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JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 12:35 AM

so tonight im going to the track for the first time ever, either atco or cecil county have open grudge/TnT sessions tonight. any one have any pointers or tips that will help? i excpet to do horrible but im gonna give it my best.

justinlansdale · 09-25-2009, 12:40 AM

dare ya to beat patruck's time of 14.5 ;-)

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 12:51 AM

i thought he was a 15 something, when he went?

CleanNeon98 · 09-25-2009, 01:13 AM

Wetbox

Atco doesn't have a way to get around it so roll through SLOWLY and then do a light spin at the line to get the tires dry, a "burnout" doesn't do much for street tires, in some cases heats them up and makes them more slick and slippery.

Length

Atco has a weird setup. Just because you passed the time table doesn't mean the run is over, just keep on the gas until you hit 105 or so (well within your trap speed) and then slow down, don't worry, there's plenty of room (I've coasted down in gear from 100 to 20 with room to spare)

GL John!

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 10:10 AM

thanks alex, ill be sure to let you know how i do. for my first time out, i wanna try to hit a low 15, i know im gonna launch horrible so im not gonna beat my self up to bad till after a few runs so i get the hang of it.

Elliott18t · 09-25-2009, 10:15 AM

dont worry. I did awful my first time.. lol. first run i left my TC on and bogged lol..

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 10:21 AM

lol i remember that, luckyily i dont have TC in my car, just a diff that will pull both wheels on the car 100%

Elliott18t · 09-25-2009, 10:27 AM

all I remember from at least maple grove is that its sticky as ****... at least if its hot out. Since we are not High HP we wouldnt spin tires really on the track.. at least not that I could tell lol. if you get your timing right you could probably start going like miliseconds before you think the light is gonna turn green.. it goes fast.

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 10:39 AM

i hear on the 3rd yellow go cuz by the time you react and go its green. if you go on green your pretty much screwed

phillycivicsi · 09-25-2009, 10:47 AM

Well u dont have to go on green thats only for bracket racing or if u want ur reaction time when
I go i always just sit there until i can get my launch control at the right rpm

TalonTsi97 · 09-25-2009, 10:50 AM

Don't even worry about the lights since its your first time. To many people get hyped up on them for no reason. Just go relaxed, take your time, and have fun.

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 10:54 AM

now im debating on where to go tonight, i know atco gets a crazy amount of people there. what about cecil county? whats it like down there.

TalonTsi97 · 09-25-2009, 10:59 AM

If you get there when gates open you should be able to get a good amount of runs in. I've never been to cecil so i can't comment, do you know how much it costs to run at cecil?

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 11:05 AM

it says racers 15 bucks
crew/spectators 10 bucks.
im thinking i might go there, cuz i know atco gets pretty busy.

assault187 · 09-25-2009, 11:15 AM

I went to Atco a couple weeks ago on a T&T morning and it was $35 to run the car....

Dont worry about the lights, Just stage the car and launch when your ready. I sat at the tree for 5 seconds last time trying to set up a better launch.....

If the weather is good tomorrow, I may roll down in the morning if the weather is nice. If you get there early (9ish) then you can easily clip 3 runs in 15 mins.... Maybe I'll see you there?

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assault187

I went to Atco a couple weeks ago on a T&T morning and it was $35 to run the car....

Dont worry about the lights, Just stage the car and launch when your ready. I sat at the tree for 5 seconds last time trying to set up a better launch.....

If the weather is good tomorrow, I may roll down in the morning if the weather is nice. If you get there early (9ish) then you can easily clip 3 runs in 15 mins.... Maybe I'll see you there?

well im gonna go down tonight, only time i can cuz i got work all day sat and sunday. so tonights the night.
but yeah that sounds like a good idea, to get a feel for the way the car is gonna launch and then when i get a good idea, then work on my reaction times.
thanks for the input guys.

Elliott18t · 09-25-2009, 01:17 PM

like i said let me know how you do..

JSpecV03 · 09-25-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

like i said let me know how you do..

i def will. im super stoked about tonight. sucks you cant go dude.

Elliott18t · 09-25-2009, 01:24 PM

i know ive been wanting to go. we will set up another time to do so.

sherwood · 09-25-2009, 01:25 PM

hit vtek.....lots of it.

09-25-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	First Time at Track Tonight. Time slip[ on page 2 so tonight im going to the track for the first time ever, either atco or cecil county have open grudge/TnT sessions tonight. any one have any pointers or tips that will help? i excpet to do horrible but im gonna give it my best. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending Last edited by JSpecV03; 09-26-2009 at 10:38 PM.

09-25-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	dare ya to beat patruck's time of 14.5 ;-) __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-25-2009, 12:51 AM	#3
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	i thought he was a 15 something, when he went? __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Wetbox Atco doesn't have a way to get around it so roll through SLOWLY and then do a light spin at the line to get the tires dry, a "burnout" doesn't do much for street tires, in some cases heats them up and makes them more slick and slippery. Length Atco has a weird setup. Just because you passed the time table doesn't mean the run is over, just keep on the gas until you hit 105 or so (well within your trap speed) and then slow down, don't worry, there's plenty of room (I've coasted down in gear from 100 to 20 with room to spare) GL John! __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-25-2009, 10:10 AM	#5
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	thanks alex, ill be sure to let you know how i do. for my first time out, i wanna try to hit a low 15, i know im gonna launch horrible so im not gonna beat my self up to bad till after a few runs so i get the hang of it. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 10:15 AM	#6
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	dont worry. I did awful my first time.. lol. first run i left my TC on and bogged lol.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

09-25-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	lol i remember that, luckyily i dont have TC in my car, just a diff that will pull both wheels on the car 100% __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#8
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	all I remember from at least maple grove is that its sticky as ***... at least if its hot out. Since we are not High HP we wouldnt spin tires really on the track.. at least not that I could tell lol. if you get your timing right you could probably start going like miliseconds before you think the light is gonna turn green.. it goes fast. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* TST's Dub Cult

09-25-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	i hear on the 3rd yellow go cuz by the time you react and go its green. if you go on green your pretty much screwed __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 10:47 AM	#10
phillycivicsi Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Member #8548 My Ride: more than you can afford pal iTrader: (0)	Well u dont have to go on green thats only for bracket racing or if u want ur reaction time when I go i always just sit there until i can get my launch control at the right rpm

09-25-2009, 10:50 AM	#11
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Don't even worry about the lights since its your first time. To many people get hyped up on them for no reason. Just go relaxed, take your time, and have fun. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-25-2009, 10:54 AM	#12
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	now im debating on where to go tonight, i know atco gets a crazy amount of people there. what about cecil county? whats it like down there. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#13
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	If you get there when gates open you should be able to get a good amount of runs in. I've never been to cecil so i can't comment, do you know how much it costs to run at cecil? __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-25-2009, 11:05 AM	#14
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	it says racers 15 bucks crew/spectators 10 bucks. im thinking i might go there, cuz i know atco gets pretty busy. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

09-25-2009, 11:15 AM	#15
assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	I went to Atco a couple weeks ago on a T&T morning and it was $35 to run the car.... Dont worry about the lights, Just stage the car and launch when your ready. I sat at the tree for 5 seconds last time trying to set up a better launch..... If the weather is good tomorrow, I may roll down in the morning if the weather is nice. If you get there early (9ish) then you can easily clip 3 runs in 15 mins.... Maybe I'll see you there? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned. Last edited by assault187; 09-25-2009 at 11:17 AM.

09-25-2009, 01:17 PM	#17
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	like i said let me know how you do.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

09-25-2009, 01:24 PM	#19
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	i know ive been wanting to go. we will set up another time to do so. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

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