Popped my drag strip cherry today!

[Daniel Day]

Like the title says, I made my first pass down the 1320 today(ever!). The NMRA is in town at Atlanta Dragway and I decided to run True Street. We got to do two runs today. Long story short, I ran a 13.5 @ 104.9 mph in the 1/4 and a 8.8 @ 84 mph in the 1/8. On that pass I didn't air down my tires enough(faulty gauge), launched at about 4k, spun, and had a very crappy 2.2 60'.

On the second pass I aired the tires down to 18 psi, launched at about 3k, slipped the clutch, and cut a 2.0 60'(still not good but much better than the first pass) and also cut 2 tenths off my 1/8(8.6 @ 85 mph). But then I missed 4th gear(are you freaking kidding me, how do you miss 4th?!?! ) and ran a 13.6 and basically coasted to a 97 mph. I think I need to leave right around 35-3800 rpms because when I launched at 3k it hooked but then bogged with the tires aired down. We are running again tomorrow and I am looking forward to working on my 60' times. I see why all you guys are addicted now, it was a blast!

FYI, I posted some vids in the pic and video section if y'all are interested.

 

[Noclutch]

Glad you are enjoying it. It gets better.

 

[Daniel Day]

Thanks man. Yeah, I know the car is easily capable of high 12s with a driver mod, lol. But, that is what makes it so much fun, knowing that I still have a lot to learn.

 

[fdjizm]

Nice man! keep it up glad you had fun, it's addicting.
Modded mustangs who don't race should be a damn crime!

 

[LAStang1234]

That sucks you only got to do 2 runs!

 

[luillo]

Nice man! keep it up glad you had fun, it's addicting.
Modded mustangs who don't race should be a damn crime!

Unless you are doing clutch breaking

 

[luillo]

Congrats man, Feels good right...

Just wait until you learn your car better, the have the full potential..

 

[Daniel Day]

That sucks you only got to do 2 runs!

Yeah, I know. But I knew that going in as they only had tow practice sessions scheduled and there are a ton of cars in True Street. Hopefully gonna get one more pass in the morning before the cruise and our 3 back to back passes.

Thanks fdjizm and lullio!

 

[Bad Intention]

It gets better.and like most have already said gettin to know your car will make it esier. When i was in Bradenton there was lot of cars running true street. I imagine there is a lot in Ga.

 

[Daniel Day]

It gets better.and like most have already said gettin to know your car will make it esier. When i was in Bradenton there was lot of cars running true street. I imagine there is a lot in Ga.

For sure man, I think they said there are over 100 cars in the class. Should make for a fun street cruise!

BTW, I meant to give a big thanks to Johnny(horseplay) for letting me pit with him and his buddies and for giving me some pointers yesterday. Thanks dude! :thumb2

 

[5.0lightning]

I saw you I posted the link in the video section to the live elimination coverage online.

Heres the link

http://odrtv.com

 

[NjsGT]

Congrats on contracting the disease Nice runs too. Its all about practice man!

 

[NotQuik]

Seen your two passes....and for your first time out you are off too a good start. I'll have to check if the pic I got of your car came out half decent or not...if so i'll post it up.

 

[Bmr4life]

Nice job man. I've also only been once, but my times weren't nearly as nice. I'm going to Silver Dollar this Saturday with my coworkers for the Buick shoot out.

 

[keeno]

I popped mine in my sons car a few weeks ago in Reynolds (Silver Dollar Dragway). Today was the first 4 passes in my 05. So I have a total of 7 passes under my belt.
Today I ran a 13.1 (practice run) 13.3, 13.4, and 13.6 for the true street runs. The 13.6 was actually against Daniel and I missed 3rd gear trying to beat him.....! Doh!

 

[Daniel Day]

Well, I did a little better today. I ran two 13.2xs @ 105 and my final pass was a 13.142 @106. I was experimenting all day with different launching techniques. I had been told that my 555rs wouldn't hook very well and that I needed leave at around 3500 rpms and slip the clutch. I kept trying that but it would bog and I couldn't get better than a 2.0 60'. On that final pass, I was like screw it, I am just gonna bring this thing up to 4k rpm and just dump the clutch. Well it worked and I cut a 1.82 60'.

I saw you I posted the link in the video section to the live elimination coverage online.

Heres the link

http://odrtv.com

Thanks man, I checked it out the other day when you posted it.

Congrats on contracting the disease Nice runs too. Its all about practice man!

Thanks man, it is definitely addicting!

Seen your two passes....and for your first time out you are off too a good start. I'll have to check if the pic I got of your car came out half decent or not...if so i'll post it up.

Thanks dude, I appreciate it. I was a little nervous at first, being in front of the huge crowd in the stands and it being my first time on a track. But by the end of the weekend, I was fine and I learned a lot. Definitely post up the pics if you got 'em!

Nice job man. I've also only been once, but my times weren't nearly as nice. I'm going to Silver Dollar this Saturday with my coworkers for the Buick shoot out.

Thanks man!

I popped mine in my sons car a few weeks ago in Reynolds (Silver Dollar Dragway). Today was the first 4 passes in my 05. So I have a total of 7 passes under my belt.
Today I ran a 13.1 (practice run) 13.3, 13.4, and 13.6 for the true street runs. The 13.6 was actually against Daniel and I missed 3rd gear trying to beat him.....! Doh!

I had a blast Keeno! My last run against you was my best. I think seeing you in the lane beside me gave me some motivation!

 

[GT.350-R]

I got to see you and Keeno both run. Nice cars BTW. Wish I could have met up with you guys. I did get to meet Brian ( NOTQUIK ). It was deffinatly a great time. Who's going to atco?

 

[Daniel Day]

I got to see you and Keeno both run. Nice cars BTW. Wish I could have met up with you guys. I did get to meet Brian ( NOTQUIK ). It was deffinatly a great time. Who's going to atco?

Thanks man, I had an absolute blast! I saw your car but never did get to see what you ran. How did you do?

 

[Vapour Trails]

Did you bleed?

 

[Daniel Day]

Did you bleed?

Lots!