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eed-250
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haha sneaky pracitce.
iill be back in october man.
THey are the best but go on the first night it opens or wait a month.
First night = lots of people dont know about it/arent ready for it.
second night and the rest of the month = lots of people. U will probably only get 4 or 5 runs.
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markr154
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| Gaz wrote: | just a random off the topic comment mark.
how are you finding the manual? prefer it to drive over the old auto? (even if ya dicount the power difference) |
The manual is definitely more fun, and needs more concentration, ...no more 'steering wheel in one hand, ciggie in the other'!
It's not as smooth as the Auto, as it has a HD Brass Button clutch that really bites, ...and I really have to keep my revs up when maneouvring at low speeds, ...and the pedal itself is quite heavy, but I'm used to that now.
In a take-off situation, however ...she guns!
I'd say the current let-down is the clunky T5 shifter ...but I'm getting the Steeda quickshifter, which should sort that out! 
Go the manual Gaz, ...more fun to drive, unless you hit peak-hour traffic every day.  |
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Gaz
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im only in peak hour a few days a week really.
guess i could deal with it. |
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fordfreak ef
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| Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 2:27 am Post subject: Re: My 1st time at the drags ...tips please! |
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| markr154 wrote: | Hey all,
I will soon be running my EL XR6 (see signature below for details) down the drags for the 1st time.
As you can see from my signature, ...I have a pretty mean N/A I6 beast, and the previous owner did a PB of 14.3 @ 97mph at Calder Park, ...so she's capable of at least mid-14's!
Plus, I will soon be fitting her with a Steeda T5 quickshifter that will at least guarantee no missed 3rd changes, and will likely get some slicks for extra traction.
The drag run will probably be with my other WA-based club 'Perth E-series' ...and the current N/A title holder is a Fairmont 6 with NOS (14.67 ET).
I'm quietly confident I can spank that time ...but I need some step-by-step tips as follows:
1. Tyre pressures on the night
2. Any tips on gaining some traction before the run (the pre-burnout etc.)
3. What the light sequence means, and...
4. ...how to get a good launch (point at which to drop the clutch & at what rpm, etc)
5. rpm's at which to change up through the run, and what gear to hit the line in etc.
As you can see, I'm a complete drag virgin ...and I just need some helpful tips from dudes that have done this all before!
I'm aiming to at least hit 14.5, ...and hand the NOS Fairy his a**, Hehe 
Tip away, guys! |
have you run the xr down the quater yet mark? im eager to see how you went.... |
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markr154
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| Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:26 am Post subject: Re: My 1st time at the drags ...tips please! |
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| fordfreak ef wrote: | | have you run the xr down the quater yet mark? im eager to see how you went.... |
Nah, not yet mate ...getting the shifter in on MON, then may head down to the Motorplex with some WA club members (for moral support & advice, hehe)
Will keep ya posted.
BTW, nice car mate, very neat & tidy ...the altezzas, tint, and 19" rims look great! |
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Timmeh
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I really cant do a burnout. Plus I get massive axle tramp when I do.
I need practise somewhere to get into the burnout trade.
I really want to better my time of 15.5
When does Kwinana open up again? |
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| i found when i went not too do too much of a big burnout, if u melt them too much they loose there stick. i usually count to 6-7 then stop. i left just as the second last amber went out but i was only just out of prestage, the timer doesnt start till u leave the line anyway so rts to me are for the pros. hope it helps dude |
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fordfreak ef
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| Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: My 1st time at the drags ...tips please! |
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| markr154 wrote: | | fordfreak ef wrote: | | have you run the xr down the quater yet mark? im eager to see how you went.... |
Nah, not yet mate ...getting the shifter in on MON, then may head down to the Motorplex with some WA club members (for moral support & advice, hehe)
Will keep ya posted.
