Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart 1/4 Mile! How fast is it at Willowbank Test N Tune?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- I found out last-minute that Willowbank had a test and tune session happening and I decided to sign up with the Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart!
As it turns out, drag racing a FWD car has its challenges, but in the end I achieved a pretty respectable time 😁 #motoringbox
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After looking at the footage one thing I will definitely try next time is just leaving it in 3rd gear and hitting limiter over the line. It'd probably end up being quicker compared to shifting into 4th!
100% - I wasn’t sure if you’d have enough revs to hold third but it’s worth a go next time. A shift must add a few tenths at least - you might get the elusive 14 second pass! 😁
@@BlahBleeBlahBlah it would definitely be on the limiter for the final second or two.
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The sound that car is making is really good Sean, I don't care what others say - but definitely budget Lexus LFA.
Did you empty the boot Sean?
You had lot's of tyres in there from memory😅
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The last bit of music was from Need for Speed High Stakes on PSX from memory.
Will run quicker if not changed up in gear. I gain .2 and 3 kph by doing this In a slow v6 stato.
13:14 This is the correct facial expression for participating in any motorsport
Just remember mate, if you run a 15 you're getting 50% more track time than someone who runs a 10... ;)
But yeah do that timing belt sooner than later!
And nice one Dan!
I certainly got my money's worth
Smart arse lol
You know you're talking to a car guy when he says "I've got a mercury silver BA too"
If it was me, it'd simply be a silver BA.
Handbrake is your best friend when launching a manual Magna. I had a TL manual with a 380 engine and it ran a 13.9@102mph. The best way I found to launch was handbrake on then slightly ride the clutch just before the light go green then handbrake down and slightly ride the clutch so it doesn’t bog down. This way there isn’t a sudden amount of torque from dumping the clutch and much less chance of wheel spin as that will kill your time the most.
Also loving the Magna build, I miss mine 😢
Agreed. The gains are made in the 60ft. Rough rule of thumb is every 0.1 seconds you lose off the 60ft, you shave 0.2 seconds from the ET.
If I ever take it out again I'll give that a go!
What a treat to watch! Always excited to see what you would do to the Magna Ralliart and making it feel alive again, slowly but surely.
Thanks mate!
NFS High Stakes soundtrack ♥️ love the effort Sean, so good you’re putting yourself out there and giving it a go. Keep it up and it’d would be good comparison with the BA between FWD and RWD launches.
Well done for having the kahunas to get out there. I reckon it takes a lot to get out on the track. Big props to you and yes everyone starts as a novice at some point with everything. I've never been a driver at a track either and from that perspective, I reckon you've done an excellent job.
It is pretty daunting, but you soon realise how easy it is. The real enemy is yourself, and trying to drive as perfect as possible.
That was great. 15 seconds is nothing to be sneezed at for a stock street car and it's good to see that it's still making good horsepower despite it's chequered history. I think you and the Magna did very well. Oh, it sounded awesome too. 😊👍
13:15 10/10 for commitment. For a complete noob you did better than I probably would have. Looking forward to seeing you going full send in the AU.
@WirelessNut that’d be wicked
@WirelessNut that’d be wicked
@WirelessNut I bet it would be the same hahah
Great stuff, drag racing at a sanctioned event is always a great learning curve. Loving the content, keep it up 👍
Well I was impressed with the second run, to get so close to the factory times, especially as a first timer. Wear it as a badge of honour! Must say car sounded great. Another great video. Thanks.
Just imagine this thing running a 13 or 12
Also props for the bgm, top notch.
You did well. You've earned yourself a Zinger combo.
Top work!!...15 in a car rated at 14.7, is damn respectable from both you and the car!👍
Awesome - like you said, gotta start somewhere. I've done a few track day and hillclimb events but never been out on the strip. That 2nd run was pretty good! 15.2 isn't anything to scoff at for a stock, naturally aspirated 6 cyl from the early 2000s.
Also that NFS music at the end 👌absolute classic.
Great video 👍 Having never dragged before I could feel your nerves. Gotta start somewhere 🚗💨
The Classic NFS and Gran Turismo SoundTrack are brilliant
Props to the NFS Soundtrack in the background. Especially Saki Kaskas - Kallista!
Mate! You did amazingly for your first time! Go the DRAGNA!!!
That Gran Turismo 3 soundtrack! And the NFS High Stakes track! Great video mate!
Good stuff mate. Loved seeing the Fairlane having a run.
I sold Magnas between 95 and 05. Loved the Ralliart. Very underrated car. Really enjoying seeing this old girl coming back to life.
I know it's a little off subject but am I the only one who's getting a grand tourismo to vibe from the music choice in this video lol it's actually kind of nostalgic and nice❤
WHAT!!!!! Dude are you sneaking a classic NFS4HS soundtrack at 3:45 ?!?!
This is the old "Showcase" tune! Classic!
12:50 as well!!!
Well done - like you said "you have to start somewhere" and to get within half a second of the factory time was fantastic. The traction compound they use on the track does not help when you use street tyres, so don't be too hard on yourself. Champion effort :)
The softer tyre pressure seemed to help a lot, so I'll definitely go lower on that next time I take the car out.
15.2 for a beginner (and possibly torn suspension components) in these is a very good time.
With the right technique you’ll definitely get it in to the 14’s.
I’ve seen a totally stock manual Ralliart do a 14.55.
14.55sec down the 1/4 mile for a stock Ralliart Magna is pretty good.
Do you have a video?
@@brantleyfoster021 nah man it was many years ago.
The only difference from stock was it had pretty sticky Michelin tyres
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Michelin are best, you should recommend them to Sean🌟
@@brantleyfoster021 absolutely
Shifts were good, track time is made on the 0-60 foot - 1/8th, only top end power changes the 1/8 - 1/4 times
Loved the gran Turismo 3 menu music mate 😂👌 good vid, hey from Adelaide South Australia 👍🇦🇺
Awesome man you made her still run like from factory 👍
Keep working at it manual Magna’s definitely have a sweet spot between the clutch and accelerator to launch with out wheel spin.. loved the video, and so glad to see someone appreciating that car for how cool it really is!
Really awesome to hear you say you enjoyed doing this vid. We get great content and you have a fun time, wins all round! Great to see you interacting with folks who know you too 👍
You've come a long way in such a short period with this gem of a magna, all it needs is a spray job.
Great to meet you out there, was hesitant to come up for a chat because I didn't want to disturb you if you were making a video. Thanks for the cameo too :)
Looking at the videos, you'll be able to pick up time but you'll need to drive the car like you hate it, so the question is, how much are those few 10ths really worth?
You might 60 better if you very slightly extend the length of time it takes to let the clutch out - it's not good for the clutch but might assist in reducing axle tramp.
Also you need to just smash the gears through like someone else is paying for the box... I'm not sure how robust the boxes are in those, up to you if you think saving a 10th on each shift is worth the extra risk.
That NFS Porsche Unleashed music at the end there brought back a flood of memories.
Love it mate and we all get better with practice but I think you did well and you're a normal guy like most and not a racing car driver so good to see mate :)
quick learning curve for anyone first time on the track. 26 pound is still to much i run 20 in my cars when running street tyres. glad you had fun and was fun for us to watch. will look out for you running the Falcon. quickest i have gone in mine is 12.3 @ 117mph
I reckon the most impressive part is fronting up in the first place and ignoring all the back seat racers. Seems like a bit of an artform.
Thanks for taking us along. You made this episode fun to watch.
Well I'm glad that you could still get a blast out the Magna on the drag strip, I could totally imagine it being a different ball game compared to normal boring everyday driving. Also as a friendly tip, if you want, film the cluster so we all can get better perspective on how quickly (or slowly 🤣) the car accelerates. But good content as always.
Will do next time, cheers mate.
