First Time at the Track

[TurboDurbo]

Well went to the track for the first time and made two runs, it was a lot more busy than we expected it to be. Saw one G Sedan there but mostly Mustangs.

Here are my times, my second run the clutch was not grasping and I glazed it pretty bad. The track was pretty sticky.

First RunR/T... .03060.... 2.165330.. 6.2771/8... 9.627MPH.. 74.071000. 12.4511/4... 14.829MPH.. 93.04

Second RunR/T... .11560.... 2.355330.. 7.5231/8... 11.073MPH.. 70.911000. 13.9961/4... 16.433MPH.. 92.75

Here is a video.

http://www.youtube.com/v/59YzdZcjUIA

[TeflonG35]

Whats the temp around there?

I'm trying to get to the track before it closes for winter. Don't know if I will.

The 1st run sounds closer to where it should be at. Maybe a little lower if everything went perfect.

[DevonD]

Whos got the supercharger? the Stang?

[TurboDurbo]

It was really warm, about 72 or so, they are thinking about keeping the track open for another week but the cold is supposed to come back. I just wanted to get to the track before the year was out.

Yeah the Mustang has the SC. There was one mustang that sounded like a vaccum cleaner the SC was so loud.

[Beancooker]

Did you turn off the VDC? Even in the 80º range, you should be running 14.4 or faster. Might be time for a stiffer clutch.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Im surprised that you didn't get better times???

DJ

[TeflonG35]

It was the first time at the track. Lots of distractions. I know I diden't do my best times the first time I went. As long as he had fun.

[Beancooker]

As long as he had fun.

That my friend, is exactly right!!!

I had fun running my Maxima when it would only pull a 15.4.

I have fun running my G at 14.4.

Heck, I had fun running a Ford Ranger truck with a 4 banger that was running in the 18's.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

LOL... Oh i know that is they key..

I would have thought that the cold weather would have been better for the race... I just read it was only 72 or something like that

DJ

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Not bad at all, on the first run, but I think you will have to look at getting a new clutch in for next year!

I ran 15.1 with 20" wheels on, first time at the track...

I ran 14.448 @ 98mph with 18"s my second time

I ran 14.54 @ 97 mph my third time (but engine was hot)

I ran 14.35 @ 99 mph last track day, had planned to test the SBD wires before the season was over but missed out this year

Hoping to have an electric fan, HFC's, and fujitsubo Y pipe, 17" lightweight wheels with street drag tires, SBD wires, and Nitrous for next year at the track, I'll get down around 13 flat with any luck...

[gwoods]

Hey TurboDurbo,

What track did you run at? I'll figure your DA for you and correct your times. I'm betting you were running 14.5's and that you just have a 4000-5000 foot DA.

Your reaction time is awesome!!

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Am I missing something here Jeff?

I thought a perfect reaction time is .500?!? What's the story on this?

[TurboDurbo]

Went to Tri-State Dragway

http://www.tristatedragway.com/