1/4 MPH differences

StealBlueSho · October 16, 2017, 04:18:31 PM

To those who track way more than I do, is 2mph a big difference at the trap?

ZSHO · October 16, 2017, 04:44:12 PM

I don't track as much but IMO "YES". Z

Brucelinc · October 16, 2017, 05:27:33 PM

Yes! Pretty good indicator of engine power, too. Headwind vs tailwind will impact it, though.

f8tlSHO · October 16, 2017, 08:53:01 PM

Yes I agree

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Colorado-SHOBro · October 17, 2017, 04:34:42 AM

the launch had so much to do with it though. if you spin off the line you'll get a better mph but worse e.t. and 60'. if you hook well and don't spin you'll get a better e.t. but a little lower trap.
however if your 60' is within a tenth AND you pick up mph then i would say that's a legitimate gain. it's all relative really.
deep vs shallow staging can affect all of that too.
a lot of factors really

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bamsho · October 17, 2017, 07:58:31 AM

I would look at runs from both lanes, but yes 2 mph at top end is alot. I know my track there is 2 to 3 mph difference between lanes.

ZSHO · October 17, 2017, 09:44:18 AM

Quote from: bamsho on October 17, 2017, 07:58:31 AM
I would look at runs from both lanes, but yes 2 mph at top end is alot. I know my track there is 2 to 3 mph difference between lanes.

Brian any update or details on the Track meetup? sorry to the OP for being off Topic. BTW might bring a very good friend with me. Z

bamsho · October 17, 2017, 11:10:01 AM

No one has gotten ahold of me and said they aren't coming. Yeah Kris and I are going no matter what. We are going down Friday night and spend the night. Weather is looking great. Highs in the low 70s, lots of sun. Bring a friend it will fun.

StealBlueSho · October 17, 2017, 11:13:35 AM

Thats what I suspected.. thanks for the input!!! Same lane, different tunes, one tune is anywhere from 2.8mph faster of the two fastest runs on both tuners and 6mph different on another run.

bamsho · October 17, 2017, 11:52:20 AM

I'm running tower side at BSD at 113 and far side 110. Same day same tune.

FoMoCoSHO · October 17, 2017, 12:46:23 PM

At the local track, the two times I've ran the right side it is 5mph different. I've told them but they're too busy being morons to do anything about it.

Brucelinc · October 17, 2017, 02:21:59 PM

What is the explanation for one side showing a higher trap speed? Is there also a striking difference in ET?

FoMoCoSHO · October 17, 2017, 04:41:14 PM

Quote from: Brucelinc on October 17, 2017, 02:21:59 PM
What is the explanation for one side showing a higher trap speed? Is there also a striking difference in ET?

Almost identical ets.

Their explanation seems to be......derp.

So i just race on the low et side.