Estimate the Power

[Dsturbd]

One of my customers run 13.80 with only a turbo back & 215rwhp :headspin:

[rev210]

I also did a buch of 13.8s with only a turbo back exhaust and pineapples (I think the 100kgs of work gear in the boot helped too).

Both the Dan's and Gus's cars are slower than mine with 40rwhp more 'dyno power' and bigger tyres.

[HIPSI]

I guess getting a good time at the track is not only having the rwhp but also some skill in driving the car right.

[rev210]

The skill level required at the track (with Stockish R33 gtst skylines being fairly slow) is very basic. I mean can you drive a car in a straight line? Unless you are physically or mentally handicaped then extracting straight line performance is very easy in the driver skill department. This " but you are such a good driver " comment I hear is complete rubbish. Your equipment can let you down tho', it sets all the big limits to performance.

My 13.3 second pass consisted of a poor 2.3 second 60ft so that aint good launching. There is more to going fast than rwhp (it helps) there are many speed related issues a dyno doesn't give info on, these are the issues holding 90% of all R33 gtst owners in fairly slow times.

[zanda]

HIPSI are you heading down tonight?

lol @ "unless you are physically or mentally handicapped"

[HIPSI]

Zanda if i get my car back in the afternoon yes, otherwise next wed.

Rev210, never said i was a fantasic driver or anything just meant that if you have never drivin down the strip before than some knowleadge in how to launch, change gear at the right time etc, could get a better time.

[zanda]

3000 to 3500 launch, 6500 shift on factory dump, 6850 with high flow exhaust all the way through.

factory dump (apparently) causes breathlessness above about 6500. Not that I can speak from experience mind.

oh yeah, and resist the temptation to do a one wheel burnout to impress the trevs in the bleachers. just drive around the water and park it.

if you want to know how the drags/timing/lights work, ask the guys down there. theyre megga helpful and very friendly. theyre much happier to have you ask than for you to do the wrong thing...... their patience isnt so good then.

other than that, smile, and when the adrenaline kicks in at the end of the straight, dont forget to brake.

seriously. I nearly didnt!

[dan_the_man]

Ok just to check on this burn out thing... I found my tyres stuck better after they had done a quick spin... this is not at the plex. Would it be wise to get them spinning before the race at the plex?

[HIPSI]

Do you think i should fit the standard rims and tyres for a run at the plex or just keep my 18s with 265s for better traction(hopefully).

[fane]

ummmm....tough one hipsi.... prolly better with your stockers with shit all air in them.... like 20psi or something...

zanda, i prefer burnout....a 2 wheel one at that...

[rev210]

The 265's won't hurt, 18's in a low profile are not the best but the wider area is going to help. Stockies are a bit of a handicap if you only have 205's.

HIPSI,

Wasn't implying anything about your abillity or lack of it. Just a general comment in regards to people who blame themselves when really their cars setup is to blame.

[rev210]

Btw do a burnout. You know you want to

[zanda]

dan - tyres would stick better when theyre cleaner, so once or twice round might improve it, but street tyres dont like heat - just ask anyone whose driven 5 laps on a circuit at flat tack on street donuts - so I reckon youre much better off leaving them cool.

dan - you going down tonight? cam and I probably will.....

[dan_the_man]

yes I will be there

r u racing?

[zanda]

dunno. thinking about it...... but i'd probably break something that I can't afford to fix.....

[dan_the_man]

aaahk