regalscenter7 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Ok guys, i just got a little bit of money and im trying to choose between a f35r Gen2 intake or a steeda tuner. i cant decide what one to get. i race at the local track once a week (1/8th mile) and i need to know what would benifit me more. if anybody has the tuner and has passes on a 1/8 mile track please tell me your numbers . thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fuze Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I installed a Steeda CIA w/a tune. I ran the 1/4 mile in 14.80. Bone stock it ran low 15's. However, I'm still learning how to launch it. It can be tricky out of the hole w/the front wheel drive & traction control off/on. I've only been out once since I put it in so I still need to experiment a bit. Reviewing my time slips, I can tell you I was consistently around 9.6 @ the 1/8 mile & 74 mph. I word of caution though, if you have any other mods to your 3.5 L Sport, you may have to return it to stock if you decide to go the CIA route. I had a performance chip in mine & the Steeda tech. urged me to remove it before I installed the CIA Power Pak to ensure the maximum benefit. Hope this helps....good luck.....I'll let you know what I come up with on my next trip to the strip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalscenter7 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks man. Mine is bone stock and I'm running 10.07 @ 70ish. But my reaction times are always lik .52-.58. So I'm decent at the tree. I also have subs in the car which probably don't help. I'll be running tomorrow with them out and the top piece ofthe grille removed because that's where the air intake is so I hope it helps a little. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fuze Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm in the process of making my top grille bar removable for the same reason. They weren't designed to be taken off & on. I'm worried about breaking it. So far, it's a little more than I bargained for, but I'll let you know how it turns out. One thing I was going to try is to launch in 2nd gear (in manual mode) to minmize tire spin then shift to auto the rest of the run. I guess it may depend on the track prep. Anyway....I keep you posted. Let me know how you make out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Launching in 2nd almost never helps your times unless you have gobs of torque to make up for the taller gear. Your 60' times will probably suffer the most (try it and see). Not to mention the computer might override you and downshift to 1st anyway if you put your foot all the way down before you pass max 1st gear speed. If you're not already using non-stock tires, you really should be. The stock RS-As are designed to be an all season tire, so they suck at the drag strip. Put slicks on and see what happens to your times when you can finally get traction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalscenter7 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 I ran tonight with the top piece of the grille off and ran a 9.88. Not to bad with just the top piece removed actually noticed a pull at about 65mph that I didnt notice before. Almost felt like a slight turbo almost like a little bit of boost from a sort of ram air. Got beat by a boosted Silvia who ran a 9.69. Had him the whole track up until 20ft befor trap and he flew right past me ha. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fuze Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Launching in 2nd almost never helps your times unless you have gobs of torque to make up for the taller gear. Your 60' times will probably suffer the most (try it and see). Not to mention the computer might override you and downshift to 1st anyway if you put your foot all the way down before you pass max 1st gear speed. If you're not already using non-stock tires, you really should be. The stock RS-As are designed to be an all season tire, so they suck at the drag strip. Put slicks on and see what happens to your times when you can finally get traction. Thanks for the tips. I was considering getting some drag radials, but I did think I was making enough power to justify using them. I'll give it a shot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fuze Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I ran tonight with the top piece of the grille off and ran a 9.88. Not to bad with just the top piece removed actually noticed a pull at about 65mph that I didnt notice before. Almost felt like a slight turbo almost like a little bit of boost from a sort of ram air. Got beat by a boosted Silvia who ran a 9.69. Had him the whole track up until 20ft befor trap and he flew right past me ha. Nice. It sounds like you left on him. Good job! I just ordered a cat-back system today. I'm not anticipating much of a power boost but I'm still anxious to see what happens. Keep it going! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalscenter7 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 yea you should send some money this way haha. thought i would get a intake or tune n then realized i have to pay for my car and insurance first ha. i wish i could do something for performance or even sound but i have no money. considering i work at advance auto parts and make shit for money haha 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver fuze Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hey, my car's 2 yrs. old. You got a nice new one. Besides, hardly anyone gets paid what they're worth these days....unless your a tax cheat. Then you get appointed to a presidential cabinet position...lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalscenter7 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 True that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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