Headwinds?
#1
Three Wheelin'
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Headwinds?
Went to the strip yesterday for the first time and thought my times would be better than they were. The weather was warm so I know that costed me a little but there was a strong headwind.
I'm curious how much a 20-30mph headwind would effect 1/4 times.
I know, kind of a boring topic but I'm just frustrated with my times.
Thanks
I'm curious how much a 20-30mph headwind would effect 1/4 times.
I know, kind of a boring topic but I'm just frustrated with my times.
Thanks
#2
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There are some many variables that affect a quarter mile times (temp, barometric pressure, humidity, wind, driver, car...). Has anyone else that's a consistent racer driven your car and set a time? What did you run? A good run for a CL-S with headers should be around 14.5.
Found this on another forum.
"The 1/4 mi. speed was based on again a SE-R classic with a curb weight of 2600 lbs. and a 150 lb. driver. I have verified the 1/4 mi. speed with the car in stock, +intake & exhaust, + ECU but not with the header. I have the header but need to install. In regards to 1/4 mi. speed and times, you must note if there is a headwind or a tailwind. A 5 mph head wind can knock off 1 mph on your trap speed. To give you an example of how wind affects trap speed, my car will do 15.5 @ 89.3 mph +/- 0.3 mph with no wind and at an ambient temp of 60 F. This has been repeated a few times at 3 different drag strips. With a 10 mph tail wind, I have turned a 15.38 @ 91.30 mph. Going from 89.3 mph to 91.3 mph would indicate that a 7% increase in horsepower had occurred. In reality nothing changed - just the wind!"
Found this on another forum.
"The 1/4 mi. speed was based on again a SE-R classic with a curb weight of 2600 lbs. and a 150 lb. driver. I have verified the 1/4 mi. speed with the car in stock, +intake & exhaust, + ECU but not with the header. I have the header but need to install. In regards to 1/4 mi. speed and times, you must note if there is a headwind or a tailwind. A 5 mph head wind can knock off 1 mph on your trap speed. To give you an example of how wind affects trap speed, my car will do 15.5 @ 89.3 mph +/- 0.3 mph with no wind and at an ambient temp of 60 F. This has been repeated a few times at 3 different drag strips. With a 10 mph tail wind, I have turned a 15.38 @ 91.30 mph. Going from 89.3 mph to 91.3 mph would indicate that a 7% increase in horsepower had occurred. In reality nothing changed - just the wind!"
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A 2011 BMW 335i Dinan S3, by the books runs a 0-60 mph 4.3, quarter mile in 12.8. I think his is an '09 335 with mods that have bumped the hp up a bit. A 2009 stock is 300 hp (crank), while a 335 Dinan is 408 hp. With all his mods, I'm thinking a 12.9 isn't bad as that's a 400 hp BMW 335 time.
#7
Three Wheelin'
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Thanks for the responses guys and ya that was me with the dragstrip thread. It's unfortunately become a new hobby but probably not a good one!
I was cutting awesome 60s in my 4 runs, all from 1.62 to 1.7 and my 1/8th times were 7.8-8.0 with 88-90mph.
My 1/4 times were 12.4 to 12.7 and traps from 109 - 112, im fbo and I feel my times are lower than the a car with similar mods.
Im an xi so I know about drivetrain loss and weight but Im definitely losing a lot on the second 1/8th.
Density Altitude: 2985 feet
Relative Density: 91.55 %
I don't know, Im just a little frustrated about the lack of top end.
I was cutting awesome 60s in my 4 runs, all from 1.62 to 1.7 and my 1/8th times were 7.8-8.0 with 88-90mph.
My 1/4 times were 12.4 to 12.7 and traps from 109 - 112, im fbo and I feel my times are lower than the a car with similar mods.
Im an xi so I know about drivetrain loss and weight but Im definitely losing a lot on the second 1/8th.
Density Altitude: 2985 feet
Relative Density: 91.55 %
I don't know, Im just a little frustrated about the lack of top end.
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#8
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You can search 335i Dinan quarter mile or 335i bolt on's and most 335i's are running in the 13's. You have a respectable mid 12 sec which looks really good to me.
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'09 E92 335i 6MT, full bolt ons (FBO)@17.5psi, no meth, 100 octane, 19"s w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports, pass. seat removal only: 12.461@114.41, 1.964 60'
'11 E92 M3 DCT, full bolt ons, OE Tune, 100 octane, 19"s w/PS2s, pass. seat removal only: 12.638@115.61, 2.237 60'.
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'09 E92 335i 6MT, full bolt ons (FBO)@17.5psi, no meth, 100 octane, 19"s w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports, pass. seat removal only: 12.461@114.41, 1.964 60'
'11 E92 M3 DCT, full bolt ons, OE Tune, 100 octane, 19"s w/PS2s, pass. seat removal only: 12.638@115.61, 2.237 60'.
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#10
Three Wheelin'
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I'm def not complaining about mid 12's, I know thats solid but I just feel like I constantly leave time on the table. Oh well, guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks till I get to try again.
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