Back from the drag strip...
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 869
Likes: 35
From: Pacific NW
AMG GT-R
Back from the drag strip...
I finally got a chance to take my car to the strip. I'm a first timer, and have much room for improvement, so go easy on me. The car has 2800 miles on it and I ran with a 1/2 tank of gas. Running Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions w/ 265/30/19 in the rear at 40psi. Didn't let any air out this time around. Had the tranny in Sport with ESP Sport.
I only managed to get 2 passes in 5 hours; a lot of cars running including several 9 and 8 sec cars
And some very fast bikes, some trapping 155 mph.
But anyway, my best pass was:
R/T: .537
60': 2.331
1/8: 8.711
MPH: 87.32
1/4: 13.183
MPH: 110.53
I spun hard at the line. I tried telling myself before the race to quickly feather the gas halfway, let it hook, and then floor it, but as soon as that light turned green I just floored it...both times. Gotta work on controlling those nerves. (not enough room to drive around waterbox either) I'm fairly happy with the trap speed though. I was hoping to get in the 12s @ 113 or so, but oh well. The weather was good so I can't blame it on that. 30.09inHG and 55F, track elevation 150 ft.
Sooo, if I can get my 60' around 1.8 what type of times and traps could I expect? Just for reference, there was a Ferrari F430 vert that ran and posted a 13.3 or something at 113. I was expecting it to do much better...but I can understand why now mag times are not always easy to achieve.
I only managed to get 2 passes in 5 hours; a lot of cars running including several 9 and 8 sec cars
And some very fast bikes, some trapping 155 mph.But anyway, my best pass was:
R/T: .537
60': 2.331
1/8: 8.711
MPH: 87.32
1/4: 13.183
MPH: 110.53
I spun hard at the line. I tried telling myself before the race to quickly feather the gas halfway, let it hook, and then floor it, but as soon as that light turned green I just floored it...both times. Gotta work on controlling those nerves. (not enough room to drive around waterbox either) I'm fairly happy with the trap speed though. I was hoping to get in the 12s @ 113 or so, but oh well. The weather was good so I can't blame it on that. 30.09inHG and 55F, track elevation 150 ft.
Sooo, if I can get my 60' around 1.8 what type of times and traps could I expect? Just for reference, there was a Ferrari F430 vert that ran and posted a 13.3 or something at 113. I was expecting it to do much better...but I can understand why now mag times are not always easy to achieve.
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 582
Likes: 0
AMG C63
I wouldnt be so hard on your self. First timeout and all
you were only a second off some of the best times here.
BUT i gotta say 2 passes in 5 hours!!!!!!???????? how much does
that cost? I would rather go to a road course and get 5-7 sessions in one
day with 30 minute sessions to get your drivers skill honed.
How does the drag strip work?
And a Scud at the drag strip OMG! He should be flogged! However
now we can go around and say the C63 is faster than the scud!!LOL!
you were only a second off some of the best times here.
BUT i gotta say 2 passes in 5 hours!!!!!!???????? how much does
that cost? I would rather go to a road course and get 5-7 sessions in one
day with 30 minute sessions to get your drivers skill honed.
How does the drag strip work?
And a Scud at the drag strip OMG! He should be flogged! However
now we can go around and say the C63 is faster than the scud!!LOL!
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 869
Likes: 35
From: Pacific NW
AMG GT-R
Thanks for the encouragement. Yeah, I probably spun for about a second haha, so I can see where the lost time went.
I wasn't sure exactly what all was going on, they had what seemed like 4 different groups they were rotating through. Street cars, bikes, non-street legal drag cars, mini drag cars, cash bash event, track prep. It was a good time though and a fun environment so no complaints.
Probably too late this year, but I do plan on attending some road course sessions as well...I like it all
Oh yeah, the cost is $30 all day, lasts from 8-5.
I wasn't sure exactly what all was going on, they had what seemed like 4 different groups they were rotating through. Street cars, bikes, non-street legal drag cars, mini drag cars, cash bash event, track prep. It was a good time though and a fun environment so no complaints.
Probably too late this year, but I do plan on attending some road course sessions as well...I like it all
Oh yeah, the cost is $30 all day, lasts from 8-5.
Last edited by nrgy; Oct 20, 2008 at 01:18 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,059
Likes: 342
From: NJ
2009 SL63 AMG
Not bad for your first time down the strip. Each hair you reduce on your '60 time makes a large difference on your ETA. Also, one thing that stood out is that you ran your rear's PSI very high. For a straight line run, jack up the pressure in the front and lower it into the 20's in the back. This will give you a better hook-up off the line. I would browse the E55 forum for some drag racing tips, as there are some knowledgeable and track-experienced guys there.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 497
Likes: 0
From: Canada
Looking for a new toy.
What's the elevation of the track you run at? I'm thinking it's not at sea level 
. For comparisons' sake, my ex SLK55 ran consistent 110-111 traps and it would hit 12.7-12.8 ET's with 1.8/1.9 sixties.
P.S. don't wait til you see green either, leave on the last yellow - it won't change your actual times, but it will go a long way towards beating the guy in the next lane! The nice thing about your first track visit is it always gets better next time out
. For comparisons' sake, my ex SLK55 ran consistent 110-111 traps and it would hit 12.7-12.8 ET's with 1.8/1.9 sixties.P.S. don't wait til you see green either, leave on the last yellow - it won't change your actual times, but it will go a long way towards beating the guy in the next lane! The nice thing about your first track visit is it always gets better next time out
Last edited by FishtailnZ; Oct 20, 2008 at 01:59 PM.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Granville Ohio
Anything with BOOST
Not bad for a first time. The C63 is not a easy to launch on stock skins IMO. Andy, I'm just about ready to get my V2 done, assembling the winter ride now, a Trailblazer SS. Let it snow!
Trending Topics
Banned
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
We'll do your v2 tuning at the Nov 1st dyno day at my shop in Reynoldsburg. It's a Sat, think you can make it?Thanks
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
