Went to the track for the first time, only ran 3 times.
Here is my best time

2003 G35 coupe 6MT
Injen cold air

Reaction----.2949
60ft--------2.341
1/8---------9.522
1/8---------77.00mph
1000'-------12.279
1/4---------14.594
1/4---------99.31mph

 

Not bad for your first time! Keep at it you can drop those times even more.

 

very nice, drop that 60 foot and you could see some nice times.

 

Thanks guys... what rpms do you guys launch from? On my first pass i tried launching from 4000rpm and all it did was wheel hop, i couldn't get any grip and ended up running 15.0. On my fastest run i went from like 2000rpm

 

I have an auto so its a bit different. I usually launch around 1k-1.5k.

it all depends, just keep messing around, if you bog, go higher, if you spin, go lower.

also are you just dumping the clutch or are you slipping it?

 

I was letting the clutch out until JUST before it grabs, revving to about 2500-2800 rpms, then releasing the clutch and quickly rolling into the throttle. Key word rolling, not just mashing the pedal. Its a very quick movement, but I don't just punch it.

 

hmm. Not really sure if thats like slipping, actually Im not really sure what it is. I found a link the other day that broke down why clutch dumping sucks and tells you the proper way to launch using the clutch slip technique.

try using google to find it, lol Im currently in the search of how I can cut a 2.0 60 foot on my street tires.

 

I'm going back to the track this sunday, i'll try some of your tips on launching and hopefully i can cut my 60ft down. ill post the new times up when i get back.