You have a very strong car. What launch technique do you use?
11.850 @ 118.17 Bone Stock!!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
11.850 @ 118.17 Bone Stock!!
Met the crew down at E-town today to make some quick runs. It was great to see the gang and meet Jody, even though I had to split by 11:15.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased.
I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased.
I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,434
Likes: 1
From: So Cal
2010 RRS ; BMW K1200R; 14 E350 ; 14 RRS on order
Met the crew down at E-town today to make some quick runs. It was great to see the gang and meet Jody, even though I had to split by 11:15.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased. I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased.
I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 350
Likes: 1
From: Nyc
SOLD 04 E55 Now 93 w124 3.2 sold W210 E55 sold waiting on W211 E63 p030
Nice...
I am thinking about getting an 03-04 E55 in the couple months. I wanted to know what I need to look for, any recalls? Any info I can get will be great. Thanks in advance.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: London, UK
E55 AMG
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 587
Likes: 1
From: New Jersey
2005 E55 Delivered 01/07/05
I was at E-town today with MIG-E55 Rocket, Sleeper X, and NYC-SRT8. I missed Enzom's record setting run for a stock E55 by one hour. I was watching a Ferrari Rally that was going from NYC to DC via NJ Turnpike. It was for Ferrari's 60th Anninversary. My buddy was driving his 360 Challenge Stradale. It was a fun day and I never thought I would ever see 3 Enzo's on the NJ Turnpike. I still wish I could have seen Enzom's 11:85 run, just amazing!!!!!
Last edited by MBH; Mar 31, 2007 at 08:40 PM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
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
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
'03 E55
Met the crew down at E-town today to make some quick runs. It was great to see the gang and meet Jody, even though I had to split by 11:15.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased. I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
Made my first run and the car really exploded down the track. It felt like a perfect run. Still, I was pretty shocked to see what the slip said - 11.850 @ 118.17 mph with a 1.760 60' time. Ran once more about 45 minutes later and ran an 11.892 @ 117.72 mph with a 1.766 60' time. My car weighed 4322 after the first run, with a half tank of gas.
I am having trouble scanning the slips because the print is too light. I will play with my copier in the office on Monday and see how I can enhance the print. Then I will scan the slips for drag times. Here are the particulars on both runs:
60' 1.760 1.766
330' 4.986 5.005
1/8 7.645 7.670
mph 92.21 92.03
1000' 9.933 9.967
1/4 11.850 11.892
mph 118.17 117.72
Needless to say, I am quite pleased.
I am particularly impressed with the gain in mph between the 1/8 and the 1/4 - almost 26 mph.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 0
From: So.Ca.
E55
Those numbers are making me sick! LOL
Im at the point where Im either packing up and moving back there or flying back to see whats up with your car.I'll never get track and weather conditons out here like you guys get back there.
Im at the point where Im either packing up and moving back there or flying back to see whats up with your car.I'll never get track and weather conditons out here like you guys get back there.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 1
From: Mia
2005 E 55
Hey John Ship the car to my house, I will sacrifice some garage space and take good care of it until you show up.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 0
From: So.Ca.
E55
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 527
Likes: 1
From: South Florida
'10 Panamera S, '06 AMG CLS55, '07 Miata MX5, '02 MB SPRINTER, '99 Spec Miata Race Car (2X)
Stunning runs Enzom - you are doing us proud at the strip!!! Really thrilled that I got one of the last CLS 55K's !
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
I don't think you have it all that bad out there, Jrocket.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
None of the guys had arrived yet. I was one of the first cars on the track. There may be some video of my second run, but I am not sure.
I know I missed the documented record by "this" much. I still can't believe how fast this car moves. Even my Z06 friends (it was a Corvette Challenge Day) were shaking their heads in admirable disbelief at the slip.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 1
From: NJ
2005 E55
Thanks. Ever since I changed my technique, I have been posting 1.7s pretty regularly it seems. I am running Michelin PS2's in the stock 265 size. I do a burnout in the waterbox before I run. People think it is strange, but it seems to work for me.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,649
Likes: 207
'03 E55, Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Ducati 748R
i'm positive it's the fact that you don't preload. my times in stock trim weren't as quick as yours but i still nailed consistent 1.7x 60ft times on street tires after perfecting the same technique.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 527
Likes: 1
From: Indianapolis, IN
2012 JDM
WOW, great times 
Forgive my lack of drag strip knowledge, but was ESP off for your runs?? Thanks.
I just roll hard into the throttle after letting go of the brake. No pre-loading of the gas. Simple.
