How to run mid-low 11's....
I just want to say something that needs to be put out there. The only other person I have known to "care about the little people" that would be considered a big dog is Shep. I will go ahead and apologize if there are others out there that do the same but I have not yet experienced it enough to leave an impression on me like this.
What I'm trying to say is, it really means a lot when someone who is practically considered one of the big boys steps back and takes the time to help out the little guys. Ones who are still stock setup or just bolt ons. I want to thank you again for this thread and for helping us out!
Again I would like to apologize if there are other companies who do the same but I have not mentioned. My first experience with this was John Shepherd and now you. I don't doubt there are many other guys out there or big companies who treat their customers the same or try to reach out and help everyone but these are just the guys I have noticed.
What I'm trying to say is, it really means a lot when someone who is practically considered one of the big boys steps back and takes the time to help out the little guys. Ones who are still stock setup or just bolt ons. I want to thank you again for this thread and for helping us out!
Again I would like to apologize if there are other companies who do the same but I have not mentioned. My first experience with this was John Shepherd and now you. I don't doubt there are many other guys out there or big companies who treat their customers the same or try to reach out and help everyone but these are just the guys I have noticed.
Thanks again Most-Wanted
I do appreciate the compliments. I my not have all the answers but I can normally find one pretty quick. If anyone ever has a question shoot me a pm. There is no reason to make mistakes when someone else has already made them...
Any tips for hitting the shifts nice and fast? An analysis I did in another thread showed that the 1-2 shift was worth at least 0.1 sec faster 1/4's for every 0.1 sec faster shift, 2-3 maybe 0.05 sec, and 3-4 nuttin', so it seems like a faster 1-2 is very important.
Thanks,
Tom
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Any tips for hitting the shifts nice and fast? An analysis I did in another thread showed that the 1-2 shift was worth at least 0.1 sec faster 1/4's for every 0.1 sec faster shift, 2-3 maybe 0.05 sec, and 3-4 nuttin', so it seems like a faster 1-2 is very important.
Thanks,
Tom
Any tips for hitting the shifts nice and fast? An analysis I did in another thread showed that the 1-2 shift was worth at least 0.1 sec faster 1/4's for every 0.1 sec faster shift, 2-3 maybe 0.05 sec, and 3-4 nuttin', so it seems like a faster 1-2 is very important.
Thanks,
Tom
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From: Mitchigan
I think a good idea for any car/driver is to drive for trap the first couple times so you can see how much the car can trap, then you can access what your shift points should be per gear and see what kinds of et's you should be pulling with your setup.
I think 1/8th mile is very good practice and doesn't put the high load gears in use which is usually where the breaking up and det happens(nearing the end of the 1320ft)
I think 1/8th mile is very good practice and doesn't put the high load gears in use which is usually where the breaking up and det happens(nearing the end of the 1320ft)
Do you feel that the stock drive train can handle a good launch with drag radials? I know that wheel hop will cause the break but still. I am launching about 6200 and I find that I am spinning my tires. I am hoping that the DR might help me grip. I have a open front diff. as well. Is that a big hinderance? Thank you for your help.
the most important mod is the driver. and most of us would probly agree that you(most wanted) are a far better driver then the average driver. and have you ever driven a bone stock evo 8 or 9? (most wanted) id like to see your results! 1.9 to 2.0 60ft time....i think that can be done without launching lol
great great info, when you're talking about coming up to the line and pre-loading the drivetrain, do you use the e-brake to stop from creeping forward? I watched your newer vids and it doesn't seem like you use it at all.
I was at the track this past weekend and noticed my 60' ft times went down. With the stock wheels I was cutting 1.7 sixtys and with my new axis reverbs (18') I cant get better then a 1.85. Would the bigger wheel result in a slower sixty? Thanks
I tried to be just like Most-Wanted and failed.
I had the S-techs laying around so I got them on. Lowered the tires to 19spi. Got great 1.63 60' launches set at 6400rpm. Shifted at/around 7200-7300 each gear and still only netted a 12.1 @ 115mph
My shifts are .3 - .4 seconds and I'm being told that they are too slow. I lift each shift and had been pushing the clutch all the way in. Guess I could work on not using so much clutch.
Does anyone just keep the gas floored and just bang in the gears? Not talking about using no-lift-2shift ecu mod either. Just good ole gear slamming knuckle bruising shifts. I want to hit mid 11's but don't want to tear up the tranny to do it.
395whp/401tq
I had the S-techs laying around so I got them on. Lowered the tires to 19spi. Got great 1.63 60' launches set at 6400rpm. Shifted at/around 7200-7300 each gear and still only netted a 12.1 @ 115mph
My shifts are .3 - .4 seconds and I'm being told that they are too slow. I lift each shift and had been pushing the clutch all the way in. Guess I could work on not using so much clutch.
Does anyone just keep the gas floored and just bang in the gears? Not talking about using no-lift-2shift ecu mod either. Just good ole gear slamming knuckle bruising shifts. I want to hit mid 11's but don't want to tear up the tranny to do it.
395whp/401tq
Last edited by meltdown; Aug 5, 2009 at 11:20 PM.
No I never use the E brake. I just load the car with clutch and hold it steady when I feel the car starting to move. I now have the Wilwood small brake kit and the e brake needs to be removed for them. I do need a staging brake now though.
I tried to be just like Most-Wanted and failed.
I had the S-techs laying around so I got them on. Lowered the tires to 19spi. Got great 1.63 60' launches set at 6400rpm. Shifted at/around 7200-7300 each gear and still only netted a 12.1 @ 115mph
My shifts are .3 - .4 seconds and I'm being told that they are too slow. I lift each shift and had been pushing the clutch all the way in. Guess I could work on not using so much clutch.
Does anyone just keep the gas floored and just bang in the gears? Not talking about using no-lift-2shift ecu mod either. Just good ole gear slamming knuckle bruising shifts. I want to hit mid 11's but don't want to tear up the tranny to do it.
395whp/401tq
I had the S-techs laying around so I got them on. Lowered the tires to 19spi. Got great 1.63 60' launches set at 6400rpm. Shifted at/around 7200-7300 each gear and still only netted a 12.1 @ 115mph
My shifts are .3 - .4 seconds and I'm being told that they are too slow. I lift each shift and had been pushing the clutch all the way in. Guess I could work on not using so much clutch.
Does anyone just keep the gas floored and just bang in the gears? Not talking about using no-lift-2shift ecu mod either. Just good ole gear slamming knuckle bruising shifts. I want to hit mid 11's but don't want to tear up the tranny to do it.
395whp/401tq
