC

You're letting it out slowly as opposed to dumping it. "Slowly" is relative. You develop a feel for it. Your tires will spin the entire 60' but it will produce the best times. Just takes practice... on the drag strip.

Unsung

If you think about it, 60' isn't very long, so it's all about the initial "squirt" off the line. Just think of it that way and try different techniquies.

redline201

well i have 2 14 inch steelies i was thinking of mounting some slicks on
but id like some traction on the street also

i will be boosted shortly so i could use the extra traction on the street

anyone else feel free to add your 2 cents

Civic_95_Si

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I've got 2.20 with my D16 and all-season Yokohamas. It's just about the practice.

NonovUrbizniz

I just saw some "Lakewood" traction bars in the new summit for sport compacts... it pre-loads your front suspension "to eliminate wheel hop and glue your front tires to the asphalt. You'll notice a difference in traction right awat -[b]and in your 60ft times when you pick up your time slips." 279.95 for a pair.

Yo... dem shiots GLUE your tires to the asphalt!!!

SikofFalln

I wouldn't mount slicks on steelies because they are to narrow. A slightly wider wheel (then steelies) will give you a bigger footprint.

USDMMARK

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you won't break an axle doin that? figured if you did that youd break it?

VegasHatch

Dumb the clutch and feather the gas. You save you cluth and your gas pedal is easier to feather. As far as RPM to dump at, it depends on how much traction you are getting. Go as high as you can untill your times get slower.

HarryB

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on street tires? what suspension setup?

fastwanabe

Hey I remember you, I helped set your timing, I'm the one with the 10mm wrench. I ran **** poor too.

Formula 1

look at my profile on honda gallery...link in my post...thats my suspenstion and tires..expect 15s sry