Topic: Took the car to the track tonight... test 'n tune (Read 617 times)

Scott · « **on:** September 07, 2007, 09:47:12 PM »

Ok, so I got all excited to go see what my new car could run... and come to find out the god damn track is an EIGHTH MILE!!!!!!!!!

Oh well, it was damn cheap and I was there, so I might as well have some fun. I decided to work hard on my launches since I have never launched an AWD car before, and it is quite a bit harder than I expected.

My first run was a .3639 R/T, 2.338 60 foot, and 9.64 E/T with a trap speed of 74.14. There are charts to work that out to a rough estimate of your 1/4 mile speed and I am in the high 14's with that.

My best run (my seventh and last) was as follows, but the R/T pissed me off...

R/T .4178
60' 2.0992
330' 6.0997
1/8th E/T 9.3011
TRAP: 76.79

That 1/8th mile E/T works out to a 14.536 on most of the charts I have found, but I really want to know what the trap speed would work out to be. I am guessing around 115-120, but who knows.

my best R/T of the night was a .2069 and my worst was the last run with a .4178, but I think overall it was a great night of learning about my new car!

I have a few videos if you would like to see them I could upload them for you.

GTiGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2007, 10:15:03 PM »

Quote from: "scott"

That 1/8th mile E/T works out to a 14.536 on most of the charts I have found, but I really want to know what the trap speed would work out to be. I am guessing around 115-120, but who knows.

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my guess is about 97mph. Sounds like its time to lighten the pig and turn up the boost :twisted:

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Scott · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2007, 10:35:20 PM »

Well, I found a calculator for that too, and it says 105 is in the ballpark at 4200 pounds and 379hp... so my guess was not too terrible.

Scott · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2007, 10:42:49 PM »

ok scratch that... the curb weight of a stock 95 S-6 is 3814 and I know i saved 40 pounds with the exhaust, but I had half a tank of gas in the car so let's just go with the published weight and re-run the calculator...

With that weight you come out with a touch over 108... still not too shabby considering it is a barge!

lnferno · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2007, 11:54:08 PM »

I don't know man -- at Bandi, my 1/8 was a 8.9 @ 78 MPH. I ended up running a 13.9 at 97 MPH. I think your 1/4 trap will probably be about the same.

Giggidy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2007, 05:04:12 AM »

115-120 is for cars running high 12s low 13s

Scott · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2007, 05:35:13 AM »

Not doubting any of that... I look forward to finding out at some point in the future.

Jesus · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2007, 10:41:46 AM »

Tanks weren't meant to drag race.

/thread

Scott · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2007, 10:47:00 AM »

Quote from: "Jesus"

Tanks weren't meant to drag race.

/thread

Neither were 16 year old, Kia driving, child molesters. :mrgreen:

toxicavenger · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2007, 03:38:55 PM »

If u have a bad clutch fan why would be racing it?

kyvr6 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2007, 04:10:51 PM »

Quote from: "scott"

Quote from: "Jesus"
Tanks weren't meant to drag race.

/thread

Neither were 16 year old, Kia driving, child molesters. :mrgreen:

left field

toxicavenger · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2007, 08:10:15 PM »

everytime I had started taking something to track I learned not to use my daily driver because I might be getting a ride to work. But it is a sweet ride!

Scott · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2007, 08:44:51 PM »

Quote from: "toxicavenger"

If u have a bad clutch fan why would be racing it?

Well, it has two fans first of all, and the one I suspect is bad is only used to cool the A/C compressor and alternator at temps well above where I was at last night. the primary one is electric and is working like a champ.

motel6 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2007, 10:28:15 AM »

Yo, I owe you a phone call.

Don't forget to add the weight of the driver.

115-120 trap speeds are well below 13's.

97 mph trap sounds right in the quarter.

Scott · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2007, 10:51:39 AM »

Quote from: "motel6"

Yo, I owe you a phone call.

Don't forget to add the weight of the driver.

115-120 trap speeds are well below 13's.

97 mph trap sounds right in the quarter.

Yeah, there are a few guys on Audiworld telling me the same thing. I guess there was one dude who hit 105 on the same setup I have, but he side stepped the clutch at like 6 grand to get that run in the books.

I was only guessing on the trap, there was no math behind it... no biggie really! The car is still fun as hell to drive, and that is all I give a crap about.

roadtoad · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2007, 10:57:05 AM »

When I took my car to Bandi I ran about 112 mph @ 12.3-12.4 range, 115 mph @ 12-12.1 range and 120.05 when it did the 11.3 Using 10,12 and 15 lbs of boost. The 1/8 mile speeds were 87.96 to 94.97.

Dan

Scott · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2007, 11:51:38 AM »

Thanks...

I am pretty sure the trap speed has been beaten into submission at this point.

motel6 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2007, 12:56:00 PM »

You're certifiably nuts for driving (especially racing) that car with a bad fan clutch.

Scott · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2007, 02:09:50 PM »

Quote from: "motel6"

You're certifiably nuts for driving (especially racing) that car with a bad fan clutch.

It is not bad, I saw it turn on today!

toxicavenger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2007, 09:37:48 PM »

So any other ideas on why ur alternator flew south on u?

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