First time at the track part 2 (with slips)
#23
Knock it all you want, I think that is the part that is sucking right now. I think that is my biggest issue, but if I shift too fast I spin worse. Its like the hand a foot dont talk.
#24
Just read up on speed shifting and you are 100%. I lift off the gas all the way then stab it as I let back off the clutch. I am just nervous to stand on the gas while shifting though, but I guess I will give it a shot. Something has to give (hopefully not the transmission). I see guys in the 12's stock and just dont get it.
#25
So I got that shifting thing down, still best of today was 13.120@106.81, but it is 12.675@110.642 corrected. That being said, had I been bracketing I would have been right on, I guessed I wouldnt break 13.1. So that is pretty good. What was better on that run I had a .000 reaction time, so maybe I should move this to the pro driving section. Nahhhhh not yet.
#27
I did miss second on my 1st last run. I couldnt leave like that so I ran again. 2nd was getting really tight so it was best that was my last. The trans feels a little smoother since getting the royal purple treatment though.
But ya the rev limiter is a saver for sure, I log most of my runs and since learning how to shift I see 7K max's. I asked my tech and he said the limiter cant stop the inertia of that engine on a dime.
And x100 thanks to 69 for pointing out my shifting deficiency. I got complements from all the Mustang guys there on my shifting talents. Some thought I had an automatic. I did get cocky (in my head anyway) at the end though listening to a guy with a MACH1, but even his buddies were giving him the business.
But ya the rev limiter is a saver for sure, I log most of my runs and since learning how to shift I see 7K max's. I asked my tech and he said the limiter cant stop the inertia of that engine on a dime.
And x100 thanks to 69 for pointing out my shifting deficiency. I got complements from all the Mustang guys there on my shifting talents. Some thought I had an automatic. I did get cocky (in my head anyway) at the end though listening to a guy with a MACH1, but even his buddies were giving him the business.
#28
what about taking out the passenger seat when you're at the track? Floor mats? back seat? every bit helps, remember 100lbs out = .1 faster.
Sounds like you're making good progress for sure
Sounds like you're making good progress for sure
#29
I thought about that, but this last time I had 2 sandbags in the trunk for the first two runs (simulate a full tank of gas) then took them out and it wasnt a difference. I really think I need to get some better rubber. I can not consistently get under 2 sec 60', damn close, but not under.
But ya I think I am getting better, my best last week was 13.12 @ 106.81 on +100 degree track. I corrected it down and it spit out 12.675 @ 110ish. Now I am dying to get back out there in OCT/NOV again.
(Opps, I said that already)
But ya I think I am getting better, my best last week was 13.12 @ 106.81 on +100 degree track. I corrected it down and it spit out 12.675 @ 110ish. Now I am dying to get back out there in OCT/NOV again.
(Opps, I said that already)