Track time any tips for future? slow :(

Shortpersonbk · 10-13-2012, 06:33 PM

2012 sti
basic stg 2 ..cobb intake down pipe nameless cat back..launching at 3,500
tuned for 21 pounds by Torqued Performance

I feel like i should be running alot quicker where do you guys think i am loosing all my time at. MY current theory is aside from me launching bad i left traction control on for my runs at the bottom of 2nd it puts the brakes on pretty hard for a short period of time but i would think it would not hurt me that bad if there is a reason for it to put the brakes on. Thank you guys for taking a look.

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masayver · 10-13-2012, 06:45 PM

You're sure your car isn't pulling any timing? Have you logged your car?

Shortpersonbk · 10-13-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by masayver

You're sure your car isn't pulling any timing? Have you logged your car?

I have during the E-Tune process which was only a couple weeks before this and most of my logs were during the mid day alot hotter then that night so that thought never came to my mind. I guess my main thing is i am not the best driver so i more or less don't want to blame a tune until i know its that if you know what i mean. Does anything scream driver error?

BmoreSti · 10-13-2012, 06:53 PM

First issues is your launching at 3,500. Set launch control higher. Start off at 5K, slip the clutch to you feel a little move and get your foot of the clutch like you just stepped in dog poop. I cut 1.69s or better on all seasons

Shortpersonbk · 10-13-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BmoreSti

First issues is your launching at 3,500. Set launch control higher. Start off at 5K, slip the clutch to you feel a little move and get your foot of the clutch like you just stepped in dog poop. I cut 1.69s or better on all seasons

I like my car in one piece...maybe next time i will try a 5k launch do you think its all in the launch thats giving me such a slow time?

BmoreSti · 10-13-2012, 07:12 PM

Im on stock trans, diff, axles and have launch my car close to 200 times. I have a 6 puck clutch also. I have not broken one thing on the car. FWD cars launch higher then 3,500

You have a Sti trans, let it rip!

Shortpersonbk · 10-13-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmoreSti

Im on stock trans, diff, axles and have launch my car close to 200 times. I have a 6 puck clutch also. I have not broken one thing on the car. FWD cars launch higher then 3,500

You have a Sti trans, let it rip!

Alright i guess i will next time...whats your suggestion on traction control?

BmoreSti · 10-13-2012, 07:18 PM

BmoreSti first time back at track - YouTube

that was a 1.66 60ft

I have a 05, i leave my dccd to auto.

Dave D. · 10-13-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BmoreSti

BmoreSti first time back at track - YouTube

that was a 1.66 60ft

I have a 05, i leave my dccd to auto.

What was your time and trap? Don't leave us hanging.

BmoreSti · 10-13-2012, 07:24 PM

Hahah that was a no time run

That pass a 12.48@108 on 17psi. Spent about 2 hours tuning it after the motor break in. Getting retuned the last week of the month with the new goodies

BmoreSti · 10-13-2012, 07:26 PM

I was wrong that was a 1.68. the other pass was a 1.66 Sorry

CatfaceType-R · 10-13-2012, 07:29 PM

Shift earlier, redline 1-2, 3rd to 5900, 4th to 5800.

Quick, not fast. 2.5 liter +vf series is dead in late rpm.

Shortpersonbk · 10-13-2012, 07:33 PM

ahh i was pulling till like 6800...i never even thought about shifting lower...i time a couple street pulls when the weather gets better to see how much that helps but your saying pull 4th to 5800 don't rev it out till the end? With this year sti i would have figured at least in 4th to pull it all the way out endstead of shift because the gear allows it to not need to use 5th in the 1/4th without running what like 115ish....

arod35 · 10-13-2012, 08:34 PM

Turn traction control off. That **** is killing you

darex11 · 10-13-2012, 08:37 PM

You should be fine launching higher especially in an sti. I went to the track last night in my 2011 wrx and started at 4500 rpms and tweaked it from there. My best was launching from 6300 rpms but I was going easy on the clutch, the dog poop theory seems to work pretty good. My transmission felt fine I only managed a 13.72 myself but I still have work to do. I think I could use a bigger intercooler for sure!

