strip times - what am I doing wrong

ianthegreat · 11-20-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

Dont feel bad bro.... my best time on my z was 14.6 its cuz of my islands elevation and the track here sucks haha..... i remember a friend a while back brought in TUNED rsx from states that was hitting 13.1 consistantly..... when he raced here he was hitting like 14.8 he was soooooo pissed.... hahahah but thats why the way we look at is wat ever they hit in states... itll be one second slower when it comes to guam...

elevation is a killer.. btw your car looks great

simota1 · 11-20-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

elevation is a killer.. btw your car looks great

thanks man

im glad u like her...

MightyBobo · 12-22-2009, 03:06 AM

Im surprised not a single person has mentioned that your RT means precisely squat in your final time...

Looks like your launch is a LITTLE slow (although, not horrible), and you just arent shifting your gears too fast. Im assuming this is a stick...

Rickey89 · 12-22-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

just keep in mind that reaction time has no effect on your ending 1/4 time or your trap speed. It's a common mis-conception that people think a faster reaction means faster times. The clock does not start until your tire passes the laser. So if you wanted the light could go green and you could sit there for 5min and then go with no penalty on your time. The reaction time is the time from the green light to the time your tire crosses the first laser and that is it. It's not reflected on your 1/4 mile time. Next time focus more on your launch and less on your reaction time. Drown out the crowd, the car next to you, and the light. Take your time, focus, breath, and then go.

^^^^

MightyBobo · 12-22-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickey89

^^^^

Curses.

kdo2milger · 12-22-2009, 01:30 PM

we need to get as many timeslips uploaded here to get real world data from around the US:

youll need to register but its free and it will help out the members here alot!

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Z eliminator · 12-22-2009, 03:14 PM

Let your air presure down to 29 psig . It will help with your 60 ft times. Did you take out the spare tire and the tools and all the back and front floor mats. How muck gas was in your tank.? 1/4 tank is all you need.

Cjanik · 12-22-2009, 08:42 PM

I had about a little over 1/2 a tank and no I didnt take anything out of the rear.

yes this was with a MT. I wouldn't say my shifting was slow, but I cant argue either as I'm the one having slow times

MightyBobo · 12-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

I had about a little over 1/2 a tank and no I didnt take anything out of the rear.

yes this was with a MT. I wouldn't say my shifting was slow, but I cant argue either as I'm the one having slow times

No video of your runs I take it?

ianthegreat · 12-23-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

we need to get as many timeslips uploaded here to get real world data from around the US:

youll need to register but its free and it will help out the members here alot!

Fast Nissan 370Zs 1/4 Mile 0-60 Drag Racing - DragTimes.com

+1

I have been preaching this from day 1!!!

12-22-2009, 03:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Im surprised not a single person has mentioned that your RT means precisely squat in your final time... Looks like your launch is a LITTLE slow (although, not horrible), and you just arent shifting your gears too fast. Im assuming this is a stick... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-22-2009, 01:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	we need to get as many timeslips uploaded here to get real world data from around the US: youll need to register but its free and it will help out the members here alot! Fast Nissan 370Zs 1/4 Mile 0-60 Drag Racing - DragTimes.com __________________ Project *NISMO*

12-22-2009, 03:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Let your air presure down to 29 psig . It will help with your 60 ft times. Did you take out the spare tire and the tools and all the back and front floor mats. How muck gas was in your tank.? 1/4 tank is all you need. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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12-22-2009, 08:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	I had about a little over 1/2 a tank and no I didnt take anything out of the rear. yes this was with a MT. I wouldn't say my shifting was slow, but I cant argue either as I'm the one having slow times