First time at strip with this car, CLS55. Seems like you E55 guys drag more than my CLS brothers. Looking for tips on launching. Obviously switch traction control off, sport setting......maybe run rear tire pressure a little lower but are you drag racers holding the revs at the light and dropping the hammer or rolling on the throttle. Going to be a cool night (high 50's/low 60's) so traction could be an issue. Appreciate any tips. Car is bone stock CLS55. I would also think keeping the suspension in comfort might help weight transfer?

 

I've never had my car at the drag strip...from what I have read a little lower tire pressure, build the revs and roll into the throttle. Some raise the airmatic and go into comfort to get as much transfer onto the back wheels. The car will automatically lower it self at 80MPH IIRC.

 

Time with depend on the track prep. Some have luck flashing the converter and others don't. Find what works best for your car. Raise the car and be in comfort mode. Good luck!

 

On my CLS, I'd drop the tires to about 25psi (always ran street tires). I'd drive around the water box and only spin the tires lightly to get off any debris I picked up. Car was in comfort mode, full auto, esp off and brake torqued no high than 1,000 rpms. I'd leave with 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and go full throttle halfway through 1st gear.

After your first run you'll be able to tell how aggressive you can go on the launch.

Good luck and have fun. Remember to let it sit for a bit between runs if you are stock. Hot lapping will only result in a bruised ego.

 

Thanks Guys.......yeah I will pop the hood after runs and let it cool for a bit for sure, if I get 3-4 runs tonight I'll be happy.

 

let us know how it goe's !!!!

 

Will do, certainly won't be pulling any 11's like you.

Temps will be great though......and it's a cool old track......Don Garlits set the 200mph record there back in 64. History galore.

 

My car is stock other then a box tune and air filters. Pulled a 12.2 at 117.5mph with traction on. Car wouldn't hook up without it. And that's me running the 19" cls rims

 

What track was this at, speedyc43?

 

This was at Cayuga raceway in Ontario canada

 

Well what did u run?

 

Wow, you're really putting the power down. Just cat delete pulley and tune with race gas? That's very impressive! No throttle body?


Ohh to the OP. Street tires? Don't run sport mode, and ESP on, roll onto throttle slow.

 

yep no tb and no headers !!!!