S2-Raw

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2K@PR
Drag , Track(Solocross, Solo1)

HARDtoTOP

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Vtecnrg

When at the drag strip what is the best tire pressure for the S2000?

HARDtoTOP

On my last drag car, a CRX with turbo, getting the tires to hook up was challenging as they wanted to break loose in all gears. For that situation I used maybe a few pounds less in the front tires to increase the contact patch a bit at the drive wheels. On our cars, hooking up is not a problem, so I honestly wouldn't change pressure from stock. Like I said above, spinning slightly out of the hole is actualy desired to decrease shock to the driveline. Someone else may disagree however.

Penforhire

Guys, slow down and take a few breaths. Let's debunk some myths here. Auto-x, even at competitive levels, is NOT as damaging to a vehicle as drag racing. If you're burning up anything more than tires at auto-x you're doing it wrong.

Most auto-x starts give no advantage for a spinning clutch-drop (at least where I race). The start light is usually after a roll toward a sharp corner. To go fast around the course you want to use as little braking as possible. Sure there may be a few places to haul down from 60 to 30 A.S.A.P. but we're talking about a few stops like that spaced out in time. You only get a few cracks at the course.

The S's with serious damage have been doing "Prosolo" races that DO have a drag-style start. And not every guy doing Prosolos has had those problems.

What other damage are we talking about? I hit redline on the street all the time. My GSR lived at redline most of the time for 80K miles with zero "damage" to fix. I figure I'm causing more damage getting to and from the auto-x race. Please don't scare people away from auto-x.

And if you don't get the allure of drag racing, well, I understand it but realize it is like any other skill or hobby that you don't personally do. It looks easier than it is and the challenge is everything.

blaks2k

I say hit 9000 rpms before each shift, but don't use the clutch.

my .02

JRSC_Si

Quote: "In Just One lap of an autocross event, you may shift as many as 3-13 times (Depending on the track)."

I usually shift once. First to second. Second gear takes you to well over 60 mph. If you're going over 65 mph on an autocross course, you're no longer autocrossing, you're roadracing. I rarely have to drop down to first gear, and if I do, we're talking about a rev-matched downshift which harms nothing. Autocross is not at all bad for a car. Brake pads and tires are designed to wear.

Anyways, sweet 60' time. You've got the launch technique down (for that day / track). Rev higher, shift faster, find cooler weather at a lower altitude, and practice and high 13's are there. I know your feeling with the GSR. I had a supercharged Si that was silly fast. Faster than the S, but I don't regret it for a minute. RWD > SC'd FWD.

purdyS2K

No car is "babied" at a drag strip, it's just that some cars are better designed for such purpose, say like a Camaro SS, compared to an S2K, which shines at a race course.

By the way, good 60' time, but trapped speed is really slow.

diGital.James

i ran back to back 13.9's at LACR in palmdale. after the clutch heated up the times slipped to 14.1-14.2 range. my car runs prefectly fine, no problems.