First time to the track, need advice!
#1
First time to the track, need advice!
Hi guys, i recently bought a 2000 Mustang GT. The car is 5 speed and bone stock. I am going to the track next week for the first time (1/4 mile). I have never owned a RWD before or a V8 so i need some advice when launching. What RPM's should i launch at? Should i drop the clutch or feather it? Any other advice would be great.
Im racing a few friends with pretty nice cars, mostly stock. A S2000(02), cobalt ss(05), 350z(05), WRX (04) so im hoping i can compete with them!
thanks for the advice
Im racing a few friends with pretty nice cars, mostly stock. A S2000(02), cobalt ss(05), 350z(05), WRX (04) so im hoping i can compete with them!
thanks for the advice
#2
drop the clutch on street tires its gonna work out like fast and the furious. your front end will come up for sure just make sure to get a wheelie bar.
seriously man, i know youve taken off quick from stop lights before, just do what you do youll figure it out after a few passes.
seriously man, i know youve taken off quick from stop lights before, just do what you do youll figure it out after a few passes.
#3
Your going to do much better if you slowly slip the clutch out. Dumping it will result in a pretty good burnout though lol.
As for the cars, granted they are stock, you should be able to handle the s2000 and the cobalt, the Z might put up a pretty good fight, and I don't know too much about the WRXs and STIs
#6
I went to my first drag race today. I didn't race, but I did learn an important piece of information. Either buy something to cover your paint, or be prepared for a serious amount of cleaning. When you go down the track, you will get a ton of tar-like spray all over the fenders and inside of your wheel wells. I heard some people use vasoline to cover the paint, and wipe it off afterwards, but it is a HUGE mess, and has discouraged me from wanting to make a pass.
#7
I went to my first drag race today. I didn't race, but I did learn an important piece of information. Either buy something to cover your paint, or be prepared for a serious amount of cleaning. When you go down the track, you will get a ton of tar-like spray all over the fenders and inside of your wheel wells. I heard some people use vasoline to cover the paint, and wipe it off afterwards, but it is a HUGE mess, and has discouraged me from wanting to make a pass.
#8
I would just feather the clutch to begin with until you get a feel for how the track is running and a good feel for how your car handles on the track. You'll probably be wanting to shift at redline (5800 I believe). And make sure you know how to line up and don't stall at the line lol I went last night to The Strip in Vegas and there were so many people who didn't know how to line up or get off the line good. Was funny and embarrassing.
#10
Slip the clutch at about 3k RPMs, and go from there. Check your tire pressures too. Some people run better with the recommended PSI while others run better with a couple pounds less than recommended PSI.
IF you are on street tires, don't do a long burnout. It won't help you at all. Maybe spin the tires for a quick second to 'clean' them before you stage.
Don't worry about reaction time, just focus on not ****ing up your launch.
If you are a sissy and you don't want to get rubber on your car (that washes off with the right product, btw), consider wrapping the rear quarter panels with plastic wrap...or something. Spray some PAM on there instead, maybe.
IF you are on street tires, don't do a long burnout. It won't help you at all. Maybe spin the tires for a quick second to 'clean' them before you stage.
Don't worry about reaction time, just focus on not ****ing up your launch.
If you are a sissy and you don't want to get rubber on your car (that washes off with the right product, btw), consider wrapping the rear quarter panels with plastic wrap...or something. Spray some PAM on there instead, maybe.
Last edited by 99GTvert; 08-02-2009 at 11:22 AM.
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