What does pulling the ABS fuse do?

BTW, Hello fellow orgers.

 

im thinking it lets you do burnouts without VDC coming on

 

do you really have a 500hp G? If so, what do you have? email me if you don't want to post. randys_g@yahoo.com

 

The 14.1-14.2@98-100 was back in early 2003 when we didn't have the 1/4 mile database. I know three 5.5 gens that did 14.1-14.3@98+mph. I think it's definitely possible because I've witnessed a bonestock 02 Altima 5 speed doing 14.4@96mph at my track under some great conditions and at 1100' above sea level. At a sea level track that's 14.2@97+mph.


I don't believe in factory freaks or "ringer" late model cars. The build tolerances on late model engines are so tight that their really is no room for one car to be making more power than 100 of the same car. The power is going to be within 1-2% assuming the car is in good condition, same day, same dyno, same gas, same running temp. GA2000's 04 Maximas stock 14.2 is not because it's a ringer, it's the track. There's a guy with an 03 auto with headers, catback, intake, and the heavy stock 17s pulling 13.8@100mph on that same track.

IMO, big swings in performance between like cars with the same mods/setups comes down to three things:

1) Conditions
2) Track
3) 60'

 

Seems like I need to get to THAT track.

 

my best run was 14.4 @ 98 mph with a 60' of 2.3. It was 48-50 degrees out and the summer Toyos just wouldn't hook up. I know I can break 13 with a 2.0 60'.

 

Now that I finally got a G sedan, I'll be putting it to the test. It seems like not a lot of guys drag race these things which means getting the most out of these cars is unexplored territory. Like I said before, I'll be yanking the ABS fuse, removing the spare/jack, run a 1/4 tank of 95 octane, and my 225/50R15 Drag Radials. We'll see how she does.

 

Dave, leave the spare...it'll help you hook up. My best ever run was after I put my spare back in the car...good luck.

 

Air temp., humidity, track elevation, and barometric pressure all affect your ET. Those components make up the density altitude (DA). Serious drag racers will evaluate DA after each run to look for improvements. The lower the DA, the more power your engine will make.

Did you ever wonder why you run 14.1 on one day and then 14.4 on another day at the same track? Yes, the reason could be that you didn’t drive as well the second time around, but if you do a lot of drag racing, your driving ability will become very consistent. Once your drag racing skills become consistent, the only other variable is the DA.

Here are two helpful links to compare your track times. The first one is a link that will allow you to look up most race tracks across the nation and get the correct sea level altitude. You will need this to figure the DA and correct your ET appropriately:

http://www.racefan.com/racetracks.asp

This link will correct your ET for DA (Air temp., humidity, track elevation, and barometric pressure):

http://www.modulardepot.com/density.php

This is very helpful if you want to make serious comparison between track runs. If you add a power modification, but run on a hot & humid day, this will correct for those unfavorable conditions and let you know if your modification really did add power to your car.

Let me give you some personal examples. I ran 13.89 @ 101 mph with my Mustang in March 2002. My car was pretty much bone stock. The weather was fantastic for racing that day and the correction factor for DA was very small. I think my corrected time was like 13.88. Then I ran this summer after adding lots of bolt-on mods. and could only manage 13.80 @ 101. This was at the same track and my 60’ times were better this summer, but my car fell on its face midway down the track. The heat and humidity took a toll on my motor’s power that day. However, my best run was corrected to 13.51 @ 101 mph so I know that my modifications have made some power improvements to my car.

Another FYI – most car magazines correct for DA.

The purpose of this post is that your car can make different power on any given day. The conditions outside play a large role in your car’s power output. Does your car ever feel quicker in the early morning in the dead of summer? Does it then feel slower during the peak heat hours of a summer day?

 

Excellent post 4DoorFun. Knowing the DA is very important. That's why I requested that everyone post conditions and elevations because it has a huge impact on how your car will perform. With my Maxima, it would run 14.6s@95mph in the 85-95 degree heat and then run lower 14.3s at almost 100mph in the dense cool crisp air of fall (50s). No other changes were made to the car.

It's way to common for guys to attribute their improved ET/MPH to a mod when in reality it's most likely due to conditions or a better 60'.

 

My best so far is 13.86@101.38/60' 2.126 on street tires.
I haven't been since I installed Snow Performance Water/Methanol Injection w/ AquaMist jets. This setup should be good for 10-15rwhp and really come in handy on those Hot summer days here in the Atlanta area...

 

What elevation was that track?

 

Around 375-400ft I believe...

A friend of mine had a best run of 12.8 in his 350Z with a Stage3 Stillen Super Charger & 16" Drag Slicks, so I didn't feel to bad being a full second behind him. All things considered...

 

so i ran my G for the first time tonight. i realized i really suck at launching and shifting. my best run was a 14.7@96.96 with a 2.328 60' time. can you guys give me some advice on how to launch the car? i either bogged or spun too much. on the one run i had a decent 60' time (2.24) i missed 3rd gear :/

 

The best launch method seems to be just feathering the clutch at about 3K+. You get a short wheel spin...then, your off! I have not tried this during my last trip, but have been practicing this on the streets (in a safe environment).