Going to the track tomorrow.......
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Going to the track tomorrow.......
So I just got my ECU back and put the pulley on. The car pulls like a train now. Ive only put about 20 miles on it though. I hear that you should wait for the ECU to learn the pulley? Well, thats all good and well but im going to the track anyway just to see what i've got now. It only costs $10 to get in and $10 to run so thats cool. Anyway I can check the block and count it as a family day. Here in Fayetteville, NC its been pretty clear and cool so im hoping for some good times. Ill post what I get. There are some crazy 1/8th mile guys out here running Oldsmobiles and Nova's. Anyhoot Im gonna check it out. 1/4 mile of course.
Any guesses to what this newb will get?
Any guesses to what this newb will get?
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It will be in this car. I use to take my truck (Dodge Ram) down there all the time. Its about time for new tires anyways.
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Whoever gets closest to guessing my time I will buy you an AMG T-Shirt. If you no guess you no win. Once you vote thats it. Im not paying for 20 shirts so once a time is posted it cant be re-used. Closest to my fastest time wins!!!! I will be at the track from 1200-1700 10 FEB 07. Ill post when I get back. Why am I doing this? Cause this forum has saved me thousands already.
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Whoever gets closest to guessing my time I will buy you an AMG T-Shirt. If you no guess you no win. Once you vote thats it. Im not paying for 20 shirts so once a time is posted it cant be re-used. Closest to my fastest time wins!!!! I will be at the track from 1200-1700 10 FEB 07. Ill post when I get back. Why am I doing this? Cause this forum has saved me thousands already.
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So I did go to the track(Drag) today. Had some good runs. But damn traction control kept getting me. I had stock P-zero Rosso (Bald). 45 PSI front and 28 PSI in rear. Temp was 66 with strong 20-25 mph head-wind.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
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So I did go to the track(Drag) today. Had some good runs. But damn traction control kept getting me. I had stock P-zero Rosso (Bald). 45 PSI front and 28 PSI in rear. Temp was 66 with strong 20-25 mph head-wind.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
Just kidding, great runs, and Hope you had fun.
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So I did go to the track(Drag) today. Had some good runs. But damn traction control kept getting me. I had stock P-zero Rosso (Bald). 45 PSI front and 28 PSI in rear. Temp was 66 with strong 20-25 mph head-wind.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.08 13.15 105.81
Run 2: 2.17 13.25 106.33
Run 3: 2.29 13.40 106.23 Killed an M3
Run 4: 2.00 13.02 106.41
Run 5: 2.27 12.98 No Readout
Run 6: 2.19 13.09 107.42 Red Light
Run 7: 2.36 13.46 106.56
Run 8: 2.19 13.27 105.93
Not Bad. Im now in the 12 second club right? C32 AMG-DTM wins the T-Shirt with a guess of 12.9. C32 AMG-DTM PM me shirt size and address. Thanks for the guesses. Better luck next time to you....and me.
Kidding - good job!
Maybe the head wind impacted you significantly, but it seems as if your trap speeds don't reflect the mods that you have - Especially given the elevation of this track.
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Not too bad
I know about the 60' times. I had to baby the car the whole 60' so the ESP wouldnt come on and so I wouldnt smoke the tires. Its like walking a fine line. Keep in mind that I have fairly bad bald tires. The people at the track were like.....what, you are in a Grandpa car. Most people didn't have a clue. Hey boohoo what would you suspect a good trap speed would be with my Mods? My reaction could improve also. I posted my slip in the drag post. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support. I might go back next weekend. mramg-1, close......It was for sure fun.
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I know about the 60' times. I had to baby the car the whole 60' so the ESP wouldnt come on and so I wouldnt smoke the tires. Its like walking a fine line. Keep in mind that I have fairly bad bald tires. The people at the track were like.....what, you are in a Grandpa car. Most people didn't have a clue. Hey boohoo what would you suspect a good trap speed would be with my Mods? My reaction could improve also. I posted my slip in the drag post. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support. I might go back next weekend. mramg-1, close......It was for sure fun.
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60’ times are instrumental to a quick run. MPH is indicative of HP.
I can’t prove it, but we know boohooramblers is piloting a ringer…j/k! Thanks for sharing, mdncn2762
60’ times are instrumental to a quick run. MPH is indicative of HP.
I can’t prove it, but we know boohooramblers is piloting a ringer…j/k! Thanks for sharing, mdncn2762
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Very nice results. You should be happy, and proud! 8 runs in a single visit is a good day at the track.
a 2.00 60' on any street radial tire is nothing to sneeze at (not including drag radials). However, if you do decrease your 60' times, your ET will obviously improve, but your mph will decrease as well. A good 60' will reduce your overall mph, but that's not a bad thing, since the goal at the dragstrip is to run the quickest, not the fastest.
Of course it's always nice to achieve both...
I don't plan to spend the money to put drag radials on my C55 anytime in the near future, but I would be curious to see how well they do. On Nitto drag radials I've cut 1.60 60' times on an 11.43 pass in my previous Z28, which really impressed me for a tire I drove on the street daily. However, I know they wouldn't work quite as well with the lower sidewall via an 18" tire on the C55 or a 17" on the C32.
