V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I was wondering if someone could help. I recently emptied out my windshield washer fluid resulting in 1.3 pounds of weight reduction. How will this impact my quarter mile time? What kinds of gains can I expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 fill it back up, and go down the 1/4 with the spray going constantly. im sure the force of water backwards will propel the car forward AT LEAST 1/10 sec difference. unless you have the gay fluid nozzles that snap onto the wiper blade...in that case, disregard my statement above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 fill it back up, and go down the 1/4 with the spray going constantly. im sure the force of water backwards will propel the car forward AT LEAST 1/10 sec difference. unless you have the gay fluid nozzles that snap onto the wiper blade...in that case, disregard my statement above. I tried that once and the track guy yelled at me and said it was unsafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I tried that once and the track guy yelled at me and said it was unsafe tell him only for the next guy. you'll be fine because the liquid will all land behind your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 well 100 pounds normally = 10th faster. go out in the garage with a hole saw and get to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If we were to say your washer fluid was 1/2 alcohol and 1/2 water then you would have a liquid weight of 118.8oz/gallon (water has a weight of 128oz/gallon). This would make each gallon weigh 7.425lbs. Doing some 1am math, you removed 19.305 fluid ounces, which means you have a tiny ass washer fluid reservoir. I don't even know what the fuck I'm talking about anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 well 100 pounds normally = 10th faster. go out in the garage with a hole saw and get to work! Why would I want to go in my garage with a saw with a hole in it? If my math is right then 10 pounds would = 1th faster (how many decimals are in front of a 1th???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 You drive a Trans Am,God himself propels your car. If you want to go faster pray more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 You drive a Trans Am' date='God himself propels your car. If you want to go faster pray more.[/quote'] Already on my mod list. Prayers are only good to 12.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why would I want to go in my garage with a saw with a hole in it? If my math is right then 10 pounds would = 1th faster (how many decimals are in front of a 1th???) 12.308 to a 12.307 sorry...your rt was 1.109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Maybe one of those jesus's from dogma? Edited February 2, 2009 by O'Doyle Photobucket is ghey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Maybe one of those jesus's from dogma? http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj89/nir3m3diados/Dogma-1.jpg fail:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 12.308 to a 12.307 sorry...your rt was 1.109 Sweet! So all I have to do is make sure take a poop before I make a pass and I should be good for 12.306 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 fail:confused: It so worked when I posted I checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sweet! So all I have to do is make sure take a poop before I make a pass and I should be good for 12.306 here ill tell you a trick. while sitting in the staging lanes for a hour or so drink alot of water/pop. by the time you do your burnout, you have to piss real bad. you want to get down the track fast so you can go piss.hence you going faster.But be careful if you get to out of shape on the track, you just might piss yourself. It so worked when I posted I checked. sure it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just took the gas out of my car for added weight reduction as well . I'll let everyone know how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 you can also remove a few lug nuts per wheel, it saves on rotational mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Also if you caulk the space between body panels it lowers your wind resistance. Duct tape, 3" wide. Looks and works much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 waxing the car will make it go faster as well since the wind finds it too smooth to hold on to. also add weight to the front of your car and watch you 60' drop. <~ true story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 didnt someone long time ago advertise a go faster wax? i see to remember a old timer saying something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) For best Weight reduction, knock holes in your pistons! Edited February 2, 2009 by Removed shit and giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 lol thats funny scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 First, you need an auto. Pull into staging. Tie steering wheel. Place large brick on gas pedal with string tied to it so you can get out of the car and keep control of said brick. When light turns green, let go out string. I suggest at least 15-20 feet of string to allow you to stay safely out of the way. Now, go out and practice!!! Practice makes perfect! Join Us Next Week for Our Following Installment: Stopping Your Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I did what everyone suggested and tried to do a few 1/4 mile runs with my wife timing me. Here are my results Emptying the gas tank did result in about 20 pounds of weight loss but the car wouldnt start for some reason. I put the gas back in and it started right up. I'm currently trying to figure that one out. Caulk/duct tape... I lost 2 hundred thousanths of a second with the caulk and 3 with duct tape. Thanks guys!!! Tried the brick mod but couldnt find a brick small enough not to sit on the gas and the brake at the same time. But on the other hand I was able to perfect doing a burnout without me in the car!!!! I tried to wax the car but it took way to long for the candles to melt. I got it about half done before I gave up. Finally I took off all of the lug nuts and glued my wheels on. I was going to use elmers because its lighter, but safety was an issue. I decided on using a mixture of Krazy and superglue. I'll keep everyone posted on my results. After I'm done I think I'll make a write up so thats its not as complicated for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 take a bunch of exlax and shave your whole body car will be ALOT faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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