Went to the Drag Strip
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Went to the Drag Strip
In case you guys did not see this posting elsewhere on the site. A number of us went to the Drag Strip last weekend. The best time turned in at the track for the day was 11.6X @ ~119mph. This was in an SL65, beating all the dedicated drag cars running (they were limited to 6 cylinders in the runs for money).
This was my first run at the track. Best time of the day was 13.254@106.66. The track and conditions worsened throughout the day and my times got progressivly slower. I am convinced that will less humid weather, a little cooler, and more practice I could hit 12.8.
My car is stock except the removal of the resonator and the addition of the SL55 Y-pipe.
Best trap speed of the day was 107.12. It is a nice long track and one run I kept my foot planted to 120+. Always nice to legally be able to have fun.
This was my first run at the track. Best time of the day was 13.254@106.66. The track and conditions worsened throughout the day and my times got progressivly slower. I am convinced that will less humid weather, a little cooler, and more practice I could hit 12.8.
My car is stock except the removal of the resonator and the addition of the SL55 Y-pipe.
Best trap speed of the day was 107.12. It is a nice long track and one run I kept my foot planted to 120+. Always nice to legally be able to have fun.
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Damn CLK55
I can smash Chappy's best times but the adreline gets the best of my right foot when we line up
I am 1 for 3, only winning the race from a roll
But my best 1/4 mile time is what 3 secs faster?
Schiznick great video.
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I am 1 for 3, only winning the race from a roll
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Schiznick great video.
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Originally Posted by 430
I am 1 for 3, only winning the race from a roll
But my best 1/4 mile time is what 3 secs faster?
Schiznick great video.![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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Schiznick great video.
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I'm having trouble with the video download...I'll try from another desktop
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Last edited by Chappy; 10-20-2004 at 07:37 AM.
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Yes, I did mean .3. I was thinking your best time was slower than what you posted, my bad.
I seem to have more trouble controlling the throttle with auto than with a manual. The premature shifting out of first also makes me a little parinoid that if I do not get on it enough I will not reap the acceleration I should.
I seem to have more trouble controlling the throttle with auto than with a manual. The premature shifting out of first also makes me a little parinoid that if I do not get on it enough I will not reap the acceleration I should.
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Originally Posted by 430
Manual mode just sucks. I just can't believe how slowly it shifts. Plus by the time I hit the 1-2 upshift the damage is done.
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I don't think manual mode sucks and it isn't slow for the little I've played with it. The only time it is slow for me is if I try to up shift too early and it gloats about how it is smarter than I am.
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The SL65 is awesome. He wasn't even trying was he - launches look like he is pulling away from a traffic light
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