tire hit launch pics

[04snake]

Not done yet but I am starting to understand how to handle hitting the tires real hard with a stick launching at the limiter. I am running 11.0, 11.1 more consistently with my eaton in hot air. Most 60 fts are around 1.52 - 1.56 with one 1.51, but I have to keep 12+lbs in the tires so I am always on the ragged edge of smoke'm them. Any lower and the Stiff side M/T slicks collapse bad, but if I prevent that they are hooking hard enough to pull the wheels a inch or so most passes with only 500 hp and almost full weight (3610 w/me).

the first pics are if I cross the line of not enough air (11.5lbs) & too much rpm (6500) for my clutch, flywheel, 10x26" tire, air bags psi, combo.
http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0914Rental-6543zoom-600.jpg
http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0914Rental-6543-600.jpg

the second one is a real good hit on the tires, my best 60ft 1.51.

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0914Rental-6356Zoom-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0914Rental-6356-600.jpg

now for my new recent pictures adjusting to track conditions and trying some other small tweaks. I have managed to keep from making them angry but if I miss the other way (too much air:spin or not enough rpm:bog ) I can end up with a 1.58-1.62 real easy, so by stiffening and focusing the 9" with the anti-roll, Mach1 springs and 5-to-20lbs in the air bags with a 5-7lb stagger I have a very small window of setup to get the most out of a tire that I can plant way too hard, way too easy!

oh well the mushy IRS used to be much more very forgiving. :Beer:

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0914Rental-6455-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0921Rental7482-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0921Rental7482zoom-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0923-7947-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK0923-7947-zoom-600.jpg

http://04snake.com/images/JimK_pics/JIMK1006-9579-600.jpg

nice to be back online, replacing the laptop that died during a pass 3 weeks ago (9/14) was a real PITA.
Trying to get older software to run on vista sucks on top of all the $$$$! :mad:

[AZSonicSnake]

wow, those are some incredible pics! thanks for posting them up.

[4Jenna]

Awesome pics, the ARB has you leaving nice n striaght!

[BurnTire]

Stu is that a MRC anti roll and 26" slicks?

What is your front end setup?

[gip99gt]

Nice pictures, bad ass ride too...

[Ruckus46gt]

awsome pics car is leaving nicely on that 9". I remembe watching the progress of this car when you started posting up on svtsnake back in the day. Cars progressing nicely exspecially upstate in those altitudes. (was fron eastern long island but got stationed out in az now)

[5.0Stanger]

Looks good! :yes:

[BLK03SVT]

Nice! You guys must be enjoying the extended summer temps up there- more track time for sure!