first time need help!

[KeithTheBricklayer]

might head down to the drags in the next few weeks...

never draged or any thing before this is my first performance car..

and would love some tips an what i need what i should do an all that..

all info much appreciated..

[SNB05T]

way to go mate, you'll love it.

it's basically trial and error and lots of practice. your addredalin will be going off (mine still does after 2 years of racing)

if you're running street tyres, don't need to drop pressures on the rears, pump the fronts up a little bit.

ease the throttle on at the lights and enjoy the ride. :

be warned though, it's highly addictive :

let us know how you go.

[COUPE 72]

You'll need an Australian standards approved helmet and a long sleaved jumper or leather jacket and something to leave all your loose items in back in the pits.
Be carefull once the bug bites your infected for life lol.

[Windsor220]

Have to make sure the car is in good nick. Tyres etc. I dont think you'll have any issues there though.

Its always nerve racking the first time but after that its all good.

Remember to follow the instuctions of the lane staff. Must have your lights on when it gets darker. Watch the 2 lights at the top of the tree when placing the car on the line.

Would be good to see some more Falcons down there.

[Melz]

Don't stage with your back wheels

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by Melz

Don't stage with your back wheels

We tryed that at Heathcote messing around it didnt help
the first pass is always hopeless but by the 4th you should be getting the hang of it , just watch those around you on the day and enjoy

[Elks]

Originally Posted by Melz

Don't stage with your back wheels

lol. i did that :

[COUPE 72]

If going with other mates that have already raced get them to run you through start line proceedure, do a walk of the start line before racing starts and familiarise your self with the area. then on your first pass have someone guide you into the beams to let u know when close to the prestage beam.

Always watch and wait for the officals to give you the go ahead before starting your burnout.

[kenz]

Originally Posted by Whoosha

the first pass is always hopeless but by the 4th you should be getting the hang of it , just watch those around you on the day and enjoy

hmm duno about that :P Ive only raced mine once but had 4 runs and my first was the quickest, also know of a couple other mates who were the same lol

[DBourne]

^ same here

[KeithTheBricklayer]

is it nessary to do a burn out?? im using street tyres so should i bother??

[Rural 351]

Originally Posted by Hsing

is it nessary to do a burn out?? im using street tyres so should i bother??

You go to the drags for enjoyment, if you enjoy burnouts do one, it shouldnt slow you down, good luck

[kenz]

It will slow your time if you do it for too long on street tyres so I've heard...

[dyno junkie]

Originally Posted by Hsing

is it nessary to do a burn out?? im using street tyres so should i bother??

Most, but not all, street tyres perform worse with a burnout.

[SNB05T]

Originally Posted by dyno junkie

Most, but not all, street tyres perform worse with a burnout.

doing them at every pass will make them slippery (silica compound in tyres)

i just do a little one on my first pass, then drive through after that.

[Quadcams]

Originally Posted by Hsing

is it nessary to do a burn out?? im using street tyres so should i bother??

Only just enough to get the water off your tyres, a little heat in street tyres is good but get them hot and they will go slimy due to the silicon in them and as other said dont drop your tyre pressures lower than 30psi.

Not sure if I missed it but auto or manual?

[KeithTheBricklayer]

manual..

[Quadcams]

Originally Posted by Hsing

manual..

Remember with the turbo cars dont ring its neck, short change around the 5300-5500rpm mark, they like load, the difference is about .5 tenths and 3-4mph.
Just remeber no wheelspin at all, just take of like your at the lights on the street then get into it.

[KeithTheBricklayer]

ahahah my best was 15.244....


:(

[Windsor220]

Well atleast that made me feel a bit better haha. Nah just need practice. Is yours auto or manual?

[GTP owner]

Originally Posted by Hsing

ahahah my best was 15.244....


:(

It is not as easy as it looks, especially in a manual turbo. Some more practice and you will be able to beat a standard XT falcon

[KeithTheBricklayer]

ahahha shh :(

yeeh its manual..

most of my trouble was i kept going when it went green... then some one told me to go when the second yellow light went on..

i was trying to do a few burn outs.. an again looks way easyer then it looks.. kept stalling it :S

[kenz]

Was it just a test n tune? If it was, you could go 10yrs after the light goes green and it wouldnt affect the time. But at least you made me feel better about my time aswell :P Least it gives you a time you can hopefully smash next time you go out

[KeithTheBricklayer]

im not to sure what it was

but every one was saying to go when was yellow so im guessing it wasnt :S

yeeh its pretty embarasing lucky i was wearing a helmet an no 1 could see me haha

[CRAIGAU3220]

Originally Posted by kenz

Was it just a test n tune? If it was, you could go 10yrs after the light goes green and it wouldnt affect the time. But at least you made me feel better about my time aswell :P Least it gives you a time you can hopefully smash next time you go out

Motorplex is a ANDRA track so what ever the meeting, timing wont start until you break the beam. (accept for reaction time of course)

[KeithTheBricklayer]

ah k... guess i just suck

[Saraco]

Launch on then last amber light. By the time you and the car react it will be green. Won't affect ET at all but you get a jump on your opponent. might take a bit of experimenting, so you don't redlight.

[dieseltrain79]

I always found 20-22psi in street tyres to work its best . Any lower than 20psi went backwards . Those are hot pressures too . Would run consistent 1.8 60' with 20psi in street tyres . As pressures went up, traction struggled more and more .

Also found alot of guys with Fords running similar pressures in F6's and quick Xr6T's too .

[mrbaxr6t]

very informative thread thanks guys (I wish I had a clutch that could outdrag an excel right now sigh)