Congrats on your results!
a 2.00 60' on any street radial tire is nothing to sneeze at (not including drag radials). However, if you do decrease your 60' times, your ET will obviously improve, but your mph will decrease as well. A good 60' will reduce your overall mph, but that's not a bad thing, since the goal at the dragstrip is to run the quickest, not the fastest.
Of course it's always nice to achieve both...
I don't plan to spend the money to put drag radials on my C55 anytime in the near future, but I would be curious to see how well they do. On Nitto drag radials I've cut 1.60 60' times on an 11.43 pass in my previous Z28, which really impressed me for a tire I drove on the street daily. However, I know they wouldn't work quite as well with the lower sidewall via an 18" tire on the C55 or a 17" on the C32.
Congrats on your results!
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Pics of me at the track(drag)
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...440036894a.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...4400393b14.htm
Not sure what the 1st vehicle is (datsun or something) but the second was a honda. Forgive the quality.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...4400393b14.htm
Not sure what the 1st vehicle is (datsun or something) but the second was a honda. Forgive the quality.
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Nice runs!
Next time turn ESP OFF and do a brake torque prior to lining up.....also get some decent tires since you mentioned the rears were bald also take some drag radials with you. Hey what branch of the millitary are you?
Next time turn ESP OFF and do a brake torque prior to lining up.....also get some decent tires since you mentioned the rears were bald also take some drag radials with you. Hey what branch of the millitary are you?
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Drag Day 17 Feb 08
60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.03 13.08 106.28
Run 2: 2.09 13.30 105.21
Run 3: 1.98 13.06 106.58
Run 4: 1.94 12.97 106.31 Beat a SVT Lightning(he ran 13.17)
Run 5: 1.99 12.96 107.09
Run 6: 2.00 12.96 107.42
Run 7: 2.03 13.02 107.02 started raining
Pretty good day. It wasnt windy this time. Temp was about 60. I ran 35psi up front and 28psi in rear on Continental Conti Sport. I ran a consistent 12.96/97 for a minute. I tried leaving the car running between runs after run 3. I think this helped my run 4, 5 and 6 times plus my 60ft time came down as well. Smoked all kinds of Evo's, Hondas. People still dont have a clue what an AMG is. Got smoked by a Camaro (he ran 11.19). What else can I do to get in the lower to Mid 12's? Drag radials maybe? I dont know, maybe when I get my new plugs and wires I will be straight.
Run 1: 2.03 13.08 106.28
Run 2: 2.09 13.30 105.21
Run 3: 1.98 13.06 106.58
Run 4: 1.94 12.97 106.31 Beat a SVT Lightning(he ran 13.17)
Run 5: 1.99 12.96 107.09
Run 6: 2.00 12.96 107.42
Run 7: 2.03 13.02 107.02 started raining
Pretty good day. It wasnt windy this time. Temp was about 60. I ran 35psi up front and 28psi in rear on Continental Conti Sport. I ran a consistent 12.96/97 for a minute. I tried leaving the car running between runs after run 3. I think this helped my run 4, 5 and 6 times plus my 60ft time came down as well. Smoked all kinds of Evo's, Hondas. People still dont have a clue what an AMG is. Got smoked by a Camaro (he ran 11.19). What else can I do to get in the lower to Mid 12's? Drag radials maybe? I dont know, maybe when I get my new plugs and wires I will be straight.
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60 ft. 1/4 Mile Time Trap
Run 1: 2.03 13.08 106.28
Run 2: 2.09 13.30 105.21
Run 3: 1.98 13.06 106.58
Run 4: 1.94 12.97 106.31 Beat a SVT Lightning(he ran 13.17)
Run 5: 1.99 12.96 107.09
Run 6: 2.00 12.96 107.42
Run 7: 2.03 13.02 107.02 started raining
Pretty good day. It wasnt windy this time. Temp was about 60. I ran 35psi up front and 28psi in rear on Continental Conti Sport. I ran a consistent 12.96/97 for a minute. I tried leaving the car running between runs after run 3. I think this helped my run 4, 5 and 6 times plus my 60ft time came down as well. Smoked all kinds of Evo's, Hondas. People still dont have a clue what an AMG is. Got smoked by a Camaro (he ran 11.19). What else can I do to get in the lower to Mid 12's? Drag radials maybe? I dont know, maybe when I get my new plugs and wires I will be straight.
Run 1: 2.03 13.08 106.28
Run 2: 2.09 13.30 105.21
Run 3: 1.98 13.06 106.58
Run 4: 1.94 12.97 106.31 Beat a SVT Lightning(he ran 13.17)
Run 5: 1.99 12.96 107.09
Run 6: 2.00 12.96 107.42
Run 7: 2.03 13.02 107.02 started raining
Pretty good day. It wasnt windy this time. Temp was about 60. I ran 35psi up front and 28psi in rear on Continental Conti Sport. I ran a consistent 12.96/97 for a minute. I tried leaving the car running between runs after run 3. I think this helped my run 4, 5 and 6 times plus my 60ft time came down as well. Smoked all kinds of Evo's, Hondas. People still dont have a clue what an AMG is. Got smoked by a Camaro (he ran 11.19). What else can I do to get in the lower to Mid 12's? Drag radials maybe? I dont know, maybe when I get my new plugs and wires I will be straight.
Re: other mods to bring down your times - I would say the only obvious mod missing from your sig is headers. After that, you need to get more invasive. Or.... there's always
