First Time at the Drag Strip 13.2@107 (CLK 55 AMG)
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First Time at the Drag Strip 13.2@107 (CLK 55 AMG)
I convinced my brother to take his 03 CLK 55 AMG to the 1/4 today. Keep in mind he's never drag raced before in his life hes 18 and treats his car like a baby. These Runs took place in Missouri not California Im here visiting.
His very first run
R/T: .258
60' 2.057
330: 5.694
1/8: 8.674
MPH: 82.50
1000: 11.227
1/4: 13.362 Uncorrected Time
MPH: 106.84 Uncorrected MPH
DA Corrected Time: 13.267 @ 107.583 MPH
Cliff Notes:
Full Tank Of Gas
Spinning
Launching off idol (No Brake Launch)
Spare Tire and Jack still in the trunk
Bone Stock
Left the car in "S" Sport Mode
Traction Control Off
Track Conditions:
12:50 pm
Density Altitude: 775 feet
Relative Density: 97.75 %
I was very impressed for him never running the car before.
I have Pics and Videos I will upload soon.
His very first run
R/T: .258
60' 2.057
330: 5.694
1/8: 8.674
MPH: 82.50
1000: 11.227
1/4: 13.362 Uncorrected Time
MPH: 106.84 Uncorrected MPH
DA Corrected Time: 13.267 @ 107.583 MPH
Cliff Notes:
Full Tank Of Gas
Spinning
Launching off idol (No Brake Launch)
Spare Tire and Jack still in the trunk
Bone Stock
Left the car in "S" Sport Mode
Traction Control Off
Track Conditions:
12:50 pm
Density Altitude: 775 feet
Relative Density: 97.75 %
I was very impressed for him never running the car before.
I have Pics and Videos I will upload soon.
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Nicely done. My best is 13.18 after a few trips with a good launch, half tank of gas, spare tire etc... After getting rear ended though I'm not taking it back to the track. I don't trust it under those stresses anymore. I was hoping for a high twelves pass with a quarter tank, and empty trunk.
Better tires help the launch, but technique is free, and will prove to have better gains.
I run Falken FK452's and they grip well for the money. Run around the waterbox, scrub them a little. Absolutely make sure to line up in the groove. Then brake, and hold the RPM's around 1500. I've launched very consistently this way with no spin, and certainly with a 1/4 tank of gas, and empty trunk he'll be in high twelves.
Better tires help the launch, but technique is free, and will prove to have better gains.
I run Falken FK452's and they grip well for the money. Run around the waterbox, scrub them a little. Absolutely make sure to line up in the groove. Then brake, and hold the RPM's around 1500. I've launched very consistently this way with no spin, and certainly with a 1/4 tank of gas, and empty trunk he'll be in high twelves.
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Thanks for the input everyone, heres a video I made after we left the Drag Strip, we got bored lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
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Thanks for the input everyone, heres a video I made after we left the Drag Strip, we got bored lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
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Thanks for the input everyone, heres a video I made after we left the Drag Strip, we got bored lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
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Thanks for the input everyone, heres a video I made after we left the Drag Strip, we got bored lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2Lf7rQhOY
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great video, blackbenz needs a video like this. Shine up your tips, it really makes your car stand out makes the car look like new again https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...aust-tips.html
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How big of a difference is the CLK55 AMG and the CLK550? 1/4 wise?
I think with better tires my brother could hit a high 12 no problem. I ran 13.047@107 in my old 2000 Trans Am Ws6 at that track and my brothers car has more hp and better gearing then my auto WS6 did.
I think with better tires my brother could hit a high 12 no problem. I ran 13.047@107 in my old 2000 Trans Am Ws6 at that track and my brothers car has more hp and better gearing then my auto WS6 did.
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