What are your best times at the drag strip?
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From: Ogden, Utah.
C32 ///AMG
My first time.
Well, my first time to the track was disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it was a blast but frustrating at the same time.
My best:
R/T .678
60' 2.380
330 6.607
1/8 9.739
MPH 79.66
1000 12.373
1/4 14.537
MPH 103.80
The car felt strong. 70 degrees. Partly Cloudy.
Track info:
http://www.rmrracing.com/2009/drag/DragStrip.htm
Elevation
4,225' Actual 4,400' NHRA Factor
7,000' to 11,000' Corrected
I quickly found out that it's all about traction (or lack thereof). I mean, I knew that it was important, but having never been on a drag strip before I thought that even with my street tires (Eagle F1 GS-D3) I would hook up better than I did. I overheard numerous guys talking about how bad the track prep was that night. I hook up way better out on the street.
It was sooo damn frustrating to be spinning the tires for the first 600 feet of the strip! (Seriously) I know that the all important launch is the key. I had 5 runs and tried different techniques. I tried rolling into the launch but I had to go so slow off the line that my 60' on a couple runs was close to 3 sec. giving me a 16.201 @101.27 (my worst).
So now, I really want to get some drag radials. Probably some MT ET Streets. I have searched but can't come up with the correct tire/wheel combo to buy for my car. Please give suggestions. Thanks guys.
My best:
R/T .678
60' 2.380
330 6.607
1/8 9.739
MPH 79.66
1000 12.373
1/4 14.537
MPH 103.80
The car felt strong. 70 degrees. Partly Cloudy.
Track info:
http://www.rmrracing.com/2009/drag/DragStrip.htm
Elevation
4,225' Actual 4,400' NHRA Factor
7,000' to 11,000' Corrected
I quickly found out that it's all about traction (or lack thereof). I mean, I knew that it was important, but having never been on a drag strip before I thought that even with my street tires (Eagle F1 GS-D3) I would hook up better than I did. I overheard numerous guys talking about how bad the track prep was that night. I hook up way better out on the street.
It was sooo damn frustrating to be spinning the tires for the first 600 feet of the strip! (Seriously) I know that the all important launch is the key. I had 5 runs and tried different techniques. I tried rolling into the launch but I had to go so slow off the line that my 60' on a couple runs was close to 3 sec. giving me a 16.201 @101.27 (my worst).
So now, I really want to get some drag radials. Probably some MT ET Streets. I have searched but can't come up with the correct tire/wheel combo to buy for my car. Please give suggestions. Thanks guys.
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From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
LET Tune
LET Heatexchanger
ASP 178mm 18.5psi pulley kit
Debaffled airboxes with K&N drop in filters
Code3 Intake (C32 T pipe)
stock ignition / stock spark plugs
Redline gearbox / differential fluids
Mobil 0w40 syn oil
AND 25shot dry kit into the supercharger
R/T: .287
60' 1.894
330 5.347
1/8 8.194
MPH 86.59
1000 10.614
1/4 12.662
MPH 109.81
LET Heatexchanger
ASP 178mm 18.5psi pulley kit
Debaffled airboxes with K&N drop in filters
Code3 Intake (C32 T pipe)
stock ignition / stock spark plugs
Redline gearbox / differential fluids
Mobil 0w40 syn oil
AND 25shot dry kit into the supercharger
R/T: .287
60' 1.894
330 5.347
1/8 8.194
MPH 86.59
1000 10.614
1/4 12.662
MPH 109.81
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From: Keesler AFB, Gulfport, MS
C32 AMG
Along these same lines, does anyone have any tips for getting the most out of our cars at the strip?
For ETs, I would assume it's better the shallow stage as much as possible? If shallow staged, what RPM does everyone launch at? What light do you launch from (second light goes out or when third light comes on)?
Any tips/tricks to go along with your best times is appreciated.
For ETs, I would assume it's better the shallow stage as much as possible? If shallow staged, what RPM does everyone launch at? What light do you launch from (second light goes out or when third light comes on)?
Any tips/tricks to go along with your best times is appreciated.
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stop hunting elephants over there in Africa and come down here for a friendly race man 
just messn with you....
... if not for the racing, gotta come here for the hot latina mamis and the night life!!!
ok guys, back on topic!!
just messn with you....
... if not for the racing, gotta come here for the hot latina mamis and the night life!!!
ok guys, back on topic!!
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2005 Red C55 AMG and 2009 Harley davidson NIghtster SIlver and black
Ok everybody.. Today is aug 7th and i am going back to the track to see what the car can do.. Mods since last time i went to the track and got a 13.04 are the following;
Resonator delete, Secondary cat delete, and new air freshiner! lol
I hope i can break into the 12's..
Resonator delete, Secondary cat delete, and new air freshiner! lol
I hope i can break into the 12's..
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From: Ohio
2005 C55 AMG
Best run of the night was the last. Kilkare Raceway, Xenia, OH
Calculated Density Altitude at time of run: 1732 feet.
Temp: 65.3F
Dew Point: 58.3F
Altitude: 932 ft
Reaction: 0.7178
60 ft: 2.0601
330 ft: 5.7600
1/8 ET 8.7361
1/8 MPH: 83.80
1/4 ET: 13.4641
1/4 MPH: 104.18
Full tank of gas.
Michelin Pilot Sports PS2s (255/35) at about 28 psi.
Calculated Density Altitude at time of run: 1732 feet.
