[Z06] C6Z06 Bone-Stock on Stock Tires--11.34 at 127.13
03-26-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
Hi CBGPE,
Opinions vary, but here's my take.
Many owners sense that their cars produce more power and seem faster as they accumulate miles. But my own experience is that it is the driver component that makes that improvement happen.
The owner becomes more attuned to the rhythm of the LS7 and how to (1) shift faster and at a more optimal shift point and (2) maintain better traction. More time with the wheel hooked and under power means better acceleration.
Ranger
Opinions vary, but here's my take.
Many owners sense that their cars produce more power and seem faster as they accumulate miles. But my own experience is that it is the driver component that makes that improvement happen.
The owner becomes more attuned to the rhythm of the LS7 and how to (1) shift faster and at a more optimal shift point and (2) maintain better traction. More time with the wheel hooked and under power means better acceleration.
Ranger
Regards
CBGPE
03-26-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cbgpe
...I can see et gains easily but MPH improvements indicate more power to the ground. Initailly most ZO6 were not hitting the GM 125 mph spec ...now more seem to be doing so....
The difference between a 125 trap and a 127 is really correlated to shift points and the strength of the shifts.
And, I don't mean to leave out the effect of a lower DA. But I made passes 1-10 with traps in the 123-126 range at a better DA than passes 13 & 14 which both were 127+. The better traps came from better shift points and shifts.
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03-26-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by J Z06
...I might have to take a trip south with my '04 and see if you can sneak it in to the 11's!...
With a day-long open lane available, suspect you have a good shot at producing the 11 sec slip yourself.
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03-26-2006, 11:36 AM
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Hey John,
Nice work. I knew you'd continue to improve on your times as you increase your # of runs....
I'd say you're not quite done yet too!!
Great driving. Hope to see you at Atco this season. Let me know when you're coming.
Ron
Nice work. I knew you'd continue to improve on your times as you increase your # of runs....
I'd say you're not quite done yet too!!
Great driving. Hope to see you at Atco this season. Let me know when you're coming.
Ron
04-04-2006, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
...Hope to see you at Atco this season. Let me know when you're coming....
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04-04-2006, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
Sorry this came belatedly, good job Ranger...
I hope to find a chance to make some runs in a new Z06. I think it'd be a hoot...
I hope to find a chance to make some runs in a new Z06. I think it'd be a hoot...
(1) "torque management"
(2) finickly clutch
(3) tender rear CV joint housing
Traditional launch techniques are limiting the 60' and 330' (1-2) to slower times than we got on the C5Z.
Your involvement in developing the work-arounds would help move the bar faster.
Ranger
04-05-2006, 01:55 PM
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Damn Ranger
Congrats, that is some very good driving. I have been trying to get to Houston Raceway Park but just can't get there when its not raining. Now its hot already and I am sure the car will pull big timing and keep me in the 12s. Hoping for one more cool night before summer kicks in so I can try for a sub 11.5 run.
Randy Goss
PS. The header should read Damn, Ranger, as in not calling you a damn Ranger. LOL
Randy Goss
PS. The header should read Damn, Ranger, as in not calling you a damn Ranger. LOL
04-05-2006, 05:45 PM
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I KNEW without question that you would destroy the 11.5 time that everbody kept talking about. I just want you to know that I consider you (Edit: You and J-rod) the best at getting record low times in stock cars. Good job.
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04-05-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SSRogers
I KNEW without question that you would destroy the 11.5 time that everbody kept talking about. I just want you to know that I consider you (Edit: You and J-rod) the best at getting record low times in stock cars. Good job.
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04-05-2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rfgoss1
Congrats, that is some very good driving. I have been trying to get to Houston Raceway Park but just can't get there when its not raining. Now its hot already and I am sure the car will pull big timing and keep me in the 12s. Hoping for one more cool night before summer kicks in so I can try for a sub 11.5 run....
Ranger
