womsterr
06-26-2005, 07:28 AM
This is from the weekend before last. 1/8 mile track. I'm still learning how to be a decent drag racer. I had the rpms too low first run so this run I tried 3,500rpm and just fried them off the line. I had to back off and regroup. Had some serious tranny issues too. Lost the tranny at the end of the run and due to that I had real problems in second. The other problem I had is that the start gate is at a small incline. I rolled back a couple inches and did not get a time. I still took the little WRX and would guess it was a high 8sec run.
http://motorcityoutlaws.com/userfiles/womsterr/June%2017%202004%20013.mpg
Big Asp
06-26-2005, 07:43 AM
Finding that sweet spot for launching a high torque manual trans vehicle, especially on street tires, is a whole lot tougher than it looks. There's no substitute for track time. I can hear in the video that 2nd was a little tricky for you. The main thing is getting out there and having fun.
What's the verdict on your trans?
womsterr
06-26-2005, 07:48 AM
What's the verdict on your trans?
Is my best "Bones" from Star Trek.
"DAMNIT - SHE'S DEAD JIM!!!!!!!"
FlyingLow
06-26-2005, 07:53 AM
What would be the best launching RPM's for a QC?
mmmmtorque
06-26-2005, 07:59 AM
Sorry to hear about your trans :( Yes, launching is a *****, especially the first time. My first launch I spun like crazy and got a 2.6 60' :rolleyes: Each additional run was able to bring it down. Practice, practice, practice.....Guess we all just need to spend more time at the track :eek: :D
Thanks for the video ! ;)
mauiSRT/10
06-26-2005, 10:47 AM
How did your tranny fry? I thought these things were bullet proof?
patrick
womsterr
06-26-2005, 10:51 AM
You never heard that from me Patrick!
mauiSRT/10
06-26-2005, 10:53 AM
You have the extended warranty Tom, so are you covered!
patrick
womsterr
06-26-2005, 11:01 AM
I'm going to have the stock one repaired and seriously upgraded. I have "big plans" for the truck...with a new blower this month so I'm just going to get it done right....
mauiSRT/10
06-26-2005, 11:04 AM
That sounds good!!! Must have been a faulty tranny because we dont read about too many bad tranny stories, just clutch issues. Speaking of that, what are you gonna run there? Stocker + blower = :eek: clutch!!!!
patrick
womsterr
06-26-2005, 11:13 AM
I already have an RPS Max Pro Ceramic clutch in it. Should be fine....
FlyingLow
06-26-2005, 11:28 AM
I totally missed the fried tranny part!! Sorry Dude!!