Going to the track wednesday...
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Going to the track wednesday...
You guys think it's a good idea to get there pretty much with an empty tank and then fill bout a quarter tank with 100 fer the runs? Would mixing 100 with the cheap 91 (dayam kali) be a better idea. Any tips would be greatly appreciated cause this is my first time going. Any tips on how much gas...what rpm's to launch and what not. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Going to the track wednesday...
Originally posted by BenzoBoi
You guys think it's a good idea to get there pretty much with an empty tank and then fill bout a quarter tank with 100 fer the runs? Would mixing 100 with the cheap 91 (dayam kali) be a better idea. Any tips would be greatly appreciated cause this is my first time going. Any tips on how much gas...what rpm's to launch and what not. Thanks in advance.
You guys think it's a good idea to get there pretty much with an empty tank and then fill bout a quarter tank with 100 fer the runs? Would mixing 100 with the cheap 91 (dayam kali) be a better idea. Any tips would be greatly appreciated cause this is my first time going. Any tips on how much gas...what rpm's to launch and what not. Thanks in advance.
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Originally posted by 430
If you are going to run 100 Octane make sure you get unleaded. If you run leaded you will have problems with your O2 sensors and Cats.
If you are going to run 100 Octane make sure you get unleaded. If you run leaded you will have problems with your O2 sensors and Cats.
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Others with V8K have been getting best times with these settings:
ESP=ON
TANK=FULL 94+ OCTANE
REAR TIRES=22-26PSI
FRONT TIRES=36-40PSI
SUSPENSION=COMFORT
TRANS=FOURTH
This seems to provide the most traction for the skinny stock tires. Also, I recommend that you ice the intercooler before each round to reduce intake air temps. There is a guy in a stock S55 in the Marin area that ran 11.91 at 117 last month doing this.
ESP=ON
TANK=FULL 94+ OCTANE
REAR TIRES=22-26PSI
FRONT TIRES=36-40PSI
SUSPENSION=COMFORT
TRANS=FOURTH
This seems to provide the most traction for the skinny stock tires. Also, I recommend that you ice the intercooler before each round to reduce intake air temps. There is a guy in a stock S55 in the Marin area that ran 11.91 at 117 last month doing this.
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Originally posted by E55AMG99
Others with V8K have been getting best times with these settings:
ESP=ON
TANK=FULL 94+ OCTANE
REAR TIRES=22-26PSI
FRONT TIRES=36-40PSI
SUSPENSION=COMFORT
TRANS=FOURTH
This seems to provide the most traction for the skinny stock tires. Also, I recommend that you ice the intercooler before each round to reduce intake air temps. There is a guy in a stock S55 in the Marin area that ran 11.91 at 117 last month doing this.
Others with V8K have been getting best times with these settings:
ESP=ON
TANK=FULL 94+ OCTANE
REAR TIRES=22-26PSI
FRONT TIRES=36-40PSI
SUSPENSION=COMFORT
TRANS=FOURTH
This seems to provide the most traction for the skinny stock tires. Also, I recommend that you ice the intercooler before each round to reduce intake air temps. There is a guy in a stock S55 in the Marin area that ran 11.91 at 117 last month doing this.
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Originally posted by BenzoBoi
I will definitely try that out. Any hints on when to launch and what not? TIA
I will definitely try that out. Any hints on when to launch and what not? TIA
Definately stay out of the water. Drive around it and if you want, do a short dry burnout to put a little heat in the tires.
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Originally posted by E55AMG99
I didn't get a chance to talk to him in to much detail but he said that he "rolled into it". My guess is that stabbing the throttle too quickly will light the tires and ESP will reduce power too much.
Definately stay out of the water. Drive around it and if you want, do a short dry burnout to put a little heat in the tires.
I didn't get a chance to talk to him in to much detail but he said that he "rolled into it". My guess is that stabbing the throttle too quickly will light the tires and ESP will reduce power too much.
Definately stay out of the water. Drive around it and if you want, do a short dry burnout to put a little heat in the tires.
I cut 1.8 60' on my W210 E55 (stock Dunlops) without even lowering the tire pressure by using this proven technique.
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Originally posted by BenzoBoi
excuse my ignorance it being my first time but what is the water box?
excuse my ignorance it being my first time but what is the water box?
A lot of tracks let you walk the area before you drive your car to the line. You can go during a break in the action and see what areas to avoid.
