rs2k2008 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Going santa pod saturday what checks should i do and any tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon69 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 if your taking the kids ear defenders a must, especially when they get thye jet car out http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3239/safe.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Going santa pod saturday what checks should i do and any tips. the your motors not shite slow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2k2008 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 taking the frst down the straight at sp, aslong as fluids tyre pressure what else should i look fior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonez Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 make sure the engines warm before you thrash it, warm the tyres up, check vital fluids, oils, coolant, brake fluid etc, and make sure the car is safe for use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzetec Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Your engine will probably be warm but you don't want it hot enough for the fan to be cutting in. Increase the tyre pressure on the rear and slightly lower it at the front, this will reduce rear resistance and increase traction at the front. Also if you get there early you can get a run when its a bit quieter and cooler, you will find your times will improve with practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 if your taking the kids ear defenders a must, especially when they get thye jet car out I think ear defenders are the worst of the kids worries when he has no eyes and white stuff all over his face!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortedal Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 has the timing belt been done recently?are the brakes in top condition for end of runyou got a harness fitted incase of an accidentall hoses to turbo and intercooler tightkeep fuel level down to a minimm,less weight and less risk of fireget a set of wide tyres with min tread if a dry day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzetec Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oh and don't park near Podzilla - see car on left in that pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oh and don't park near Podzilla - see car on left in that pic That's a mk5b on left of shot.. For an amatuer run you don't wanna go mental with the pre-race checks. Im sure you've driven the car to the redline on the road without checking your levels first...Dont buy harnesses,or wear a helmet, or worry about your brakes not being up to the job (how often do you leave a motorway sliproad and brake for the roundabout? You have that kind of distance to slow down so if you dont worry about slip roads then why worry about the drag strip?) Just make sure your clutch isnt slipping before you go down,otherwise it may get undriveable after a hard launch or 5.If you wanna get better numbers to brag about then remove your back seats before you go and ditch the spare wheel,and dont carry excess fuel. I wouldnt bother with tyre pressures and warming the tyres (read burnouts,wearing them out) really on a low powered car, tame the small amount of wheelspin with good throttle control and you wont put a few months of wear on the tyres in 20 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 if its anything like sitting on a start line for rallying you need a big box to put ur stones in so there safe ..... and they can be taken out after the run LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's probably a good idea to learn the rules and process of the drag strip you're going to. Eg how to get to the line, when to do a burnout, when to move forward, how to stage at the lights, what the xmas tree lights mean, when to brake at the end, where to turn off, where to get your results ticket from, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 How can you find all that out Stu, as I am going to look into getting some Dud tires and thrashing the truck up the strip? If I can of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 You ask the relevant drag strip for a copy of their rules.. or visit their website.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 You ask the relevant drag strip for a copy of their rules.. or visit their website.. Cheers fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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