drag racing tips

[jdoug]

From what I could gather in the past few months, most users (including muself) have been getting faster times in "D" than in "S" on the stock tires. I'll link those threads when i get home.

Wow, very interesting! Looking forward to those links, thank you.

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[40calcobra]

Either power brake (press brake and gas together) or use the line lock feature. I would put it in Sport (or track mode if you have it) and let the trans shift by itself.

Use line lock?

 

[robertwsimpson]

oh cool, sonoma is not super far for me either!

 

[15wile]

I envy you automatic guys for ease of launching. That's the one and only thing irritating about having a manual. You're one bad launch from losing a race you'd otherwise win. Automatic... easy-peasey.

 

[6G]

Wow, very interesting! Looking forward to those links, thank you.

Here is one of those threads man.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39090&highlight=stock+tires

Mostly everyone in the comments recommended that "D" is better than "S" on stock tires. Post #37 is also very interesting in that thread. Again, I can't say that "D" is 100% better than "s" at the track.:shrug: But I, along with some others members, have experienced the "Drive" to be better on the drag strip (on stock tires). I'll keep linking more if i find them. :ford:

 

[Boosted5.0_NY]

I ran a 12.1 with nothing more than a drag radial by leaving it in drive and launching right off idle.

What track did you go to in our area?

 

[robertwsimpson]

I can't believe a stock auto runs 13 flat.


edit: or faster.

 

[2015 Silver GT]

What track did you go to in our area?

Lebanon Valley

 

[Boosted5.0_NY]

Lebanon Valley

That's what I figured, didn't think there was anything closer. I went there a few times when I had my LS1 TA but haven't gone yet with the mustang.

Thanks.

 

[Coolmanfoo]

Well using your guys advice I was able to run a 13.48 at 109mph. Not the best but I'm very happy seeing as it was my first time ever drag racing.

Hmm now to buy a whipple....:clap2:

 

[robertwsimpson]

Post up your time slip!!!

 

[bluebeastsrt]

Well using your guys advice I was able to run a 13.48 at 109mph. Not the best but I'm very happy seeing as it was my first time ever drag racing.

Hmm now to buy a whipple....:clap2:

Do a DA calculation. That time may not be as bad as you think for this time of year.

 

[jdoug]

Use line lock?

You're right, I was confused- was still thinking about doing a quick burnout to clean off the tires, which may not even be necessary with the crappy A/S Pirellis.

 

[jdoug]

Here is one of those threads man.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39090&highlight=stock+tires

Mostly everyone in the comments recommended that "D" is better than "S" on stock tires. Post #37 is also very interesting in that thread. Again, I can't say that "D" is 100% better than "s" at the track.:shrug: But I, along with some others members, have experienced the "Drive" to be better on the drag strip (on stock tires). I'll keep linking more if i find them. :ford:

I read that entire thread with great interest-- thanks so much for posting it. Maybe S should stand for "Slow" instead of "Sport" . I can't wait to get this one to the track and start experimenting myself-- so freaking hot right now though.

 

[6G]

I read that entire thread with great interest-- thanks so much for posting it. Maybe S should stand for "Slow" instead of "Sport" . I can't wait to get this one to the track and start experimenting myself-- so freaking hot right now though.

Damn right it's too hot. It's been ~100 degrees (or over) everyday where I live. I can't wait for some negative DA this fall!

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