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Silverfc88 · 03-22-2005, 11:45 PM

Well so far the best I have been able to do at the track is in my sig. Will I be able to improve on my times if I went to a drag radial? I want to go with mickey thompson 255/50R16 drag radials on my stock wheels. On average I pull around 2.1-2.3 60' times and thats with alot of wheel spin and on Dunlop FM901 225/50R16's.

If it could lower my times, what times do you think I could pull? My trap speeds usually stay around 105, but I've done some improvements since then. I know I need alot of practice to. Getting out of the hole is the hard part for me.

Aaron · 03-22-2005, 11:53 PM

Are you spinning much on take-off?

Silverfc88 · 03-23-2005, 12:00 AM

Yes on take off and sometimes breaking loose going into second.

Oh and this is at Atco if that makes a difference.

Silver04STi · 03-23-2005, 12:17 AM

Drag radials will certainly help that 60' time of yours. 2.1 is a lousy sixty foot with a 105 trap. I ran 12.96 at 103.68, so you should be able to get into the 12's if you hook up.

the mike · 03-23-2005, 01:35 AM

For a 105 trap you could be pulling down 13.1's or 13.0's in that car. Try to get the 60' under 2 secs and it's all good!

Silverfc88 · 03-23-2005, 05:35 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Low 13's maybe high 12's if I'm lucky, but I think low 13's in this car is feasible. I just need to practice the damn launch in this car.

sesolcSTI · 03-23-2005, 11:44 PM

Shouldnt you be studying for your interpersonals, hahahaha. Just stay on course with your future AWD plan and you wont have to worry about going from a dig.

the mike · 03-24-2005, 08:56 AM

Plans!?!

That's the spirit.

03-22-2005, 11:45 PM	#1
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Can drag radials lower my 1/4 mile times? Well so far the best I have been able to do at the track is in my sig. Will I be able to improve on my times if I went to a drag radial? I want to go with mickey thompson 255/50R16 drag radials on my stock wheels. On average I pull around 2.1-2.3 60' times and thats with alot of wheel spin and on Dunlop FM901 225/50R16's. If it could lower my times, what times do you think I could pull? My trap speeds usually stay around 105, but I've done some improvements since then. I know I need alot of practice to. Getting out of the hole is the hard part for me. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

03-23-2005, 12:00 AM	#3
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Yes on take off and sometimes breaking loose going into second. Oh and this is at Atco if that makes a difference. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

03-23-2005, 01:35 AM	#5
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	For a 105 trap you could be pulling down 13.1's or 13.0's in that car. Try to get the 60' under 2 secs and it's all good! __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

03-23-2005, 05:35 PM	#6
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	I was thinking the same thing. Low 13's maybe high 12's if I'm lucky, but I think low 13's in this car is feasible. I just need to practice the damn launch in this car. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

03-23-2005, 11:44 PM	#7
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	Shouldnt you be studying for your interpersonals, hahahaha. Just stay on course with your future AWD plan and you wont have to worry about going from a dig. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

03-22-2005, 11:53 PM	#2
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	Are you spinning much on take-off?

03-23-2005, 12:17 AM	#4
Silver04STi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Member #94 My Ride: 2005 Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	Drag radials will certainly help that 60' time of yours. 2.1 is a lousy sixty foot with a 105 trap. I ran 12.96 at 103.68, so you should be able to get into the 12's if you hook up.

03-24-2005, 08:56 AM	#8
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Plans!?! That's the spirit. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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