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 Oct 27, 2003 - 1:09 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
IT HAS A LOT OF POWER, and its addicting
  THe beautiful 3SGTE gives out a lot of power that a FWD celi cant handle. ITs hard to get any traction. All i do it spinn forever, hardly ever move.I went to the track this passed saturday, the 25th. It was not a good day for me... well i guess ill just put the times and stuff up and you guys be the judge. Just to LET you know i was running w/ KUHMO 711 tires w/ 17's. I should of been in the 13's like everyone says. BAD START 1st - r/t = 1.036, 1/4 = 15.873 vs early 90's RX-7 r/t = 1.276 1/4 = 28.288 haha  2nd - r/t = 1.004, 1/4 = 16.518 vs 97+ HONDA Accord r/t = 1.288 1/4 = 16.886 gets even worse 3rd - r/t = 1.242, 1/4 = 16.812, (ok here i was ready to go home) lost to a Type R, 1/4 = 14.778JUST WHEN I HOPED THINGS WOULDNT GET ANY WORSE...  4th - r/t = 1.146, 1/4 = 14.234 vs 97+ neon r/t = .824, 1/4 = 14.369THere was a long break for about 2+ hours for the other categories run, so i went to go celebrate. then we started for another run. 5th - r/t = 1.186, 1/4 = 15.666  vs Don't remember what i ran here...another BREAK... I walked around the show area and i heard the anouncers say that the one of the tire boths was LENDING OUT DRAG TIRES AND RIMS!!!! Sweet so i went to go borrow a pair (Had to leave a credit card and my D.L ). 6th - r/t = .975, 1/4 = 14.629, vs Mazda Miata r/t = .629, 1/4 = 16.098 7th - r/t = .800, 1/4 = 14.395 vs 00+ MR2 spyder r/t = .661, 1/4 = 16.133 8th and final - r/t = .833, 1/4 = 14.320 vs 92 (+/-) INTEGRA GS-r, r/t = 1.235, 1/4 = 16.126 hahahaha  Im not sure but i think i later saw this same integra and the R was actually a STICKER Just like a honda owner Well i was kinda satisfied, by the end of the day, but NOT happy. Feel free to say what you want, i know i did bad.. David oh btw- i also got a free dyno, the i got 226hp at the wheel. I guess that isn't good. My times should be lower w/ those #'s |
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Oct 27, 2003 - 1:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '03 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so what can be done to fix this? im extremely interested, please keep us posted
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Oct 27, 2003 - 1:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Anaheim, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
there are two ways to solve the problem
get an lsd or use that 226whp to pass the other guy after you let them get a little bit ahead. but seriously, just practice. its hard to go from ~95 whp to 226whp -------------------- 1994 Celica GT4 WRC Edition
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:05 AM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
226 horsepower at the wheels is awesome! I'm sure that an LSD would help quite a bit like 97sccelica said. Running a 14.2 is still awesome!
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '03 From NorCal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You know what... slap on some 14" steelies with slicks and practice your launch a bit more. I honestly think you can get good launches even with 226whp... especially with slicks. And you mentioned 100+ mph trap speeds... you can easily hit high 13's...
Heh... a couple of mid-high 16 runs...even I woulda embarassed ya... ;P |
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 14, '03 From Carson to Riverside, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what track do you race at? open to the public? in the socal area?
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Oct 27, 2003 - 3:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 26, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
dont you have the apexi avc-r?
you can set it so it boosts low like 8 psi in first gear then raise it in higher gears that will help the spin. |
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Oct 27, 2003 - 3:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea thats not good... just so you know i'm going to hate you from now on.. lol.. well nice to see you had fun killin them guys... and yea try to get a LSD and also work on your starts that even more important then the LSD... and for the mean time you can just start in 2nd..
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Oct 27, 2003 - 5:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Look around for some wider wheels/tires as well. The more rubber on the ground the more traction.
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Oct 27, 2003 - 9:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '03 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
newbie question: if someone could explain what exactly an lsd does it would be helpful
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Oct 27, 2003 - 11:55 AM
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Oct 27, 2003 - 12:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '03 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wow thanks kuya... this was an extremely informational site, i was on it for a while
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I'm not sure if you've done your suspension as yet. But a nice set of stiff shocks will help. Try Koni yellows. Next get some good tires. I suggest toyo t-1s. If the wallet allows it, and LSD would be a deffinite plus.
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Are u pushing the ST205 or ST185 ?
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
get your launchs down more and get better at controling the power in the car before getting a LSD.
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:26 PM
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Oct 27, 2003 - 2:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I went to the Pomona raceway, this weekend. It was open to the public b/c of the NHRA Pro-sport compact finals. BUT besides that it isnt open to te public, only special events like this one. I've called to ask a couple of times. The other track i go to is the LACR track in Palmdale. Thats NOT a good track to run on. Its at a pretty high sea level. Oh and yes i have a AVC-R, and I'm having A LOT of trouble understanding the damn manual.  I know about the LSD but 1st its had to find one for the GT tranny, also i DONT wanna spend all that money then swapping tranny's, which i plan on doing SOON. Thanx a lot guys for te info. Keep it coming, i appreciate all the help. David |
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Oct 27, 2003 - 3:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 27, '03 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just learn to control the power and you should be able to get high 13's. You cut more then a second off since the run at palmdale. So after more practice you should be able to get into the 13's .
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Oct 27, 2003 - 3:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '03 From South Central Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah david, just work on your launch.
I'll go out there with you soon . oh, and i got a chance to see David's car in person and OMFG. His car is SICK. This post has been edited by sphinx_race911: Oct 27, 2003 - 11:01 PM |
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Oct 27, 2003 - 4:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Definately practice, practice practice....launches and shifting speed and what kinda tires you use and at what pressure will help your times alot im sure.
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