FUSCUCLA1
Enthusiast
Let me remind everyone that I had NEVER done this before in any car. I was able to make 5 runs, first one I lined up with a bike (12 sec), then my luck got better and I lined up TWICE with an 11 sec 1990 mustang
that ripped out a 10.997, then two stock mustangs one early 90's and one newer one.
My first attempt was my best attempt 13.563 @ 104.008, my others were three 13.7's and my last was a 13.6 all of them @ 105 and change. My best reaction time was 0.651. All the regulars were saying it was a slower night. I can't remember anything about the first run, too much going on. The rest of my launches were regular off the line like I do on the street but I would get on the throttle quicker. Twice I ran with the heater on, I had forgotten. My shifts are not great and kinda slow, the knob is too small (MGW, GREAT KNOB,I need to practice. I have gone faster on the highway but it doesn't compare, I had never really wound out 1st and 2nd.
I pulled crazy on the two (I think) stock mustangs, I never realized the car could pull like that. Second gear is insane.
My main question is......is it better to leave the line with your tires spinning and partial traction versus going off the line with full traction and easing into the throttle. I thought minimizing wheel spin was the key, so I tried leaving with no wheel spin and would let off a bit if the wheels started to spin. Some people suggested starting in 2nd.
Side note: There was a crew cab ford lifted like crazy atleast 33 or 35 inch tires and it had two huge (atleast 8 inches each)"exhaust pipes" sticking straight up out of the bed like a semi. He ran a 14.4 or 14.8.
Last thing: I know there is a seperate forum for this and everyone is sick of whiners, but I overheard a group of people talking about my car and how Dodge ruined the 2003...."Looks like a miata that had a sledgehammer taken to it" among other things. EVERYONE there was super nice and friendly, lottsa great help and tips. I think I may try California Speedway next, anyone have personal experience there?
Oh ya and I heard a lil about SOCAL REBEL too form the boys from ls1.com.
My first attempt was my best attempt 13.563 @ 104.008, my others were three 13.7's and my last was a 13.6 all of them @ 105 and change. My best reaction time was 0.651. All the regulars were saying it was a slower night. I can't remember anything about the first run, too much going on. The rest of my launches were regular off the line like I do on the street but I would get on the throttle quicker. Twice I ran with the heater on, I had forgotten. My shifts are not great and kinda slow, the knob is too small (MGW, GREAT KNOB,I need to practice. I have gone faster on the highway but it doesn't compare, I had never really wound out 1st and 2nd.
I pulled crazy on the two (I think) stock mustangs, I never realized the car could pull like that. Second gear is insane.
My main question is......is it better to leave the line with your tires spinning and partial traction versus going off the line with full traction and easing into the throttle. I thought minimizing wheel spin was the key, so I tried leaving with no wheel spin and would let off a bit if the wheels started to spin. Some people suggested starting in 2nd.
Side note: There was a crew cab ford lifted like crazy atleast 33 or 35 inch tires and it had two huge (atleast 8 inches each)"exhaust pipes" sticking straight up out of the bed like a semi. He ran a 14.4 or 14.8.
Last thing: I know there is a seperate forum for this and everyone is sick of whiners, but I overheard a group of people talking about my car and how Dodge ruined the 2003...."Looks like a miata that had a sledgehammer taken to it" among other things. EVERYONE there was super nice and friendly, lottsa great help and tips. I think I may try California Speedway next, anyone have personal experience there?
Oh ya and I heard a lil about SOCAL REBEL too form the boys from ls1.com.
