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So I made my first journey into the world of organized drag racing. The nearest track for me is an 1/8 mile track, but I figured it would do for my first time racing. Mods are in my signature, stock tires. My first run was horrible, traction and wheelhop issues, and add in a TERRIBLE 2-3 shift (yeah, had to shift to 3rd with a lot of track left) and I shut it down and coasted in 5th. Times were:
R/T .938
60' 2.397
330 6.457
1/8 10.925
MPH 49.71
Then I lined up, warmed the tires a bit more this time and prepared to launch at 2,500 RPM. Wheel-hop was still CRAZY, but I could tell I ran a little better (though nowhere near "good") Times were:
R/T 1.022 (that nap was refreshing)
60' 2.281
330 6.293
1/8 9.414
MPH 79.50
I had a 3rd run of a 9.856, half of the entire difference was in my 60' time which was a 2.505. I know the numbers aren't inspiring, but I did enjoy myself. All I am planning on doing to my car is a Rippshifter and HID's, but am now open to something for the wheelhop.
R/T .938
60' 2.397
330 6.457
1/8 10.925
MPH 49.71
Then I lined up, warmed the tires a bit more this time and prepared to launch at 2,500 RPM. Wheel-hop was still CRAZY, but I could tell I ran a little better (though nowhere near "good") Times were:
R/T 1.022 (that nap was refreshing)
60' 2.281
330 6.293
1/8 9.414
MPH 79.50
I had a 3rd run of a 9.856, half of the entire difference was in my 60' time which was a 2.505. I know the numbers aren't inspiring, but I did enjoy myself. All I am planning on doing to my car is a Rippshifter and HID's, but am now open to something for the wheelhop.