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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Need help on improving my IX's times.

Car # 732

This run was done last friday and I was not really prepared. I might go back this Friday so I need some coaching.

Car is IX MR with full tank of gas and no weight reduction. Tires pressure i 36f 33r. All runs was done with normal/full lift shift.

1st run - shifting at 6500rpm.
2nd run - shifting on 7000rpm except for 1st gear. I had to shift early, the car went sideways because my tires were wet - they probably thought the car is FWD.
3rd run - had to back out of 1st gear because of slight wheel hop, shifting at 7500rpm.

What rpm do you guy shift when drag racing?
What time should I expect?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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No timeslips.

You need to shift at 7000rpm and should expect a 12.9-13.1 in stock form, and low 12s with Warrtalon Stg 1 equivalent mods.

Don't go with a full tank - that's senseless. Remove your spare, jack, and tools.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Good Job.

I doesn't seem like you need to improve that much.

Shift at 7000-7200.

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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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ur times are fine

is ur car stock? if it s its doing what it s supposed to do.

just need to work on your 60'

practce launching and u ll run much better
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhero23
Car # 732


What is the mph on 2nd run , it looks like 108 mph ?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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What is the mph on 2nd run , it looks like 108 mph ?
Yes it is 108. I was running against a stage 2 04evo8, he blew off his LICP if not he problaby beat me. Look at his time and mph.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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60' is whats killing u...learn how to launch and get the tire pressure right and you'll be in the 12's.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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wait.. was that 108mph your speed?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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He's not stock; he just hasn't listed his mods.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollaway
wait.. was that 108mph your speed?
What is wrong with that time?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Mods on this car: drop-in filter / cat-back / V4-dynoflash
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Does Anyone Shift Off The Rev Limiter(7800rpm)
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Does Anyone Shift Off The Rev Limiter(7800rpm)
Not unless they have an upgraded turbo that makes power that high.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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WHEN IM RUNNIG THE CAR I SHIFT 1ST TO 2ND OFF THE LIMITER BECAUSE IT GETS THERE IN A BLINK OF AN EYE, AFTER THAT I SHIFT AT AROUND 7300. AT THAT RPM IT STILL FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING POWER. BR350 ix #005
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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and thats with the stock cat. These cars are amazing
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