Slow 1/4 times.

Big J · 09-30-2011, 09:15 PM

I agree. I fully expect a 2.0 60ft and with a perfect launch it was still not doable:/ im thinking about taking off the test pipes if I have some free time this weekend,maybe tomorrow night.

Big J · 09-30-2011, 09:20 PM

If anybody wants to get rid of some 18's or trade some 18's for my sport rims let me know. Im looking for a setup with drag radials.

andre12031948 · 09-30-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Went to the track tonight and pretty much ran mid 14's all night. Ive been racing for years now and the track was prttey sticky. So I dont think my slow *** times were driver related. I only have test pipes so could that cause a power loss problem? The only thing I could think of besides that is I added some oil earlier today, could adding to much cause a loss in power?

Let's see now.
You've been racing for years-you have test pipes that add more HP than any other bolt on-the track was sticky-and you're driving a 370z-and you can't read/understand a dip stick.

and you say you're slow*** times are not driver related

I don't remember smoking grass tonight

Big J · 09-30-2011, 10:22 PM

Well you may have smoked some *** hole instead

My track was sticky comment was me trying to say I got the best traction I could on my runs. Im telling you the car is running slow and the reason for this thread is to determine if to much oil or test pipes could in fact make my car slower in the 1/4 mile in certain conditions. And yes I have been racing for 10 years and this is the slowest I have ever ran at the track, and was quite embarrassing lol. And lastly, I dont understand your dipstick comment, I know it is over the maximum mark.

Big J · 09-30-2011, 10:32 PM

The reason I overfilled it was mainly due to me being in a hurry and parked on a hill. I have read of people complaining about their cars burning oil and mine has gone from right at the max line to just under the minimum line in about 1.5 months, about 1200 miles.

chuckd05 · 09-30-2011, 11:10 PM

Test pipes are not slowing you down. Don't listen to anyone who says that.

Try detaching your battery over night? How is your gas mileage? How many miles on your car?

97 trap is very slow. What was the weather condition. Or better yet date and track I'll look Up the da. I've seen 101 traps on mostly stock cars but 97 is lowest I've seen. 2.3 60 is bad too though. Just letting off clutch than flooring it should net you a 2.1.

Big J · 09-30-2011, 11:42 PM

Gas mileage stays around 17.8mpg. Car has around 14,500 miles. Date was 9-29 at Memphis International Raceway.

jnaut · 10-01-2011, 04:31 PM

manual trans or flappy paddle? also dont remove your test pipes thats a waste of time. is the tuned? most likely there is another reason for your times/lack of power. 60ft time will not have much affect on your trap speed. If i was you go have the dynoed compare your results to others on the forum, i need to see more info then just 60ft and trap speed.

bacalhau16 · 10-04-2011, 02:13 PM

97mph trap speeds are pretty bad. I never hit less then 100mph in my 350z and 103 in my 370z. something is off in your tune, or you just really aren't very good at shifting and u are losing a lot of mph in between shifts.

DarkZide · 10-04-2011, 02:59 PM

looks like you are losing everything in the 60 ft. a 2.0 or 1.9 on true street tires is good, but a 2.3 is pretty bad. You are either blowing the tires off or bogging the car down. You say you aren't spinning so im guessing you are bogging.

ImportConvert · 10-08-2011, 04:09 PM

With my dyno-verified 242whp mustang weighing in at around 3500# with driver/gas I was trapping a little faster than OP with 2.15-2.3' 60 times. Something is wrong with that car or insane altitude is involved. I esd sldo dpinning 5-10 feet on the 1-2.

VQStryker · 10-09-2011, 02:34 PM

i just think your not launching hard enough to be ohnest.

