1/8th mile
 

I'm heading out to the local 8th mile strip on Sunday to see what my z can accomplish. I am wondering if there are any launching techniques or any issues launching the IRS I should know about. Ill be on 19 inch nitto drag radials...some people have me worried about hard launches on the IRS ?

Mods are full exhaust, vararam, tune and short throw. Putting down 512/488

Any help is appreciated!

Make sure to do a good burn out on those tires...I run the nt05r 345-30-19 not a big fan of the tire not much sidewall I will be changing them soon...best 60 I cut was 1.67...the IRS is strong the half shafts are the weak link. replace them with c5 half shafts an you will be good to go

I'd keep the half shafts as the weakest link...they are cheaper; especially when you compare them to tires, trans, and differential. You should be able to hit low 7's at 100mph. Good luck! Go to rangeracceleration.com for techniques...good stuff!

So should I be worried about breaking them my first time out? And yes, I have the exact same nittos.

you should be fine just take it easy the first few passes..get a feel for track prep..:thumbs:

if it starts to wheel hop, GET OFF THE GAS FAST

Your tires will limit you if you are stock. For example i run C5 Z06 front 17'' rims on the back of my Z06 with H/C and it is plenty of tire.

You will want to slip the clutch the first 6-10 feet before going full throttle. If the track is prepped you need to try a few times as you will probably bog the motor with such a large amount of tire.

He's spot on.

I had a set of 345/30/19 NT05R's and for a stockish car they are just to much tire. They are perfect for the street though.

If you want to get serious I would go with 275/40/17 or 315/35/17. As far as breaking anything i wouldn't be to concerned, just watch out for wheel hop.