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I want some details. My A8, in track mode shift into second shortly out of the hole when drag racing at the track. My PDR confirms Rpms at 3000. I launch and roll out around 1500-2000 RPM w TC off and if never goes more than 3000 before it shifts to second.
Seems GM engineers could tell us things like.... In Touring mode at WOT it is programmed to shift at 6200 in every gear when left in D. Or? In track mode with only half throttle and in D, it will shift up in each gear at 3000 regardless of time in that gear.
My delima is I can't go WOT right out of the hole as it burns the tires?? Ran 11.2 @124 w this issue on Cup 2 s.
I want GM to tell me what the optimum settings would be for drag racing at a average prepped drag strip. Why not? I paid big time for a race equipped car w 07 package.
Last edited by Dabigsnake; Apr 2, 2015 at 12:54 PM.
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I'm right there with you buddy. I've only been to the strip once so far and I definitely need to try it in other settings. It was very embarrassing. Mine is a M7, but we need more information. Mine set a VSS ck eng light in the water box and wouldn't leave for ****.
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
Originally Posted by Dabigsnake
I want some details. My A8, in track mode shift into second shortly out of the hole when drag racing at the track. My PDR confirms Rpms at 3000. I launch and roll out around 1500-2000 RPM w TC off and if never goes more than 3000 before it shifts to second.
Seems GM engineers could tell us things like.... In Touring mode at WOT it is programmed to shift at 6200 in every gear when left in D. Or? In track mode with only half throttle and in D, it will shift up in each gear at 3000 regardless of time in that gear.
My delima is I can't go WOT right out of the hole as it burns the tires?? Ran 11.2 @124 w this issue on Cup 2 s.
I want GM to tell me what the optimum settings would be for drag racing at a average prepped drag strip. Why not? I paid big time for a race equipped car w 07 package.
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
First off... short-shifting and still running 11.2 @ 124 is not bad.
Drag racing a car with this kind of power without a drag-oriented tire is going to frustrate all of us from time to time. IOW, you will always leave something on the table. I am betting you know this already.
I would try running it in Track mode, but using the paddles manually...at least for the 1-2 shift. This way, the transmission will not upshift until you want it to. That is better than having it try to figure it out through various programming parameters and variables. If you were running on drag radials, and knew it would stick on launch, then maybe Track/Sport Auto (or whatever it is called) would be best, and just let it shift itself.
If the tranny is _that_ much quicker/better when left in auto mode, then you can still try the technique I suggested... just do it in the lower gears, til you have traction, then push the shift lever back to D and then down to S again. It will not hurt anything, and you will then be back in Sport Auto mode for your 2-3, 3-4 and subsequent upshifts.
You'll get it down with a little more practice, and hopefully track prep is better, too.
My delima is I can't go WOT right out of the hole as it burns the tires??
There are no magic settings that can cure traction problems. We hear about these glory runs and 1.51 60 ft times, but in reality there are VERY few tracks that are prepped in a way to allow that kind of launch. Even launch control won't be as quick as a good driver who knows how to take as much as the track gives.
For everyone who thinks drag racing is easy, give it a try. If you're really brave try to compete in bracket racing and see if you can launch the same every time.
As for the transmission shifting, there are very complex algorithms that determine such things. It's not as simple as you may think. Notice that when your in Sport mode and start running it hard, the shifting changes completely. A big complex table showing shift points and variables won't be nearly as valuable as seat time getting to know how your transmission responds to what you do. When you spin the tires hard you'll find the transmission may short shift. In bad traction situations it may be best to start out in manual mode, and right after shifting to second slip the shifter up into D and let the rest of the shifts get done in automatic mode.
Last edited by Hot Rod Todd; Apr 2, 2015 at 03:43 PM.
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
So i guess all these guys that take there Z06's to the drag strip are morons?????? WOW, the guy bought the car and can do whatever he like with it. Who are YOU to tell him/her other wise! GM also make a big deal about going 0-60 in 2.95 and 10.95 on stock tires!!!!
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
Seems your a bit out of the loop... That whole ZO7 and extra Aero slowing the car down some crazy amount went out the window when my ZO7 package ran a 10.38.... faster then cars with less aero... So before you come on here ranking on the guy for buying the wrong car and telling him to buy a hellcat get your facts straight and use that brain before you let those fingers touch those keys
For the OP keep at it I'm sure you'll get those et down... Practice Practice Practice
Seems your a bit out of the loop... That whole ZO7 and extra Aero slowing the car down some crazy amount went out the window when my ZO7 package ran a 10.38.... faster then cars with less aero... So before you come on here ranking on the guy for buying the wrong car and telling him to buy a hellcat get your facts straight and use that brain before you let those fingers touch those keys
For the OP keep at it I'm sure you'll get those et down... Practice Practice Practice
Well said!!!! Also the rear wing is removable so it doesn't slow you down if you decide to go to the drag strip!