BTW, nice car mate, very neat & tidy ...the altezzas, tint, and 19" rims look great! |
what you see is what i race on too hehe.. did 2x 14.5s on 19s  and ultra lows.. i like getn my car out at the drags.. there never hardly any modified fords at the drags of around the mid 90s types.. lotsa ba'bf's though.. goodluck... |
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i found my stock ef xr6 t5 zorst and a soft compound rubber launched wickedly at around 2400 - 2500 any more and it would start to get wheel spin go do some research in your car ie - Launch at 2000 rpm and keep going up by 100rpm till you finding the perferct take off with no wheel spin and as for gear changes "know where your limiter kicks in and change 200 rpm b4 then or 300 if you really dont wanna hit it,mine bounces off it at 5800 rpm used to be 5500 before the zorst
at the moment mine is teasing me out the front all new mods and cant be driven until i get an MS1 to run it all hopefully wont be too much longer |
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markr154
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:37 am Post subject: |
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| Tracker wrote: | i found my stock ef xr6 t5 zorst and a soft compound rubber launched wickedly at around 2400 - 2500 any more and it would start to get wheel spin go do some research in your car ie - Launch at 2000 rpm and keep going up by 100rpm till you finding the perferct take off with no wheel spin and as for gear changes "know where your limiter kicks in and change 200 rpm b4 then or 300 if you really dont wanna hit it,mine bounces off it at 5800 rpm used to be 5500 before the zorst
at the moment mine is teasing me out the front all new mods and cant be driven until i get an MS1 to run it all hopefully wont be too much longer |
Sounds good mate.
BTW, what's an MS1? Where from? How much? |
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markr154
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By the way guys, ...what type of helmet should I get for the drags?
Where from & how much?
Obviously I don't want to rock up wearing just a beanie, ...but on the other hand, I don't want to look like Darth Vader either! |
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Mr Man
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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| markr154 wrote: | By the way guys, ...what type of helmet should I get for the drags?
Where from & how much?
Obviously I don't want to rock up wearing just a beanie, ...but on the other hand, I don't want to look like Darth Vader either! |
over here all the people that race every meet have open face helmets, but we rock up with our dirt bike helmets on |
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fnp
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| Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| markr154 wrote: | By the way guys, ...what type of helmet should I get for the drags?
Where from & how much?
Obviously I don't want to rock up wearing just a beanie, ...but on the other hand, I don't want to look like Darth Vader either! |
Just go to a motorbike shop or something. I got mine from a place called Revolution Racegear in Ozzy Park. |
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eed-250
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| Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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dude just get a cash converters cheapy.. or get one out of the quokka.. they dont even check the quality of the helmet during the inspection...
or just borrow one.. plenty of PES members have them and will lend you one. |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Tip No 1..... dont listen to carl
all the rest should come natrual |
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Liam_XR6
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:31 am Post subject: |
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nice and cheap!
Goodluck at the drags, looking forward to seeing the times. |
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eed-250
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Southy wrote: | Tip No 1..... dont listen to carl
all the rest should come natrual |
fuk off noob |
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Southy
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| eed-250 wrote: | | Southy wrote: | Tip No 1..... dont listen to carl
all the rest should come natrual |
fuk off noob |
hahaha, say that when i stomp ur time into the ground in a few weeks...........  |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| markr154 wrote: | By the way guys, ...what type of helmet should I get for the drags?
Where from & how much?
Obviously I don't want to rock up wearing just a beanie, ...but on the other hand, I don't want to look like Darth Vader either! |
There is Revolution Racegear and also Cully's Race Equip
I go to Cully's, they're on Wanneroo rd, just off Read hwy.
As for launching your car I couldn't tell you. A dragster is a whole different kettle of fish.
For starters it is automatic (C6, soon to be powerglide with trans brake) and we aim to cut the best possible light. I ususally leave as the second amber goes out and the third amber is coming on. That is running without a trans brake. With a trans brake I'd be leaving on the last amber. |
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eed-250
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Southy wrote: | | eed-250 wrote: | | Southy wrote: | Tip No 1..... dont listen to carl
all the rest should come natrual |
fuk off noob |
hahaha, say that when i stomp ur time into the ground in a few weeks........... |
what, have you learnt how to drive your car now? |
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