going to the track alittle scared!! Vs 335Xi, Mustang Gt
06-09-09, 09:23 AM
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the more air on the tires the faster you are when rolling but the less grip you ahve from the start. so the fornt tires need to be inflated high. the rear, since its a rear wheel drive car, need to be somewhat low so you can get better grip off the line. if you go too low then it will slow you down too much once you get off the line.
one time i tried 30 psi on the rear and slowed me down too much. i think 33-35 is a good balance for the rears.
one time i tried 30 psi on the rear and slowed me down too much. i think 33-35 is a good balance for the rears.
06-09-09, 09:30 AM
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ty juice i practiced my starts yesterday and i spinned just alittle bit not alot but i sure went fast lol did about 5 tries maybe ill do some today but we got some rain so i dont think that will help.. another stupid questiong should i drive daily with etc on or just keep it in normal.. and i never had a RWD car so how can i do alittle burn out.. ty
06-09-09, 09:39 AM
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turn the traction off...hold down the brake (not e-brake) then step on the gas slowly till the tire start spinning. I wouldn't turn off the traction fully if I was him. The traction automatically turns back on after 30 mph unless you turn it off completely. If you're still spinning by 30 then you're done. If you never been to a track look at how people stage, that way you won't look like a fool when it's your turn....drive around the water box, unless you wanna do a smoke show.
now...IMO...
I'm assuming the Xi model is the awd...if the 335 is a good driver, it's gonna be a really good race. I'll probably put my money on the 335. You should be able to beat the GT...my money is on you.
now...IMO...
I'm assuming the Xi model is the awd...if the 335 is a good driver, it's gonna be a really good race. I'll probably put my money on the 335. You should be able to beat the GT...my money is on you.
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06-09-09, 09:46 AM
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UA,
Here are a few other threads on this same topic that may help. I found them by searching 'launch track' in the 2is forum using the search feature of CL
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...questions.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...launching.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...109-20mph.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...se-normal.html
Here are a few other threads on this same topic that may help. I found them by searching 'launch track' in the 2is forum using the search feature of CL
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...questions.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...launching.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...109-20mph.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...se-normal.html
06-09-09, 11:58 AM
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turn the traction off...hold down the brake (not e-brake) then step on the gas slowly till the tire start spinning. I wouldn't turn off the traction fully if I was him. The traction automatically turns back on after 30 mph unless you turn it off completely. If you're still spinning by 30 then you're done. If you never been to a track look at how people stage, that way you won't look like a fool when it's your turn....drive around the water box, unless you wanna do a smoke show.
now...IMO...
I'm assuming the Xi model is the awd...if the 335 is a good driver, it's gonna be a really good race. I'll probably put my money on the 335. You should be able to beat the GT...my money is on you.
now...IMO...
I'm assuming the Xi model is the awd...if the 335 is a good driver, it's gonna be a really good race. I'll probably put my money on the 335. You should be able to beat the GT...my money is on you.
06-09-09, 01:01 PM
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well i will have prove that i will win the 335xi since he is my best friend and he does not drive good stick like hes been driving for 4years but he is scared to let go of the cluth more that is why i know i am gonna beat him i drove with him before and he does not switch fast at all now his brother is a different story.. so i will let you know how it went down ty for advice
06-09-09, 01:53 PM
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Ok this is crazy what I just read but to each their own first you don t need to move your engine covers spare tire jack floor mats and trunk mats those are not that heavy that you have to move that is crazy . This is what you should do run the car in power mode its makes the shift faster go buy a K&N filter is like $50 and if you have the money go and buy a blitz throttle controller .
An entire post of incorrect advice!
Removing any weight makes the car faster, period. By a lot? nope, but it does -something- unlike the rest of your advice. Like most things it's a trade-off...the spare is reasonably heavy but a bit more of a pain to take in/out, the floor mats don't weigh as much but are easy to take in/out. The center engine cover takes less than 30 seconds to remove or replace, the rest are a bit more of a pain.
Power mode is slower for a drag race, the car shifts at a _lower_ rpm (bad).
Power mode is great for part-throttle driving, which isn't what you're doing in a race.
Normal mode will be best for a race, as datalogged and graphed by gernby a while back.
The Blitz part does -nothing- in a drag race (well, it does nothing period except lie about how far you pushed the gas pedal, and you'll be pushing it all the way in a race, so for this purpose, nothing at all.)
A K&N won't do a thing for you either- the stock intake and filter already provides more air than the engine can use. It can save you $ if you keep the car long enough but it won't enhance performance at all.
Replacing the stock intake tube with a Joe Z (or the tube from the F-sport) on the other hand will offer a small (~5 hp) gain due to the smoother airflow path.
06-09-09, 03:16 PM
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An entire post of incorrect advice!
Removing any weight makes the car faster, period. By a lot? nope, but it does -something- unlike the rest of your advice. Like most things it's a trade-off...the spare is reasonably heavy but a bit more of a pain to take in/out, the floor mats don't weigh as much but are easy to take in/out. The center engine cover takes less than 30 seconds to remove or replace, the rest are a bit more of a pain.
Power mode is slower for a drag race, the car shifts at a _lower_ rpm (bad).
Power mode is great for part-throttle driving, which isn't what you're doing in a race.
Normal mode will be best for a race, as datalogged and graphed by gernby a while back.
The Blitz part does -nothing- in a drag race (well, it does nothing period except lie about how far you pushed the gas pedal, and you'll be pushing it all the way in a race, so for this purpose, nothing at all.)
A K&N won't do a thing for you either- the stock intake and filter already provides more air than the engine can use. It can save you $ if you keep the car long enough but it won't enhance performance at all.
Replacing the stock intake tube with a Joe Z (or the tube from the F-sport) on the other hand will offer a small (~5 hp) gain due to the smoother airflow path.
Removing any weight makes the car faster, period. By a lot? nope, but it does -something- unlike the rest of your advice. Like most things it's a trade-off...the spare is reasonably heavy but a bit more of a pain to take in/out, the floor mats don't weigh as much but are easy to take in/out. The center engine cover takes less than 30 seconds to remove or replace, the rest are a bit more of a pain.
Power mode is slower for a drag race, the car shifts at a _lower_ rpm (bad).
Power mode is great for part-throttle driving, which isn't what you're doing in a race.
Normal mode will be best for a race, as datalogged and graphed by gernby a while back.
The Blitz part does -nothing- in a drag race (well, it does nothing period except lie about how far you pushed the gas pedal, and you'll be pushing it all the way in a race, so for this purpose, nothing at all.)
A K&N won't do a thing for you either- the stock intake and filter already provides more air than the engine can use. It can save you $ if you keep the car long enough but it won't enhance performance at all.
Replacing the stock intake tube with a Joe Z (or the tube from the F-sport) on the other hand will offer a small (~5 hp) gain due to the smoother airflow path.
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06-10-09, 10:01 AM
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If the AWD 335 is stock you should have no problem. Depending on how much extra hp the GT has you may have a little trouble. You would not have a problem with a stock GT.
Take out as much weight as possible (including 1/8 tank of gas). If you have the time and money get a JoeZ intake. An exhaust will also give you a little more. Don't use the power mode or paddles. The IS350 is one of the easiest car to drag race, practice makes perfect. Most of all, have FUN!
Koz
Take out as much weight as possible (including 1/8 tank of gas). If you have the time and money get a JoeZ intake. An exhaust will also give you a little more. Don't use the power mode or paddles. The IS350 is one of the easiest car to drag race, practice makes perfect. Most of all, have FUN!
Koz
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