fmfkid250

I am new to launching my s2000 its much different then FWD. Was launching 7000RPM and it fell on its face bad.


Just come out and give it hell


If it makes you feel any better I was launching at 7000RPM 30lbs of boost. Sidestepping it. Stock diff and tranny

riceball777

At your power level you will probably loose at least 5mph and 2 seconds off when your car is supper to run if u don't launch it and if u don't want to shift it hard

japhethwar

Aint no trick to driving. Put it in gear, rev it up, and let it go. Go as hard as you wanna go. Your gonna get to run more than once[if you don't break it]. I've made hundreds of passes at my local strip and let me tell you its always a rush, some of the most fun you'll have with your car. Be warned however, you'll be easily addicted. Might as well call Full Blown and order up a 8.8 kit and the supra trans. Good luck

InductionPerformance

Your 1/4 is very dependant upon your short times. Without good to decent short times you will never be happy with your 1/4 times. What's your wheel/tire setup for the track?

hypforlife32

your 1/4 mile is mostly going to come out of a launch...with what you are looking for joey what you described you will be fine. no need to do a hard launch. just slip clutch and shift. you a gt35R for a reason...its also ball bearing for a reason to reduce spool time. just go out and shift...what every you feel comfortable with. No need to rape your trans if you dont do it on the street in roll racing. i just drive the same...its your car.

bois2k

yeah i just went to the track with stock diff and tranny street tires at 500whp and a little over 300trq just drove it off the line then got on it ran pretty slow did a 13.8 at 116mph so you will b disapointed if you dont launch it plus im doing boost by speed.... slicks and launch with 15psi all the way down would have been nice

spectacle

I applaud your desire to actually get out and run your car at the track. I wish more people would do it instead of hiding behind a dyno number. That said, your "450 ft/lbs of torque" means nothing until you have a timeslip to back it up. I've seen 300whp Civics run 11's and 700whp Poopra's run 12's. You need to really think about what you're doing before you get there. Here are my tips:

#1 - do not go on street tires. Not worth it and the chances of you breaking something go through the roof if you do
#2 - do not go alone. Have someone to help you line up the car and give you pointers in the pits (that knows what they're doing)
#3 - have a backup plan to get home (AAA, buddy with a trailer). Shit happens.
#4 - don't worry about taking off when the light goes green. If you're there to learn the car, concentrate and get your launch down without worrying about taking off right when the light drops.
#5 - tire pressure makes a huge difference. get a digital gauge and keep track of what pressures give you the best 60fts.
#6 - know how to adjust your boost or take someone with you that does. The car will act different and make need more to get it through the traps where you want it to

Now with all THAT said, back to your original comment "I was under the impression you don't have to launch the car or slam the gears to get a semi-accurate MPH, I guess I'm wrong?". You don't want to be the guy doing 13.0 @ 130mph. Its really funny to watch, but not so funny to tell others about. Yes, you need to launch it and hell yes, you're going to have to slam some goddamn gears. Pull up your skirt and go have some fun.

Good luck.

JoeyBalls

I just put on new bridgestone re-11s, they have less than 500 miles on them. maybe I can see about some Drag radials at at the least.

InductionPerformance

If you launch with those tires a few times. You will need a new diff.

JoeyBalls

yea, I dont plan on launching street tire or not, but will still look into some drag radials