When its go time

[RODRUN]

Ok, all of you guys that are already running S1 kits. Are you having problems smokin the tires if you try to make a more than normal get a way from a stop light? And for you that have gone to the drag strip and made time slips on your street tires, did you change the tire pressure and turn of the TRAC control? Had a local guy tell me today that the driveablity is way better with the Stage 1 installed but you can smoke the tires real easy.

[PT-Dave]

Rodrun,

With the original tires, you can get into spinning pretty easily, especially if you are not going dead straight. You do have to be getting on it pretty hard though, above 3/4 throttle for that to happen. I have upgraded my tires to Yokohama ES100's and that has made a big difference, but I can still spin them if I try. The key to the best launch, especially at the strip, is to load it up at about 1/3 throttle while holding the brake. Upon green light, release the brake first, and then when you get going a little, let 'er rip! I have gotten a 2.16 second 60' this way. You cannot do a complete power stall take off and keep the tires from smoking. That would take at least drag radials or better yet, slicks. That is one of my next upgrades for the drag strip. BTW, never launch hard when racing with Trac Control on. A lot of the wheel hop problems that have been reported have actually been the brakes jamming on to prevent spin. Feels just like wheel hop, but it is not. I haven't made it to a 1/4 mile strip since Stage 1, but my best 1/8 to date is 9.41 @ 73.87 MPH. Not too bad with the auto-stick!

[macster]

Rod

I'm running Nitto 450 225/17-45Zs and from a stop or rolling at 25 I can spin em. But not a lot, however this is with traction control on.

macster

[Kirby]

Macster,
Are you running the 225-45s on the stock 17" rims?
I always thought that this should work with the right tire.

[macster]

[quote]Originally posted by Kirby

Macster,
Are you running the 225-45s on the stock 17" rims?
I always thought that this should work with the right tire.



Kirby

Nope, I'm running Eage 192 17X7's.


macster

[SteelBlueGT]

How much air is in your front and backs for max traction? Are U down to less than 20 psi??