Last edited by anders1118; Apr 2, 2015 at 08:05 PM.
So i guess all these guys that take there Z06's to the drag strip are morons?????? WOW, the guy bought the car and can do whatever he like with it. Who are YOU to tell him/her other wise! GM also make a big deal about going 0-60 in 2.95 and 10.95 on stock tires!!!!
Well said, he could do whatever he wishes with his car.
Wow! It's hard to fathom just how pompous some people can be. I guess I've mellowed out a bit in my old age. In my younger days I would have actually driven out there and stomped his butt for that. I actually got some useful information elsewhere from the forum that I'm going to give a try tomorrow night at a t&t at the Atlanta Dragway.
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
I'm so sick of hearing this BS. Corvettes are damned impressive on the drags trip and have been for several generations now. What modern car is actually marketed as made for drag racing anyway? I guarantee way more will see a drag strip than a road course. Stop rehashing this tired old comment. A car that can run 10's off the showroom floor on stock tires is quite at home in the 1/4 imo.
Not only did you buy the wrong car you also bought the wrong package. There are no optimum settings for drag racing as the car was not designed to the drag strip. Further, the Z07 will slow it down due to the aero versus a non-Z07 car. You should have bought something like a Hellcat..... They're designed to go fast in a straight line. Corvette is designed to turn and brake more than go fast in a straight line.
Sad that you would embarrass a car like the C7Z by taking it to a drag strip. GM designed and markets the car as "track" ready, a drag "strip" is not a race track.
Well aren't you just a ray of freakin sunshine. Who said I bought this car to drag race? I have road raced Gt40s, Cobras, Daytona Coupes, etc etc. AND I have also drag raced them for the sport of it. Maybe you have never heard of Car and Drover or Motor Trend? Ever see there tests? They actually do 1/4 miles with road racable street cars. Thanks for your humorous response. Hellcat? Really dude? You sure have a way w words. Go stick your head back in the sand.
Last edited by Dabigsnake; Apr 2, 2015 at 09:42 PM.
Seems your a bit out of the loop... That whole ZO7 and extra Aero slowing the car down some crazy amount went out the window when my ZO7 package ran a 10.38.... faster then cars with less aero... So before you come on here ranking on the guy for buying the wrong car and telling him to buy a hellcat get your facts straight and use that brain before you let those fingers touch those keys
For the OP keep at it I'm sure you'll get those et down... Practice Practice Practice
me thinks there is a town in Oklahoma missing it's idiot?
Last edited by Dabigsnake; Apr 2, 2015 at 09:43 PM.
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Notice throttle position, speed, RPMs and gear change? Something is not right here. Seems I saw something about learning the A8 to shift up and down? Help. The one time it shifted 1-2 at 47MPH and 6000 rpm, and I ran 11.2 @124mph.
I want some details. My A8, in track mode shift into second shortly out of the hole when drag racing at the track. My PDR confirms Rpms at 3000. I launch and roll out around 1500-2000 RPM w TC off and if never goes more than 3000 before it shifts to second.
Seems GM engineers could tell us things like.... In Touring mode at WOT it is programmed to shift at 6200 in every gear when left in D. Or? In track mode with only half throttle and in D, it will shift up in each gear at 3000 regardless of time in that gear.
My delima is I can't go WOT right out of the hole as it burns the tires?? Ran 11.2 @124 w this issue on Cup 2 s.
I want GM to tell me what the optimum settings would be for drag racing at a average prepped drag strip. Why not? I paid big time for a race equipped car w 07 package.
You guys are too easy.... Just funnin' wit ya. On a serious note us folk here in Oklyhoma git to doin us some ud dat der draggin racin 2. We also be doin us some sereus mud boggin but de dern Manuel don't give me no setup structions for a smokin blast thru de mud. any yall have some settins ya can shear?
You guys are too easy.... Just funnin' wit ya. On a serious note us folk here in Oklyhoma git to doin us some ud dat der draggin racin 2. We also be doin us some sereus mud boggin but de dern Manuel don't give me no setup structions for a smokin blast thru de mud. any yall have some settins ya can shear?
Do you pass the 5 point harness through the ear rings? looks like a Oklahoma Hans device.
What the hell does each setting actually do?
me thinks there is a town in Oklahoma missing it's idiot?