CatfaceType-R · 10-15-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Shortpersonbk

ahh i was pulling till like 6800...i never even thought about shifting lower...i time a couple street pulls when the weather gets better to see how much that helps but your saying pull 4th to 5800 don't rev it out till the end? With this year sti i would have figured at least in 4th to pull it all the way out endstead of shift because the gear allows it to not need to use 5th in the 1/4th without running what like 115ish....

Nope, shift early. The car is out of torque at that rpm in higher gears. The only reason you redline 1&2 is the mechanical advantage in gearing.

Shoot me a pm if u need more help, this stuff I know, ask almost anyone here. Drag racing is my game.

10-13-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
Shortpersonbk Scooby Specialist Member#: 319017 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2005 SAABARU 18g xt JDM 6 speed	Track time any tips for future? slow :( 2012 sti basic stg 2 ..cobb intake down pipe nameless cat back..launching at 3,500 tuned for 21 pounds by Torqued Performance I feel like i should be running alot quicker where do you guys think i am loosing all my time at. MY current theory is aside from me launching bad i left traction control on for my runs at the bottom of 2nd it puts the brakes on pretty hard for a short period of time but i would think it would not hurt me that bad if there is a reason for it to put the brakes on. Thank you guys for taking a look. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-13-2012, 06:45 PM	#2
masayver Scooby Newbie Member#: 176021 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX Lighting Red	You're sure your car isn't pulling any timing? Have you logged your car?

10-13-2012, 06:53 PM	#4
BmoreSti Scooby Newbie Member#: 230719 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, Maryland Vehicle: 2005 Sti Andrewtech & TurboXS FTW	First issues is your launching at 3,500. Set launch control higher. Start off at 5K, slip the clutch to you feel a little move and get your foot of the clutch like you just stepped in dog poop. I cut 1.69s or better on all seasons

10-13-2012, 07:12 PM	#6
BmoreSti Scooby Newbie Member#: 230719 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, Maryland Vehicle: 2005 Sti Andrewtech & TurboXS FTW	Im on stock trans, diff, axles and have launch my car close to 200 times. I have a 6 puck clutch also. I have not broken one thing on the car. FWD cars launch higher then 3,500 You have a Sti trans, let it rip!

10-13-2012, 07:24 PM	#10
BmoreSti Scooby Newbie Member#: 230719 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, Maryland Vehicle: 2005 Sti Andrewtech & TurboXS FTW	Hahah that was a no time run That pass a 12.48@108 on 17psi. Spent about 2 hours tuning it after the motor break in. Getting retuned the last week of the month with the new goodies

10-13-2012, 07:26 PM	#11
BmoreSti Scooby Newbie Member#: 230719 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, Maryland Vehicle: 2005 Sti Andrewtech & TurboXS FTW	I was wrong that was a 1.68. the other pass was a 1.66 Sorry

10-13-2012, 07:29 PM	#12
CatfaceType-R NASIOC Supporter Member#: 81102 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: busy cat	Shift earlier, redline 1-2, 3rd to 5900, 4th to 5800. Quick, not fast. 2.5 liter +vf series is dead in late rpm.

10-13-2012, 07:33 PM	#13
Shortpersonbk Scooby Specialist Member#: 319017 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2005 SAABARU 18g xt JDM 6 speed	ahh i was pulling till like 6800...i never even thought about shifting lower...i time a couple street pulls when the weather gets better to see how much that helps but your saying pull 4th to 5800 don't rev it out till the end? With this year sti i would have figured at least in 4th to pull it all the way out endstead of shift because the gear allows it to not need to use 5th in the 1/4th without running what like 115ish....

10-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#14
arod35 Scooby Newbie Member#: 328822 Join Date: Aug 2012	Turn traction control off. That **** is killing you

10-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#15
darex11 Scooby Newbie Member#: 282465 Join Date: May 2011 Vehicle: 2011 STI Red	You should be fine launching higher especially in an sti. I went to the track last night in my 2011 wrx and started at 4500 rpms and tweaked it from there. My best was launching from 6300 rpms but I was going easy on the clutch, the dog poop theory seems to work pretty good. My transmission felt fine I only managed a 13.72 myself but I still have work to do. I think I could use a bigger intercooler for sure!