blah...went to the drag strip...

frimmelnojerz · 07-30-2008, 11:32 PM

14.2 @ 102. bogged the launch at about 1500rpm and managed a 2.4 60'. i had a friend with me and i had to take her home by 10ish and there was a spill on the left strip so they shut down for 45 minutes so i only got one run...what a garbage run.
83 degrees and humid
sea level(englishtown NJ)
"worst driver ever" mod.

ichiban · 07-31-2008, 03:31 AM

Nooooot something you want to advertise. But better luck next time.

Bizall · 07-31-2008, 04:38 AM

Are you auto or stick? Launching with the RFTs definitely poses an issue. After a few different trips, I purchased drag radials. Best investment as far as performance is concerned. Now, I just drop them to 20psi, rev to 4500-5000rpm and go. Hooks like a beast. If you plan on going frequently, I'd recommend picking up a set. Much funner hooking up instead of spinning. If not, just practice some more. Good luck.

xa-coupe · 07-31-2008, 07:05 PM

Your MPH says it has way more in it so dont despair ! Practice makes perfect.

frimmelnojerz · 07-31-2008, 07:49 PM

its manual. traction wasnt the issue last night(though i found the dynomagig toy on the iphone and i had severe traction issues last night after just one launch) i bogged the HELL out of that first launch because i didnt want to spin through first which would kill my 60' so i figured i would play it safe dropping it between 1500 and 2000. i guess not though. ive only been driving stick for 8 weeks so i need a little more practice at the track. brake boosting with my s4 was effortless and yielded consistent 1.6 60's haha.

Bizall · 08-01-2008, 03:39 AM

I'd say ride with a friend that has a manual and see how they would launch it. That or just keep practicing....trial and error my friend. GL.

///M ichael · 08-01-2008, 06:37 AM

VW R32 will smoke you, with that time....
Better luck next time!

07-30-2008, 11:32 PM	#1
frimmelnojerz Captain 23 Rep 692 Posts Drives: Montego blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0)	blah...went to the drag strip... 14.2 @ 102. bogged the launch at about 1500rpm and managed a 2.4 60'. i had a friend with me and i had to take her home by 10ish and there was a spill on the left strip so they shut down for 45 minutes so i only got one run...what a garbage run. 83 degrees and humid sea level(englishtown NJ) "worst driver ever" mod. __________________ 08' 135 in much need of some TLC. But after that... Watch out. AA/Berk/ER/UR/CP-e/Snow/ESS
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Nooooot something you want to advertise. But better luck next time.
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07-31-2008, 04:38 AM	#3
Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Are you auto or stick? Launching with the RFTs definitely poses an issue. After a few different trips, I purchased drag radials. Best investment as far as performance is concerned. Now, I just drop them to 20psi, rev to 4500-5000rpm and go. Hooks like a beast. If you plan on going frequently, I'd recommend picking up a set. Much funner hooking up instead of spinning. If not, just practice some more. Good luck. __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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xa-coupe Wannabe 6 Rep 268 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Your MPH says it has way more in it so dont despair ! Practice makes perfect.
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07-31-2008, 07:49 PM	#5
frimmelnojerz Captain 23 Rep 692 Posts Drives: Montego blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0)	its manual. traction wasnt the issue last night(though i found the dynomagig toy on the iphone and i had severe traction issues last night after just one launch) i bogged the HELL out of that first launch because i didnt want to spin through first which would kill my 60' so i figured i would play it safe dropping it between 1500 and 2000. i guess not though. ive only been driving stick for 8 weeks so i need a little more practice at the track. brake boosting with my s4 was effortless and yielded consistent 1.6 60's haha. __________________ 08' 135 in much need of some TLC. But after that... Watch out. AA/Berk/ER/UR/CP-e/Snow/ESS
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08-01-2008, 03:39 AM	#6
Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	I'd say ride with a friend that has a manual and see how they would launch it. That or just keep practicing....trial and error my friend. GL. __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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08-01-2008, 06:37 AM	#7
///M ichael First Lieutenant 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: HiAce Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sweden, Malmö iTrader: (0)	VW R32 will smoke you, with that time.... Better luck next time!
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