xtyper

So I've been itching to get my car to the dragstrip to see what it can do in current form, and decided to head up to Famoso Raceway on Friday night for their Test n' Tune event. I got there late and was only able to make one pass, essentially having to get into the staging lanes the moment I arrived, with no cooldown.

All things considered, I was quite pleased with the results. I think there is much room for improvement with some drag radials and better DA. The run below reflects the mods listed in my sig, 91 octane Chevron fuel, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (32 psi rear), and no weight reduction (even had my baby seat in the back). I had very limited traction out of the hole, as evidenced by my bad 60 ft, and the +2200 DA didn't help either. I figure with more practice, drag radials, and better DA, the car is capable of 11.4's with the current setup (-0.4 for drag radials, -0.3 for DA).

I can't wait for Mo to set up some track events this Fall!

Let me know what you guys think.

_AMG_

Nice times Eric.
I think some M/T's or Nitto Drag radials will help you get off the line better.

xtyper

Thanks! Yes, I really need to make the investment in some tires if I plan to get serious about this.

MB_Forever

I bet you would've been able to hit 11s had you been able to run a couple of more times.... one time pass is not enough.

Great time and trap especially in August at Famoso

xtyper

Thanks Mo. I tend to agree with you about hitting 11's with a couple more runs, but wanted to limit my speculations and just acknowledge the actual results. I think I will have plenty more chances come this Fall, and with better DA and drag radials, mid 11's at 122+ mph shouldn't be a problem.

mthis

11.5's you will se without a problem with DR's and some good DA,
What will be a challenge it getting under 11.5 without lightweight part especially where u are.
Good luck and keep racing her hard before u hit the strip. Q

xtyper

Thanks Hagi.

My goal for this fall at the same track is 11.3's. Of course ambient conditions will need to be much better, and my setup will have to include drag radials, race fuel, and definitely some weight reduction.

Drag racing sure is addicting, especially with a great platform like the C63!

BenzoBoi

Nice run for the climate! All you need is a cool day and some traction and EASY 11's!

MB_Forever

It'd be nice to get a few C63 guys from the west coast to join us at Famoso and run at the same track on the same day so we can compare results from different setups.

PetroC63

Nice run Eric!

Too bad you only made one run, these cars need at least 5 or 6 runs
before they get serious.

C63newdude

Eric,

When are you testing your MHP tune? As far is your run(the one above) there is tons of margin for improvement. You will easily be in the 11's and your traps should be in the 120mph plus, it is just the matter of time and more runs. Good luck!

By the way, I am eager to find out about your MHP tune.

xtyper

Famoso has another test n tune night this Friday, 7/19. My ECU is due back on Monday, so I was planning to try it out at that event.

Wanna go? Road trip!

C63newdude

^^I wish... My local track is *****ty. I am at 3100feet elevation and 100 plus degres and 91oct gas so I am not impressing anyone here. I have been subscribed to your MHP tune thread because I really want to know the results. You already made big numbers with the ACGD tune, I am very curious to see what the MHP does for you..

xtyper

Fair enough. I plan to take both ECUs for same night comparisons. Just depends on whether I get there early enough for multiple runs, since obviously I want to try the MHP v3 tune first.

RNS-11Z

i think your results will be welcomed by everyone. same car, same night, 2 different tunes will show the difference that everyone would like to see. please post the time slips. only thing i can highlyyyy recommend is please run on dr's. because on st tyres, forget about being consistent.

xtyper

Unfotunately I doubt I'll have a chance to get some DR by then. Although I agree that with street tires the ET's may not be very consistent or comparable, but I think the trap speeds will. That is the measuring stick I'm most interested in at this point.

BenzoBoi

Nice run! Some drags and better weather conditions will definitely drop those numbers a lot more!