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09-08-2010
Hey guys im runing my GTP at the track today its a 98 with a intake, high flow cat, u bend del and res del. any advice on how to get the best times? launching advice anything
oh and how much gas should i have im on about 1/2 right now
im trying to get the best time so i can see how my mods improve my car in the future (adding 1.9 rockers, headers, plugs, t stat, 3.25 pulley and custom tune)
09-08-2010
take your spare and jack out....any unnecessary weight. The key to the launch is not to spin, so try to baby it out of the hole before going 100% WOT. I went with less than 1/4 of a tank.
Have fun and take video!
Last edited by Lawngoose; 09-08-2010 at 02:41 PM. Reason: I suck at typing.
09-08-2010
ok thanks man i tend to rev it to 2000-2200 to launch is that to little? and ill try to take a vidOriginally Posted by Lawngoose
take your spare and jack out....any unnecessary weight. The key to the launch is not to spin, so try to baby it out of the hole before going 100% WOT. I went with less than 1/4 of a tank.
Have fun and take video!
09-08-2010
whatever rpm range it starts spinning, rev just below that
make sure TCS is off!
X2 on the video
09-08-2010
Yes when i first went to the track i left my tcs on and 15.7 then i took it off and yes i was a little pedal happy but took off and went to 15.445 lol. just baby it like lawngoose said at the beggining then hit it lol. Make sure to take a vid and post it up.
09-08-2010
read this closely:
Newbie Guide Racing 101
there used to be a better thread on regalgs.org that went really indepth into launching, but proably got lost when it changed to .net. some say put the car into 3rd, others 2nd then shift to 3rd, some say it doesn't really matter and just leave it in D. Best of luck, i hope this helps.
Best, Lenny
09-08-2010
TCS off...
09-08-2010
All stock before the mod bug dug in :P
first run left in "D" and TCS on... felt like a retard, went too happy on the launch and still knocked a 15.7
did it again properly and ran a best of 15.2... mind you it was too humid to be tracking her but the whole group went with so we just had fun. Rolled in at just over 3/4 of a tank... still a good day
hopefully income tax will get me acouple more mods before the track opens back up in the spring
good luck and post the slips
Originally Posted by AmericanSoldier
09-08-2010
TCS should be OFF
it random pulls TIMING and FUEL.
Both of which result in less POWER.
09-08-2010
air con off too
09-08-2010
That doesnt matter, its not on when you're going WOT either way.
09-08-2010
o rly?
didnt know that
and why is this in the rant forum?
09-08-2010
bio?
09-08-2010
bio will move it, leave the car in D to get the most out of your runs
09-08-2010
dont blow your car up.
09-08-2010
my 1st pass ever 17.5 owned i launched to hard and did 100 ft burnout
YouTube - GTP at track
get good tires
ryan carter tuning
09-08-2010
no, just dont be a noob and hammer it. the key is rolling into it then giving it just enough throttle to make the tires squeal but not spin.
09-08-2010
best advice ever
09-09-2010
hey guys ill post the video as soon as i get them i was glad my dad and i had a grudge match my gtp vs his 76 vette with a mildly built 327
for now my best run was a 15.02 with a .578 RT now reaction time counts against your 1/4 mile time correct?? which means the car with a perfect launch can run 14.5s ??
Last edited by xsvtank; 09-09-2010 at 12:02 PM.
09-09-2010
No...reaction has nothing to do with it. They don't start timing it until you actually hit the pedal. You could sit there for 30 seconds it doesn't matter. What was your 60 foot?
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