FM3 Drag Racing setups?

[nicky.mattsson]

Hi all

Im really getting into the Drag racing part of FM3. Got my Range Rover into the 10's.

Anybody have any hints and tips on drag racing setups? Id love to get it into the 9's

Gear Ratios
Ture Pressures
ARB's
Bump/Rebound
Ride height
Diff's
etc

At the moment i have it jacked up at the back, skinny fronts, wide rears, slicks, soft rear suspension and low tire pressures.

Any help?

Nick

[dbv8]

I havent tried it myself yet but i know arbs are bad for drag racing launches.
Can you remove them or at least lower the settings?
Let me know if it helps

[alwayzsidewayz]

have you tried setting the gear ratios so its basically a two speed box, giving you a very linear take off?

[nicky.mattsson]

I have heard of doing 2 gear setups but i cant make it work. the gears become way to long and it wont accelerate.

Wjy are ARB bad for Drag. i thought the extra adjustment would be useful

[Slinky]

How far into the 10s are you?

I presume you've got your rear diff set to 100% lockup on accel and as much power directed to the rear as possible..

[nicky.mattsson]

Slinky said:

How far into the 10s are you?

I presume you've got your rear diff set to 100% lockup on accel and as much power directed to the rear as possible..

Hi to mid 10's.

I figured as im not a expert i will be able to become better and get into high 9's.

I have not tried diff settings or having all power to rear. I have power at about 50/50 front rear. Full rear will just wheelspin wont it? The mad Datsuns run awd dont they?

Edited by nicky.mattsson on Tuesday 17th November 18:41

[Slinky]

nicky.mattsson said:

I have not tried diff settings or having all power to rear. I have power at about 50/50 front rear. Full rear will just wheelspin wont it? The mad Datsuns run awd dont they?

If you've got skinny fronts, why do you want your power setup for 50/50 distribution? Surely, if you're running 50/50 you want the fronts as fat as the rears?

What you need to do is work the weight transfer out, keeping the weight on the driven wheels is the most important thing..