First time at a track, EVER
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First time at a track, EVER
Basically, im on stock summer tires 21k miles, and the mods below.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s. Wasn't really paying attention to my reaction times but my friend say they were decent. I didn't get any time slips since this was basically just learning time. I'm hoping next time I goto a track to have my Nitto NT-01s on.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s. Wasn't really paying attention to my reaction times but my friend say they were decent. I didn't get any time slips since this was basically just learning time. I'm hoping next time I goto a track to have my Nitto NT-01s on.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.
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Re: First time at a track, EVER (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Basically, im on stock summer tires 21k miles, and the mods below.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s. Wasn't really paying attention to my reaction times but my friend say they were decent. I didn't get any time slips since this was basically just learning time. I'm hoping next time I goto a track to have my Nitto NT-01s on.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
huh? What do you have on your civic? A jet? unless 10.5 sec in the quatermile is a typo.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s. Wasn't really paying attention to my reaction times but my friend say they were decent. I didn't get any time slips since this was basically just learning time. I'm hoping next time I goto a track to have my Nitto NT-01s on.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
huh? What do you have on your civic? A jet? unless 10.5 sec in the quatermile is a typo.
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Re: First time at a track, EVER (nightryder21)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightryder21 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
huh? What do you have on your civic? A jet? unless 10.5 sec in the quatermile is a typo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes do tell! I am confused
huh? What do you have on your civic? A jet? unless 10.5 sec in the quatermile is a typo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes do tell! I am confused
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Re: First time at a track, EVER (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Basically, im on stock summer tires 21k miles, and the mods below.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
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This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wouldn't that be too low and bog?</TD></TR></TABLE>
bog? your car idles at 500 rpms.. how would it bog out 2500 rpms gives you a nice smooth launch.. tires hook vtec already engages.. all the spinning launch ,wheel hop is gone and you have some left of the power band before you shift
bog? your car idles at 500 rpms.. how would it bog out 2500 rpms gives you a nice smooth launch.. tires hook vtec already engages.. all the spinning launch ,wheel hop is gone and you have some left of the power band before you shift
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bog? your car idles at 500 rpms.. how would it bog out 2500 rpms gives you a nice smooth launch.. tires hook vtec already engages.. all the spinning launch ,wheel hop is gone and you have some left of the power band before you shift</TD></TR></TABLE>
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning...
bog? your car idles at 500 rpms.. how would it bog out 2500 rpms gives you a nice smooth launch.. tires hook vtec already engages.. all the spinning launch ,wheel hop is gone and you have some left of the power band before you shift</TD></TR></TABLE>
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning...
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Re: (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't knock it 'til you try it...
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't knock it 'til you try it...
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Re: (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you feather the clutch a bit. I am not sure popping the clutch is the best way.
I have not been to a track in years, but I remember there was fine balance between lauch rpm and feathering the clutch. When you get it right, your tires stick, your rpm remains is the power band and you don't abuse the clutch too bad. However, all my experience was with rear wheel vehicles. May be something completely different for front wheel cars.
What? If I rev to 2500 and pop the clutch its going to drop to ~1000 or less and thats just as bad as spinning... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you feather the clutch a bit. I am not sure popping the clutch is the best way.
I have not been to a track in years, but I remember there was fine balance between lauch rpm and feathering the clutch. When you get it right, your tires stick, your rpm remains is the power band and you don't abuse the clutch too bad. However, all my experience was with rear wheel vehicles. May be something completely different for front wheel cars.
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Re: First time at a track, EVER (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Basically, im on stock summer tires 21k miles, and the mods below.
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
launched @ 5k, didnt drop the clutch. feathered a little. at 1/8 9.38 @ 77.13mph
keep practicing, you'll get it. good luck
This was my FIRST time ever at a track, and it was a low quality 8th mile track.
My biggest problem is launching. I tried 4k, 4.5k, and 5k. launches. All spins. I ran consistant 10.5s.
Overall it was a lot of fun, but I still have a lot of practice and learning to do.</TD></TR></TABLE>
launched @ 5k, didnt drop the clutch. feathered a little. at 1/8 9.38 @ 77.13mph
keep practicing, you'll get it. good luck
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Re: (L-Dawg)
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Don't knock it 'til you try it...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Feather the clutch the point is to start forward motion without hopping/bogging etc etc
Don't knock it 'til you try it...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Feather the clutch the point is to start forward motion without hopping/bogging etc etc
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Feather the clutch the point is to start forward motion without hopping/bogging etc etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then when you have traction, WOT
Feather the clutch the point is to start forward motion without hopping/bogging etc etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then when you have traction, WOT
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Then when you have traction, WOT</TD></TR></TABLE>
ding!
Then when you have traction, WOT</TD></TR></TABLE>
ding!
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Re: (Demonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I went out to seven points, redneck capitol of the world. 90% mustangs and camaros out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL... Yeah, that's just like Ennis. Went to watch Pinks out there last time they were here. All American cars. 1 s2000 and 1 Sti.
LOL... Yeah, that's just like Ennis. Went to watch Pinks out there last time they were here. All American cars. 1 s2000 and 1 Sti.
