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99_Venom
10-08-2002, 08:05 AM
This is with a G-Tech, that is why the mph is high. I am mounting up a set of Nitto DRs to try it at the strip. Hope to get into the 12\'s. The 13.4 was with the tires spinning all the way through first and most of second, so with a little byte, and a lot of practice, I think I can dip into the 12\'s.
SVTOA Webmaster
10-08-2002, 05:16 PM
Just a quick tip: You will ET better at the strip if you do a \"walkaway\" launch then you will if you spin the tires. Pay close attention to your 60 foot times and work on getting them down in the 2.0 or better range and you will see the results you are seeking.
Also, Nitto drag radials need to get heated up pretty good before you can cut good 60 foot times with them. You may also want to experiment with tire pressure too- Try letting them down to 18 PSI or thereabouts, perhaps even lower...

Good luck...
BlownVenom
10-09-2002, 01:13 AM
What model Gtech and mods do you have?
99_Venom
10-10-2002, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by BlownVenom
What model Gtech and mods do you have?

The mods are listed in my sig and the G-Tech is the G-Tech Pro that I bought about two years ago.
99_Venom
10-10-2002, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by 99_Venom
Just a quick tip: You will ET better at the strip if you do a \"walkaway\" launch then you will if you spin the tires.

What do you mean by a walk away? Are you suggesting to let it bog a little?
Greg@SVTOA
10-11-2002, 08:36 AM
I have found that I can cut a 2.0 on stock radials by just letting the clutch go and not mashing the gas, rather pressing the throttle as hard and fast as I can w/o breaking the tires loose. It's difficult to explain on a messageboard, but it works for sure-
You don't have to bog the car, you learn to get it move forward without shocking the tires loose. It takes practice but it can be done...
99_Venom
10-11-2002, 09:52 AM
Originally posted by Greg@SVTOA
I have found that I can cut a 2.0 on stock radials by just letting the clutch go and not mashing the gas, rather pressing the throttle as hard and fast as I can w/o breaking the tires loose. It's difficult to explain on a messageboard, but it works for sure-
You don't have to bog the car, you learn to get it move forward without shocking the tires loose. It takes practice but it can be done...

OK, I follow that. I have never heard it called a walk away, but that is pretty much how I normally try to run. Right now my lil' snake will break 'em loose from a roll in first so it was really hard to even get it rolling with the street tires. The DRs seem to work quite well for a launch using the same technique you mentioned. Now I just have to get a free Friday night to go test & tune at Firebird Dragway. :tmb: