Thank you guys for your input. I'm so frustrated with my sloppy shifting. Yes, 4500 RPM is way too late, 4000 would be way better. I need to pay better attention and maybe I'll get it. Last season, I was shifting awesome and turning out some decent runs, but this season, I glance at my tach and have an "oh, sh!t" moment, then shift.
That happens about the 4500 RPM range. I've even hit the rev limiter on accident as soon as I launch.
I'm racing again this Friday the 13th, and my main goal is to try and get my tires to hook up before I stomp on it, and pay better attention to my tach. I find myself looking at my new boost/EGT gauge. Which is totally stupid because it has a high value recall. So, yeah, in a nutshell, I need to get my game back. I'm determined and have my mind set on it.
BJMarler, I leave the Digi-PD on "F" all the time. My TPC is set for a sustained PSI of 21~22. Until I figure out how to make my tires handle the power I have, I'm not planning on upping the PSI just yet. I've already used my racing budget for this year, so unless I make more racing money, drag radials and wheels are going to have to wait until next season.
Scott, I noticed the same inconsistancies in our respective time slips. The only explanation I have is all the time I'm losing by spinning the tires for such a long time. Does that make any sense?? I'm still using the stock tires which are hard and heavy, I know it's not good, but I'm on a budget. I have better tires in the garage, but haven't had the time to put them on yet. We just moved, so you can imagine how busy that makes me. Maybe I'll try to get the tires swapped out soon and see how much of a difference that makes...
I really appreciate you guys helping me out, and I'll be sure to let you know how I do this Friday. I'm going to try real hard to be shifting closer to 4000RPM.
Sarah