Irwindale
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Irwindale
Waz up SoCal MB cats!!!
Yesterday I went to Irwindale and ran an 1/8 mile. First time at a track and I had a great time.
1st run was against an old school Camaro SS. He left me in the dust...I had a late reaction time too (1.158).
Camaro
1.608
7.544 @ 89.36
C350
2.333
9.715 @ 73.97
2nd run was a little better because I lined up against a WRX. Too bad he had a bad launch or else it would have been a great race.
WRX
3.078
10.838 @ 72.08
C350
2.379
9.785 @ 74.51
We're gonna go back on November 11th (Thursday). Admission is 10 dollars and 10 more dollars if you want to run your car (no limit, just how many times you can line up until they close). You guys are more than welcome to come.
The fastest car than night did a 5.499!!!!!
Yesterday I went to Irwindale and ran an 1/8 mile. First time at a track and I had a great time.
1st run was against an old school Camaro SS. He left me in the dust...I had a late reaction time too (1.158).
Camaro
1.608
7.544 @ 89.36
C350
2.333
9.715 @ 73.97
2nd run was a little better because I lined up against a WRX. Too bad he had a bad launch or else it would have been a great race.
WRX
3.078
10.838 @ 72.08
C350
2.379
9.785 @ 74.51
We're gonna go back on November 11th (Thursday). Admission is 10 dollars and 10 more dollars if you want to run your car (no limit, just how many times you can line up until they close). You guys are more than welcome to come.
The fastest car than night did a 5.499!!!!!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
It was a Honda civic, insanely modded he did a 5.49. Average was low 6 to high 6. They call them the king of the hill. Then there were the black smoke monsters (diesel trucks) that pulled pretty good numbers.
November 11th..cmon down!!!
November 11th..cmon down!!!
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: Orange County, CA
GMC - Miata - Trek - P-Car
Nice runs, Karo! It’s a kick in the tail isn’t it?
Got spanked by a WRX. Grateful SeaCoupe didn’t post that video on YouTube.
Redeemed itself by later pulling on a open-exhaust Detroit machine with Ed riding shotgun.
Have some new mods that should rightly be validated against the clock.
Although the 11th is iffy, you’re welcome to have a go in mine when next we catch up.
Got spanked by a WRX. Grateful SeaCoupe didn’t post that video on YouTube.
Redeemed itself by later pulling on a open-exhaust Detroit machine with Ed riding shotgun.
Have some new mods that should rightly be validated against the clock.
Although the 11th is iffy, you’re welcome to have a go in mine when next we catch up.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Nice runs, Karo! It’s a kick in the tail isn’t it?
Got spanked by a WRX. Grateful SeaCoupe didn’t post that video on YouTube.
Redeemed itself by later pulling on a open-exhaust Detroit machine with Ed riding shotgun.
Have some new mods that should rightly be validated against the clock.
Although the 11th is iffy, you’re welcome to have a go in mine when next we catch up.
Got spanked by a WRX. Grateful SeaCoupe didn’t post that video on YouTube.
Redeemed itself by later pulling on a open-exhaust Detroit machine with Ed riding shotgun.
Have some new mods that should rightly be validated against the clock.
Although the 11th is iffy, you’re welcome to have a go in mine when next we catch up.
I'm going this Thursday because I have to settle some business (96 Impala SS with intake and throttle body). My main weakness is my reaction time and not launching correctly. We should all collaborate and have an actual gathering at Irwindale (just like K1). Hopefully by then Phil will have his GTR
Trending Topics
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes Teases Updated EQS With Steer-By-Wire and a Yoke
Verdad Gallardo
8 Mercedes Models With Poor Reliability Records
Verdad Gallardo
Magnificent New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Revealed: 12 Things to Know
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,013
Likes: 0
From: Livingston, California.
2002 c32 AMG 2012 c250 Coupe
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: Orange County, CA
GMC - Miata - Trek - P-Car
The DA at Fontana is seldom favorable. My wild *** guess would be ~8.5 at 83 (1/8th) in your sharp C55.
There are myriad online conversion charts and formulas for extrapolating 1/8-to-1/4 times.
While they’re not always dead-on, they’ve invariably been shown to be reasonably accurate.
