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Old 08-15-2002, 01:24 PM
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Taking it to the TRACK!

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I'm heading to the track to make some 1/8 mile 3/4 mile runs, what can I expect as for times? My car is a 2002 bone stock. Also, what can I do to maximize the performance while I'm there.....I know the usually things like turning VSA off, little gas in the tank....is there anything else? what about tire pressure?
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expect 9.8-10.0 in the 1/8th
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Re: Taking it to the TRACK!

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Guys,

I'm heading to the track to make some 1/8 mile 3/4 mile runs, what can I expect as for times? My car is a 2002 bone stock. Also, what can I do to maximize the performance while I'm there.....I know the usually things like turning VSA off, little gas in the tank....is there anything else? what about tire pressure?
Lower the tires at least 5 psi. Don't mash it off the line. Only shift to 3rd
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Re: Re: Taking it to the TRACK!

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Lower the tires at least 5 psi. Don't mash it off the line. Only shift to 3rd
Unless he's doing a 3/4 mile run. Then he'd better get into fourth! :P
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Re: Re: Re: Taking it to the TRACK!

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Unless he's doing a 3/4 mile run. Then he'd better get into fourth! :P
Oops, didn't see that! Damn, where are you doing 3/4 mile runs? My brakes wouldn be trashed!
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thanks for help!
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I've never heard of a 1/8 mile and 3/4 mile run...I've only heard of 1/4 mile runs... is this some new trend?
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opp's I ment 1/8 and 1/4...not 3/4
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Originally posted by Smitty02CLs
opp's I ment 1/8 and 1/4...not 3/4
Then never go past third like mistacayon said...
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use ss mode. 1/8th tank of gas(or less). drop front tire pressure to 28, max pressure in the rear. remove jack and spare.
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Also, when does the rev limiter kick in? I swore I hit 7200 last week and it didn't kick in..
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also, would it be worth taking out the air filter for a few runs?
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