Results of EC Drags 18/12/02

[Merli]

Well I must say I'm very disappointed.

Firstly, I've learn't one thing. There's no point in having oodles of power, if you can't put it down to the ground until halfway up the track.

Secondly, rock hard coilovers plus stiff 18" tyre sidewalls do NOT make for good launches.

Thirdly, I need slicks to cut any decent times in my car

Okay, basically the best time I ran tonight was a 13.1 @ 112.9mph... That mph translates to a high 11 second pass, but predictable traction problems kept me from gaining any traction until mid track...

Also, the launch is a fiddly thing. DMS coilovers and 18" rims make for LOTS and LOTS of axle-tramping off the line, and no traction. If I reduce the launch rpm, I'll bog down and have to wait 2-3 seconds for the turbo to re-spool... There is no middle ground, plus with my new triple plate clutch, there is no such thing as "slipping it off the line"...

Basically my only option was to dial up 4500 rpm, let the clutch out and wheelspin all the way through first and halfway through second. This was with a burnout-warmed 265/35ZR18 Dunlop D01Js too...

So basically I'll need slicks, and perhaps get hold of some stock shocks/springs and then head back out there.

Oh yes. I nearly forgot. On my last pass, I dialed up 4500rpm and launched it, only to hear this massive CRAAAAAAAACK, and the car just stopped dead. Everything went silent for a while there. I have successfully broken my drivetrain. I predict that it's the rear differential, but I guess I'll find out tomorrow. :goddam:

[Tosh]

sorry to hear about that dude that's some bad luck. Hope you're back out soon running mad times

[Guest DON91E]

Hey merli,

Yeh man, definately not a good idea to lauch with 18s bro, you'll get no flex on your 35 profile tires

Try 55's on stock rims with semi slicks b4 u go to slicks just to keep the street creed

Donnie

[Merli]

Originally posted by DON91E

Yeh man, definately not a good idea to lauch with 18s bro, you'll get no flex on your 35 profile tires

Try 55's on stock rims with semi slicks b4 u go to slicks just to keep the street creed

Yeah dude... That's why I even bothered to go out there with the 18s... So I could set a time on the tyres that I normally drive the car on...

No point in doing a 10 second pass on slicks with nitrous if I can only do a 13.1 with my normal street rubber and no NOS

Oh well... I guess my car sucks with normal road rubber... Someone give me ATESSA!!!

[VISHES]

yep unfortunate about your car Andrew....u've let me down again!!!! hehehehe....first you lost to Dr GTR...and now...ur official time is only 13.1!!!!

What did Yang get for his 2nd pass???

[d0p3y]

Damn. Was it the stock differential or was it an aftermarket one?

What's the best size tyres to run for drags anyway? 16's im guessing? Or would 17's be more ideal?

[RAIDER]

saw all the skylines run last night

the problem is too much wheelspin

they just spin spin spin about 1/4 of the track

the best was a skyline which was spinning so much (like doing a burnout) and wouldnt shift up to 2nd

classic

if you have alot of power

maybe try launch in 2nd, or hit 1st but dont hold it long and straight upshift

it is amazing to see a skyline run like a 14sec pass

then a 20B rotary drag car come up with huge slicks and launch it so cleanly and record a 7sec pass

wow!!!

good luck getting your car fixed fast and cheap but with quality

slicks are the best u can get for the track

my mates r33 GTST can beat a friends WRX, the WRX ran a low 13, my friend couldnt get the power down so he got like a 14.5

the dragstrip is now too old and def needs this new place to be built, some fast times will come on the new strip, less sticky crappy oil tarmac and some smooth (roadlike) surfaces for a while

[franks]

Q: how's the diff merls!!!

[red900ss]

Bummer Merli, sorry to hear it . Nothing worse than a big CRAAAAAAAACK.

[PranK]

Sorry to hear it Andrew, i was looking forward to seeing your car at EC today!

[EzeKieL]

Condolences Andrew, but least now you have an excuse to upgrade

and hey, it could've been worse...

[GooGZ]

faaark merli... sorry to hear about that man

[Merli]

Good news people!!!

I managed to cleanly snap the right driveshaft, and my diff was unhurt, so I was lucky this time...

It's been replaced with another standard driveshaft, and next time I head out there, I'll be sporting 16" slicks or 15"s if we can manage to fit 15"s over the rear brakes... Anyone done this before?

I'll put photos of the driveshaft up soon

TOO MUCH POWAAAAAAAAH!!!

[benm]

Merli can u post in detail your car mods pls ?

[Merli]

Originally posted by benm

Merli can u post in detail your car mods pls ?

Normal bolt-ons

I'll PM you.

[akira]

Dont worry about Ur time dude.

Ur car is still faster then 99% of GTST's here.

[Jay95R33]

Originally posted by Merli

I managed to cleanly snap the right driveshaft, and my diff was unhurt, so I was lucky this time...

Damn it - I was going to suggest a mechanical diff as a replacement.

I'm glad it will be cheaper to fix that your first thought.

J

[Guest LoudBlueBMW]

Expect more wear on ur drivetrain when you bolt slicks on, more grip=more stress. Something will give and it's just a matter of chasing and upgrading till it's bullet proof Good luck.

[VISHES]

Originally posted by akira

Dont worry about Ur time dude.

Ur car is still faster then 99% of GTST's  here.

i disagree with ur perception here.....just becos a car make big horsepower doesnt mean its fast. if at the lights or on track and u can't kick a less modified less horsepowered car then obviously all that horsepower, money and time are wasted.

[GooGZ]

Originally posted by VISHES

i disagree with ur perception here.....just becos a car make big horsepower doesnt mean its fast. if at the lights or on track and u can't kick a less modified less horsepowered car then obviously all that horsepower, money and time are wasted.

i disagree with your reaction of the perception..

yes big horsepower doesnt necessarily mean its fast as you might not get it too the ground... but i certainly wouldnt equate it to money and time being wasted either.

have the fun comes when you cannot get it to the ground. :burnout: