Track Day at MIR - 10/08/07
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Good point, I have never tried to launch a big horsepower AMG so I don't know what works in regards to ESP. I know the programming is a lot more performance oriented. But I do know I have never been very good or consistent either.
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Hey Ahmad,
They're allowing side by side this time, right? If so, are they allowing dial-ins with a staggered tree? If they're allowing for that, I'll run my E500 or maybe I'll bring the R500 and wax some people on the tree
But if they're only allowing heads up, I won't stand a chance with my little 500s and I'll just be a spectator.
They're allowing side by side this time, right? If so, are they allowing dial-ins with a staggered tree? If they're allowing for that, I'll run my E500 or maybe I'll bring the R500 and wax some people on the tree
But if they're only allowing heads up, I won't stand a chance with my little 500s and I'll just be a spectator.
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Just in case nobody has put these up yet, here are a few tips and tricks from what I have learned running at MIR. For those of you who are familiar with the drag strip this primer won't be very helpful. But for those running for the first time, I hope some of these nuggets help.
2. If you are launching hard and getting a lot of spin try letting 5 or 10 lbs. of air out of your back tires (run 20 to 25 lbs). The wider footprint will hook you up better and doesn't cost too much down the track where a little more traction ads up to additional friction.
2. If you are launching hard and getting a lot of spin try letting 5 or 10 lbs. of air out of your back tires (run 20 to 25 lbs). The wider footprint will hook you up better and doesn't cost too much down the track where a little more traction ads up to additional friction.
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Interesting. I've never taken anything down the strip with the kind of power you guys are making so take my tips with that in mind. I am only making 300bhp at best so my best 60' time of 2.0 was with about 30' of spin with WOT right from the start. MIR can be very sticky so a few practice runs will tell how much throttle it will handle. When I ran my bike, I almost left my boots at the starting line there was so much traction compound. But I did run my best E/T and trap speed with 26 lbs instead of my usual 34 lbs on my 245/40 Michelin Pilot Primacy tires so I am a firm beliver that a little less air can work.
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Interesting. I've never taken anything down the strip with the kind of power you guys are making so take my tips with that in mind. I am only making 300bhp at best so my best 60' time of 2.0 was with about 30' of spin with WOT right from the start. MIR can be very sticky so a few practice runs will tell how much throttle it will handle. When I ran my bike, I almost left my boots at the starting line there was so much traction compound. But I did run my best E/T and trap speed with 26 lbs instead of my usual 34 lbs on my 245/40 Michelin Pilot Primacy tires so I am a firm beliver that a little less air can work.
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Ok, I tried a few lighter techniques and think you guys are right. If I launch with ESP off (it's definitely not an AMG), a real light powerbrake (almost none, just holding the brake on with a tiny bit of throttle) and then go WOT just off the line as it gets rolling it will do a 2.0 60' and a low 5.4 0-60 pretty consistently. That nets me a little wheel spin, maybe 10', and then a lot of giddy-up. So with some more traction, like at the track, I would hope to get a 1.8 or a 1.9 (I'm almost at a 1.9 now on the G-TECH) and a 0-60 closer to 5.2 or 5.3. If so then it will be at or hopefully under 13.5 in the 1/4 which would be right where I want to be with my little NA 3.5L!
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Awesome.. I was hoping you and Avery would come to this event. It is going to be a great time.
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I would drop my rear 275/40/17 down to 18 lbs.
This dropped my 60' times down to 1.8's Instead of 2.0's
The VERY slight drag, friction, do to the wider foot print is minimal at best.
My MPH, never suffered by more than 1MPH, in my stang
It ran 12.6's at 116mph. Not to bad for a raod racer.
BTW I never ran Drag radials due to my weak T5 tranny.
As far as power shifting, YOUR NUTS!
The damage it will do compare to one tenth of a second dropped time is NOT WORTH IT
Unless you like working on trannies, I would HIGHLY NOT RECOMEND THIS PROCEDURE TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!See yeah, and have FUN
PS: Don't forget to pump up the fronts to about 50PSI for less drag
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...The VERY slight drag, friction, do to the wider foot print is minimal at best....As far as power shifting, YOUR NUTS! The damage it will do compare to one tenth of a second dropped time is NOT WORTH IT...PS: Don't forget to pump up the fronts to about 50PSI for less drag
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Looks like its going to be the highlight of the year. PERIOD
I'm looking forward to it. The list alone reads like something from the "The Fast and the Furious"
All we need now are the girls
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Frank that's all you had to tell me!
I would have understood.
Jidex it's all your fault.
Now I gotta find someone else to bring down my Benz!
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He usually does track his car. I'll post this on the M5/M6 board if it hasn't neen done already
Looks like its going to be the highlight of the year. PERIOD
I'm looking forward to it. The list alone reads like something from the "The Fast and the Furious"
All we need now are the girls
Looks like its going to be the highlight of the year. PERIOD
I'm looking forward to it. The list alone reads like something from the "The Fast and the Furious"
All we need now are the girls
If Avery is coming make sure he gets the money to me soon. I know ICS did his tuning and George and the rest of the ICS boys are coming down
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Yea it will be fun! I had posted it on m5board a longgg time ago and noone seemed interested. I am now banned from that forum for posting a pm Gustav sent me on this site If Avery is coming make sure he gets the money to me soon. I know ICS did his tuning and George and the rest of the ICS boys are coming down
If Avery is coming make sure he gets the money to me soon. I know ICS did his tuning and George and the rest of the ICS boys are coming down
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And now for the million dollar question.......Drum rolls please....Is ANYONE BRINGING THEIR WIFE OR GIRLFRIEND?
, the reason I ask is because my wife wants to tag along and see me at the strip, she says I put so much time and effort into this. Since she can't compete with the beast she might as well join her, lol! Don't want to make her feel awkward if she goes, she might be the only one there in terms of females. Your input is greatly appreciated and please don't take this the wrong way. Thanks!
, the reason I ask is because my wife wants to tag along and see me at the strip, she says I put so much time and effort into this. Since she can't compete with the beast she might as well join her, lol! Don't want to make her feel awkward if she goes, she might be the only one there in terms of females. Your input is greatly appreciated and please don't take this the wrong way. Thanks!
