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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL65 vs Lamborghini Gallardo video

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Old 10-24-2006, 02:50 AM
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I think those calculations are a little off. The 0-60 is too low and the 0-100 may be a tad too high. For comparisons sake I ran an 11.2@126 in my Z06 last weekend with a 1.6 60ft. My passport GT2 timer registered 0-60 in 2.9 and 0-100 in 6.9.

Nice run Treynor.
Nice run yourself That's a hell of a time for 6-speed!
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anybody know where 93 octane gas is sold in los angeles?
I'm sure there are others closer to LA, but I filled up on 100-octane last week in Fullerton at the 76 station at 2043 W Commonwealth Ave.
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Nice run yourself That's a hell of a time for 6-speed!
Thanks man. I could have gotten into the 10s maybe but they kicked me off the track right away. I was running drag radials though. My previous best on run flats was an 11.45@126.
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Ben,

Any pics of the airbox yet? Maybe a few different shots and one of the inside so I can how different from stock it is.
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UMMM YOUR CAR IS SICK... I was just wondering, did the Lambo lose bc of the launch bc it seemed like it stayed with you. From our angle it was hard to see but did the gap between you get bigger or wider at all during the run?
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UMMM YOUR CAR IS SICK... I was just wondering, did the Lambo lose bc of the launch bc it seemed like it stayed with you. From our angle it was hard to see but did the gap between you get bigger or wider at all during the run?
I gradually pulled away from the lambo after the launch -- you can tell from the trapspeeds, where the Lambo ran 116 mph and I ran 123. By the end of the track I'm walking away at about 10' / sec.
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Ben,

Any pics of the airbox yet? Maybe a few different shots and one of the inside so I can how different from stock it is.
I've got a shot from the outside of the entire engine bay, including the airbox. I don't believe it's appropriate to post the airbox interior, but it's a straight-through design as opposed to the baffled design of the stock 'box.
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I gradually pulled away from the lambo after the launch -- you can tell from the trapspeeds, where the Lambo ran 116 mph and I ran 123. By the end of the track I'm walking away at about 10' / sec.
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I've got a shot from the outside of the entire engine bay, including the airbox. I don't believe it's appropriate to post the airbox interior, but it's a straight-through design as opposed to the baffled design of the stock 'box.
Man that look sick!! I see what your saying about the inside sorry I asked didnt even think about, just curious since the factory box sucks so bad. I couldnt get over what the factory box was like when I took it apart. Cant you get me a deal on that box for like 2k.

I also need some major help with my drag times. I ran a 12.659 @114.7 on sat with a 2.18 0-60ft that was on strret tires with no burn out or anything. I just left the car in s mode and suspension at the lowest setting and the abc in comfort mode, no power braking or anything esp on and just slammed the gas. any tips for me???
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Honestly -- just buy a pair of 18" wheels with BFG drag radials on them, and use those for racing. You can get decent traction on the street tires by doing a serious burnout with them, but you'll be much better off with drag radials, and they're cheaper to boot.

With DRs - set cold pressure to 20 PSI, drive around the waterbox and back in, then roll forward out, do a short burnout (only until you see smoke on both sides), then roll up to the staging line and nail it. Instant high 11s
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Ben, are you bringing a video cam on Saturday? We are going to have couple of short runs @ cushing parkway.


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