C6 1/4 Mile Performance Challenge
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
Melting Slicks
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From: Visalia CA
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From: Southampton NJ
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From: Corpus Christi TX
I know this won't be added since it's a z06, but I'll post it anyways since I'm still pretty giddy about inching closer to the ranger and dr ron zip codes 
showroom stock '06 z06 ran 3-4-07 at HRP (houston)
60ft.... 1.801
330.... 4.879
1/8.... 7.372
mph... 99.07
1000.. 9.506
1/4... 11.311
mph.. 122.89
showroom stock '06 z06 ran 3-4-07 at HRP (houston)
60ft.... 1.801
330.... 4.879
1/8.... 7.372
mph... 99.07
1000.. 9.506
1/4... 11.311
mph.. 122.89
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From: Southampton NJ
I know this won't be added since it's a z06, but I'll post it anyways since I'm still pretty giddy about inching closer to the ranger and dr ron zip codes
showroom stock '06 z06 ran 3-4-07 at HRP (houston)
60ft.... 1.801
330.... 4.879
1/8.... 7.372
mph... 99.07
1000.. 9.506
1/4... 11.311
mph.. 122.89
showroom stock '06 z06 ran 3-4-07 at HRP (houston)
60ft.... 1.801
330.... 4.879
1/8.... 7.372
mph... 99.07
1000.. 9.506
1/4... 11.311
mph.. 122.89
why is the mph so low i think
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From: Central Florida
When I ran a stock-tire 11.31, the trap was 127.52 at a DA of 300'
My PR on stock tires, 11.24 127.03, was at a 1250' DA.
Trap speeds are highest when
(1) shift points are optimized and
(2) the greatest percent of time is spent with the clutch out.
Ranger
My PR on stock tires, 11.24 127.03, was at a 1250' DA.
Trap speeds are highest when
(1) shift points are optimized and
(2) the greatest percent of time is spent with the clutch out.
Ranger
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My car does not respond as much as it should to better DA's. It gets too cold and the tires don't grip. Not sure if TM also plays a part. However, notice you did go faster with the better DA, just not as much faster as you should have.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
I too have run quicker/faster at say -900 feet than at -1600 feet, a lower DA is not always better IMO.
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From: Southampton NJ
mph it really goes
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...anyone who questions/doubts the astounding capabilities of the Corvette Z06 (or Ranger's skills 
Le Mans Master
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dennis, thats a very good question. I actually trapped very nicely in the 1/8 (99+), but a little lowish 1/4 (122.8). However, I've had my car dynoed and it's right in line (453hp/425tq sae).
Ranger has superb knowledge level of the car and is obviously a fabulous driver. Awesome traps and ets. Whatever I'm doing down track has a negative effect on the nanny controls or I'm purely missing shift points (I tried very hard to shift at redline). I lift shift every gear, although the 1-2 is very firm.
all in all, hard for me to complain much after running 11.31 et, trap be damned, and I've only made 4 passes total in the car (2 in october, 2 this past sunday). But that doesn't mean I don't want to learn.
Ranger has superb knowledge level of the car and is obviously a fabulous driver. Awesome traps and ets. Whatever I'm doing down track has a negative effect on the nanny controls or I'm purely missing shift points (I tried very hard to shift at redline). I lift shift every gear, although the 1-2 is very firm.
all in all, hard for me to complain much after running 11.31 et, trap be damned, and I've only made 4 passes total in the car (2 in october, 2 this past sunday). But that doesn't mean I don't want to learn.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
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From: Southampton NJ
dennis, thats a very good question. I actually trapped very nicely in the 1/8 (99+), but a little lowish 1/4 (122.8). However, I've had my car dynoed and it's right in line (453hp/425tq sae).
Ranger has superb knowledge level of the car and is obviously a fabulous driver. Awesome traps and ets. Whatever I'm doing down track has a negative effect on the nanny controls or I'm purely missing shift points (I tried very hard to shift at redline). I lift shift every gear, although the 1-2 is very firm.
all in all, hard for me to complain much after running 11.31 et, trap be damned, and I've only made 4 passes total in the car (2 in october, 2 this past sunday). But that doesn't mean I don't want to learn.
Ranger has superb knowledge level of the car and is obviously a fabulous driver. Awesome traps and ets. Whatever I'm doing down track has a negative effect on the nanny controls or I'm purely missing shift points (I tried very hard to shift at redline). I lift shift every gear, although the 1-2 is very firm.
all in all, hard for me to complain much after running 11.31 et, trap be damned, and I've only made 4 passes total in the car (2 in october, 2 this past sunday). But that doesn't mean I don't want to learn.
Le Mans Master
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From: Corpus Christi TX
not sure, dennis. the only thing I can figure is maybe my run started off with a better 60ft than like Rangers 11.31 run, but he made up the et difference from the first 60ft with superior nanny elimination technique and/or superior shift points/quicker shifts. this car is not even close to point and shoot like the auto cars...lots of downtrack technique needed
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From: Southampton NJ
not sure, dennis. the only thing I can figure is maybe my run started off with a better 60ft than like Rangers 11.31 run, but he made up the et difference from the first 60ft with superior nanny elimination technique and/or superior shift points/quicker shifts. this car is not even close to point and shoot like the auto cars...lots of downtrack technique needed
