How to race an auto / stock hurry please
01-27-2015, 03:37 PM
#1
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How to race an auto / stock hurry please
I've raced quiet a few cars over the years from 10's to 14's.
Currently running 12's in a big diesel truck and 11's in a week or so.
The wifes car is an 05 GT convertible that she's going to race this weekend.
How do you guys launch the auto's. Power braked? and what RPM?
How much time is gained by the extra stress if it matters much?
OD off I would guess?
It's a convertible automatic 100% stock.
Is 14.1-14.3 a good target?
I'm not driving.
The way they race here she would be 14's if so and that would be great if she can consistently run 14.1. You loose if your high 14's or if you break out.
Were in Panama.
Oh yeah should we expect to break anything? Any weak links at stock level.
I think we'll probably put gears in it and stop there.
Were planning a different streetable drag car for the little one next.
Any pointers?
Currently running 12's in a big diesel truck and 11's in a week or so.
The wifes car is an 05 GT convertible that she's going to race this weekend.
How do you guys launch the auto's. Power braked? and what RPM?
How much time is gained by the extra stress if it matters much?
OD off I would guess?
It's a convertible automatic 100% stock.
Is 14.1-14.3 a good target?
I'm not driving.
The way they race here she would be 14's if so and that would be great if she can consistently run 14.1. You loose if your high 14's or if you break out.
Were in Panama.
Oh yeah should we expect to break anything? Any weak links at stock level.
I think we'll probably put gears in it and stop there.
Were planning a different streetable drag car for the little one next.
Any pointers?
01-27-2015, 04:29 PM
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: MD
Posts: 625
I've raced quiet a few cars over the years from 10's to 14's.
Currently running 12's in a big diesel truck and 11's in a week or so.
The wifes car is an 05 GT convertible that she's going to race this weekend.
How do you guys launch the auto's. Power braked? and what RPM?
How much time is gained by the extra stress if it matters much?
OD off I would guess?
It's a convertible automatic 100% stock.
Is 14.1-14.3 a good target?
I'm not driving.
The way they race here she would be 14's if so and that would be great if she can consistently run 14.1. You loose if your high 14's or if you break out.
Were in Panama.
Oh yeah should we expect to break anything? Any weak links at stock level.
I think we'll probably put gears in it and stop there.
Were planning a different streetable drag car for the little one next.
Any pointers?
Currently running 12's in a big diesel truck and 11's in a week or so.
The wifes car is an 05 GT convertible that she's going to race this weekend.
How do you guys launch the auto's. Power braked? and what RPM?
How much time is gained by the extra stress if it matters much?
OD off I would guess?
It's a convertible automatic 100% stock.
Is 14.1-14.3 a good target?
I'm not driving.
The way they race here she would be 14's if so and that would be great if she can consistently run 14.1. You loose if your high 14's or if you break out.
Were in Panama.
Oh yeah should we expect to break anything? Any weak links at stock level.
I think we'll probably put gears in it and stop there.
Were planning a different streetable drag car for the little one next.
Any pointers?
01-27-2015, 05:09 PM
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,396
A stock 2005 GT convertible 1/4 mile time is rated to run 13.8s. I don't think you should have a problem. Of course, you have to consider temperature/conditions. I would personally leave overdrive on and floor the b!cth. I wouldn't even worry about launching if you're shooting for low 14's. If you're worried, try cutting some weight such as spare tire, leave the gas tank 1/4 full, have your wife drive naked... etc.
01-27-2015, 08:11 PM
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
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