So I wasn't planning on racing tonight. But a few of my friends insisted that I bring the S2k out. So yes, I raced with a full tank of gas. LOL. Anyway, first time ever racing this car... launched at approximately 5,500 RPMs. Clutch slipped a little...

16.0 @ 88 mph

Second run was almost identical, except I launched around 4,400 RPMs to ease the stress on the clutch....

16.2 @ 86 mph

It was fun to race, but this car definitely belongs in the turns. Just thought I would share. Oh, and this was in SLC, Utah. Over 4,000 feet above sea level. At sea level would be nice.

 

NA car at high altitude FTL.

 

It's all good man! Track it next time . You'll have more fun because the S is meant for track and you can basically push the car to its poptential. With a proper suspension setup, the S is notorious and stable on the track. Good Luck!

 

so what does that translate to if it was a low altitude?

 

I believe launching should be in 6K rpm where torque is also accountable

 

i get confused when someone says "track"

do you mean an actual road course or the christmas tree?

 

sounds like the strip to me....not a track.

 

16??? Ouch man. Ohh well gotta start somewhere. Keep practicing.

 

I dont launch the S it wasnt built for that. I do know you arent launching at a high enough rpm you need to at least be at 6k and you need to drop the clutch. Youl get faster with time

 

There is more skill in drag racing than most people believe. That goes for making the lowly S2K scoot too.