Also. To turn the speed alert off, press and hold the up and down arrow buttons until you here 3 beeps. To turn it back on it's the same process
That was fun to watch! I felt like I was in the passenger seat. Cheering for you to win the race! Wouldn’t it be fun to get a whole heap of subs wearing mbox shirts and making a night of it.
I kept this one quiet because I wanted to focus on the driving, but next time I will definitely let everyone know!
What an awesome vid. Love the fact that you went out there and had fun.
That wing........love seeing it in that rear camera view
That's one of my favourite parts of driving it, seeing it in the centre mirror.
STOP BRINGING YOURSELF DOWN I HARDLY SAW A BAD REVEIW ALL WHERE GIVING HELP GREAT JOB
Great Vid. been thinking about venturing down to the drags for my first go. Good to see it from another first-timers perspective.
Made 14.6 in my old Magna Ralliar, with some head and exhaust work.i miss the days of running my BFXR6T which ran 11.6 1/4 mile at best.
Great video Sean. Good to see you getting out of your comfort zone and having a blast doing it. I got sucked into autocross about 20 years and have been doing it ever since.
11:44 that little mini looks like a whole lotta fun. What a mad little machine.
Great effort, it's a good experience! That wheel hop kills time a lot. You'd be surprised how just taking off with less aggression helps in that situation. I only drag raced motorcycles and the best approach was to just ride it off the line cleanly and feed the power in. Faster passes every time over the high rev feeding it clutch method although that works for higher end drag applications. You've got the bug now mate!
I can imagine, when it's hopping it feels like 50% of the time the tyres are in the air.
Very tricky launching these manual Magnas in 1st gear. Gentle on the gear changes. Broke my linkage cables years ago shifting fast and hard lol. Miss that car. Got a TJ VR-X I'm converting to manual. Can not wait until it's on the road. :)
I reckon you did great and kudos for filming it all.
Caught me off guard with the Need for Speed: High Stakes music at 12:26 haha.
Awesome intro mate. For a drag newb you did great, as you said you have to start somewhere. I got my falcon on a track recently, the bend. Second session the end tank on the radiator cracked and I dumped all the antifreeze at 200ks an hour at the end of the straight. $350 to get it towed home too. You gotta start somewhere. Cheers.
Good on you for having a Sean
Nick Australia
I used to have one of these back in the day. Best sounding v6 out there. I used to slip the clutch a bit at the launch. Avoids the axle tramp if you dont mind cooking the clutch
Massive kudos in stepping out of your comfort zone :)
Looks like you had lots of fun mate, which is the main thing. I think you and the mighty Magna did well especially for first time round. I have never gone drag racing (officially) 🤫myself but I must keep an eye out on the Willowbank site and check out when the next session is but just to spectate for now. Might see the you and the AU there! 🙂
The use of this NFS HighStakes music is something really special. wow If you know you know.
Top stuff Dan. I should bring my Pajero over, its got the same engine and no wheel hopping. 🤣🤣🤣
Good to hear the 3.5 sing! Aaand yup the front end in 3rd-gen Magnas were prone to axle tramp on moderate~hard launches and we certainly heard that.
Looked like a fun night!
I'm paying attention to the need for speed high stakes music back drop, nice vid thanks
Well done. I stumbled across your channel. I ran on 2 wheels at WB for the 1st time last week. Ran 11.8 happy with that 😉 vid on my channel. Sorry can't take a passenger 😉
Been many years since I did the old Wednesday night test and tune. I remember taking my old MX5 down there and running a consistent 16.8 for my runs, which was apparently the quoted time from the factory, so I was reasonably chuffed. Doing a burnout though hastened the demise of diff number 2 in that car (stock 1.6, running the rather fragile 6 inch ring gear), but it was a good excuse to up to a torsen.
I reckon with practice you could get consistent launches. But front wheel drive is a bit of a bugger to get to that threshold where you have just enough wheel slip to help bring the revs up, but not quite enough to fall over into wheel spin and wheel hop.
