Track day results.
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Originally Posted by Black2KGSR
first 4 runs, it was at 37psi. I didn't really "launch" on the first three...just kinda started normally and floored it. 4th run, I got used to the tree and tried to launch...spun out a bit and ran a 15.53 (second fastest time). Then I lowered my psi to 30 for the fifth run (after about a half hour-45min break for a bikini contest and burnout contest) and ran my fastest time.
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Originally Posted by DC2
Holy fuck man, go down to at least 25psi.
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Originally Posted by Black2KGSR
well, I was the only one of our group that actually let air out of his tires. I was gonna let more air out, but I new I'd be to lazy to put more afterwards...right now I'm still at 30. Anyway...it's not like I was struggling for traction.
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Originally Posted by DC2
One time I drove 40 miles home from the track at 10psi. Your first run had a very bad 60ft, the last run went pretty well at 2.3. That's a reputable number, now aim for 2.1
yeah, next time I'm definitely gonna run a lower tire pressure. I don't know when that's gonna be, though...I'm too lazy to make that trip too often.
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Originally Posted by Black2KGSR
It's more like 80 miles for me.
yeah, next time I'm definitely gonna run a lower tire pressure. I don't know when that's gonna be, though...I'm too lazy to make that trip too often.
yeah, next time I'm definitely gonna run a lower tire pressure. I don't know when that's gonna be, though...I'm too lazy to make that trip too often.
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Unless you have DR's or slicks, I wouldnt go below 20-25 psi. I ran my drag radials at 12psi.
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