First Run with SHO

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I only got one run, didn't know the rules and requiring a helmet.

I've never dragged in my life. Any tips? I had 1/4 tank and I weight 300lbs.

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Might help if you tell us what you did during the run?  Not that I am an expert, but that would help others give you tips.  :)

From what I understand, just put it in sport mode, brake boost to 2K RPMS and let her rip when it turns green.  If you are trying for reaction time then let her rip after the second yellow drops and do not wait for green.
 
I was in drive mode and 2300rpm.

I forgot to turn advance trac off.

I launched as soon as I saw 3rd yellow.

Sent from a mobile, I think.

 
Not to shabby Storm for the 1st time out. Tips: 1st your aware of putting your car the appropriate driving mode traction off, auto shift. Lower your tire pressure 28psi works well for me, you will need to bring a gauge and recheck after every pass as the tires heat up the pressure goes up as well.
Avoid the water box, once around it and you get signaled to do burn out. Of course we can not quickly brake torque up has high as she go and do quick hole shot.
Staging for best ET when rolling into lights turn on 1st light then lighty creep in til 2nd lights and hold. Now once your opponent has done same the tree will start counting down, mean while brake  torque up to 1800-2000rpms. Once the tree gets to the 2nd to last yellow as soon it lights. Release the brake and mash the gas. This last part is only for reacting time, does not effect ET.
 
Thanks Crash.

I avoided wet box, but I didn't spin up/should I have? This particular track I wouldn't of gotten much and probably pass the stage lines. I guess I can just back up.

So; for R/T, I mash gas as 2nd from last yellow goes away? I did it as 3rd yellow (which is last) lit.

Is my R/T good tho?

Yes, I feel stupid I didn't turn my dang traction control off--I wasn't thinking LOL.
 
Very nice first runs.  I think you should also try running at Maple Grove...it's one of my favorite tracks and they normally keep the track in great shape. But nice first run!
 
Listen, it really takes a bit of timing to get the R/T into the good range, it's a matter of practice. You also can play around with it.  Also it depends on the lights of the track.  Are they the old type or the new LED lights.  If they are the old type you can leave when the next to the last yellow goes out and see if you red light...the LED lights are much quicker at coming on and off so you should almost wait until the last yellow comes on.  But you can anticipate and just play around, but for the first time the reaction time isn't terrible.
 
I think that's a great first time out....

Youre reaction time is good! For the best reaction time, you want to stage as deep into the lights as possible (meaning as your second staging light comes on continue to inch forward until it starts flickering) then leave on the last yellow. Be advised, this will raise your 60ft times and your ET overall. It does this because you almost get a "head start" if you will staging the other way and barely turning on that second staging light. That allows you to gain some momentum before crossing the timing lights. Your reaction will be slightly longer but your 60fts and your ET will be lower. It all depends on what you are shooting for. Note that reaction time has no effect on your ET.

Your 60ft is respectable as well. You should be able to get that in the 1.8 range, but I would be pretty happy with that. To lower those, it takes some amount of playing around with tire pressures and launch rpms, that only comes with practice. Go around the water, back up to the water, break torque and spin the tires to clean them before staging. Try not to roll thru the lights and back up...if you were driving a Top Fuel car that would be different! Otherwise, you kind of look like a goofball

I would be really happy with your performance the first time out!!!
 
Thanks Darreli!

I had a blast; shopping for a lid now because I want to go back LOL.
 
geswek said:
Thanks Crash.

I avoided wet box, but I didn't spin up/should I have? This particular track I wouldn't of gotten much and probably pass the stage lines. I guess I can just back up.

So; for R/T, I mash gas as 2nd from last yellow goes away? I did it as 3rd yellow (which is last) lit.

Is my R/T good tho?

Yes, I feel stupid I didn't turn my dang traction control off--I wasn't thinking LOL.
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You did great 1st out really! You RT is also very good. Here is the helmet I got from amazon cheap. Its DOT rated but no snell rating which some tracks look for but mine does not.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084ABTN0/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
Great run there Beefy.  Still amazes me how easy this car is to run 12's.  I think your dead on for mods etc.  In colder air you will drop another tenth or two.  ;)
 
I could probably lose some weight too LOL.

I believe it was like 73F or something this morning.
 
Darrell, wow, talking about deep staging and ET changes, that's a lot for a non-drag guy to absorb right out of the shoot!  You guys are getting into the fine points of the game.  I was really trying to just get him started.  Heck, I remember my first times out it was hard enough to just get staged and leave properly.  Anyway, Storn did do great for his first time, and all this will help.  But he should also be warned this can become addicting!
 
It's already begun, LMAO.

I'm looking at lids -- think I'm gonna pick up the Bell Sport Mag in Black --
 
mjhpadi said:
Darrell, wow, talking about deep staging and ET changes, that's a lot for a non-drag guy to absorb right out of the shoot!  You guys are getting into the fine points of the game.  I was really trying to just get him started.  Heck, I remember my first times out it was hard enough to just get staged and leave properly.  Anyway, Storn did do great for his first time, and all this will help.  But he should also be warned this can become addicting!
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Good point...wasn't only for him really though but for the community as a whole. He asked for "any tips"..I thought for the most part for one pass it was quite good. Didn't really have anything to add but the finer points
 
And you did add great points.  And everyone can learn from those points you posted!  I give you 5 stars for them!  But it sounds like Storm has the bug and I'll bet he's got that "I wanta make another pass!" feeling about now.....Also be warned, you don't want to be around the Funnies or the Fuelers...the smell of nitro and rubber burning will really hook you...
 
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