For those of you with FI - Who's in the 10's

b1adesofcha0s · 12-07-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Now you know why I've been telling you all along to wait to go with me in the Spring.

So I can waste more of my money all at once?

I might take you up on that, but I'm gonna give Capitol one more shot. It's only $20 and 15 mins away vs $100 and 1 hr away for MIR.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

I see a lot of other Z owners at the track that give up so quickly. It makes me a bit sad to see that. I can't stress it enough that it takes practice to get the results that everyone looks at on the top 1/4 times list. Example, I've got about 130 1/4 mile passes on my 370Z. I didn't start getting good at launching it until about the 50+ mark.

That's the funny part. There is so much talk on these forums (and other car forums too) about how "I'd smoke [insert car here] in a race because my car is good for XX.XX @ XXX.XX." Well, your car might be good enough for it, but are you?

People underestimate how difficult it is to get a powerful RWD car off the line effectively, especially on a street radial. That's why there are a number of guys stuck in the high-13s -- or worse yet, 14s -- more often than not due to disastrous 60' times. It takes skill and it takes practice. Some people are born with it and others just don't have the drive to work at it until they get better.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-07-2011, 08:31 PM

I might have HFCs on my car as well by the time the MIR rental comes around

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

So I can waste more of my money all at once?

I might take you up on that, but I'm gonna give Capitol one more shot. It's only $20 and 15 mins away vs $100 and 1 hr away for MIR.

You're saving pennies and wasting dollars here. Just give up on Capitol and come with me to MIR in the spring -- it's worth it.

Fast track + the ability to put in as many passes as you want = well worth $100. I'll buy you lunch.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I might have HFCs on my car as well by the time the MIR rental comes around

Nice.

I am going to try to have a set of DRs when we go (I'll also have the Konis on by then.) The Mustang and 370 share the same bolt pattern and they'd fit over your rear brakes no problem. So if I have them then I'll bring all of the tools we need to put them on your car for a few runs.

I want an 11 second time slip and based on what some friends have been running lately I am pretty sure I can end up somewhere in the 11.7-11.9 range on the DRs.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-07-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You're saving pennies and wasting dollars here. Just give up on Capitol and come with me to MIR in the spring -- it's worth it.

Fast track + the ability to put in as many passes as you want = well worth $100. I'll buy you lunch.

All the modding has put a hurting on my savings, I'm still in recovery mode. The only other thing is that my cousins are willing to go with me to Capitol, but not as far as MIR. I will try to come out if I can though

b1adesofcha0s · 12-07-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nice.

I am going to try to have a set of DRs when we go (I'll also have the Konis on by then.) The Mustang and 370 share the same bolt pattern and they'd fit over your rear brakes no problem. So if I have them then I'll bring all of the tools we need to put them on your car for a few runs.

I want an 11 second time slip and based on what some friends have been running lately I am pretty sure I can end up somewhere in the 11.7-11.9 range on the DRs.

In that case, I will definitely be there

FL 4Motion · 12-07-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You're saving pennies and wasting dollars here. Just give up on Capitol and come with me to MIR in the spring -- it's worth it.

Fast track + the ability to put in as many passes as you want = well worth $100. I'll buy you lunch.

careful Blades, he might expect something "in return", as they say, there's no such thing as a free lunch...

Red__Zed · 12-07-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nice.

I am going to try to have a set of DRs when we go (I'll also have the Konis on by then.) The Mustang and 370 share the same bolt pattern and they'd fit over your rear brakes no problem. So if I have them then I'll bring all of the tools we need to put them on your car for a few runs.

I want an 11 second time slip and based on what some friends have been running lately I am pretty sure I can end up somewhere in the 11.7-11.9 range on the DRs.

Damn, I will have to buy some DRs to try and keep up.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Damn, I will have to buy some DRs to try and keep up.

Just skip and go straight for ET Streets. I have a friend with a set I might be able to borrow for a small "wear fee." We'll see.

Red__Zed · 12-07-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just skip and go straight for ET Streets. I have a friend with a set I might be able to borrow for a small "wear fee." We'll see.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-07-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

careful Blades, he might expect something "in return", as they say, there's no such thing as a free lunch...

It's Steve, I know what I'm dealing with

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Just skip and go straight for ET Streets. I have a friend with a set I might be able to borrow for a small "wear fee." We'll see.

What's the difference between drag radials and ET Streets?

kosstick · 12-07-2011, 09:36 PM

A bit off topic, I have a 7AT gtm stage 2 g37, I have a 19" advans which is a 10.0 wheel. Will they be able to support the mickey thompson 305/35/19? street radial?

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kosstick

A bit off topic, I have a 7AT gtm stage 2 g37, I have a 19" advans which is a 10.0 wheel. Will they be able to support the mickey thompson 305/35/19? street radial?

They will fit just fine. MT specifies a rim width of 10-12 inches for that size tire.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

It's Steve, I know what I'm dealing with

What's the difference between drag radials and ET Streets?

Compound.

The ET Streets (not to be confused with the ET Street Radials) are a bias-ply almost completely slick drag tire that just happens to be DOT approved. They are a lot more aggressive than a conventional drag radial like the ET Street Radial, Nitto 555-R/NT05-R, or BFG DRs.

Of the drag radials the ET Street Radial is probably the best.

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kosstick Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angles Posts: 668 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 15	A bit off topic, I have a 7AT gtm stage 2 g37, I have a 19" advans which is a 10.0 wheel. Will they be able to support the mickey thompson 305/35/19? street radial?