Went to the track: Huge Rant Time
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Went to the track: Huge Rant Time
Okay am I retarded trying to run my car on Pirelli P-Zero Nero All seasons? Or is my clutch taking a dive?
Here's what occured tonight....
I could not get traction worth a damn no matter what gear I was in.... I could be in 3rd not even on full throttle and the tires would break loose...
I was able to get a 2.2 60' on my first run... then it went all down hill... After shifting into 2nd I got to redline ridiculously fast shifted to 3rd it climbed quick again so I was thinking shit I didn't have traction that whole time. Let off the gas... got on it again and redline again? I don't think the car is that powerful to climb up that high that fast... anyway here is an idea of 1 of the slips where I just said fuck it at the end of the run
60' 2.2
330 5.901
1/8 9.087
MPH 73.04
1000 12.147
1/4 14.893
MPH 77.85
I got on the brakes at some point in the run because I just was so mad....
Can it possibly be my clutch giving out or just the Pirelli's aint cutting it?
This run I got on the gas not even 3/4 way and it still wasn't gripping for shit.
60' 2.4
330 6.439
1/8 9.564
MPH 81.24
1000 12.159
1/4 14.392
MPH 101.10
This is ridiculous I nearly ran a 14 flat before boost and pullies and I'm getting worse times cuz I can't get traction worth a damn while rolling.
Here's what occured tonight....
I could not get traction worth a damn no matter what gear I was in.... I could be in 3rd not even on full throttle and the tires would break loose...
I was able to get a 2.2 60' on my first run... then it went all down hill... After shifting into 2nd I got to redline ridiculously fast shifted to 3rd it climbed quick again so I was thinking shit I didn't have traction that whole time. Let off the gas... got on it again and redline again? I don't think the car is that powerful to climb up that high that fast... anyway here is an idea of 1 of the slips where I just said fuck it at the end of the run
60' 2.2
330 5.901
1/8 9.087
MPH 73.04
1000 12.147
1/4 14.893
MPH 77.85
I got on the brakes at some point in the run because I just was so mad....
Can it possibly be my clutch giving out or just the Pirelli's aint cutting it?
This run I got on the gas not even 3/4 way and it still wasn't gripping for shit.
60' 2.4
330 6.439
1/8 9.564
MPH 81.24
1000 12.159
1/4 14.392
MPH 101.10
This is ridiculous I nearly ran a 14 flat before boost and pullies and I'm getting worse times cuz I can't get traction worth a damn while rolling.
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Notice the difference in the of 1/2 a second on the 330s and 1/8 and the MPH... is it my clutch or should I get some real rubber?
and on that first run.... the guy I ran against ran a low 13 while I had a faster 330 (5.901 vs. 6.003) and worse 60'(2.2 vs 2.0)... I'm certain this car is good for low 13's if it would hold onto the god damn track...
and on that first run.... the guy I ran against ran a low 13 while I had a faster 330 (5.901 vs. 6.003) and worse 60'(2.2 vs 2.0)... I'm certain this car is good for low 13's if it would hold onto the god damn track...
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how handsome I am
holy fuck I hadnt realized you were on the charger.
dang, get some new tires pronto.. I wouldnt think all season tires would be very good for track running, no?
dang, get some new tires pronto.. I wouldnt think all season tires would be very good for track running, no?
#7
Suzuka Master
Its your tires. You said you had no problem on the street with this. If it was your clutch you'd have problems whenever you got on it, on the street or track.
Track prep may have just sucked.
Track prep may have just sucked.
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what tire pressure were you running?
the only gear you should have trouble w/ traction is 1st.
the only gear you should have trouble w/ traction is 1st.
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Originally Posted by Allout
Take a look at the Goodyear Eagle F-1's. Pretty decent treadwear and great grip. It's a summer tire but works great in the rain also.
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Originally Posted by JBlueCLS6
Notice the difference in the of 1/2 a second on the 330s and 1/8 and the MPH... is it my clutch or should I get some real rubber?
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
I think you're on the right track about getting some light weight wheels with DR's. That's probably best if you plan on going to the track a lot.
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Damn man .. I can do those times Get some tires and just practice your launching and don't come back unless I see a minimum 13.5
The other 2 runs I took it very slowly from the line and throughout the gears and still had the same problem.
I find it hard to believe that doing 70+ I'm still spinning tires... I think my clutch is finished...
Good thing the guy that sold me the BBK and Charger has the Comptech Flywheel/Clutch Combo. Should I go with this or just get the stock clutch? He'll probably give me a good deal on the combo being that I already bought a buncha stuff from him already.
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
he's got SSR that are lighter than the OEM wheels..
Doesn't matter. The shorter sidewall he has to run with 18"s (versus 17" wheels) is going to hurt his short times.
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Originally Posted by JBlueCLS6
Yep... I also have found someone selling a pair of Competitions 17 x 7.5 with Nitto 555 Drag Radials.... hopefully he'll still have them for a while. Guess thats all she wrote for this year =(
#38
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You trapped at 101mph with a 14.3 et, so you must have been movin' at the end. Maybe CL's are different since they have torque, but when I used to run low 14's with 2.2-2.1 60 footers, I was trapping at about 95mph.
Those might not have been great runs you had, but with a trap like that with a slipping clutch, mid-low 13's look possible.
Those might not have been great runs you had, but with a trap like that with a slipping clutch, mid-low 13's look possible.
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