Wed 17th March AIR drag results

[whatsisname]

I'll let the other attendees post their results if they so choose, for now though, here's mine:

I had a mixed bag yet again, but this time my launches were showing signs of improvement. The track, as I'm sure the other lads will confirm, was very very slippery! The worst I've ever seen!!!

My first pass saw NO traction at ALL in 1, 2, 3 & 4. 190-200km/h across the line sliding all over the place is a very freaky feeling

I ran 13.623 @ 112.35 (2.298 60ft) with the wheels spinning the length of the track. I lifted off the throttle a number of times but it made zero difference I actually had a to use A LOT of steering input to stay straight.

The second pass wasn't much better, a 13.011 @ 114.73 (2.208 60ft) wheel spin the length of the track again, with a very sideways moment in 3rd! Again I completely lifted my foot of the throttle, but it didn't help 'cause as soon as I tried again... more w/spin

At this point I considered giving up for the night, but thanks to Shaun and Wayne (Boost Worx crew) and some burnout coaching tips from Andy (thanks dude!) I decided to give it one last shot.

The third and final pass for the night was full of stuff ups. Thankfully the burnout coaching from the lads paid off though I gave it the best burnout effort I've ever done and actually had a bit of a smoke show happening ( still trying to save the 540's as best as possible). I did however forget to turn the A/C off! It was a tad warm in the car with helmet on etc... so I'd turned the A/C on for a sec or 2, and realised it was still on... on the return road! I still had plenty of wheel spin the length of the track, even the commentator mentioned my complete lack of grip through all gears.

The results of my final run were, 12.654 @ 118.34 (2.141 60ft)

Next time I'll turn the A/C off and hope for better track prep.

[Martin Donnon]

Matt, dont whinge about the track, we all know its average on a Wednesday. Buy some proper tyres, do a proper burnout, and get a decent time! It really is as simple as that

[ferni]

Isn't it a really big no-no to use your air con at all while on the track? officals normally kick you off?

[whatsisname]

Jeeze chill out a tad Martin! Upon re-reading my post above I can see it comes across as I'm having a winge, that wasn't my intention! I was just stating the point that it was (as I expected) quite hard to get grip.

I think it's excellent that AIR run these low cost street car events. Full credit to them.

When funds are available I'll get a set of Nittos. Until then what I've got is fine. As for burnouts, yeah I'm learning. Unlike some I didn't grow up on a diet of burnouts and general hoon behaviour

What was that you were saying about... 'quicker ET and possibly slower TS'?

ferni,

Unless there's condensation dribbling onto the track they wouldn't know if it was on or not. It's not something I'd normally choose to do.

[Guest Robo's]

What PSI are you running in your tyres??? Drop them down to at least 20psi, do a burnout and a small practise launch, works for me anyway!!

[MattR]

hey matt good to see your slowly getting there:) ill hope to be out there on the 3rd?

[whatsisname]

Robo,

16psi when cold mate. I did an ok burnout, nothing huge though. I used 3,500-4,000 and drove the car off the line. Fed clutch and throttle as I went.

Yeah thanks Matt. Might see you out there on the 3rd?

[EnricoPalazzo]

WD MATTY! Just ignore other peoples stupid posts! Now u know what to do, hopefully u can get quicker yet

How come u only had 3 runs? Was it that busy.

[Martin Donnon]

You read me wrong Matt. Its not an agro thing, just that I see you wasting the potential of the car meet after meet. Beg, borrow, steal some ET streets, cook em hard, till the smoke bags off them. Drop the clutch at 4000rpm and there you have your 11 second pass @ 120mph.

[whatsisname]

Thanks Dean.

It wasn't that busy at all mate. I sort of figured it was a bit pointless, what with my lack of skill and traction issues, but after Shaun, Wayne & Andy gave me a bit of burnout coaching I decided to give it another shot. I actually managed to show a glimpse of ability too! I ran the 12.6 and then there was an oil down. I didn't bother trying again, was happy enough anyway.

Ahh ok cool, understand you now Martin Yep I'll follow your tried and tested method as soon as I get the chance. I'd really like to do it on radial tyres ala HPI style, not that I'm likely to get into the top 10 anyway. I guess it's a personal goal that I've always had. I like the idea of driving out to the track on my everyday rubber (which the 540s are) and running the numbers in the same trim it gets used on the road in.

I agree though... it is time to get serious and run it in a trim that's likely to bring out its best. I'm a crap driver though, so it's still going to take me a few goes Having said I did set the 2nd fastest lap outright out of 64 competitors on the go-kart track today

[ecenshu]

Impressive times there whatsisname! A car I can totally respect and yearn for is one that can drive to the track(Drag or Circuit) with the full comfort options(ICE and comfy interior) and lay down some nice times...ohhh how I dream

[EnricoPalazzo]

Dammit i cant wait anymore... How did everyone else go? BUSHY, Nightcralwer...

Did anyone see a White R33 GTR??? I hear one may have blown g.box and enigine? Is this true???

[whatsisname]

Thanks ecenshu.

Dean,

I know Andy ran a few 12.9's (109mph) I don't think he had a PB. Don't know about the others? I didn't see any R33 GT-R's out there at all.

[EnricoPalazzo]

hmmm 12.9 I can get him maybe

[Nightcrawler]

muahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaha rofl hahahahahahahaha seeeef Dean .... bleh you'd be lucky to do a 13.5

Yeah I did a best for the night of 12.93, with a 60' of 2.051 and mph of 109.93. The new clutch is very bitey and harsh, but I'm getting used to it. All of my 7 runs for the night were at 109-110mph but my 60' times let me down (did one as high as 2.4). Like Matt I was spinng through every gear as the track was poorly prepared as usual. It is very disoncerting when at about 150km/h at peak power in 4th gear the back end starts letting go and waving around some. It did that basically every run .... I never backed off, but surely the lost traction at the top of each gear was costing me valuable 10ths of seconds.

Was a fun night anyhow.

There was a white R33 there, but he was slow as crap (high 14s all night from memory), and it certainly wasn't a GTR. He didn't blow anything up to my knowledge. Frankz (blue Subaru wrecks) did a driveshaft on one run. A red GTS Skyline (R31 I think - and it had a BIG ARSE turbo) was the culprit of dropping the oil I think. The meet was restricted to one lane for the rest of night after that - and I was 3rd in line to have a run against Ben in his new Blue S15 too

[EnricoPalazzo]

well andy ben only did a best time of 14.2 so u would of creamed him

[Nightcrawler]

yeah mate he did, but it was his first time out there and he did really well. Believe you me .... when you finally get your ass out there, I will be surprised if you can crack a 13 the first outing. It really is a lot harder than it looks and I highly respect guys like John, Keir etc do it under intense pressure and expectation from the crowd. At least when I go out there everyone expects me to screw it up, so I can't let anyone down

[EnricoPalazzo]

nah i know what u mean, and im not expecting anythin, hopefully a 13 something.

I only muck around when im teasin u

[N/A®]

Dean, next meet you better have your car ready and drag. I'll be sponsored by a tyre company for the drag. He should be able to sponsor something for you too. You better bring it under 13 or close.

[whatsisname]

Hey Andy, you'll be pleased to know that Mark @ Pulsarparts snapped about 4 or so pic's of you from the 17th

Go to... www.pulsarparts.com.au select "Local car events" and you'll see the link to the 17th Mar meet.

EDIT: Make that 6 pic's, including the intro money shot!