Went to the track tonight!!

[turbokid]

awesome work sir. congrats.

got some info on what trans your are running? or a link for me to check out.

[Damkid]

awesome work sir. congrats.

got some info on what trans your are running? or a link for me to check out.

Here you go

some research

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25132

The start

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25209

The initial build thread

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25736

And the turbo thread (still in progress )

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31905

[getnpsi]

I see you getting faster and faster without getting faster if that makes sense. The suspension think tank is really making me alter my purchases.

[sketchman]

I see you getting faster and faster without getting faster if that makes sense. The suspension think tank is really making me alter my purchases.

This. Exactly what I was thinking. Nearly 200hp pulling well under 2k lbs and only a 14 second pass? You ain't kiddin' when you say you had no grip, I guess.

Is it set up to drag, or just a street suspension having fun for a day?

[Damkid]

This. Exactly what I was thinking. Nearly 200hp pulling well under 2k lbs and only a 14 second pass? You ain't kiddin' when you say you had no grip, I guess.

Is it set up to drag, or just a street suspension having fun for a day?

umm do you think MY festy still weighs under 2k lbs? Mine weighs about 2100lbs :lol: it was just simply wwaaayyyy too much tire spin

[sketchman]

Fine, but all the extra weight is over the grippers, yes? Maybe you need the "cat in heat" stance someone was talking about.

[Damkid]

Nah, a set of slicks should be all I'll need, Friday night the humidity was very high and they don't prep the track on a friday night unfortunately which obviously didn't help me at all

[getnpsi]

Yeah if you can cut a 1.9xx you will reap a whole new set of numbers to try and beat next time. I would first try and get some used slicks with half life left off CL. The honda sizes already mounted on wheels should be around on craigslist all day long. You may want a taller tire too, whatever can still fit, that may help the overall tranny ratio. On the other hand a smaller tire can help spinning issues because its easier to "catch up" when you modulate clutch and throttle. Since you are the one driving you would know what's happening to you realtime.

[Damkid]

I was browsing kijijI and may have found a decently priced set of used slicks, just gotta wait for a response

[ejp2fast]

nice pass DK! that KL-ZE sure is sweet.

oh- i am sure that KL will gladly welcome a small 50 shot NOS drink

[Damkid]

Lol thanks, I think I'd rather have a bit of traction before nitrous though lol

[M3NTAL]

Nah, a set of slicks should be all I'll need, Friday night the humidity was very high and they don't prep the track on a friday night unfortunately which obviously didn't help me at all

Excuses....











Jk

[Basement_Modder]

Just put 1 50lb barbell weight on the frame over each wheel. 200lbs should help with traction.

[Damkid]

Excuses...

Ya ya :p we'll wait and see what times you pull once you get yours to the track

[M3NTAL]

Mines going to be a dyno queen probably lol