Temp: 65.3F
Dew Point: 58.3F
Altitude: 932 ft
Reaction: 0.7178
60 ft: 2.0601
330 ft: 5.7600
1/8 ET 8.7361
1/8 MPH: 83.80
1/4 ET: 13.4641
1/4 MPH: 104.18
Full tank of gas.
Michelin Pilot Sports PS2s (255/35) at about 28 psi.
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OK, so you're saying 12.87 at 114 with KNs only??? Time slip please??? No disrespect , but was this on a track and officially timed event?? Downhill with tailwind?? I've never seen 114 MPH qtr on stock car???
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The exact quote above was "No Mods." How does the use of KN and a Quaife qualify as no mods? I 'd love to see a time slip or I am calling
Oh and tweaking is "mods." Quaife is Mods and KNs are mods!!
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and yes, benzluvr, post your time slip!
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Given we do amazing tunes but man! 1/8th mile perhaps?I easily have 100 whp over that car and somethings not sounding right...
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Show us the slip!!
** Still interesting to me how a Quaife and KN are NO Mods??? No mods (engine-wise) to me means totally stock down to the plugs and wires.
****** FYI, my run was posted by my friend C32Used on Youtube last fall 2008. You can find it there racing a Twin Turbo Vette from Michigan. I got shellacked.
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+1, I had a helluva time breaking 12.8 and went 12.7 at almost 110 with a LET Tune and Code III pulley??? (and our DA's at Morrocco IN that day were not that good) and also I know first hand what Jake's car can do having driven it many times as well as Jerry's old car C32) Until I see time Slip, I am going to continue to raise the flag
Show us the slip!!
** Still interesting to me how a Quaife and KN are NO Mods??? No mods (engine-wise) to me means totally stock down to the plugs and wires. ****** FYI, my run was posted by my friend C32Used on Youtube last fall 2008. You can find it there racing a Twin Turbo Vette from Michigan. I got shellacked.
Show us the slip!!
** Still interesting to me how a Quaife and KN are NO Mods??? No mods (engine-wise) to me means totally stock down to the plugs and wires.
****** FYI, my run was posted by my friend C32Used on Youtube last fall 2008. You can find it there racing a Twin Turbo Vette from Michigan. I got shellacked.
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newzchspy, don't let it get to ya...I have a fast C32 obviously and a true mercedes master mechanic with 40 years experience tinkering on it...I'm gettin the C3 pulley/ intake next and see what that does to my time...That's about it..I'm 50 plus years old so I don't have the excitement level like you "young bucks" to go any krazier than that..I drive a 750li, this C32 stuff is just a whim..
Time slip for the 12.8 run??? True Mercedes Master Mechanic versus a "False" one??? I am not here to argue, but when I hear a 12.8 run on a allegedly "stock" car with NO MODS (other than "tinkered tweaks" and Quaife and KNs) I have to raise and will continue to raise the flag....................Oh, and your car is NOT stock and HAS MODS!!
On drag times, there is not a single C32 that has broken in to the 12s "stock". At best, its a 13.2-13.3 car at about 103-105??
Best run for stock is 13.290 at 105?? See Page 3 of C32 about half-way down by VMC!! Time slip???? 
Best time for 750 Li is 13.6 at 106?? No time slip for that one either??? Inquiring minds want to know??
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2002 c32 amg
This was my first time with any car. Not to bad, imo, wasn't really sure what to expect. Track was Sacramento Raceway, temp around 75.
My best time
Reaction - .711, horrible, I know
60' - 2.245
330' - 5.873
1/8 - 8.855
1/8 MPH - 83.908
1000 - 11.395
E.T. - 13.517
MPH - 108.80
So if I wouldn't have had such a bad reaction time, my other runs were around .25, I would have been close to 13.00
Car
2002 C32, 100,000 miles
Mods
Code 3 Pulley
Code 3 intake
Code 3 Heat Exchanger
CM30 pump
My best time
Reaction - .711, horrible, I know
60' - 2.245
330' - 5.873
1/8 - 8.855
1/8 MPH - 83.908
1000 - 11.395
E.T. - 13.517
MPH - 108.80
So if I wouldn't have had such a bad reaction time, my other runs were around .25, I would have been close to 13.00
Car
2002 C32, 100,000 miles
Mods
Code 3 Pulley
Code 3 intake
Code 3 Heat Exchanger
CM30 pump
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This was my first time with any car. Not to bad, imo, wasn't really sure what to expect. Track was Sacramento Raceway, temp around 75.
My best time
Reaction - .711, horrible, I know
60' - 2.245
330' - 5.873
1/8 - 8.855
1/8 MPH - 83.908
1000 - 11.395
E.T. - 13.517
MPH - 108.80
So if I wouldn't have had such a bad reaction time, my other runs were around .25, I would have been close to 13.00
Car
2002 C32, 100,000 miles
Mods
Code 3 Pulley
Code 3 intake
Code 3 Heat Exchanger
CM30 pump
My best time
Reaction - .711, horrible, I know
60' - 2.245
330' - 5.873
1/8 - 8.855
1/8 MPH - 83.908
1000 - 11.395
E.T. - 13.517
MPH - 108.80
So if I wouldn't have had such a bad reaction time, my other runs were around .25, I would have been close to 13.00
Car
2002 C32, 100,000 miles
Mods
Code 3 Pulley
Code 3 intake
Code 3 Heat Exchanger
CM30 pump