Neighboring Raceway Park in Englishtown has proven an excellent venue.
Your "V-Tec" and "4MatiC" time slips list 60’ and 660’ intervals as basis for comparison with those from Karo, yes?
Sounds like fun..the C32 will surprise a lot of people. I'm sure it'll keep up with a lot of cars there.
I'm going this Thursday because I have to settle some business (96 Impala SS with intake and throttle body). My main weakness is my reaction time and not launching correctly. We should all collaborate and have an actual gathering at Irwindale (just like K1). Hopefully by then Phil will have his GTR :p:
I'm going this Thursday because I have to settle some business (96 Impala SS with intake and throttle body). My main weakness is my reaction time and not launching correctly. We should all collaborate and have an actual gathering at Irwindale (just like K1). Hopefully by then Phil will have his GTR :p:
Luck has it that I’ll be away on business until late Thursday afternoon. Contemplating knocking off early in order to see to you have at it.
Those tuned LT1’s are no joke, even in a hefty Impala.
Yours has already demonstrated solid performance...leave as that last yellow illuminates.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,848
Likes: 15
From: Orange County
2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Palmdale (LACR) was better but people really didn't like it because of the altitude. I went to Fontana once with a group of people...3 hours for 1 race
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
I got a challenge....a 2008 G35 Sedan. Now I need a G37 Coupe 
Although I wouldn't mind Laurence's C43
Hey Min, you better not flake on me with your bootleg ECU flash...be there
Remember tomorrow...anyone is welcome to join
Although I wouldn't mind Laurence's C43
Hey Min, you better not flake on me with your bootleg ECU flash...be there
Remember tomorrow...anyone is welcome to join
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 931
Likes: 0
From: LA
'05 c230 Kompressor SS Mistress
so we can watch.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,692
Likes: 58
From: So Cal.
2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
good stuff, buddy.
have fun!
I had a G37 as a loaner after the M3 got rear ended a couple years ago. I was not impressed. the handling was soft and unconnected and the power was ok at best. the 135i (and yes, the 335i) have it beat hands down. I'd rather get a 335d over any G37.
have fun!
I had a G37 as a loaner after the M3 got rear ended a couple years ago. I was not impressed. the handling was soft and unconnected and the power was ok at best. the 135i (and yes, the 335i) have it beat hands down. I'd rather get a 335d over any G37.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
The C came out on top today. We raced 4 times with the G35 jumping and I won 3 out of the 4. Not to mention a must see burnout
1st race G35 had it
2nd race I had the G35 but towards the end he was gaining on me.
3rd race the G35 jumped and got confused and got smoked (12.835 @ 49.91)
4th race I had the G35 good and he couldn't gain on me. Then I slowed down on the finish line and he missed the first turn out and still tried to make it (horizontal in front of me). I slammed my brakes with Dyno mode on
made it 5 inches with a good amount of smoke (he almost ate it).
Bottom line is the G35 Sedan is a faster car. He got way better 1/4 mile times. But if this was street and the light hit green the C350 would have came up top.
The fastest time that night was Milkman, he ran an 1/8 mile in 13 seconds at 62mph. I have witnesses
Edit: And he was trying loooooool
G35's best time 8.917 @ 80.87 (when he won 1st race)
C350's best time 9.535 @ 75.25 (I ran consistent 9.5xx throughout the race)
1st race G35 had it
2nd race I had the G35 but towards the end he was gaining on me.
3rd race the G35 jumped and got confused and got smoked (12.835 @ 49.91)
4th race I had the G35 good and he couldn't gain on me. Then I slowed down on the finish line and he missed the first turn out and still tried to make it (horizontal in front of me). I slammed my brakes with Dyno mode on
made it 5 inches with a good amount of smoke (he almost ate it). Bottom line is the G35 Sedan is a faster car. He got way better 1/4 mile times. But if this was street and the light hit green the C350 would have came up top.
The fastest time that night was Milkman, he ran an 1/8 mile in 13 seconds at 62mph. I have witnesses
Edit: And he was trying loooooool
G35's best time 8.917 @ 80.87 (when he won 1st race)
C350's best time 9.535 @ 75.25 (I ran consistent 9.5xx throughout the race)
Last edited by W203E35; Nov 12, 2010 at 01:34 AM.
