Track Times
05-31-2009, 05:31 PM
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Track Times
Well I had my SRT8 out at Bandimere Drag strip today. It is my first time on the track but a few things really stood out. Number one, the CAI and Diablo makes a big difference. Number 2, you better be a good driver if you want to beat my automatic with your six-speed.
First, I raced a driver with a bone stock SRT8 and my CAI and Diablo combo combined to cut 0.6 seconds off. He had an auto also so it was a pretty good comparison. I smoked him.
Second, the guys with the six-speeds were spinning tires and getting bad times. They have a low rear end and I think it is too much torque unless you are a really good driver.
Finally, I am a bit bummed out. I did not break 100 mph. I know I am at about 5600 ft altitude at Bandimere here in Denver, but I know I can do it if I get a good start.
The specs: ET 14.379, 99.53 mph ( I won't post the R/T it was not pretty)
Anyone else have track tales?
First, I raced a driver with a bone stock SRT8 and my CAI and Diablo combo combined to cut 0.6 seconds off. He had an auto also so it was a pretty good comparison. I smoked him.
Second, the guys with the six-speeds were spinning tires and getting bad times. They have a low rear end and I think it is too much torque unless you are a really good driver.
Finally, I am a bit bummed out. I did not break 100 mph. I know I am at about 5600 ft altitude at Bandimere here in Denver, but I know I can do it if I get a good start.
The specs: ET 14.379, 99.53 mph ( I won't post the R/T it was not pretty)
Anyone else have track tales?
06-01-2009, 03:02 AM
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R/T 6-speed so far with a sorry driver... 14.3 at 104 mph. Never got a clean run. Either I shifted to 5th from 2nd or I spun real bad at the start. I will run at Z-max first chance I get. I should run a 13.5 or 13.6 at 105-106.
06-24-2009, 07:07 PM
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Yeah, I know German dude but I am really not that serious to go out and but extra wheels and tires especially for drag racing. I just want to go out on amatuer night and mash the throttle down and drive my car home.
06-30-2009, 08:18 AM
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Hmmmm just stick to armor all on your tires,taste less shirts,ED,balding,gold chains. If you dropped 45-50k on a car and you claim you want to run at the track a set of rims or tires should be your last concern. Just go to your local cruise-in and pull the chair out of the trunk so you wont be embarassed, its ok. You still might be able to impress your old-lady or grandkids-everyone else will just laugh.
06-30-2009, 09:15 AM
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Hmmmm just stick to armor all on your tires,taste less shirts,ED,balding,gold chains. If you dropped 45-50k on a car and you claim you want to run at the track a set of rims or tires should be your last concern. Just go to your local cruise-in and pull the chair out of the trunk so you wont be embarassed, its ok. You still might be able to impress your old-lady or grandkids-everyone else will just laugh.
At some point you decide not to throw more money at things and just enjoy what you have.
Why don't you drive a Z06?
06-30-2009, 09:46 AM
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I had a Z06 for 4years and currently also have a C6+a 2008 Mustang GT.