Motorplex meet.

[rev210]

Originally posted by Gradenko

Called up Westshock this morning and reserved the last set of kca349 they had. Picked it up this afternoon and looks like word is getting around, cause someone else wanted a set after I'd reserved.  

Looks like I should ask the Westshock boys for some commision. BTW you may find some axle hop if your rear shocks are stock stiffness. Launch with plenty of revs to prevent the car looking like a mad rabbit (test what rpm works best before going down to the track, you might need a little more)

[adam 32]

500rpm over redline thats 4500rpm, i cant launch that high!!!!

[rev210]

Originally posted by macka

Guys/Gals

1)You want to launch about 500RPM higher than FULL BOOST RPM. This is what ive been told and seems affective.

2)When wheels start to spin back revs off slightly then all the way to redline, Snap 2nd gear and hold on thru gears hehehe

Higher boost/power newbies to motorplex 2nd gear snap seems to launch you into whatever direction you are pointing ie if back wheels kick out u may need to straighten up or u will go offcourse :-)

I find the track is a fair bit grippier than black asphalt

IMPORTANT. Most slightly modded skylines will do a  +160kmhr terminal speed which is just over 3rd gear redline so make sure u take 3rd to the end  

:burnout: :burnout: :burnout:  

Does anyone agree with this

No not really. Backing off once you have started to spin means you have already given away your 60" and plenty of time on the ET. It's probably not a bad idea if you can't avoid wheel spin in the first place.

Test this idea. Try launching at a base rpm you are sure won't spin (like taking off quick at the lights). Each time you launch increase the rpm till you launch with a small amount of spin. Back off a little and use that, if your clutch can handle a little bit of slip (Stock ones can't) you can use this to get boost up.

Believe it or not putting some weight in the boost for those who spin without control (read all skylines) will help with traction. People have used sand bags in the past. Have fun:D

[adam 32]

so leave the subs in the boot??

and have rear suspension on softest setting yeh!?

[rev210]

Originally posted by adam 32

so leave the subs in the boot??

and have rear suspension on softest setting yeh!?

Yeah why not leave them in. If they sit over the rear wheels they will help a little. taking them out will improve the terminal speed and the 'potential time'(only if you get the same traction).

Rear suspension should be setup for traction, don't know if softer is better for that in your case. Front suspension on the soft setting is a good idea tho'.

[macka]

No i back off Throttle when spinning slightly still spinning but not as hard meanwhile im gaining slight grip speed and bang 2nd!

Too hard on the throttle and i hit 7000rpm too quick wheelspin worse thru 2nd

will try both methods tho....anyone else?

[adam 32]

haha there is no soft setting on the front!

and on the back its hard and harder:P

ill put it on 4 (out of 8) and see what happens

[MrSnrub]

Macka I disagree about still being in 3rd gear over the finish line.... Im usually well into forth... but i change at about 6500.......

Ben

[macka]

Your probably almost into 5th by then :shake:

I change at between 155 and 160 into 4th thats all

[macka]

**** no wonder my turbo wheel came out da exzorst!

[MrSnrub]

Originally posted by macka

**** no wonder my turbo wheel came out da exzorst!

I was going to ask how you know what gear your sposed to be in going over the line ............... But then i figured yeah you probably were in 3rd :shake: :lol:

[ix9]

Nice going at the drags guys!

Good to see you all again... albiet a rarity anyway....

A pretty good turnout methinks...

I gota bout 60 pics from the event and I'll post them up when I get into work on broadband....

Attendance list: (who have I missed out?)

Rhino - R32

Adam32 - R32

AdamQ- R33

Gradenko - R33

TangoGTS4 - R32

MrSnrub - R33

Radium - R32

Macka - R33

Did I miss anyone ?

and WHO was that beautiful r32 gtr with the plates "ELIMN8" that was very nice!??

[Gradenko]

Boostzor - JZA70

InitialD - R33

Early on, all I could muster was a bunch 14.0 - 14.5 passes depending on the launch - bogged (low 14) or axel tramp (14.5). Tried a different launch technique for my last pass and got a 13.8 @ 103mph, which I'm fairly happy with. My best 60' of 2.378 came from that run, so still room for improvement.

I think Boostzor cranked a mid 14 and InitialD did a 14 flat. How about everyone else?

[Guest KILLER-T]

Did every one have fun i did got lots of runs in the best time i got was [email protected] mph /169.78kph now i need new tyres :burnout: :burnout:

[MrSnrub]

My best run was my first run .........14.027

About what I expected.....had hoped for 13.9 but oh well.

After my first run I had a few runs where I crunched gears :confused: and the rest were mainly crap due to wheelspin. My first run I had no wheelspin...then the track got slippery Got 13 runs though which is pretty good.

Adam you should be getting 12's!!

Kym I didnt even know you were there.

Grandeko - what mods have you got?

Ben

ps........ man that Porsche was fast.... 12.02.... stock as a rock.

[Guest KILLER-T]

i dont know about 12's but a new set of rubber and a tweek here and there will see flat 13's but i am happy with today most of my runs were in the 13's.

I think we should have another motor plex meet soon as wed night drags are on again

[Gradenko]

Yeah, that yellow 911 turbo was very nice. Didn't it have an exhaust at least? 12.02 is insanley quick for a stock car.

My mods are in my sig.

BPU (Basic Performance Upgrades) - 3" turbo back exhaust and K&N pod

5 puck semi ceramic clutch with hd pressure plate - stock flywheel (just waiting for an excuse)

1st gen s-afc - tuned for advanced igniton timing, a touch of boost (10psi) and 98RON

Not engine related but important for drag, a rear subframe lock kit.

Was running 27psi in rear wheels, as opposed to the 36psi I normaly run.

Also splashed cold water over air filter and intercooler before every run, although it didn't seem to do a damn thing

[MrSnrub]

Cool..... Mines similar without the SAFC and Clutch. Oh and no Rear frame lock thing either........

I think I shall get a SAFC soonish.

Also what dyno did you get 253rwhp on?

Ben

[adam 32]

14.7, i suck!

yeh im definately up for wednesday nights, am getting boost controller this week so am sort of tempted to go down next weekend just to prove my car isnt a piece of ****

[Guest KILLER-T]

What was your best terminal speed Adam