DragSim5™ is a
comprehensive, state-of-the-art 1/4- and 1/8-mile vehicle dynamics
simulation for
Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP and Vista from the
experts at ProRacing Sim. DragSim5
allows you to design and build any car, motorcycle or dragster
and accurately evaluate its performance at simulated dragstrip! Enter
any engine power curve, or test engines you've designed in DynoSim5 or
DeskTop Dyno5 (you
can even test a variety of jet and rocket power plants!).
Test any manual or automatic transmissions, any gear ratios, any vehicle
weight, wheelbase, driving style, weather conditions and more! Change
components with just a mouse click—drag-race times are instantly
updated. A PopUp TimeSlip™ provides an easy-to-read visual summary of
overall vehicle performance. Nothing could be easier!
Test and compare up to four vehicles at once.
Includes powerful Iterative Testing™ that
runs multiple tests and finds the best gear ratios, shift point, and more for any
performance or
racing application, automatically! DragSim5 is the most powerful and
easy-to-use straightline vehicle-dynamics simulation you can buy!
Software
Overview: DragSim5 simulates virtually any Automobile, Dragster, or Motorcycle using front- or
rear-wheel drive! DragSim5 performs a comprehensive simulation of the physics that act on
the
vehicle as it accelerates from a standing start to terminal velocity 1/8- or
1/4-mile down track. This comprehensive analysis determines
vehicle performance, inch-by-inch, throughout the entire race. The results display
looks similar to a
professional data-acquisition system! You'll clearly see exact elapsed
times, speeds, rpms, starting at rollout to 60 feet, 330 feet, 660 feet
(1/8-mile), 1000 feet, and 1320 feet (1/4-mile). ETs and speeds can be
compared with up to four other vehicles to help locate the best component
combinations.
User Interface And
Features: DragSim5 has a completely
unique user interface built from the
ground-up to be clear and easy use. You'll find vehicle component parts and
specifications on the left side of the screen, and simulation results on the
right! Eye-popping graphics are enhanced with QuickAccess™ buttons and DirectClick™
menus that let you change parts simply by clicking on any component shown on
screen. Analyze engine
RPM, Clutch RPM, Acceleration, Tire Slip, Distance, ET, Aero Drag, and much more
(discussed below). All data and graphs can be
printed (and previewed) in color on any Windows printer. You can even model
several vehicles at once; just click on a Vehicle Selection Tab to
focus-in on any vehicle you choose.
Even though
this program is very sophisticated, DragSim5
was carefully designed to never
overwhelm you with data. An easy-to-read, Pop-Up TimeSlip™ provides
an instant summary of the performance potential of any vehicle. A quick
glance will help you make judgments about gear ratios, shift points, vehicle
weight, and it can even help you evaluate traction and wheelspin. Similar in
appearance to the paper time slip delivered to racers at the end of a run,
you'll find Motion's Pop-Up TimeSlip™ a helpful, at-a-glance feature.
The
DragSim5 also incorporates exclusive technology that helps you find
optimum combinations for any vehicle faster and easier than ever before. To
start off,
DragSim5™ includes a
Traction Calculator™ that optimizes tire/track modeling and improves
accuracy. A simple button click begins a comprehensive series of hundreds of
thousands of calculations to determine the tire/track adhesion model that
best simulates read-world conditions. You'll also find amazing Iterative
Testing that lets you "home in" on the best parts combinations, automatically!
Click just one button in the
Quick-Iterator™
and the DragSim will perform hundreds, thousands, or even millions of
drag tests! The Iterator™ keeps
track of all the results, and displays the best combinations for you to review.
You'll find the setup that delivers the quickest ET or the fastest MPH for any
street or racing application!
ProTools™:
Professional racers and serious
enthusiasts need all the modeling power they can get. The
ProTools™ included in DragSim5 extend the functionality of many
program features. For example, the ProIterator™ lets you perform
fully custom testing, DataZones™ give you the most graphing
and data analysis power possible, ProData™ includes a new table
of extended vehicle performance data, and ProPrinting™ prints
out a comprehensive test report that can include your name, address, company
logo, glossaries, and all ProData™ values. If you're serious about
drag racing analysis, the DynoSim5 with ProTools™ was made for you!
Technical:
DragSim5 simulates the complex physics involved in 1/8- and
1/4-mile drag racing, including the incredible range of forces that act on
automobiles, dragsters, or motorcycles at the starting
line. But you can leave your physics books on the shelf, because the
DragSim5 makes complex vehicle analysis as easy as 1, 2, 3. Pop-up menus allow you to enter any
engine power curve (also import DynoSim5 and DeskTop Dyno5 engine files). You can even test jet
or rocket power plants! Then choose vehicle components from simple drop-down
menus or enter custom specs for automatic or manual transmissions, torque
converter stall-speed, launch rpm, shift rpms, up to six transmission gears
with virtually any gear ratios, rear-axle ratios, vehicle weight, wheelbase,
front- or rear-wheel drive, frontal area, aero drag, tire width, rollout
distance, ambient temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more! Internal
"watchdogs" eliminate conflicting choices (like an rpm redline rpm set lower
than a shift rpm, etc.), ensuring accurate performance predictions.
Users Manual:
The DragSim5 is supplied with a full-color,
100+ page, on-disk Users Manual (directly accessible from within the
program) that details the features of this comprehensive simulation. If you
wish, you can download a copy of this manual to preview the capabilities of
this software before you buy! Jump to our
Support Page
to download the DragSim5 manual (and, if necessary, Adobe Reader to view the
manual on your PC).
Requirements:
The
DragSim5 runs on any WindowsXP/Vista or Win7 & 8 equipped
IBM-compatible PC. A basic SVGA video system is required (minimum 800 x 600;
1024 x 768 or greater is recommended).
