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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Tested out my E63 at Lonestar drag strip this weekend. Best time 12.84sek with a 2.02 60ft. Best 60ft 2.0011...Highest speed 111mph. 12.6 was my goal As you can see in the video, the M5 was coming like a rocket at the end. Been racing against this same M5 at a race track, and above 110mph +- I was pulling ahead. But looks like 60-100mph the M5 is little bit quicker.

This M5 have manual gear. Both car stock. I reduced my tire pressure to 25psi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KedFuttT8

Me against a corvette, not sure what happend to the corvette...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJUx_9BySs4

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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Cool video against the M5.. He was definitely starting to pull on you at the end.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Cool video against the M5.. He was definitely starting to pull on you at the end.
SHE not he...
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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13.0 seconds for the M5? Not such a great launch. With a 6 speed manual and not SMG it's kinda understandable for that launch.

She was gonna pull you in the end :P Top end power goes to the M. Nice run though! Still beat her at the drag.

Props to the lady for driving an M5 also.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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wow, what did "she" look like?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Great stuff! but you might wanna take back that comment on the ZO6 video.. they will run mid 11s on bad launches and street tires
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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[QUOTE=LOCO 05' E55;4859205]Great stuff! but you might wanna take back that comment on the ZO6 video.. they will run mid 11s on bad launches and street tires[/

I know what this corvette is capabale of, I assume that most of the people in her knows that the vette is in a total different league than a stock 63...
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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you're not gaining anything at launch (and most likely hurting it) by lowering your psi...not to mention giving up top end as well.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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You might be right, however my times got better after doing it. But at the same time, the temp was dropping during the nigth so Im not sure...
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Great stuff! but you might wanna take back that comment on the ZO6 video.. they will run mid 11s on bad launches and street tires[/

I know what this corvette is capabale of, I assume that most of the people in her knows that the vette is in a total different league than a stock 63...
Specially top end with an AIRBOX and a Tune and those things a re low 11's if not high 10s on DR's
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No offense, but why do the times seem so slow? 12.8 at 111?

I can see the ET being high due to traction off the line, but the MPH... shouldn't these cars trap 114+? Down on power?
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No offense, but why do the times seem so slow? 12.8 at 111?

I can see the ET being high due to traction off the line, but the MPH... shouldn't these cars trap 114+? Down on power?
Houston, Texas.. Im guessing the heat?? These cars trap 114 in good conditions..
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I was reading this and by the second sentence I figured low mph, "maybe he should increase his PSI in his tires." Then I kept reading, and it could be your problem. You want to remove as much PSI in your tires to get that initial traction, but have enough for less friction on the backend.

I ran 12.735 the very first time at a track at sacramento raceway with my 07 E63.

I ran a 12.713 at SpeedWorld here in Phoenix, Az a few months ago. I'm also sure it's just as hot/hotter here in phoenix.

I was stock both runs, except the runs in phoenix I had the Renntech v2 ELM and I ran a bit better and more consistant runs with it a little lower, but I learned that it was eating my tires. Both runs with stock Chrome 18" amg 5 spoke wheels, HEAVY!

Now I have 18x8.5 fronts and 18x10rears Forgestar F14's. I wonder what I could run now? I'm wishing for 12.5's, but wish in one hand....

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I was reading this and by the second sentence I figured low mph, "maybe he should increase his PSI in his tires." Then I kept reading, and it could be your problem. You want to remove as much PSI in your tires to get that initial traction, but have enough for less friction on the backend.

I ran 12.735 the very first time at a track at sacramento raceway with my 07 E63.

I ran a 12.713 at SpeedWorld here in Phoenix, Az a few months ago. I'm also sure it's just as hot/hotter here in phoenix.

I was stock both runs, except the runs in phoenix I had the Renntech v2 ELM and I ran a bit better and more consistant runs with it a little lower, but I learned that it was eating my tires. Both runs with stock Chrome 18" amg 5 spoke wheels, HEAVY!

Now I have 18x8.5 fronts and 18x10rears Forgestar F14's. I wonder what I could run now? I'm wishing for 12.5's, but wish in one hand....
The Forgestars are good for at least .1, possibly more in the 1/4 mile.. You can really tell the difference from the boat anchor stock wheels.
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The Forgestars are good for at least .1, possibly more in the 1/4 mile.. You can really tell the difference from the boat anchor stock wheels.
Thanks for that. But remember, I had the chrome stock AMG wheels, which are a lot heavier than the stock E63 alloys.

Yes, I was so shocked at how much lighter on its feet it felt. Crisper turn in's, quicker outs, straights feel faster on the butt dyno.

Especially with the wider rears, I can keep that tail from killing me, with my 285's. Still stock width fronts but wider rim.

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NorwayStian: Did you power break onthe line at all,even a lil bit or just hit the gas on the second yellow light?Im guessing holding rpms on the break around 1100-1300 might help that initial hit?

I assume you should have the suspension in Comfort vs sport1 or 2 for that weight transfer? also leave the trans in Sport after you trained it on the way to the track?
And lastly front tire PSI to its max setting (44PSI) and Rear tires between 26-29 PSI ?

I though about also maybe to pull both air filters for the runs only to allow the max air intake but the ECU will probably pull back and it will slow me down?With a good tune this would def help out but no tune the ECU may or may not help me?

Last question would be traction control should be off even though its off Im sure it will stick kick in a bit if the tires break loose to much?
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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[quote=Juggernaut23;4859673]NorwayStian: Did you power break onthe line at all,even a lil bit or just hit the gas on the second yellow light?Im guessing holding rpms on the break around 1100-1300 might help that initial hit? Power breaked, had between 1200-1500...I first let go of the brake then full throtle.

I assume you should have the suspension in Comfort vs sport1 or 2 for that weight transfer? also leave the trans in Sport after you trained it on the way to the track?
Was in sport 2 mode...
And lastly front tire PSI to its max setting (44PSI) and Rear tires between 26-29 PSI ? 25 psi on my rear, didnt do anything with the front.

I though about also maybe to pull both air filters for the runs only to allow the max air intake but the ECU will probably pull back and it will slow me down?With a good tune this would def help out but no tune the ECU may or may not help me? Dont like the idea of running without filters...

Last question would be traction control should be off even though its off Im sure it will stick kick in a bit if the tires break loose to much?[/quote Off all the way...

Thanks!
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