NT555Rs at the Track
09-01-2009, 12:21 PM
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NT555Rs at the Track
Hey guys,
My track times don't make me happy 13.5@104.5
Just got my Nitto 555r drag radials in 275/40/17 for my stock rims.
I want to go to the track soon and need some tips what do you guys got for me??
.....mods are in sig thx!
Thanks!
My track times don't make me happy 13.5@104.5
Just got my Nitto 555r drag radials in 275/40/17 for my stock rims.
I want to go to the track soon and need some tips what do you guys got for me??
.....mods are in sig thx!
Thanks!
09-01-2009, 02:10 PM
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2.0 60's......mind you not 2.000 but not 2.1 either. I don't have exact 60's
Also it's not stock tires. These are with the 285 Nitto 555s. They still don't hook well. I've also been told that the 18x10 deep dish rears are slowing me down with rotational mass.
Also it's not stock tires. These are with the 285 Nitto 555s. They still don't hook well. I've also been told that the 18x10 deep dish rears are slowing me down with rotational mass.
09-01-2009, 10:40 PM
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Forgive me if I'm missing something but what's the difference between 2.0 and the "mind you not 2.000" same number right?
09-02-2009, 08:22 AM
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OK my thoughts...
I was getting 2.0s on my car (auto at the time) then I got Dunlop FM901s (very sticky street tires). Dropped to 1.8s. Put in a 3600 stall and dropped to 1.6s. This was on 17" wheels.
I guess my question is are you blowing away the tires? Or is the clutch the weak link?
I was getting 2.0s on my car (auto at the time) then I got Dunlop FM901s (very sticky street tires). Dropped to 1.8s. Put in a 3600 stall and dropped to 1.6s. This was on 17" wheels.
I guess my question is are you blowing away the tires? Or is the clutch the weak link?
09-02-2009, 08:46 AM
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OK my thoughts...
I was getting 2.0s on my car (auto at the time) then I got Dunlop FM901s (very sticky street tires). Dropped to 1.8s. Put in a 3600 stall and dropped to 1.6s. This was on 17" wheels.
I guess my question is are you blowing away the tires? Or is the clutch the weak link?
I was getting 2.0s on my car (auto at the time) then I got Dunlop FM901s (very sticky street tires). Dropped to 1.8s. Put in a 3600 stall and dropped to 1.6s. This was on 17" wheels.
I guess my question is are you blowing away the tires? Or is the clutch the weak link?
09-02-2009, 08:55 AM
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Okay then it should have been 2.0x.....When your really into the times the difference between a 2.00 and 2.09 is big. I was trying to be accurate
Yes, the tires do not hook up at all for me on anything but an easy launch when i clutch slip. I've gotten the 2.0s doing that and 2.2, 2.3s etc when I try and launch hard. Second gear chirps hard no matter how first hooks. Each gear is shifted at 6500rpm(just started this last time) though the 13.5 was shifting a 6k even.
Yes, the tires do not hook up at all for me on anything but an easy launch when i clutch slip. I've gotten the 2.0s doing that and 2.2, 2.3s etc when I try and launch hard. Second gear chirps hard no matter how first hooks. Each gear is shifted at 6500rpm(just started this last time) though the 13.5 was shifting a 6k even.
But IMHO if you are looking for 12/11s then just get some good stiky tires on your rims - or maybe some 16" v6 rims with tires. With the stock clutch you shouls see 1.8s on your rims with DRs no problem.
09-02-2009, 11:52 AM
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You should get some better times if your 60' times are 2.0. Mine was 13.53 when my 60' times are 2.2x
If you get 2.1 you should be under 13.5 and if you get 2.0 you should be 13 flat as far as i know.
If you get 2.1 you should be under 13.5 and if you get 2.0 you should be 13 flat as far as i know.
09-02-2009, 03:59 PM
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Yea idk, i figured better times too but that's all the car has managed....mind you that was my fourth run ever at the track and all my subsequent runs have been in the hot weather. I did manage a 13.6@102 in 85-90degree summer heat with a 2.0 60'. That was with shifting at 6500rpm so maybe it does help, I wont know until I go next with hopefully some decent temps