A Windows-compatible printer
required for test reports.
A CD-ROM drive is also required. A complete DragSim5
install requires approximately 120MBytes of disk space.
Availability:
The
DragSim5 is available NOW!. See our
Order Form
for purchase information and Web Discount pricing.
What You Can Do With The DragSim:
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Design, Build, And Test
Any Drag Vehicle In Seconds
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Simulates Automobiles,
Dragsters, and Motorcycles
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Model Front- Or Rear-Wheel Drive
Vehicles
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Models 1/8- Or 1/4-Mile Drag Races
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QuickIterator
Testing™ Adds Incredible Power
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ProIterator
Testing™ Let's You Pick
Testing Criterion
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Instantly See The
Potential Of Any Component
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Pop-Up TimeSlip™
Provides
Performance Overview
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Display & Print Vehicle
Data And Color Graphics
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Back-To-Back
Tests/Compare Up To Four Vehicles
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Test Driveline, Gear
Ratios, Tires, Wheels, And More!
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Easy-To-Use,
Error-Checking Interface
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Built-In Traction
Calculator Improves Accuracy
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Included ProTools™
Extends Program Power
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Automatic
Updates Over The Web!
Tune These Key Vehicle Components:
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Any Engine Power Curve
In Detailed HP Entry Dialog
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Imports
DynoSim5 and DeskTop Dyno5 Engine Files
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1- to 6-Speed
Transmissions
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Clutch Or Torque
Converter (Any Stall Speed)
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Any Trans Or Rear-Axle
Ratios
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Any Motorcycle Primary
Ratio
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Vehicle Weight, % On
Driving Wheels, Wheelbase
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Frontal Area, Aero
Drag, Driving Tire Width
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Static And Tire-Growth
Diameters
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Traction, Launch,
Shift, Tire Slip, and Redline Rpms
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Shift Times
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Rollout Staging
Distance
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Temperature, Humidity,
Wind, & Elevation
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Even Test Jet/Rocket
Propulsion
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And More! A Powerful Vehicle-Dynamics
Simulation!
What The Pros Say About The
DragSim:
- Distills
complex drag racing science down to a simple mouse click. Easy for the
beginner, yet sophisticated enough for the pro.
John
Baechtel, former Editor of Hot Rod and Car Craft Magazines,
member of exclusive 200mph Bonneville Club, member SAE, computer graphics
whiz, and current owner of Westech Performance dyno testing facility.
- Initial tests
predicted my ETs exactly. Very helpful in evaluating any racing
combination.
Pete Briggs,
Champion motorcycle engine designer and builder. Pro Stock motorcycle
competitor.
- Program
computes in seconds what my years of experience and sixth sense predicted.
Extremely easy to use.
Louie
Hammel, Edelbrock R&D technician/dyno operator, Nitrous Oxide
Systems director of R&D, and developer of Speed Block Holley
replacement metering system.
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Special Web Pricing And
Discount Bundles
Available Now!
What's New In Sim:
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Improved Starting-Line Modeling, Greater Accuracy, Improved Data
Analysis, New Easy-To-Use
QuickIterator™
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Improved Torque Converter Modeling, Bullet-Proof Shifting Algorithms,
Improved Traction Analysis And
Traction Calculator™.
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QuickIterator™
Fast One-Button Testing Finds Best Gear Ratios, Shift Points.
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ProTools™
Enhanced Features (optional), Including
DataZones™,
ProIterator™,
ProData™ Display,
ProPrinting™.
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New
Traction QuickCalculator™
Makes Traction Analysis A One-Button Task. Improves Program Accuracy.
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New
“XP” Colors And Graphics, QuickAccess™ Buttons, More Vehicle Data,
100-Page Color Users Manual, And More!
Features:
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Build, Test, And Drag
Race Any Domestic Or Sport Compact Vehicle On Your PC!
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Optimize Components
For Cars, Motorcycles, Or Dragsters
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Advanced Graphics
Displays ET, MPH, Engine & Clutch (trans input shaft) RPM, Acceleration,
Aero Drag, Tire Slip, and more!
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Evaluate ET, MPH, Or
Zoom In And Analyze Starting Line Or Top-End Performance
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Advanced Windows
Interface With Easy-To-Use, DirectClick™ Menus And Enhanced “XP” Graphics
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Model
Front-Or-Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles
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Optimize Any Vehicle
BEFORE You Build It; Save Thousands On Parts!
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Select Parts From
Built-In Menus Or Enter Your Own Custom Specs
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Use Any Trans, Manual
or Auto, 1-to-6 Gears, Any Ratios, Any Shift RPMs
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Instantly Load
DynoSim Engine Files Or Manually Enter Any Power Curve
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Model Virtually Any
Vehicle, Weight, Frontal Area, Aero Drag, Wheelbase, Tires, Driving Style!
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Build Several Vehicles
At Once; Side-By-Side Comparisons Of Up To Four Vehicles Possible
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Use Pop-Up TimeSlip™
For Fast Overview Of Vehicle Performance
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Built-In “Watchdogs”
Help Ensure Valid Data Entry
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Built-In QuickIterator™
Finds The Best Shift Points And Gear Ratios, Automatically!
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Accurate, Easy-To-Use,
State-Of-The-Art, And Fun!. The DragSim Is The Best Drag-Racing Vehicle
Dynamics Simulation You Can Buy!
Requirements:
- Any PC system capable of running
WindowsXP/Vista & Win7 & 8
- Faster system processor produces
simulations more quickly
- Basic SVGA video
capability (800 x 600), however 1024 x 768 or higher
resolution recommended
- A
complete install requires approximately 120MBytes of disk space.
- CD-ROM disk drive
- Mouse
- Windows-Compatible
Printer required for test reports
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