Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart 1/4 Mile! How fast is it at Willowbank Test N Tune?

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Жыл бұрын

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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@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

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!

@BlahBleeBlahBlah Жыл бұрын

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! 😁

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

@@BlahBleeBlahBlah it would definitely be on the limiter for the final second or two.

@brantleyfoster021 Жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV 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😅

@brantleyfoster021 Жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV The last bit of music was from Need for Speed High Stakes on PSX from memory.

@hairynutz7334 Жыл бұрын

Will run quicker if not changed up in gear. I gain .2 and 3 kph by doing this In a slow v6 stato.

@farqueue Жыл бұрын

13:14 This is the correct facial expression for participating in any motorsport

@mahcooharper9577 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

I certainly got my money's worth

@kierenalvarez Жыл бұрын

Smart arse lol

@MrWilliam.Stewart Жыл бұрын

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.

@zastavanaz4G18 Жыл бұрын

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.

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@HHCHunterYTC Жыл бұрын

Just imagine this thing running a 13 or 12 Also props for the bgm, top notch.

@keno88 Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidvincent2838 Жыл бұрын

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.

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

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.

@dalechenoweth915 Жыл бұрын

You did well. You've earned yourself a Zinger combo.

@patrickmarcello5103 Жыл бұрын

That Gran Turismo 3 soundtrack! And the NFS High Stakes track! Great video mate!

@gammerboi9647 Жыл бұрын

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 😢

@alistermccallum Жыл бұрын

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.

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

If I ever take it out again I'll give that a go!

@blunt3777 Жыл бұрын

Props to the NFS Soundtrack in the background. Especially Saki Kaskas - Kallista!

@PaulinesPastimes Жыл бұрын

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. 😊👍

@nathanhigginson6256 Жыл бұрын

The Classic NFS and Gran Turismo SoundTrack are brilliant

@mitchjay7260 Жыл бұрын

Loved the gran Turismo 3 menu music mate 😂👌 good vid, hey from Adelaide South Australia 👍🇦🇺

@todd_harrison4500 Жыл бұрын

Top work!!...15 in a car rated at 14.7, is damn respectable from both you and the car!👍

@TechReviews2010 4 ай бұрын

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 :)

@PaulyDDownunder Жыл бұрын

Mate! You did amazingly for your first time! Go the DRAGNA!!!

@TN-hc6hf Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 Having never dragged before I could feel your nerves. Gotta start somewhere 🚗💨

@Rollin8.0 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Jason-BMWM5 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, drag racing at a sanctioned event is always a great learning curve. Loving the content, keep it up 👍

@austiwollongongwolf Жыл бұрын

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.

@MitchZero9 Жыл бұрын

WHAT!!!!! Dude are you sneaking a classic NFS4HS soundtrack at 3:45 ?!?! This is the old "Showcase" tune! Classic! 12:50 as well!!!

@lobsterwhisperer7932 Жыл бұрын

You've come a long way in such a short period with this gem of a magna, all it needs is a spray job.

@TheKnobCalledTone. Жыл бұрын

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.

@VX3800 Жыл бұрын

@WirelessNut that’d be wicked

@VX3800 Жыл бұрын

@WirelessNut that’d be wicked

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

@WirelessNut I bet it would be the same hahah

@jamesaustralian9829 Жыл бұрын

11:44 that little mini looks like a whole lotta fun. What a mad little machine.

@joeconti2396 Жыл бұрын

That NFS Porsche Unleashed music at the end there brought back a flood of memories.

@peterriggall8409 Жыл бұрын

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.

@A.R.C.77 Жыл бұрын

Awesome man you made her still run like from factory 👍

@kimbo167 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Seiskid Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along. You made this episode fun to watch.

@nashadam1231 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome vid. Love the fact that you went out there and had fun.

@ziggazam1 11 ай бұрын

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❤

@jzab Жыл бұрын

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.

@Polo101_ Жыл бұрын

awesome video!! Glad to see the Magna on the track

@tobysemler Жыл бұрын

I reckon you did great and kudos for filming it all.

@Mannhael Жыл бұрын

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 👍

@NERGYStudios Жыл бұрын

Woah mate! To see you coming this far in the Magna is just epic! Keep em coming!

@Tayeedz1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Blueblur444 Жыл бұрын

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.

@hsv215i Жыл бұрын

Great Vid. been thinking about venturing down to the drags for my first go. Good to see it from another first-timers perspective.

@benjaminalexander6226 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mitchellharding8778 Жыл бұрын

really entertaining episode mate, cheers

@1969Risky Жыл бұрын

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.

@nicholasbishop3300 Жыл бұрын

Good on you for having a Sean Nick Australia

@csjames69 Жыл бұрын

Great video, once again!

@stephendunn935 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content looked awesome thanks for posting

@MrWilliam.Stewart Жыл бұрын

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!

@ThePowerbloke Жыл бұрын

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! 🙂

@justkyddingracing9268 Жыл бұрын

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

@DanG90 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Sean, also noticed the Need for Speed High Stakes music at the end 🤘

@dillpickle7468 Жыл бұрын

Good effort Sean. Bucket list tick.

