drag race tips?

rwhite65 · 10-10-2006, 01:30 AM

I am taking my car to the track this coming Sunday for the first time in eight years and two separate engine combinations later. Traction may be an issue, but I am looking to also see where my mph is. Anyone have any tips? I know to get the car as light as I can, but that poses a question in its self. If I am having traction problems, should I leave a full tank of gas and the spare in the trunk? Or would it just be better to modify my launching technique to compensate for the traction?

I am hoping to have the traction issues worked about before I go. With that said, I have to run my tires for now (like new tread), Kumhos 711. What would be the ideal tire pressure for a street tire?

Thanks,
Ryan

stanger66 · 10-11-2006, 04:32 PM

Hey ryan,

I would suggest for your next set of tires BFG g-force t/a kdw or kdws 's for a second choice less aggressive. Those kumho do well on fwd but not that great on rwd. Tire pressure probably around 24-30 psi my guess. Check with tire rack best price.

rmays06 · 10-11-2006, 06:25 PM

Here is a great link on info for drag racing:
http://american-speed.com/collective...read.php?t=126
and
http://american-speed.com/collective...hread.php?t=63
Give them a shot great info

10-10-2006, 01:30 AM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	drag race tips? I am taking my car to the track this coming Sunday for the first time in eight years and two separate engine combinations later. Traction may be an issue, but I am looking to also see where my mph is. Anyone have any tips? I know to get the car as light as I can, but that poses a question in its self. If I am having traction problems, should I leave a full tank of gas and the spare in the trunk? Or would it just be better to modify my launching technique to compensate for the traction? I am hoping to have the traction issues worked about before I go. With that said, I have to run my tires for now (like new tread), Kumhos 711. What would be the ideal tire pressure for a street tire? Thanks, Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

10-11-2006, 04:32 PM	#2
stanger66 dreaming about mustangs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: laurel, md Posts: 178	Re: drag race tips? Hey ryan, I would suggest for your next set of tires BFG g-force t/a kdw or kdws 's for a second choice less aggressive. Those kumho do well on fwd but not that great on rwd. Tire pressure probably around 24-30 psi my guess. Check with tire rack best price. __________________ Ross 06 Saleen S281SC Convertible 6spd 04 Freestar(wife) 66 mustang w/orig. Carroll Shelby racing 7 spoke 14X7's aluminum 02 pontiac sunfire 2.2 ecotec(great gas mileage) still GM junk

10-11-2006, 06:25 PM	#3
rmays06 may's06 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dearborn Posts: 11	Re: drag race tips? Here is a great link on info for drag racing: http://american-speed.com/collective...read.php?t=126 and http://american-speed.com/collective...hread.php?t=63 Give them a shot great info __________________ 2006 V6 Tungsten Grey Pony. Mods- Go: TI CAI and 93 tune, JBA Axle backs. Show: Plenum cover, roush bolt covers, Louvers, CDC tailblack out, GT take off side skirts, 3 bar knock offs, MGW 12v pony cover, ebrake and shifter knobs. Many more planned! 15.301 1/4 mile @ 90.52 MPH :sad: www.tungstengreyregistry.com

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