about to race a Lance OZ

Dec 8th, 2002, 02:03 AM

Basically the story goes like this. I had my heart set on an SE-R. I found one on sale by a man who worked at a Walmart. I purchased it. One of my best friends helped me tune it up. 2 days later the engine spins a bearing (A lot of it bieng my fault for not taking it to a mechanic, My first buy). So i spent 1700 dollars on the car. now i have to replace the engine. I get a JDM motor installed in the car, Get Clutch replaced, find that there is not catalytic converter in the car, and have to get new plugs wires and the works. 3 weeks later when I get my car back. $3000 dollars of work. Now i am repaying the debts. So i dont have much money to spend. 2 months have passed and i have gotten used to the car (however it needs new tires and seriously needs an alignment. I have been challanged to a race after work. There is a man named Billy who will not stop annoying me. He drives a Mitsubishi Lancer OZ series. His car weighs more and has (approx 1000 lbs) and has less horse power. But in the little chance i got to race him (200 ft) he could keep up quite well. Now i am worried that he may beat me. That is not an option. I am not one of those guys who thinks you can go and buy a turbo and slap it on. I have read around. but i need some Mods that are relatively inexpensive because i dont want to spend to much. My wires and plugs are NGK. \i need tips on not only hardware but technique aswell. Intake, Clutch, headers, suspension, Especially tires (the guy before me put the 4 for 99 dollar tires, So i have low trction. Timing. I need help with all of this. I plan to slowly work on the hardware but need p[rofessional expertise.
Thank you

BIGBULS · Dec 8th, 2002, 02:38 AM

Well, first things first.

You need to learn how to drive your car first. This means getting a good launch, and learning where to shift. I've found that at the track, I get my best 60ft times (and 1/4 times) by getting the tires to hook up at 4600-4800rpm which puts you right at the top of the torque curve. This means the tires STOP spinning (hook-up) just shy of 5K. To get this on the street I normally dump the clutch at around 3500rpm, but this depends on what tires you have, how cold it is, and exactly how you release the clutch. My advice here: practice. Like I said, whatever method you use, just shoot for a hookup a little shy of 5K rpm. Remember, on our cars, wheelspin is NOT a bad thing as long as it's not too much (5K hookup).

Next is shifting. On a stock SR20DE you should wind 1st to 7500rpm, 2nd to 7300rpm, 3rd to 7100rpm and if you get that high, 4th to 7K (but you'll need nearly a mile to get to this speed....@112mph). These are dyno proven shift points for a *stock* SE-R in good condition.

Finally, if you want to do free tricks like timing, go to www.se-r.net and look around. Everything you need is right there.

As for the little Lancer shitbox.......don't worry. If you learn how to drive you'll spank him. They are only good for mid 16 second 1/4's at best, which means you should be able to pull at LEAST 5-6 cars on him in the 1/4 (IF...you drive it right). As for him keeping up for 200ft.......well duh....you don't have a chance to put very much distance on someone that quick unless you car is AWD.

BTW......OZ Lancers only weigh around 150lbs more than an SE-R....not 1000.

Like I said...practice, and learn.

Dec 8th, 2002, 02:55 AM

appreciate the advice.
I have been practicing for the last 3 months that i have had it and i feel as if i have almost ruined my clutch. When i press the clutch pedal down it has alot of friction and it does not engage as well as it used to. i heard that it cost around 400 to get a clutch replaced. I really want to learn however i do not have the tools or proper equipment to change a clutch out myself. IF it is easy i have no problem trying. I can get a friend over to help as well.
keep in mind that this is one of mitsubishis Special editions. So feel free to instill some confidence in me. I am not afraid to read and or follow directions.

Dec 8th, 2002, 02:57 AM

when I said "that i have had it" i meant the car

Dec 8th, 2002, 03:10 AM

and one more thing. there are three buttons on my console. One is for hazzard lights the other is for rear defogger. what is the las one for. it looks like a rounded triangle with loines going through it.

Dec 8th, 2002, 03:13 AM

http://www.elepent.com/review.php?nr=304
this is what i am up against and i got the weight from this website

se-r-57 · Dec 8th, 2002, 06:43 AM

The third button on the consule is for the fog lights. Those lancers are pretty slow you should beat him pretty easy. I beat one in my 2k desert runner pick up not long after they come out.

BIGBULS · Dec 8th, 2002, 06:51 AM

Looks like they pressed "3" instead of "2" when they were typing in the weight. That's the base weight by the way (for the base Lancer......but 2638, not 3638)........most OZ's fully optioned out will weigh in excess of 2700lbs.

Either way, you should spank one.

As for the clutch thing, I get a similar feeling when I abuse my clutch....not sure what it is (I was told one possibility is crud in the linkage), but it doesn't seem to affect anything...just feels weird. They are a PAIN to replace yourself though, so be fairly easy on it if you are worried.

The last button on your console is for your foglights.

Don't be afraid of a Lancer OZ...they are slow. One of my friends raced one with his old Chevy Beretta GTZ and just ass pounded it. He had like 4 cars on it by 70mph and was pulling hard, and the one he raced had an intake..........for comparison, I could outlaunch the GTZ, and the 1/4 was a tossup (just don't mess with a GTZ at high speed...that HO Quad 4 is a BEAST).

gottabfast · Dec 8th, 2002, 11:06 AM

I whooped a Lancer OZ Rally Edition. it was no contest, 4 car lengths by the end of the straight track he set up. Then he said give him 4 months when he finished his full "EVO VII" conversion...

wickedsr20 · Dec 8th, 2002, 05:35 PM

Should be absolutely NO problem at all. You shouldn't even need that great of a launch. Smoke 'em.

Dec 8th, 2002, 10:28 PM

thanks, i will let you all know how it goes