Traction

[CanGN]

Just wondering how much better the traction is on the average prepped track compared to launching on the street. On the street launching with about 2-3 lbs of boost I can blow away the drag radials, Im planning on going to the track soon and wondering how much of a difference it will make. thanks

steve

 

[XLR8]

On a well prepped track I can launch at 12# - 14# off of the foot brake (that's all I can hold) and on occaision lift the front left tire. On the street a 5# launch and the tires go up in smoke. My first hard launch at the track, my rear-view mirror flew off and landed on the package tray!

A well prepped track is so sticky, it will almost pull your shoes off.

 

[CanGN]

thanks, thats encouraging to know.

 

[QUIP'6']

thanks, thats encouraging to know.

what air pressure are you running i run 14 psi in them and hook 10 psi on the street

 

[CanGN]

Hmm..,, around 28 psi ...i know when i go to the track I will have to drop it down,,, just thought I would wear out these things by running really low on the street..I fwas just looking at a powerlogger file and on the street I left at around 4# and absdolutely smoked the tires....i will try dropping the psi...thanks

 

[Brer Rabbit]

Are u doing a burnout on the street, before the launch? With low air pressure ur car should hook hard on the street.

 

[CanGN]

no no burnout on the street..will be going to the track in a few weeks and will post back on how it turns out..

 

[unix_punk]

out by me at the track with 18psi in the tires launching about 10 psi, the tires spun a bit. I dropped em down to 15psi and launched about the same and they dead hooked and my moon roof door slide all the way back...my mirror stayed on tho, lol.