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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 15733442" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>I certainly appreciate all the reply's!</p><p></p><p>[USER=17953]@gimmie11s[/USER] : So far, I just have a Lethal off road H pipe. I have a set of 1 7/8ths Dynatec headers I have been meaning to install. i want to get the A/f port moved back and angled on the collector and get them fully ceramic coated before I install them. I have a pre-registration emissions check I need to get done here in AZ. Ill work on getting the headers ready in the mean time.</p><p></p><p>[USER=14133]@Willie[/USER]: answers as follows</p><p>1: No real technique as of yet. I was tring to do a 80% clutch then let out full soon after. Bias plys are a new area for me. I started off at 16.5 psi in the tires. Im thinking I needed to be down around 12-14 cold. Im a little hesitant to just let her rip, but thats my bad experiences with radials coming through I suppose. Any suggestions?</p><p></p><p>2: 1st pass I had them set soft like I run them on the street 0C 2R. Second pass i set them to 6C 8R. I think Im going to have them set to 10C 12-14R next time Im at the track with a lower psi in the rears. Let the tires absorb the initial hit.</p><p></p><p>3: Not sure about my IATs. I forgot to hookup my x4 with Lund's datalog config file. I believe that file records IAT2s, but I could be wrong. Ill load up a saved datalog in livelink and see whats on there.</p><p></p><p>4: Rev light on dash set to 6100 RPM, redline at 6500.</p><p></p><p>5: Tires are 28x10.5x15 stiffwall. These guys right here:</p><p><a href="http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/18155C07/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710611122&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=44693592161&CATCI=pla-210350150711&CATARGETID=230006180039218057&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZHK9bCa1wIVh2B-Ch1hhwniEAYYASABEgJWJ_D_BwE" target="_blank">http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/18155C07/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710611122&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=44693592161&CATCI=pla-210350150711&CATARGETID=230006180039218057&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZHK9bCa1wIVh2B-Ch1hhwniEAYYASABEgJWJ_D_BwE</a></p><p></p><p>6: RPMs through the traps was between 5500-6000. Not sure specifically but not right on redline, I have Ford Racing 4.10 gears. I absolutely love this ratio for this car! Even got 20 mpg on the freeway with them and a monoblade installed on my last trip to San Diego.</p><p></p><p>[USER=7795]@biminiLX[/USER] Thats what I was thinking. Lol, first time out I feared a hard launch. But thats exactly why I invested in some Hoosier bias plys. I was at 16.5 psi cold, no tubes. How low can bias plies go without tubes and no beadlocks and be "safe"? I think I could start off at 14 cold next time, maybe even 12 psi? I have the matching skinny Hoosier fronts and there was not a hint of sway down the track, at least none that I noticed anyway. No video Im afraid. im looking into a go pro for next time.</p><p></p><p>[USER=12702]@IronTerp[/USER]: Thanks man. Its a read, but hopefully a new owner or an owner who wants to go to the track can get some useful information out of my experiences. Grip wasnt an issue that night. To be honest, Im used to blowing off the tires with radials. The 1.9 was more on my poor driving than the car or grip. With only 3 passes for the night, the last 2 being a shitshow because of me, I couldnt get a chance to analyze and change my driving. I think as [USER=7795]@biminiLX[/USER] said, I need to trust the bias ply slicks and soft dump her off the line. Let the slicks do the work. More seat time needed without a doubt.</p><p></p><p>[USER=76391]@rotor_powerd[/USER] Ive only been running the WOT box for WOT shifting. Im on the stock long block and I know that a 2 step will kill my stock engine much sooner than later. The 1st pass was beautiful as far as my car working as a system. Hit every shift that run, and I owe it to the WOT box doing its thing.</p><p></p><p>[USER=23633]@fullboogie[/USER] Thanks man, felt good. I know shes an 11.5 car, much more left in her. I need to learn to do my part and she'll do the rest. Part of the fun right? I think I also got caught up being lined up next to someone... Friday night drags an all. I didnt block all that out and just run my lane, focusing on my car. Ill make a mental note for the next track day.</p><p></p><p>[USER=152686]@RBB[/USER] Sure is addictive! It was the worst trying to be patient and getting the car sorted before I went back to the track. Aside from a TVS, shes essentially where I want her. Well, where I can afford her anyway haha! Whenever I get around to the TVS, I may consider saving for a Strange S197 9 inch rear end after that. Peace of mind and much easier serviceability.</p><p></p><p>[USER=41068]@GOTSVT?