Never drag raced but got the V8 to give it a go, especially with a track 35 minutes drive from home. Loving the 15 minute videos.
Top job Sean. Good on you for having a go. Interesting to see the footage and it’s the next best thing to being there.
Give it a revin Kevin! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride Shorno. The lemonade can exhaust sounds alright hey.
As the young ones would say, 'send it' and you did!
I reckon you did great, ive never been on a dragstrip either. I too would be nervous.😅 was cool bumping into old mate who knows the chanel.
brilliant. everyone is a beginner once. 1320's are all won or lost in the first 60 feet, front drive 60 foots are difficult because of weight transfer.great stuff
car runs awesome , love nfs high stakes menu music, really set the tone haha
awesome video!! Glad to see the Magna on the track
I was laughing with you when you read out the 17 sec part hahaha.
Ahh yes NFS High stakes menu music, thanks for that throw back :)
Never been a drag fan, but gotta admit that it would be pretty cool to try at least once.
Nice work Sean, also noticed the Need for Speed High Stakes music at the end 🤘
Definitely worth getting some black slimline plates for the car, great video!
Mate love what u are doing. I think the drag racing bug has had a nibble with u. As u said it's all practice's and best advice is don't over think it.
Good stuff as always Sean. And your music choice takes me back to a simpler time, when games were actually finished lol.
Track is always gonna be a daunting thing but be proud that you're actually doing it.
Cheers from South Africa.
Good effort Sean. Bucket list tick.
Yeah fwd is definitely a challenge to launch 🤣.
I think it was Ed Ordinsky who did the original testing and it took quite a while to get a good number. Clutch slip helps alot 👍
Those drag photos r worth the purchase 😃😸🙂😉😜
Sounds brilliant. Must be even better in real life.
Not heard you complain about the manual trans, just how well does it shift
Love the Mass Effect Omega nightclub music!
Fun fact, it appeared in Need for Speed: High Stakes first
@@MotoringBoxTV I did not know that, very cool indeed!
Woah mate! To see you coming this far in the Magna is just epic! Keep em coming!
You did good mate the road and the track are two different things on the track it's like being on a stage you're always going to be nervous you did well. Can't wait to see the XR6 go down the track..
163 KW like my GTVi but Auto and normal diff , glad I bought it last June
Half a second off factory ain't bad and kudos for having a go.Look forward to seeing the AU.🚀
Great video Sean.
For a first time you did well so don't beat yourself up over it. Guys that I know who do these test & tune sessions are doing it for their own benefit. You're not their to race others but it was great to see you had a fun time.
It'd be interesting to see your Fords do the Test & Tune runs.
15.2 is great driving & a great time for a car that hasn't got mountains of torque! 👍
this reminds me of the time i took my series 2 TJ sport for its first run down the perth motorplex did a 15.4 from memory man it was such a rush 😅😅😅
The Magna is looking great. I’ve never been drag racing. This looks like a lot of fun!
Great job Sean. It's great fun and very addictive and as others have said everyone is a novice at one time.. Definitely agree that softer on the loud pedal at launch will yield a better result as you've got quite a bit of power going through those two front tyres..
Looking forward to what you bring us next.. Cheers mate 😎👍
Really love the NFS High Stakes music
Great video, looking forward to seeing the BA on the track.
Your face in the drag photo is amazing aha
That was taken on the first run with the violent launch 😁
What a great facility!
really entertaining episode mate, cheers
Excellent content looked awesome thanks for posting
My car runs 10s and it is very difficult to get a clean run without wheelspin.
On the road it is constantly trying to kill me. In the wet, I don't bring it out.
Hey I spy'd an i30N sedan (Elantra N here in the States)
I think you did pretty good all things considered 👍 Does your car have traction control? What was your launch rpm?
No TC unfortunately, I was launching around 2k!
@MotoringBox gotcha 😉
I wonder if 1-1.5K launch might have been better.
Can't wait to see the XR go down the track🏁🏁
Classic Need for Speed High Stakes tunes 👌