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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Going to the track!
Members, I'm headed out again to the local 1/4 mile drag strip. (Been there before, hence the forum name) and I thought that I'd ask you folks for any racing tips (other than go fast and win) so that I can get a better launch at the light. Information is POWER.

Let the advice begin................
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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launch 400 rpms higher then you would on the street.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by IEATZ06s
Members, I'm headed out again to the local 1/4 mile drag strip. (Been there before, hence the forum name) and I thought that I'd ask you folks for any racing tips (other than go fast and win) so that I can get a better launch at the light. Information is POWER.

Let the advice begin................
Here's a tip: be prepared to switch your username

Lol run your car in dyno mode. Load the torque converter just a bit and roll into the throttle. Obviously, make sure AC is off and remove anything you don't need in your car.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Leave on the last yellow, or before.

If you leave on the green, you're giving up five carlengths already...

Try this thread: CLICK HERE
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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No way! I've smoked too many of them on the street :-)
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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So you are running low 10's in the 1/4 mile? Post up the timeslips and a video of you racing at the track.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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guys, we all know most z06 owners can't use their cars properly so lets not get into that debate again. i've never lost to a z06 on the street or at the track...but i KNOW they should be the quicker car and i'm sure his case is no different.
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He also might be referring to the C5 Z06. Big difference in performance between the C5 and C6 variations.
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Please tell me you have drag radials on that Kleemann CLK55! Can't wait to see your times, I gave you tips in the CLK55 forum where you posted this same thread. I don't mess with Z06's lol
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His mom told him he was not allowed to play on the internet anymore lol.
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
guys, we all know most z06 owners can't use their cars properly so lets not get into that debate again. i've never lost to a z06 on the street or at the track...but i KNOW they should be the quicker car and i'm sure his case is no different.
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Z06 is a monster but I have also seen people run 13+ at the track
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