[/USER] I think you're absolutely correct. Seat time is my biggest detriment. Id love it if there was a practice facility somewhere, something that only goes out to the 330'. Someplace to focus on the tree, the launch and the initial 1-2 upshift. Im on the stock long block and timing system, so no 2-step for me. I think I just need to make the bias ply's earn their keep off the line <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 15733442, member: 166576"] I certainly appreciate all the reply's! [USER=17953]@gimmie11s[/USER] : So far, I just have a Lethal off road H pipe. I have a set of 1 7/8ths Dynatec headers I have been meaning to install. i want to get the A/f port moved back and angled on the collector and get them fully ceramic coated before I install them. I have a pre-registration emissions check I need to get done here in AZ. Ill work on getting the headers ready in the mean time. [USER=14133]@Willie[/USER]: answers as follows 1: No real technique as of yet. I was tring to do a 80% clutch then let out full soon after. Bias plys are a new area for me. I started off at 16.5 psi in the tires. Im thinking I needed to be down around 12-14 cold. Im a little hesitant to just let her rip, but thats my bad experiences with radials coming through I suppose. Any suggestions? 2: 1st pass I had them set soft like I run them on the street 0C 2R. Second pass i set them to 6C 8R. I think Im going to have them set to 10C 12-14R next time Im at the track with a lower psi in the rears. Let the tires absorb the initial hit. 3: Not sure about my IATs. I forgot to hookup my x4 with Lund's datalog config file. I believe that file records IAT2s, but I could be wrong. Ill load up a saved datalog in livelink and see whats on there. 4: Rev light on dash set to 6100 RPM, redline at 6500. 5: Tires are 28x10.5x15 stiffwall. These guys right here: [URL]http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/18155C07/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710611122&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=44693592161&CATCI=pla-210350150711&CATARGETID=230006180039218057&cadevice=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZHK9bCa1wIVh2B-Ch1hhwniEAYYASABEgJWJ_D_BwE[/URL] 6: RPMs through the traps was between 5500-6000. Not sure specifically but not right on redline, I have Ford Racing 4.10 gears. I absolutely love this ratio for this car! Even got 20 mpg on the freeway with them and a monoblade installed on my last trip to San Diego. [USER=7795]@biminiLX[/USER] Thats what I was thinking. Lol, first time out I feared a hard launch. But thats exactly why I invested in some Hoosier bias plys. I was at 16.5 psi cold, no tubes. How low can bias plies go without tubes and no beadlocks and be "safe"? I think I could start off at 14 cold next time, maybe even 12 psi? I have the matching skinny Hoosier fronts and there was not a hint of sway down the track, at least none that I noticed anyway. No video Im afraid. im looking into a go pro for next time. [USER=12702]@IronTerp[/USER]: Thanks man. Its a read, but hopefully a new owner or an owner who wants to go to the track can get some useful information out of my experiences. Grip wasnt an issue that night. To be honest, Im used to blowing off the tires with radials. The 1.9 was more on my poor driving than the car or grip. With only 3 passes for the night, the last 2 being a shitshow because of me, I couldnt get a chance to analyze and change my driving. I think as [USER=7795]@biminiLX[/USER] said, I need to trust the bias ply slicks and soft dump her off the line. Let the slicks do the work. More seat time needed without a doubt. [USER=76391]@rotor_powerd[/USER] Ive only been running the WOT box for WOT shifting. Im on the stock long block and I know that a 2 step will kill my stock engine much sooner than later. The 1st pass was beautiful as far as my car working as a system. Hit every shift that run, and I owe it to the WOT box doing its thing. [USER=23633]@fullboogie[/USER] Thanks man, felt good. I know shes an 11.5 car, much more left in her. I need to learn to do my part and she'll do the rest. Part of the fun right? I think I also got caught up being lined up next to someone... Friday night drags an all. I didnt block all that out and just run my lane, focusing on my car. Ill make a mental note for the next track day. [USER=152686]@RBB[/USER] Sure is addictive! It was the worst trying to be patient and getting the car sorted before I went back to the track. Aside from a TVS, shes essentially where I want her. Well, where I can afford her anyway haha! Whenever I get around to the TVS, I may consider saving for a Strange S197 9 inch rear end after that. Peace of mind and much easier serviceability. [USER=41068]@GOTSVT?[/USER] I think you're absolutely correct. Seat time is my biggest detriment. Id love it if there was a practice facility somewhere, something that only goes out to the 330'. Someplace to focus on the tree, the launch and the initial 1-2 upshift. Im on the stock long block and timing system, so no 2-step for me. I think I just need to make the bias ply's earn their keep off the line :D [/QUOTE]
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