AMG_55

you are a certified 1/4 mi *****


i might go dyno my car on fri., what time are you thinking of going?
i prefer wed. b/c there is less people (more runs) and the traffic isnt as bad as fri.

siswati

This is an awesome 60ft time - please tell me that it was with DR's

juicee63

Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. I ran through the r compound BFG drag radial in one week 3 track visits. I did manage a 1.92 but this car seems to launch better as if it were at a stop light. The pilot cups are stickier than a street tire but less sticky than the BFG. Now I am certain the 63 needs to be rested, (cooled) the tires hot, pressure at 28, and simply roll out similar to launching with a street tire. Subtle power brake(1000-1200). I was on a slippery side so I took it easy and that is how I did it. I have been hammering the throttle especially with the BFG tire. It seemed to grip no matter what I did. The Pilot Sport cup tires I borrowed prior to buying the BFG had afforded me better 1/4 mile times so I decided to buy a new set. I beat my best time on the first run coming straight off the fwy. After letteing the car sit 30-40minutes I headed out and lined up with a car that beats me 90% of the time. He requested I take the shi* lane. I figured eh, I will just roll out of here, when I saw the time it was a real special moment. Not only did I beat him but seeing the 60 ft time was well quite frankly I assumed the tower ****** up! But I know the camaro runs consistant and had been doing 1.7-1.9 all night. So seeing his 1.9 and my 1.699 reaffirmed the slip. The slip is posted in the best 63 times thread!!

Thanks SISWATI,

Jakpro1

Just to put that awesome 60ft in perspective, that was near identical to a gentleman we call Mr Derek FSU (first 10 sec E)

Also near many of the S and SL 65's on dragtimes.

Also from Dragtimes.

Rflow with the fastest non Nitrous E in the US.
1.714 and went on to a final of 11.341

Really REALLY great 60ft at LACR!!! Great job Juice!!

If I am not mistaken, you are the first regular dragging E63 in the US as well. Haven't read the whole post, but if you have not shared your launch technique, may wanna post it up for the other 63 guys.

juicee63

[QUOTE=Jakpro1;2228310]Just to put that awesome 60ft in perspective, that was near identical to a gentleman we call Mr Derek FSU (first 10 sec E)

Also near many of the S and SL 65's on dragtimes.
Also from Dragtimes.

Rflow with the fastest non Nitrous E in the US.
1.714 and went on to a final of 11.341

Really REALLY great 60ft at LACR!!! Great job Juice!!

If I am not mistaken, you are the first regular dragging E63 in the US as well. Haven't read the whole post, but if you have not shared your launch technique, may wanna post it up for the other 63 guys.



Wow, that makes me feel really really good!!

I know some of the guys here are INCREDIBLE drivers.

Jakpro, Thanks for filling me in on how good this is, I just thought it was good because I beat a pretty fast Camaro that was feeding me his *** end all last week on the 1/8th mile track at Irwindale. So I fugured beating hime in the poor lane was fairly amazing. I have posted the technique in the best times thread.

Also I am running the heavier CLS 63 030. I only post here cause I know this is where all the good drivers hang out!!! Are you going to SAC June 2nd? I will try to get there and hopefully match this 60 ft and run a low 12!

Thanks again for all your comments,

Josh

SCM3

Nice times!

Im going up there very soon, once i get my tires.

Do you remember the times for some of these cars, like the 997tt andZ06's (C6Z hopefully).

enzom

Nice 60' time. Please do not take this the wrong way - but is a 1.69 60 foot time really that surprising for drag radials at LACR? Is there no track prep at all there? Do they actually charge you guys money to run there?

EDIT - Just caught up and saw it was on Pilot Sport Cups. Juicee are those track-only tires, or are you going to use them day to day?

rflow306

I don't know about LACR but Moroso track pep sucks 8 out of 10 times you go there. Some tracks just don't care especially during a test and tune, as we all know the 60 ft and 330 is were it's at for a quick et. My best 60 ft at Moroso has been 1.69 on the dr's and 1.81 on the 20's, I don't know of any E55 that has gone better than a 1.69 at Moroso . Just to put things in perspective DJe55 had a tenth advantage at the 60ft, comparing our fastest motor times, the only reason I slightly beat his time was more power / mods.
Hopefully we can get a track rental going at Bradenton our best track in South Florida.

juicee63

enzom. I spoke with a group of Pro Funny car drivers on Sunday @LACR. They said "This is the worst track in the USA" They also explained "If you are good here, you will be great most other tracks". It is the location of the track that makes it terrible. The traction is poor because the track is next to a gravel pit and the wind blows cross track. Since I have put on new tires other than my stock ones I am able to get good traction on most every run as long as I dont hammer the pedal. Since I go to the track 3 times per week I would say they are day to day. So it is 18" in the back with Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, wow they are a great tire long as it does not rain or snow. In front stock 19" heavy as hell , Pirelli P zero Rosso. Good street tire but a guaranteed addition of .5 to your time.(if you ran em in back)

juicee63

The Z06 actually raced a 997 2 or three times. Both cars on street tires(big mistake@LACR). The Z06 seems to make up speed down the track and both cars ran similar times. 13.2-13.7@111-115. I lined up with the Z06 and beat the car 13.3 to 13.5. My trap was 107 his was 115. Both cars pulled me by the 1/8th mile. The cars just cannot get out of the hole and slip on every shift. Once in a gear that has less torque they begin to fly.

A car with less power has a good chance of beating a 997 @LACR and the Z06 is suffering here more than any car I have seen. I guess the weight? The 997 is all about the launch and seems everyone I have seen up here has real trouble getting off the line.

A good Z06 time would be Low 12's@115-118. Best Z06 time I have actually seen ready 13.1@116. I have seen the 997 TT do 12.4@115. But the guy also ran a 13.7 . The cars are all over the place at LACR. Its anybody's race up there.

Cars with drag radials do well at LACR, if your going to this track to measure times you would be wise to get a BFG or hoosier compound R drag tire. I can run on Michelin because the car will not send huge tq to the wheel upon launch. The CLS needs to be launched as if you were kicking back listening to jazz..

Rudyrono

Jackpro1,

Those 60' times will crumble when you get your car to the track with some drag radials. I know that first hand. I also believe the non-nitrous record will fall as well, at least, as soon as you get out of the Himalayas and down to a more reasonable altitude to race.

juicee63

Least you guys know what it is like being H I G H !

Come to SAC JAK, and RUDY, JUNE 2nd, I am driving from LA. We can run em at 50 ft on a sweet track.

NGS_E55

to lacr with stock tires on an E55?

juicee63

Anybody wanna go?