willy_sc5.0 said:
Ok . . . I misunderstood you.
.500's excellent
.600-.700's good/decent
.800-900's bad
1.0 + terrible
Do not go by these guidelines for rating reaction times, It could cause your head to get bigger
Your skill level could vary but in general...
.500 perfect, but don’t shoot for it you will red-light often
.500 - .525 excellent
.526 - .535 v-good
.536 - .565 good
.566 - .580 fair
.581 or higher bad
.100's happen but usually when there is a distraction or you are on the early stage of learning.
I shoot for .530's, this give me cushion if I'm early.
Other tips:
- Stage in exactly the same spot every time
- Launch at the same rpm each time
- Stage shallow and start early
- Drive around the water trap if you can.
- Stage in-line with where the good rubber is, make sure you are straight
- Find your best tire pressures and keep them consistant, look at your black marks to determine if more or less is needed in the drive tires.
- Keep your fuel level ~consistant, 1/4 to 1/2 tank is good.
- Maintain consistant overall weight in car. Remove all items you dont' need for quickest times.
- For 60' times find the rate of throttle application needed (in combination with clutch action). Practice can make a difference.
I get 60' times in the 1.81 range with my stock suspensioned, TA radial old musclecar. And I drive through the water trap...at least with one tire (no choice
). Automatics will give the skilled driver better reaction times and 60' times. I prefer manuals; they are more fun, use less HP and break easier.