Your 2008 Drag racing goals

[talontd92tsi]

The 2008 "drag season" is coming up soon and I was just curious to see what the community as a whole has in mind for their personal goals this year. Myself, I would like to see my car actually move under its own power, for the first time since I've owned it .

And run, a 13 maybe...

What do you guys expect for yourselves?

 

[project_tsi]

Shooting for 10.70's in full street trim.

 

[BringBackDSM]

Ive never been to the track, but I hope to go this spring and hit 12's.

 

[daren_p]

Ive never been to the track, but I hope to go this spring and hit 12's.

I hope there's more done to your car then in your profile, if not you'll be dissapointed


I just want to get out of the stupied 13's, this fwd thing is driving me crazy . Though I guess street rubber in a 225/18/40 defently isn't helping the traction thing . I'll have some more descent rubber this year with some sidewall (Hoosier drag radials) so hoping for mid 12's. The car should run low low 12's (or high 11's if I push it abit mroe) if I could get any traction.

There's a number of local awd's looking for 10's this year so it should be interesting to see gets there first.

 

[MrBoxx]

I think everyone can guess my goals for this year....

Sub-15 seconds!!! WHOOO!!!!!!!!!

This is how much I rule.

 

[fulanititoo8198]

My goal is 12's but I doubt it will happen with how busy I'm going to be with school.

 

[ludevtec93]

my goal is a 12.99 or better on street tires FWD!!

 

[jaday]

This will be my first year with some actual time to do upgrades that have been piling up for install... My fastest 1/4 so far has been in my v6 firebird when I was 16... it was like a 15.4 I'm hoping to be in the 13's by the end of the year

 

[fear19]

Hope to go down the track for the first time in my life and run atleast high 12's. Well thats if my car doesn't sale soon.

 

[BringBackDSM]

I hope there's more done to your car then in your profile, if not you'll be dissapointed


I just want to get out of the stupied 13's, this fwd thing is driving me crazy . Though I guess street rubber in a 225/18/40 defently isn't helping the traction thing . I'll have some more descent rubber this year with some sidewall (Hoosier drag radials) so hoping for mid 12's. The car should run low low 12's (or high 11's if I push it abit mroe) if I could get any traction.

There's a number of local awd's looking for 10's this year so it should be interesting to see gets there first.

What do you mean? Don't these cars run high 10's stock? I thought awd made it go faster?

 

[Auto RS T]

Looking for 12.50s or under on the same setup. Pump and the 16g, stock head.

Planning on adding a new transmission this year. I have no idea what a normal shift into second feels like. Should help the ET quite a bit. I also want to hit 1.6 60foots consistantly.

My other goal is to eat a pound of ice cream every raceday.

 

[BringBackDSM]

Looking for mid to low 12's.

Planning on adding a new transmission this year. I have no idea what a normal shift into second feels like.

My other goal is to eat a pound of ice cream every raceday.

OH GOD... I know how you feel. I didn't have third the first full year i had my car.

 

[assault187]

Im gonna shoot for an 11.8-12.2 on slicks. I know the car has it I Just need the traction, hopefully the slicks will play a huge roll...


PS, I will be rolling down with 2 axles, trans, clutch and alot of tools!

 

[T9S1i]

Last year i hit a 12.99 @15psi.
This year im hoping to max out the small 16g (~20psi) and break 12.5. Then upgrade possibly to a s256 and run 11's on pump. Maybe re-install my methanol injection to get there, or just invest in race gas!

 

[kiggly]

Run consistent 1.2x 60' times
Make 800+whp through the auto
Run 170mph
Run Low 8's or better

All on gas.

Kevin

 

[8urv8]

The first and only time I went to the track last year, my best run was a 12.26 on a pretty beat tune at 22psi. I think I've got a pretty decent tune now after doing a bunch of tweaking here and there so I'll be really pumped if I make a pass of 11.99 or better.

 

[1_2befast]

I am trying to get kicked out of an NHRA track for not having a roll bar with the same setup I currently have with a few little tweaks.

Tweaks include:
No seized brake calipers
Tuning with DSMLink
Boost

 

[Car_guy_09]

If i can get my car tunned right with some more fuel im going to shoot for 12.99 But will be happy with low 13. Whats funny is i wont be able to race the car sense im only 15, So i guess il have dad or one of the brother's drive it

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

Drive to the track, put on the slicks, and run a 10.50.

 

[MrBoxx]

Honestly, I'd be happy with a 13 with the new motor, new turbo, new exhaust, new clutch, etc... The setup is probably capable of a low 12/high 11, but I've only been on the strip 3 times. And the car as a whole needs some work before I get back on the track.

 

[420a-t]

11.5 or quicker. Im stepping up from my stock tranny, motor and a 16g to a built tranny, 3800rpm stall TC, SMIM, and a new ported 1g head with new everything including 264/272 cams and a hx-35 turbo. I figure if I make past the 11.75 mark, then it was all worth it.

 

[b00stedtalon2]

I'll be satisfied with 10s.

 

[fwspin]

I'll be satisfied if I can get the drop top to the track once this year. And I cant wait to see auto R S T eat a pound of ice cream every time we go!!! Maybe his skinny a$$ will finally gain some wait.

 

[twicks69]

I am looking for 1.4 second 60's, low 9's with current tune on GT4088R, and mid 150's traps. The car is currently around 3100#.

Things to still do: larger injectors, install parachute & window net and finish the 10-point to be compliant with all specs.

 

[Jst4Cyl]

Well it's nice to see that I still remain back here on Earth and realize that I just want to drive the damn thing for awhile before I break it again

But when I do get to the track I'm hoping for mid to low 12's. 11's and I'll cry like Brittney Spears biggest fan.