Famoso Track Rental - Saturday 12/13/2008
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That thing is flying on the back half your making another 27.85 mph + your running the same exact times the LIGHTER E55k's are running (Do you have any major weight reductions?)
Your SL55 weighs an EZ 300+lbs more than the E55 W211 Note the no (6) is using a 100 shot of NOS, & his TRAP speed is only 1mph faster than your best
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6) 11.178* 125.240 7.229 98.150 1.704 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG E55K 2005 Rick
7) 11.341*+^ 123.810 7.338 96.670 1.714 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2005 rflow
8) 11.362*+ 122.590 7.312 95.930 1.658 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 HigginsBeach
9) 11.377*+ 121.990 7.310 95.680 1.660 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 HigginsBeach
10) 11.389*+ 122.240 7.303 95.980 1.610 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 Derrick DJE55
Your SL55 weighs an EZ 300+lbs more than the E55 W211 Note the no (6) is using a 100 shot of NOS, & his TRAP speed is only 1mph faster than your best
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6) 11.178* 125.240 7.229 98.150 1.704 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG E55K 2005 Rick
7) 11.341*+^ 123.810 7.338 96.670 1.714 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2005 rflow
8) 11.362*+ 122.590 7.312 95.930 1.658 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 HigginsBeach
9) 11.377*+ 121.990 7.310 95.680 1.660 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 HigginsBeach
10) 11.389*+ 122.240 7.303 95.980 1.610 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 2004 Derrick DJE55
We can go back and fourth all day....... How about this, I see that you live in So Cal. Right? I'll invite you over to my place and you can bring your mechanic to inspect my car for NOS (since you are so concerned). Also bring a car that you know runs 11.3xx and I will run you on the street and/or track right after your inspection. I wont wager $10,000 on the race, but I'll do it for the hell of it. Or maybe you can bring your 600tt for some action
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We can go back and fourth all day....... How about this, I see that you live in So Cal. Right? I'll invite you over to my place and you can bring your mechanic to inspect my car for NOS (since you are so concerned). Also bring a car that you know runs 11.3xx and I will run you on the street and/or track right after your inspection. I wont wager $10,000 on the race, but I'll do it for the hell of it. Or maybe you can bring your 600tt for some action
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GEt that posted up on the forums!
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I got flamed for saying the E92 M3 had potential for 11's NA. People who don't have the car are the experts on it
My 60 foot was 1.950 with BFG drag radials on the 12.1 run, size 275/35/18. Definite room for improvement, the burnout with DCT is the issue but I will have that solved. A 1.8 puts me in the 11's.
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. Shawn and Terry had some problems with traction. Had it not rained that morning, we would've had twice as good of a traction. But still, all in all, the track was decently prepped. They sprayed VHT a few times when we asked them to, and the whole Famoso crew was first class all the way.The rain and humidity killed our DA a bit, which ranged from 0 to 400 ft all day long. I know it's no where near what they have at MIR, but it is very good for California. At Fontana, we usually run at a DA of 3200 ft and temps between 80 to 100 F
Only in January, we were running at 65 F and DA was still at 1600 ft
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We can go back and fourth all day....... How about this, I see that you live in So Cal. Right? I'll invite you over to my place and you can bring your mechanic to inspect my car for NOS (since you are so concerned). Also bring a car that you know runs 11.3xx and I will run you on the street and/or track right after your inspection. I wont wager $10,000 on the race, but I'll do it for the hell of it. Or maybe you can bring your 600tt for some action
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Are you kidding? I am going to shove that time down so many people's throats on the various M3 forums.
I got flamed for saying the E92 M3 had potential for 11's NA. People who don't have the car are the experts on it
My 60 foot was 1.950 with BFG drag radials on the 12.1 run, size 275/35/18. Definite room for improvement, the burnout with DCT is the issue but I will have that solved. A 1.8 puts me in the 11's.
Just trying to get my scanner to work.
I got flamed for saying the E92 M3 had potential for 11's NA. People who don't have the car are the experts on it
My 60 foot was 1.950 with BFG drag radials on the 12.1 run, size 275/35/18. Definite room for improvement, the burnout with DCT is the issue but I will have that solved. A 1.8 puts me in the 11's.
Just trying to get my scanner to work.
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+1 I saw Sal's car inside and out. I did not see any nitrous and no reason to believe he had nitrous since he had his hood open for all to see the whole time.
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I'm never wasting my time with Fontana again.
The people at Famoso were nice, helped me out, and prepped the hell out of the track. They were honestly interested in everyone doing their best and having fun. It is much, much better to do an event like this than a public drag day where you can't run who you want or how you want or when you want.
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Also the E55 records that weigh 300+lbs less
Just curious I gave'em a just NEVER seen such a high TRAP outt've an SL55 w/those mods The other SL55 @MIR has Vadim's tune as well JANGSTER
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I NEVER accused him of NOS, I only ASKED him, I believe it's valid since the identical VRP SL55 run @ MIR w/Near Sea Level track & -2000 DA netted 120-121 traps
Also the E55 records that weigh 300+lbs lessJust curious I gave'em a just NEVER seen such a high TRAP outt've an SL55 w/those mods The other SL55 @MIR has Vadim's tune as well JANGSTER
Also the E55 records that weigh 300+lbs less
Just curious I gave'em a just NEVER seen such a high TRAP outt've an SL55 w/those mods The other SL55 @MIR has Vadim's tune as well JANGSTER
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If you really want to see what makes an E55 trap well, look at all of the mods and not just their sig.
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We can go back and fourth all day....... How about this, I see that you live in So Cal. Right? I'll invite you over to my place and you can bring your mechanic to inspect my car for NOS (since you are so concerned). Also bring a car that you know runs 11.3xx and I will run you on the street and/or track right after your inspection. I wont wager $10,000 on the race, but I'll do it for the hell of it. Or maybe you can bring your 600tt for some action
I'm certain you'll give me a thrashing w/the #'s your putting up, but I LOVE racing
win or loose
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HAHA!!!!! Thericker does love to run!! I bet he already has URnext's phone number...
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I know it was but which tune? Once you get past the VR600 tune, they aren't standard anymore because no two cars have the same gear. They don't. The Sls have always done well, regardless of weight. Look at Serge's SL55 that came to Fontana last time out. he was at 120mph all day and we were in 90 degree humid weather. He argues that the Sl may be heavier, but has better ability to lay the power down.
If you really want to see what makes an E55 trap well, look at all of the mods and not just their sig.
If you really want to see what makes an E55 trap well, look at all of the mods and not just their sig.
Of course I have studied their mods
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It sounds like you guys had a blast...it was 30 degrees and rain mixed with snow here in Chicago this afternoon so I am a little bit envious of you guys.
Rick, are you sure that NOS is hooked up right? LOL! I thought you had something for my car bro, 11.7's...I run 1/10th quicker than that on motor, with stock tires in 90 degree heat and 90% humidity...But seriously, congrats on getting another 63 into the 11's I hope to meet some of you guys in about a month.
Rick, are you sure that NOS is hooked up right? LOL! I thought you had something for my car bro, 11.7's...I run 1/10th quicker than that on motor, with stock tires in 90 degree heat and 90% humidity...But seriously, congrats on getting another 63 into the 11's
I hope to meet some of you guys in about a month.
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.Were both running VRP Pulleys? If so, which revision? If not, there you go. Did both have legit cooling? If not, again there you go. Did both have exhaust done? How old are their respective ecu files? If older than 3 months, do some datalogging and look for throttle position at the top end. I'd bet the slower trapping one isn't open 100% all the run....
