E55 to dragstrip yesterday

jason427 · 03-01-2007, 12:37 PM

My birthday was yesterday so I treated myself to renting Orlando Speedworld to do a little dragracing. The clutch in the Viper was slipping so I took my fathers E55 instead. The two best runs were at the hottest point in the day and unfortunately the track prep was not as nice as I had hoped so I had to use the traction control.
Here are the results.

also.... the car is an 05 w/every option and totally stock down to the tires.
15k miles on the clock. These two runs were back to back passes.

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vraa · 03-01-2007, 01:47 PM

Moved to W211

NagsHD · 03-01-2007, 04:21 PM

at least youre consistant. seen better, seen worse. no worries.

vettdvr · 03-26-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jason427

These two runs were back to back passes.

The times look pretty consistant. Given it is a luxury street car the 12 second times in the 1/4 are pretty good. You could try a z06 and run times around 11.6 but then you really would not want to put groceries in the rear very often.

I have both the E500 series and the vet. Good comparisom side by side.

Heat may have cut some off of the time but we normally run in 90+ heat. Jim

cicbenz · 03-26-2007, 04:43 PM

You got two runs in two minutes?

Kev04C320 · 03-26-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cicbenz

You got two runs in two minutes?

He has the track to himself. He should be able to do that.

coolcamden · 03-26-2007, 07:06 PM

I'm curious that the timeslip on the right (at 1:45PM) has a better launch based on the 60' and 330 times, but posts worse 1/4 time... your leg must have gotten tired??

05VENOM · 03-26-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vettdvr

The times look pretty consistant. Given it is a luxury street car the 12 second times in the 1/4 are pretty good. You could try a z06 and run times around 11.6 but then you really would not want to put groceries in the rear very often.

I have both the E500 series and the vet. Good comparisom side by side.

Heat may have cut some off of the time but we normally run in 90+ heat. Jim

If you could get those 60' to @1.8 then you are loking at 12.3-12.4 @117
For every .10 sec reduction in 60' you are looking at about .15-.20 at the end of the 1/4.

jason427 · 03-26-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by coolcamden

I'm curious that the timeslip on the right (at 1:45PM) has a better launch based on the 60' and 330 times, but posts worse 1/4 time... your leg must have gotten tired??

I HOT lapped the car, that is probably why....

Now that I have my own E55 I will be going back soon.
I have a set of new Drag Radials mounted to my stock rims ready

I wondering how much more than stock the HRE 20" front wheels weigh???
Anyone got an idea?

Thanks,
Jason

Jrocket · 03-27-2007, 12:34 AM

Just you and nobody else? Next time throw out some feelers for some invites,you'll get some company to make the day more interesting at least.

BTW...Happy B-day.

SLK55R · 03-27-2007, 01:41 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if the 20inch HREs are light than your stock 18s.

ChicagoX · 03-27-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrocket

Just you and nobody else? .

My thoughts exactly.

What fun is a one-car race?

jason427 · 03-27-2007, 10:22 AM

I brought a buddy of mine and spanked his new Vette quite a few times

Plus Superchips was there testing their computer stuff on the new Ford F250

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ChicagoX · 03-27-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jason427

I brought a buddy of mine and spanked his new Vette quite a few times

Any slips showing the spanking? More than a few members would be interested in seeing those.

Scott in H-town · 03-27-2007, 10:44 AM

Is that ice on your engine???

Jrocket · 03-27-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott in H-town

Is that ice on your engine???

Between runs you can stack a bag of ice on the SC to cool things off.Help with heat soak.

x-tian-230k · 03-27-2007, 10:49 AM

Ice is to cool down the S/C and engine temp....

jason427 · 03-27-2007, 10:52 AM

Yes, Ice, but I suggest using a throw away turkey pan from grocery store to set the ice in to keep excess water off engine.

Jason

Scott in H-town · 03-27-2007, 10:54 AM

I figured it was to cool down, but seemed extreme. I am a noob w/ this car, so I'm not saying it's wrong (what do I know?), but it seems like it could possibly be extreme to the point of damage? Sort of like putting hot water on a cold windshield... couldn't it weaken the materials if you do that too often?

I know the turbos on my 911 turbo would get EXTREMELY hot, but I would have thought cold water would be a bad thing... same thing with hot brakes. I know for a fact that with brakes, you don't want to use cold water on them, so why is it ok w/ the S/C?

Again, I'm just asking for education's sake. I don't know the answer.

jason427 · 03-27-2007, 11:02 AM

Ice on top of the blower is much more subtle than the comparisons your making. I don't see it as an issue in this case. The top of the blower is textured so to speak so your not even making full contact the way I do it.

Ive raced twenty types of cars over the years and have never had any mechanical failure from icing down intakes.

I could see throwing ice cold water on a set of rotors after ten laps of road racing causing damage, or on a glowing turbo exhaust housing, but again I think this is a different case.....

Jason

SleeperX · 03-27-2007, 11:12 AM

A bag of ice will melt and drip onto the track or in the staging lanes. I would recommend dry ice or an ice pack.. see below

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_754026_-1

Scott in H-town · 03-27-2007, 11:22 AM

oh ok. Just curious. Thanks!

jason427 · 03-27-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SleeperX

A bag of ice will melt and drip onto the track or in the staging lanes. I would recommend dry ice or an ice pack.. see below

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_754026_-1

THATS why I use the throw-away aluminum pans. It stops all but a few drips...

Jason

Torquey55 · 03-27-2007, 11:40 AM

We should try to arrange another track rental. I'd love to do a few runs. I will help cover the cost, etc. Maybe even buy drinks afterwards...

Jrocket · 03-27-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Torquey55

Maybe even buy drinks afterwards...

What the...? Its gonna be a long drive but for free drinks,I might just make it.

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coolcamden Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 527 Drives: 2006 CLS55 blk/blk, Honda Pilot gry/gry	I'm curious that the timeslip on the right (at 1:45PM) has a better launch based on the 60' and 330 times, but posts worse 1/4 time... your leg must have gotten tired?? __________________ 2006 CLS55 - Beautiful beast 2007 Honda Pilot - Smooth work horse.

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Jrocket MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Ca. Posts: 3,042 Drives: E55	Just you and nobody else? Next time throw out some feelers for some invites,you'll get some company to make the day more interesting at least. BTW...Happy B-day.

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Scott in H-town Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 279 Drives: 2005 E55	Is that ice on your engine???

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jason427 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central, FL Posts: 216 Drives: Viper/Z06/E55/GT500	Yes, Ice, but I suggest using a throw away turkey pan from grocery store to set the ice in to keep excess water off engine. Jason

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Scott in H-town Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 279 Drives: 2005 E55	I figured it was to cool down, but seemed extreme. I am a noob w/ this car, so I'm not saying it's wrong (what do I know?), but it seems like it could possibly be extreme to the point of damage? Sort of like putting hot water on a cold windshield... couldn't it weaken the materials if you do that too often? I know the turbos on my 911 turbo would get EXTREMELY hot, but I would have thought cold water would be a bad thing... same thing with hot brakes. I know for a fact that with brakes, you don't want to use cold water on them, so why is it ok w/ the S/C? Again, I'm just asking for education's sake. I don't know the answer.

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jason427 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central, FL Posts: 216 Drives: Viper/Z06/E55/GT500	Ice on top of the blower is much more subtle than the comparisons your making. I don't see it as an issue in this case. The top of the blower is textured so to speak so your not even making full contact the way I do it. Ive raced twenty types of cars over the years and have never had any mechanical failure from icing down intakes. I could see throwing ice cold water on a set of rotors after ten laps of road racing causing damage, or on a glowing turbo exhaust housing, but again I think this is a different case..... Jason

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SleeperX MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,463 Drives: E55	A bag of ice will melt and drip onto the track or in the staging lanes. I would recommend dry ice or an ice pack.. see below http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_754026_-1 __________________ E55 (with a lot of mods) - SOLD 996TT (bone stock...seriously)

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Scott in H-town Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 279 Drives: 2005 E55	oh ok. Just curious. Thanks!

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Torquey55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,089 Drives: 2006 E55	We should try to arrange another track rental. I'd love to do a few runs. I will help cover the cost, etc. Maybe even buy drinks afterwards... __________________ 2006 E55 Capri Blue CCW SP500 19" JL Audio Amps & Subs, Focal Speakers 15% Tint, V1, Heavy Foot MB Owners Gun Club Member #18

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