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  • capitljC Offline
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    capitlj
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    It's different for every car and setup just pay for a track day sometime and try different techniques until you find the sweet spot. Oh and integra gsr whats your 60 foot time you dont have that in your sig. I'm sure all your speed comes in at the far end on the track right, not that your slow off the line but i bet you could be a lot faster if you could launch without roasting the tires.

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    > Mitch Hedberg wrote:
    > I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.

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      capitlj wrote:
      It's different for every car and setup just pay for a track day sometime and try different techniques until you find the sweet spot. Oh and integra gsr whats your 60 foot time you dont have that in your sig. I'm sure all your speed comes in at the far end on the track right, not that your slow off the line but i bet you could be a lot faster if you could launch without roasting the tires.

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      1.766 was his 60' and a .002 reaction as well. The 1.7 can be improved on, no doubt, but its still not awful

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      • treimcheT Offline
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        When I ran a FWD car on small slicks, I launched almost exactly how I launched my DSM. Slip the clutch until you feel the car moving, and then dump the clutch from there. If you have a weak clutch, it will just burn, but if you have a good clutch, it should take off nicely.

        Troy
        2009 Yamaha R1
        2002 WRX
        2001 Toyota Tundra
        2001 Yamaha R6
        1988 Yamaha YSR 50
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        • theobliviousT Offline
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          alright cool guys thanks for all the help!

          RSX TYPE S...HAS FINALLY COME.

          BOOST....to be continued

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            capitlj wrote:
            still quite a bit slower than a RWD with the same power and tires.

            So you are telling me that a mustang or slomaro with 400ish whp can run low 11's (using kevin's hatch as an example)...

            ok

            and as far as launching goes...rev limiter...drop 😉

            actually, I launch at around 4-5k...just depends on how much i wanna spin the tires (my sweet ass steelies y0)

            Current vehicles: 90 Civic Hatch, 95 Civic Sedan, 93 Del Sol, 95 Civic Coupe, 99 Integra GS
            Past vehicles: 78 Malibu 2dr., 88 Riviera, 90 Laser RS-T, 91 Audi 90 quattro, 93 Del Sol, 90 TSI AWD, 92 Integra GSR, 94 Del Sol, 93 Prelude Si, 97 Civic Coupe, 88 Toyota MR2 Supercharged, 94 Lexus GS300, 89 CRX, 06 Vento Zip, 90 Civic hatch, 98 Honda Civic, 99 Honda Civic, 92 Yamaha XJ600S, 87 4WD Subaru GL, 94 Audi 90CS Quattro, 00 Civic EX Coupe, 04 Dodge SRT-4, 89 Corolla GTS (Silvertop), 95 Del Sol

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              torbs wrote:
              So you are telling me that a mustang or slomaro with 400ish whp can run low 11's (using kevin's hatch as an example)...

              ok

              and as far as launching goes...rev limiter...drop 😉

              actually, I launch at around 4-5k...just depends on how much i wanna spin the tires (my sweet ass steelies y0)

              not sticking up for capitalj...but yes..if a mustang weighed the same as a civic did and it had 400hp...it would run low 11s

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                97slowgsx wrote:
                not sticking up for capitalj...but yes..if a mustang weighed the same as a civic did and it had 400hp...it would run low 11s

                my point is that a mustang with 400whp cant due to it's weight...my point was just that a civic with 400whp is faster than a mustang with 400hp...if you go power to weight ration and make them the same, then that's another story

                Current vehicles: 90 Civic Hatch, 95 Civic Sedan, 93 Del Sol, 95 Civic Coupe, 99 Integra GS
                Past vehicles: 78 Malibu 2dr., 88 Riviera, 90 Laser RS-T, 91 Audi 90 quattro, 93 Del Sol, 90 TSI AWD, 92 Integra GSR, 94 Del Sol, 93 Prelude Si, 97 Civic Coupe, 88 Toyota MR2 Supercharged, 94 Lexus GS300, 89 CRX, 06 Vento Zip, 90 Civic hatch, 98 Honda Civic, 99 Honda Civic, 92 Yamaha XJ600S, 87 4WD Subaru GL, 94 Audi 90CS Quattro, 00 Civic EX Coupe, 04 Dodge SRT-4, 89 Corolla GTS (Silvertop), 95 Del Sol

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                • MisterCMKM Offline
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                  This is such a stupid argument. Weight is no the only factor. Traction, gearing, driver and suspension setup all play into it. There are mustangs with 400hp running low 11s.