@wobblysauce Жыл бұрын

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

@jriveraaustralia Жыл бұрын

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.

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

I kept this one quiet because I wanted to focus on the driving, but next time I will definitely let everyone know!

@chownc Жыл бұрын

This was awesome!!

@JBurford Жыл бұрын

Love the Magna vids! Keep them coming. Don't blame you for that wheel spin at all. I'm sure it was a lot to take in at the time and I'm sure we would all go through the same thing if we were there. Either that or we bog down and don't go anywhere. Also, love the need for speed background music at the end. High stakes? Hot pursuit?

@MitchZero9 Жыл бұрын

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!

@redbackspider Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

The softer tyre pressure seemed to help a lot, so I'll definitely go lower on that next time I take the car out.

@adamashby6356 Жыл бұрын

Great effort there Sean

@mrtrx Жыл бұрын

Hey mate keep up the good work on the channel

@davidorama6690 Жыл бұрын

The Magna is looking great. I’ve never been drag racing. This looks like a lot of fun!

@shaunbeattie6557 Жыл бұрын

STOP BRINGING YOURSELF DOWN I HARDLY SAW A BAD REVEIW ALL WHERE GIVING HELP GREAT JOB

@anthonyb6710 Жыл бұрын

Caught me off guard with the Need for Speed: High Stakes music at 12:26 haha.

@jameskape4443 Жыл бұрын

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..

@Tribal1974 Жыл бұрын

Good effort for a first run, well done.

@keyboardwarrior3241 Жыл бұрын

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.

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

Will do next time, cheers mate.

@reeceeyles9924 Жыл бұрын

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.

@malsmith2012 Жыл бұрын

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 😎👍

@harleyross1975 Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes NFS High stakes menu music, thanks for that throw back :)

@jasongarufi8187 Жыл бұрын

Great video, looking forward to seeing the BA on the track.

@hello.gumption Жыл бұрын

This was a super entertaining vid. Thanks for putting it together mate. It seems like a wider, softer tire might have this old girl driving better. 225's from factory? Either way, you saved a very special Magna and, in a handful of episodes, you're at the drags. This is a win. Great work!!

@brucescott2263 Жыл бұрын

What a great facility!

@dexta4033 Жыл бұрын

The use of this NFS HighStakes music is something really special. wow If you know you know.

@Dillonpickle Жыл бұрын

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 😉

@MrFordpower Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidmacfadyen165 Жыл бұрын

I'm paying attention to the need for speed high stakes music back drop, nice vid thanks

@ryan8488 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff.

@lachlanstill Жыл бұрын

I was laughing with you when you read out the 17 sec part hahaha.

@RandomGenera7ed Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth getting some black slimline plates for the car, great video!

@jimmynoodlepickle740 Жыл бұрын

awesome video

@elivelovaa3313 Жыл бұрын

Massive kudos in stepping out of your comfort zone :)

@andrewjames3708 Жыл бұрын

That wing........love seeing it in that rear camera view

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

That's one of my favourite parts of driving it, seeing it in the centre mirror.

@TheTigerQuoll Жыл бұрын

Half a second off factory ain't bad and kudos for having a go.Look forward to seeing the AU.🚀

@TheRealMrCods Жыл бұрын

Top stuff Dan. I should bring my Pajero over, its got the same engine and no wheel hopping. 🤣🤣🤣

@philipvella0351 Жыл бұрын

car runs awesome , love nfs high stakes menu music, really set the tone haha

@CRFLAus Жыл бұрын

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!

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

I can imagine, when it's hopping it feels like 50% of the time the tyres are in the air.

@gnwtiling Жыл бұрын

Those drag photos r worth the purchase 😃😸🙂😉😜

@Crippsyify Жыл бұрын

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

@mikevanderhoek5252 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Bluetooth_ez Жыл бұрын

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.

@forddriver8827 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode, I was not expecting that! PS: Be mindful not to rest your hand on the gearknob as it causes problems.

@MegaQLDER Жыл бұрын

Gotta give it go so you can know, great vid

@ChuckKolyvas Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-bp5py6bh3g Жыл бұрын

Your face in the drag photo is amazing aha

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

That was taken on the first run with the violent launch 😁

@Crankycruiser Жыл бұрын

Sounds mint 👌

@geoffreybanditt4355 Жыл бұрын

I imagine that it would be hard to try and get the perfect launch with those Magna's being front wheel drive. Stillif your getting close to the manufacture's time you still must be doing something right. This video brings back memories from when I used to go to Willowbank to watch some of the main drag racing events. And it wasn't that uncommon when some of the top dragsters would actually set off peoples car alarms from all of the noise. Also the Jet powered drag cars are pretty cool to see when they have them at Willowbank.

@user-qr8eg3hm1d Ай бұрын

Sounds brilliant. Must be even better in real life. Not heard you complain about the manual trans, just how well does it shift

@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын

Fast and the furious just popped up 2 minutes ago! What a great way to start a Thursday!

@ThePeache07 Жыл бұрын

Really love the NFS High Stakes music

@colinmival9366 Жыл бұрын

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.