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Track vid cutting 2.0 60ft on DR's WTF
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<blockquote data-quote="I'D WIN" data-source="post: 7050209" data-attributes="member: 9150"><p>Its time to work on your launching. I'd probably heat up the tires a little bit more. It looked like you were just dusting them off so to speak. It just cleans the surface and doesn't heat up the rubber compound equally nor does it optimize its ability to hook more efficiently. I always had good luck with the Nitto's. </p><p></p><p>There are LOTS of similar threads but either way...my lil' HOW TO~</p><p></p><p>1- Run 16-18 psi. Many people make the mistake of too low pressure, and what that does is make the tire compress more, which you do NOT want. The tire is a spring, when it overcompresses, it's like a spring at full squish, and the only thing it can do from there is release. When that happens, the rear end bounces back up, and the tires unload. Also check your tire pressure before EVERY pass. Your pressure will rise 2-3 psi after your first burnout of the day, and the sun on one tire will make your pressures uneven. </p><p></p><p>2- Make sure there is water down, wet both wheels, pull forward PAST the water, then do your burnout. You do NOT want to do your burnout IN the water box. Try to drive around the water and back the rear wheels into it, if the track allows. This way you don't track water up with you via the front wheels. If you pull up to stage, and there is NO water, get the attention of the track worker and make him put down water. A one wheel burnout is as good as not doing one at all. </p><p></p><p>3- Do your burnout in drive. Many people make the mistake of using a low gear. You want wheel speed, NOT engine rpms. Let it upshift all the way into 3rd, you'll probably be doing close to 90mph on your speedo. When you see tire smoke, let it spin for about 3-5 seconds more, then roll out with it. </p><p></p><p>4- DO NOT DO A DRY HOP! Your best traction after the burnout is your first use of the tire. A dry hop (i.e. a quick "test" jab) takes heat out of the tire and uses up your best chance for traction. </p><p></p><p>5- Launch the truck between 1000-1100 if you have a stock converter. Not all trucks work best at the same rpms, but MOST trucks like this launch rpm with the stock converter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="I'D WIN, post: 7050209, member: 9150"] Its time to work on your launching. I'd probably heat up the tires a little bit more. It looked like you were just dusting them off so to speak. It just cleans the surface and doesn't heat up the rubber compound equally nor does it optimize its ability to hook more efficiently. I always had good luck with the Nitto's. There are LOTS of similar threads but either way...my lil' HOW TO~ 1- Run 16-18 psi. Many people make the mistake of too low pressure, and what that does is make the tire compress more, which you do NOT want. The tire is a spring, when it overcompresses, it's like a spring at full squish, and the only thing it can do from there is release. When that happens, the rear end bounces back up, and the tires unload. Also check your tire pressure before EVERY pass. Your pressure will rise 2-3 psi after your first burnout of the day, and the sun on one tire will make your pressures uneven. 2- Make sure there is water down, wet both wheels, pull forward PAST the water, then do your burnout. You do NOT want to do your burnout IN the water box. Try to drive around the water and back the rear wheels into it, if the track allows. This way you don't track water up with you via the front wheels. If you pull up to stage, and there is NO water, get the attention of the track worker and make him put down water. A one wheel burnout is as good as not doing one at all. 3- Do your burnout in drive. Many people make the mistake of using a low gear. You want wheel speed, NOT engine rpms. Let it upshift all the way into 3rd, you'll probably be doing close to 90mph on your speedo. When you see tire smoke, let it spin for about 3-5 seconds more, then roll out with it. 4- DO NOT DO A DRY HOP! Your best traction after the burnout is your first use of the tire. A dry hop (i.e. a quick "test" jab) takes heat out of the tire and uses up your best chance for traction. 5- Launch the truck between 1000-1100 if you have a stock converter. Not all trucks work best at the same rpms, but MOST trucks like this launch rpm with the stock converter. [/QUOTE]
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