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[mike07si]

Excalibur, In my opinion it is because radials work best at their prescribed pressure. It's not a slick that gets a softer sidewall with less pressure. This notion that 20psi gives more traction is beyond me. At this low pressure the tire cups and looses contact patch, which means less traction.

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by mike07si

Excalibur, In my opinion it is because radials work best at their prescribed pressure. It's not a slick that gets a softer sidewall with less pressure. This notion that 20psi gives more traction is beyond me. At this low pressure the tire cups and looses contact patch, which means less traction.

I thought he was on stock michelins? Just sounded like a really high number to me. I know what you mean about finding the correct pressure. You want a flat contact patch.

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by K20z3 Civic Si [PHONG]

Dang, I wish I got one of those haha. I guess they just starting handing those out this year. I got mines like mid last year. Congrats on the awsome trophy!

You should go back and win one yourself.

Originally Posted by 07Nighthawkbp

those are good times and the trophy is awsome dude congrats

Thanx...

Originally Posted by nayilsi

what yr m3 was it ?

I have no idea. sorry, i'm not a bmw fan.

EDIT: just checked on Wikipedia, it looks like that M3 was "1992-1999 E36"

[nayilsi]

Originally Posted by Bboy_Burst

You should go back and win one yourself.

Thanx...


I have no idea. sorry, i'm not a bmw fan.

EDIT: just checked on Wikipedia, it looks like that M3 was "1992-1999 E36"

yea... the later ones wouldve been unbeatable....

Great performance mate

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by KSE

nice times man

get and exhaust and see if you can net some slightly better times :)

I'm kool with the stock exhaust for now.

Originally Posted by Excalibur

How are you pulling off those times with those mods and such a high tire pressure in the front?

What's wrong with high tire pressure in the fronts??

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by nayilsi

yea... the later ones wouldve been unbeatable....

Great performance mate

Thnks....

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by Bboy_Burst

I'm kool with the stock exhaust for now.

What's wrong with high tire pressure in the fronts??

Well, if it's too high, it also decreases the contact patch. You would only have contact on the center as opposed to the outside if it was too low.

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Well, if it's too high, it also decreases the contact patch. You would only have contact on the center as opposed to the outside if it was too low.

Yes, I understand what you're saying, thats why i set the psi on the rears higher than the fronts. Most people think that if the psi is too high, it will result in wheel spin or slower launch when its actually the driver who causes wheel spin. At the track I looked at other cars and alway notice that their front/rear tires are low on air. When I asked, I get response like 20psi, 25,psi, etc. When I tell them I have my fronts set at 45psi, they go and look at me like I'm stupid. Then they go when they lose to me.

My front tires only need enough flat contact to the ground for a good launch. Notice how I can still pull a 2.1 60' with 45psi in the fronts. The main reason why I set the fronts to 45psi is for faster acceleration, better top end, to save gas Notice how my trap speed is high

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by Bboy_Burst

Yes, I understand what you're saying, thats why i set the psi on the rears higher than the fronts. Most people think that if the psi is too high, it will result in wheel spin or slower launch when its actually the driver who causes wheel spin. At the track I looked at other cars and alway notice that their front/rear tires are low on air. When I asked, I get response like 20psi, 25,psi, etc. When I tell them I have my fronts set at 45psi, they go and look at me like I'm stupid. Then they go when they lose to me.

My front tires only need enough flat contact to the ground for a good launch. Notice how I can still pull a 2.1 60' with 45psi in the fronts. The main reason why I set the fronts to 45psi is for faster acceleration, better top end, to save gas Notice how my trap speed is high

What is the recommended tire pressure on our tires?

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

What is the recommended tire pressure on our tires?

Honestly, I don't know. I'm still experimenting I would said, just set your fronts to a certain psi that you feel comfortable with and try launching at different rpm. Get as close to getting wheel spin as you can without actually spinning your wheels. Your tires will screech a little bit, but that's ok, as long as you don't start spinning like crazy.

