1st Trip to the track, does this sound about right?
01-16-2014, 08:50 AM
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MBWorld Fanatic!
I'm heading back to the dragstrip tonight. Would you be willing to coach me on your launch technique? (Or perhaps direct me to a coaching thread you've already done. I've searched but not yet found.)
I've done a belt wrap kit, all 5 idlers, an 83mm S/C pulley and and updated tune from EC since the last outing.
Thanks for your help!
-David
I've done a belt wrap kit, all 5 idlers, an 83mm S/C pulley and and updated tune from EC since the last outing.
Thanks for your help!
-David
Good luck
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01-16-2014, 11:45 PM
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Well kids, the track was a lot busier this time and I spent part of the evening teaching my 21 year old daughter to run her SAAB turbo. However, I did get 3 passes in and I'm very happy with the results.
Changes since last passes:
Belt Wrap Kit and new idlers
83mm supercharger pulley
Updated EC Tune
Ambient temp was cooler by about 10F
Track prep was definitely better than last time.
I raised the suspension, and did much better burnouts using M1.
Traction control was still on.
Best pass:
R/T: .634
60': 1.681
330': 4.809
1/8: 7.391
1/8 MPH: 94.99
1000': 9.608
1/4 ET: 11.464
1/4 MPH: 122.03
All three passes were in the 11s one pass I spun a little which resulted in a 1.901 short time and an 11.8 ET, the other was a 1.714 short time and an 11.51 ET. Average trap speed for all three passes was just under 122MPH.
Seem right for current mods? Frankly, I had been hoping for a 123 trap but whatever. I did get to SMOKE a late model M5 which was fun.
Changes since last passes:
Belt Wrap Kit and new idlers
83mm supercharger pulley
Updated EC Tune
Ambient temp was cooler by about 10F
Track prep was definitely better than last time.
I raised the suspension, and did much better burnouts using M1.
Traction control was still on.
Best pass:
R/T: .634
60': 1.681
330': 4.809
1/8: 7.391
1/8 MPH: 94.99
1000': 9.608
1/4 ET: 11.464
1/4 MPH: 122.03
All three passes were in the 11s one pass I spun a little which resulted in a 1.901 short time and an 11.8 ET, the other was a 1.714 short time and an 11.51 ET. Average trap speed for all three passes was just under 122MPH.
Seem right for current mods? Frankly, I had been hoping for a 123 trap but whatever. I did get to SMOKE a late model M5 which was fun.
01-17-2014, 01:03 PM
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Car raised up, rear tires about 28#, trans in sport, suspension in comfort. I did my burnout in M1 and lit 'em up pretty good. Stalled to 1100 and rolled right on it when the lights dropped.
01-17-2014, 03:26 PM
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You should be VERY happy with those results.
Trapping 122mph with only a smaller upper pulley and tune as your power adders is hauling the mail...
I'd bet with headers and DRs, you'll see 125mph. Nice work!
Trapping 122mph with only a smaller upper pulley and tune as your power adders is hauling the mail...
I'd bet with headers and DRs, you'll see 125mph. Nice work!
01-18-2014, 09:06 AM
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The humidity just never gives, even when the temps cool down a bit.
