Front tire pressure vs Reaction time

Rick Angles · 06-20-2008, 10:29 PM

With my Starfire stocker project on hold for now ( blame the economy ), I have been running my daily driver for some track experience. Always learn something about different staging techniques, leaving at different times off the tree and judging the finish line. I know the 2 cars will drive differently, but I figure all the practice couldn't hurt. I have a problem that I haven't figured out yet, so hope you don't mind my question.

The car is a ( don't laugh or throw anything ) a 93 Civic with automatic, totally stock. ET's run about 18.2-18.4 during time trails ( temp about 70-80 deg ). I have driven it enough to know when 1st round rolls around ( about 8-9 PM, temp 60-75 deg ) it will run about 18.0-18.1. Reaction times will range from .050 - .150 during time trails. When 1st round comes around with the cooler temps, I know the engine may be running better and the starting line is stickier because I here the tires as I roll forward. Anyway, I have lost the last 3 weeks out, 1st round, by turning on the big red one. -011, -041, and -009. I have gotten into a rhythm of driving 2 footed, with my right foot resting on the accel and gently taking out the cable slack. I leave when the last yellow comes on ( slow reacting car ). I hate to now go and change my place on the tree and can't leave 1 footed, as I will have to raise my foot off the brake to move to the accel. I run 36 lbs in the tires ( for gas mileage )and wondered if I lowered the front when I race to 30 ( as a starting point ), will this raise my reaction time back up? This would increase the rolling distance, correct?

Thanks for any suggestions

Rick

06-20-2008, 10:29 PM	#1
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front tire pressure vs Reaction time With my Starfire stocker project on hold for now ( blame the economy ), I have been running my daily driver for some track experience. Always learn something about different staging techniques, leaving at different times off the tree and judging the finish line. I know the 2 cars will drive differently, but I figure all the practice couldn't hurt. I have a problem that I haven't figured out yet, so hope you don't mind my question. The car is a ( don't laugh or throw anything ) a 93 Civic with automatic, totally stock. ET's run about 18.2-18.4 during time trails ( temp about 70-80 deg ). I have driven it enough to know when 1st round rolls around ( about 8-9 PM, temp 60-75 deg ) it will run about 18.0-18.1. Reaction times will range from .050 - .150 during time trails. When 1st round comes around with the cooler temps, I know the engine may be running better and the starting line is stickier because I here the tires as I roll forward. Anyway, I have lost the last 3 weeks out, 1st round, by turning on the big red one. -011, -041, and -009. I have gotten into a rhythm of driving 2 footed, with my right foot resting on the accel and gently taking out the cable slack. I leave when the last yellow comes on ( slow reacting car ). I hate to now go and change my place on the tree and can't leave 1 footed, as I will have to raise my foot off the brake to move to the accel. I run 36 lbs in the tires ( for gas mileage )and wondered if I lowered the front when I race to 30 ( as a starting point ), will this raise my reaction time back up? This would increase the rolling distance, correct? Thanks for any suggestions Rick