280z/300zx · 10-09-2011, 06:01 PM

Since no one has bothered to look it up or if they did they didn't post it, I will

MIR altitude is 1958ft above sea level. This should account for roughtly .3 secs slower compared to sea level but not enough for you to run 14's like you were

Big J · 10-09-2011, 06:49 PM

Thanks 280/300. I drained some oil and reset the car by unhooking the battery for a while. I'll probably ake it back out to the track in the next 2 weeks so i'll keep yall posted.

jadeb0x · 10-09-2011, 10:06 PM

big j: i thought you moved to nashville? i'll be willing to hit up the 1/4mile at MIR the next time you go.

i have my base 18s if you really wanted to trade... although imo it wouldn't be an even trade, and i don't have extra cash to hand over.

09-30-2011, 11:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Test pipes are not slowing you down. Don't listen to anyone who says that. Try detaching your battery over night? How is your gas mileage? How many miles on your car? 97 trap is very slow. What was the weather condition. Or better yet date and track I'll look Up the da. I've seen 101 traps on mostly stock cars but 97 is lowest I've seen. 2.3 60 is bad too though. Just letting off clutch than flooring it should net you a 2.1. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

10-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	manual trans or flappy paddle? also dont remove your test pipes thats a waste of time. is the tuned? most likely there is another reason for your times/lack of power. 60ft time will not have much affect on your trap speed. If i was you go have the dynoed compare your results to others on the forum, i need to see more info then just 60ft and trap speed. __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

10-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
jadeb0x Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	big j: i thought you moved to nashville? i'll be willing to hit up the 1/4mile at MIR the next time you go. i have my base 18s if you really wanted to trade... although imo it wouldn't be an even trade, and i don't have extra cash to hand over. __________________ www.jadecrew.com Volk Racing // MXP // Espelir // Project Kics

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09-30-2011, 09:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	I agree. I fully expect a 2.0 60ft and with a perfect launch it was still not doable:/ im thinking about taking off the test pipes if I have some free time this weekend,maybe tomorrow night.

09-30-2011, 09:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	If anybody wants to get rid of some 18's or trade some 18's for my sport rims let me know. Im looking for a setup with drag radials.

09-30-2011, 10:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Well you may have smoked some *** hole instead My track was sticky comment was me trying to say I got the best traction I could on my runs. Im telling you the car is running slow and the reason for this thread is to determine if to much oil or test pipes could in fact make my car slower in the 1/4 mile in certain conditions. And yes I have been racing for 10 years and this is the slowest I have ever ran at the track, and was quite embarrassing lol. And lastly, I dont understand your dipstick comment, I know it is over the maximum mark.

09-30-2011, 10:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	The reason I overfilled it was mainly due to me being in a hurry and parked on a hill. I have read of people complaining about their cars burning oil and mine has gone from right at the max line to just under the minimum line in about 1.5 months, about 1200 miles.

09-30-2011, 11:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Gas mileage stays around 17.8mpg. Car has around 14,500 miles. Date was 9-29 at Memphis International Raceway.

10-04-2011, 02:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
bacalhau16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: palm coast Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	97mph trap speeds are pretty bad. I never hit less then 100mph in my 350z and 103 in my 370z. something is off in your tune, or you just really aren't very good at shifting and u are losing a lot of mph in between shifts.

10-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	looks like you are losing everything in the 60 ft. a 2.0 or 1.9 on true street tires is good, but a 2.3 is pretty bad. You are either blowing the tires off or bogging the car down. You say you aren't spinning so im guessing you are bogging.

10-08-2011, 04:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	With my dyno-verified 242whp mustang weighing in at around 3500# with driver/gas I was trapping a little faster than OP with 2.15-2.3' 60 times. Something is wrong with that car or insane altitude is involved. I esd sldo dpinning 5-10 feet on the 1-2.

10-09-2011, 02:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
VQStryker Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Age: 35 Posts: 659 Drives: :( Rep Power: 15	i just think your not launching hard enough to be ohnest.

10-09-2011, 06:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	Since no one has bothered to look it up or if they did they didn't post it, I will MIR altitude is 1958ft above sea level. This should account for roughtly .3 secs slower compared to sea level but not enough for you to run 14's like you were

10-09-2011, 06:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks 280/300. I drained some oil and reset the car by unhooking the battery for a while. I'll probably ake it back out to the track in the next 2 weeks so i'll keep yall posted.