MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's
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MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's
Last CMI i went to, i ran 13.4@106. I had the most ****-up launches 2.1,2.0,2.3 and once 1.9. I make over 215hp so i know the slick arent to big (23/8/13) I have CTR tranny w/ lsd, omni, and full race cross member. I know the mph are good enough for 12's but i just the launch. Any help thanks!!!
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1991 civic for door weigh 2270 stock
223hp 154tq
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1991 civic for door weigh 2270 stock
223hp 154tq
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (SUPERNATURAL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SUPERNATURAL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the slicks are too big....
play with tire pressure....
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you think, i would have to know @ what rpm are you dropping the clutch!
play with tire pressure....
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you think, i would have to know @ what rpm are you dropping the clutch!
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (smokey2.0)
that should easily be a 12 second ET. The 23's are a little on the big side but your 60's suck. How much pressure was in the slicks and what RPM were you launching at?
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (SiR831)
the rims he is running he cant go lower then 7 psi cause the bead would breack.
cause when i put them on we tryed like 5 psi the bead wasnt holding. anyoen know where we can rota rb cheap ?
cause when i put them on we tryed like 5 psi the bead wasnt holding. anyoen know where we can rota rb cheap ?
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (isphatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by isphatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the rims he is running he cant go lower then 7 psi cause the bead would breack.
cause when i put them on we tryed like 5 psi the bead wasnt holding. anyoen know where we can rota rb cheap ?
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i dont think the problem is too much pressure...throw like 15 in there and go from there
cause when i put them on we tryed like 5 psi the bead wasnt holding. anyoen know where we can rota rb cheap ?
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i dont think the problem is too much pressure...throw like 15 in there and go from there
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Do you have traction problems or does the car bog off the line?
If you dont have enough power for the slicks (too much traciton) try addind some PSI in slicks. May sound stupid but less traction could help your 60'.
If you dont have enough power for the slicks (too much traciton) try addind some PSI in slicks. May sound stupid but less traction could help your 60'.
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (ISPhuevos)
Damn man you're making sick *** power. K-series? B20vtec? Great power though. Drop some weight, get the mph to like 107-108 and you could probably hit 12's with only a 2.0 60'. Great power though and 4 door = sleeper.
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (CRX_Phantom1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX_Phantom1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try a 20" slick</TD></TR></TABLE>
That may be a good idea. ^^^^. IMO, Using the shortest slick possible is the best scenario. The 23's ARE much to big for your setup. Even on 22x8's you'll have to run alot of pressure in them and launch very high. I've made many 120+ mph, 11 sec. passes on 22's so, in short slicks I trust
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That may be a good idea. ^^^^. IMO, Using the shortest slick possible is the best scenario. The 23's ARE much to big for your setup. Even on 22x8's you'll have to run alot of pressure in them and launch very high. I've made many 120+ mph, 11 sec. passes on 22's so, in short slicks I trust
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (hondaguyef)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaguyef »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That may be a good idea. ^^^^. IMO, Using the shortest slick possible is the best scenario. The 23's ARE much to big for your setup. Even on 22x8's you'll have to run alot of pressure in them and launch very high. I've made many 120+ mph, 11 sec. passes on 22's so, in short slicks I trust
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I ran 22's with my last setup with only 200whp, 12's all day. I agree that you should try and run the smallest slick possible but the 20's will spin too much from my experience with that amount of hp.
That may be a good idea. ^^^^. IMO, Using the shortest slick possible is the best scenario. The 23's ARE much to big for your setup. Even on 22x8's you'll have to run alot of pressure in them and launch very high. I've made many 120+ mph, 11 sec. passes on 22's so, in short slicks I trust
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I ran 22's with my last setup with only 200whp, 12's all day. I agree that you should try and run the smallest slick possible but the 20's will spin too much from my experience with that amount of hp.
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (ISPhuevos)
slicks MAY be a little big.... but 20s might be too small.
what RPM are you launching at and again, does it spin or bog?
what RPM are you launching at and again, does it spin or bog?
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Re: (blacllkllsi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blacllkllsi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm.... I ran a 13.7 @108. What times do you think I can get with that trap speed? This was on stock tires w/ a 2.3 60 ft?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mid 12's give or take a few...
Mid 12's give or take a few...
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Re: (SUPERNATURAL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SUPERNATURAL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i made 240+ and i knew my slicks were too big.....and those were 24.5x8.5x13</TD></TR></TABLE>
with a 4.4 final?
with a 4.4 final?
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Re: (Mr.boost)
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How would that help? Your reaction time doesn't affect your 1/4 mile time.
</TD></TR></TABLE>How would that help? Your reaction time doesn't affect your 1/4 mile time.
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Re: MY launches are holding me back for hitting 12's (ISPhuevos)
ok guy sorry i havent reply back i went to track 8/24 i put the slicks psi at 6.5 and launch at 6700rpm(2.1 60ft 13.5@102.75) but i only one run and it have to w/ exhaust. i know the car can hit 12's, i just need more track time. Every time i go i cant run slick or i need to have an exhuast. Oh yeah i 13.9@103 w/street tire and with slick i ran 13.5@102.75 so i think the slick are not to big because im still going the speed just getting better launching. (oh and i do have 4.4final drive)