[Bboy_Burst]

Was suppose to dyno on 4/29, but the dyno guy was in the hospital so i had to reschedule for 5/3. will update with results.

EDIT: They reschedule me again Now its going to be on 5/6. If I don't get to dyno that day, then taking my money somewhere else.

[tomblaze679]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

What is the recommended tire pressure on our tires?

I think its around 32 psi.

[Ainokea_Si]

that is funny how the tire pressure can create good launches

[07mugencivic]

nice times

[Ainokea_Si]

were you power shifting? gas floored the whole time shifting?

[02SilverSiHB]

Did you do any weight reduction...that mph is way up there. Track must be down hill...lol...for only a custom made intake and race header...the spacer isn't going to help that much.

not trying to hate...just strange. When I had the same mods I ran a 14.7@95mph with a 2.2 60ft. I know conditions are different there...low 50's at night versus the mid 70's I was in here in San Antonio...I also know the track in Sacramento is 100 ft in elevation. The track here in San Antonio is 625ft.

San Antonio Raceway

Sacramento Raceway

And correction doesn't bring my time down any... .0013

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by Ainokea_Si

that is funny how the tire pressure can create good launches

Yea, I didn't think it was possible either.

Originally Posted by 07mugencivic

nice times

Thanks...

Originally Posted by Ainokea_Si

were you power shifting? gas floored the whole time shifting?

No, I was power shifting only on Runs #2 & 3.

[Bboy_Burst]

Originally Posted by 02SilverSiHB

Did you do any weight reduction...that mph is way up there. Track must be down hill...lol...for only a custom made intake and race header...the spacer isn't going to help that much.

not trying to hate...just strange. When I had the same mods I ran a 14.7@95mph with a 2.2 60ft. I know conditions are different there...low 50's at night versus the mid 70's I was in here in San Antonio...I also know the track in Sacramento is 100 ft in elevation. The track here in San Antonio is 625ft.

San Antonio Raceway

Sacramento Raceway

And correction doesn't bring my time down any... .0013

I did no weight reduction; I had to leave the spare on because I didn't want to risk having a flat/blown tire on the road.

Hmmm.... Well, I ran consistent 14.5 - 14.6 STOCK, with 14.4 being my best. I ran at 2 different track and the times were consistent. Tracks are: Infineon Raceway & Sacramento Raceway. If my STOCK car is faster than your MOD car, then it must be the elevation. I don't know, I've beat many rsx-s(with mods) and Si(with mods) when I was stock. I've seen Si's barely breaking into 14s, leaving me scratching my head saying "it is really that hard to run 14s ??"

[Survivor]

Hey, nice runs with the victory!!!

Curious, did you start in 2nd gear just enough to roll and then spray?

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally Posted by Bboy_Burst

I did no weight reduction; I had to leave the spare on because I didn't want to risk having a flat/blown tire on the road.

Hmmm.... Well, I ran consistent 14.5 - 14.6 STOCK, with 14.4 being my best. I ran at 2 different track and the times were consistent. Tracks are: Infineon Raceway & Sacramento Raceway. If my STOCK car is faster than your MOD car, then it must be the elevation. I don't know, I've beat many rsx-s(with mods) and Si(with mods) when I was stock. I've seen Si's barely breaking into 14s, leaving me scratching my head saying "it is really that hard to run 14s ??"

I guess it's just location then...I know I'm not a bad driver...I've drag raced many times at this track. I guess locations like yours and people that I see get the same numbers as you over in NJ must be perfect temps and zero humidity? It is pretty humid here. I don't think it's possible for us to get the times you guys get. Best time I got that was close to that was with my EP3 when I had the k20a2, kpro, i/h/e and hit a 14.1 with a 101mph...but it was damn cold that day.

Or maybe I'm just doing something wrong while shifting. I feel like I have to leave the gas down as I shift...if I don't, it usually has that drive by wire hesitation between 2nd and 3rd if I don't do that.