                  FASTER THAN DUBBSY

                  > thrash;315544 wrote:
                  > I noticed that the new 5.0 valve covers say "Ford Motorsport" or something on them. Instead, the valvecovers should be a big bald eagle, holding a rifle in one talon, an american flag in the other, eating apple pie, and shitting on the outline of europe.
                  >
                  > Ford is back :)

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                  • torbsT Offline
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                    torbs
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                    #24

                    MisterCMK wrote:
                    This is such a stupid argument. Weight is no the only factor. Traction, gearing, driver and suspension setup all play into it. There are mustangs with 400hp running low 11s.

                    bc you've never said anything stupid...EVER...:p

                    Current vehicles: 90 Civic Hatch, 95 Civic Sedan, 93 Del Sol, 95 Civic Coupe, 99 Integra GS
                    Past vehicles: 78 Malibu 2dr., 88 Riviera, 90 Laser RS-T, 91 Audi 90 quattro, 93 Del Sol, 90 TSI AWD, 92 Integra GSR, 94 Del Sol, 93 Prelude Si, 97 Civic Coupe, 88 Toyota MR2 Supercharged, 94 Lexus GS300, 89 CRX, 06 Vento Zip, 90 Civic hatch, 98 Honda Civic, 99 Honda Civic, 92 Yamaha XJ600S, 87 4WD Subaru GL, 94 Audi 90CS Quattro, 00 Civic EX Coupe, 04 Dodge SRT-4, 89 Corolla GTS (Silvertop), 95 Del Sol

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                      #25

                      Nevar!

                      The whole argument is stupid though. Like I said, there are a ton of factors plaing into it that are not even mentioned.

                      FASTER THAN DUBBSY

                      > thrash;315544 wrote:
                      > I noticed that the new 5.0 valve covers say "Ford Motorsport" or something on them. Instead, the valvecovers should be a big bald eagle, holding a rifle in one talon, an american flag in the other, eating apple pie, and shitting on the outline of europe.
                      >
                      > Ford is back :)

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                      • capitljC Offline
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                        capitlj
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                        #26

                        Indeed.

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                        > Mitch Hedberg wrote:
                        > I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.

                        ASE certified parts specialist.
                        2004 Impala LS 3.8

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                        • JoelJ Offline
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                          Joel
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                          Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

                          no race car? becuz homeowner...

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                          • K Offline
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                            KA-T_240
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                            wannabe wrote:
                            Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

                            im sure its possible. with right gearing, and setup ect.

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                              capitlj
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                              Without a doubt. There are fox cougars and t-birds running 12s with only 325 hp and they are heavier than the stangs.

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                              > Mitch Hedberg wrote:
                              > I'm sick of following my dreams, I'm just going to find out where they are going and hook up with them later.

                              ASE certified parts specialist.
                              2004 Impala LS 3.8

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                              • ChristianC Offline
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                                Christian
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                                wannabe wrote:
                                Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp
                                My Capri ran a 12.35 on motor with 311 hp to the wheels and a 12.80 on motor when it only had 245hp to the wheels. You have to remember on Mustangs you can change the gears very easy and they respond to that well.

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                                93 Mustang 6.0l ... 9.99 @ 136
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                                • MisterCMKM Offline
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                                  wannabe wrote:
                                  Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

                                  Alright, I'll show you my slip next spring when I get some decent tires.

                                  FASTER THAN DUBBSY

                                  > thrash;315544 wrote:
                                  > I noticed that the new 5.0 valve covers say "Ford Motorsport" or something on them. Instead, the valvecovers should be a big bald eagle, holding a rifle in one talon, an american flag in the other, eating apple pie, and shitting on the outline of europe.
                                  >
                                  > Ford is back :)

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