Trip to the Las Vegas Drag Strip

ashutt · 12-31-2011, 01:07 PM

I took a trip to the Las Vegas drag strip in early December. I only had time for two runs and I used my iPhone to record this run by placing it between the seat and headrest. Recording worked pretty good for showing the light tree and lanes. The recorded run wasn't the best as my reaction time was .567 (as you can see in the video) and I had wheel hop resulting in a 60 ft time of 2.036. Trap speed was 111.72. Ran on 19"s with full tire pressure. Admittedly, the trap speed should have been better. I would have liked to take a few more runs to dial in better runs but had a good time while I was there.

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dgiturbo · 01-01-2012, 02:30 PM

What was your elapsed time?
Also next time experiment with the ESP off, and correct the wheel spin yourself.
Have fun. The sport is addicting. Trust me.

betrezra · 01-01-2012, 03:59 PM

Wow sounds strong. Thanks for sharing.

All of the klee cars running around!

ashutt · 01-01-2012, 07:59 PM

Thanks. I have been to the track before. Earlier in the year I went and discovered that my SC wasn't working because a relay was out. I got that fixed at the dyno shop and wanted to do some testing again before the end of the track season. Unfortunately, I just didn't have the time to do many runs. The only way you can run these cars is with the ESP off so that is what I do. That being said, I have new H&R springs and Bilstein Sport shocks going on next week. After reading betrezra's post on the Blower thread I will be changing my spark plugs and wires as it has been a few years. I am also replacing my Brembo rotors and pads on the front and rear.

betrezra · 01-01-2012, 10:22 PM

Post up how your plugs look. Mine were nasty after 5K miles, and my car woke up with a fresh set.

01-01-2012, 03:59 PM	#3
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Wow sounds strong. Thanks for sharing. All of the klee cars running around! __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

01-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
ashutt Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 437 Drives: 2001 Kleemann S6 & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	Thanks. I have been to the track before. Earlier in the year I went and discovered that my SC wasn't working because a relay was out. I got that fixed at the dyno shop and wanted to do some testing again before the end of the track season. Unfortunately, I just didn't have the time to do many runs. The only way you can run these cars is with the ESP off so that is what I do. That being said, I have new H&R springs and Bilstein Sport shocks going on next week. After reading betrezra's post on the Blower thread I will be changing my spark plugs and wires as it has been a few years. I am also replacing my Brembo rotors and pads on the front and rear. __________________ 2001 CLK 55 Kleemann S6 Kleemann Twinscrew Supercharger, LSD, Headers, & ECU Reprogram I Kleemann 19" Rims I H&R Springs I BREMBO Big Brake Kit I K40 Calibre Radar & Laser Diffuser EX System I Kennwood DNX 9960, Focal Speakers & Audison Amp I Last edited by ashutt; 01-01-2012 at 08:08 PM.

01-01-2012, 10:22 PM	#5
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Post up how your plugs look. Mine were nasty after 5K miles, and my car woke up with a fresh set. __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

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01-01-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
dgiturbo Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 669 Drives: His 2007 ML320 CDI P3; Hers 2012 GLK 350 4Matic P1 Lighting Sports; Kids 2010 "4Matic" Impreza	What was your elapsed time? Also next time experiment with the ESP off, and correct the wheel spin yourself. Have fun. The sport is addicting. Trust me.

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