first time to the track
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Melting Slicks
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From: VERNON CT
first time to the track
This is going to be my first time to a track EVER in any car. I've never even steped foot in a bleacher let alone be behind the wheel of a car going down the track.
What's everyone think I'll run?
My setup is below. Remember this will be my fist time out.
here is my total setup
meth
100% m1
single nozzle (whichever was in the kit im unsure as to size)
a&a v3 t trim
3.6 pulley
kooks 1 7/8 headers
Lingenfelter drop in fuel pump
racetronics fuel pump harness
kooks 3in x pipe with 2.5in flange
corsa catback
flip drive
upgraded valve springs
ls6 intake
Rst twin clutch
Tick master
Hurst short shifter
Mickey thompson et streets
3.90 gears
Dyno numbers:
559rwhp
486wtq
What's everyone think I'll run?
My setup is below. Remember this will be my fist time out.
here is my total setup
meth
100% m1
single nozzle (whichever was in the kit im unsure as to size)
a&a v3 t trim
3.6 pulley
kooks 1 7/8 headers
Lingenfelter drop in fuel pump
racetronics fuel pump harness
kooks 3in x pipe with 2.5in flange
corsa catback
flip drive
upgraded valve springs
ls6 intake
Rst twin clutch
Tick master
Hurst short shifter
Mickey thompson et streets
3.90 gears
Dyno numbers:
559rwhp
486wtq
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Well, how familiar are you with the car? How much seat time on the street?
Done a burn out yet? Left hard from a standing stop?
What is your planned approach to the drag strip runs? Do you have a coach?
If you have a solid plan, and a coach, and are willing to make some easy check out passes, you might make a good run.
I know drag racing sounds dirt simple, but it isn't just a matter of pulling to the line, dumping the clutch and rowing through the gears.
not trying to disuede you in any way, but do it wrong and you will be frustrated, might break the car and won't come back. do it right....you will have a blast....and just might get hooked.
Ron
Done a burn out yet? Left hard from a standing stop?
What is your planned approach to the drag strip runs? Do you have a coach?
If you have a solid plan, and a coach, and are willing to make some easy check out passes, you might make a good run.
I know drag racing sounds dirt simple, but it isn't just a matter of pulling to the line, dumping the clutch and rowing through the gears.
not trying to disuede you in any way, but do it wrong and you will be frustrated, might break the car and won't come back. do it right....you will have a blast....and just might get hooked.
Ron
Last edited by RonSSNova; Sep 27, 2012 at 02:57 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: VERNON CT
well, i did actually go to the track last night. i wanted to see what people thought before i posted the results. im very happy with how i did.
this was at englishtown.
all 3 runs i DID NOT do a burnout. i honestly do not know how to do one standing still... and i was not about to try and "learn" how to do one 3 hrs away from home. im not a big racer, ive only launched this car 3 times prior to this and those 3 times are the only times Ive launched a car PERIOD.
car number 8545
1st run EVER jumped right in line after a 3hr drive (150+) mile drive to the track, no cool down time... i didn't even know where the start line or even the finish line was lol...
i launched at 2k rpm not knowing how the car would react etc, the car bogged hard.
2nd run. i launched at 3k rpm. car still bogged a little but it felt much better
3rd run. i tried launching at 3.5rpm it hooked hard for the first 20-30ft or so then started spinning, i immediately let out completely and got back into it. a friend that came with me was watching this run and had it on vid, he said the launch looked perfect until the spinning. it most likely would of hooked if i did a burnout but like i said, i wasn't going to try.
this was at englishtown.
all 3 runs i DID NOT do a burnout. i honestly do not know how to do one standing still... and i was not about to try and "learn" how to do one 3 hrs away from home. im not a big racer, ive only launched this car 3 times prior to this and those 3 times are the only times Ive launched a car PERIOD.
car number 8545
1st run EVER jumped right in line after a 3hr drive (150+) mile drive to the track, no cool down time... i didn't even know where the start line or even the finish line was lol...
i launched at 2k rpm not knowing how the car would react etc, the car bogged hard.
2nd run. i launched at 3k rpm. car still bogged a little but it felt much better
3rd run. i tried launching at 3.5rpm it hooked hard for the first 20-30ft or so then started spinning, i immediately let out completely and got back into it. a friend that came with me was watching this run and had it on vid, he said the launch looked perfect until the spinning. it most likely would of hooked if i did a burnout but like i said, i wasn't going to try.
Last edited by StealthFRC; Sep 27, 2012 at 04:45 PM.
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well, i did actually go to the track last night. i wanted to see what people thought before i posted the results. im very happy with how i did.
this was at englishtown.
all 3 runs i DID NOT do a burnout. i honestly do not know how to do one standing still... and i was not about to try and "learn" how to do one 3 hrs away from home. im not a big racer, ive only launched this car 3 times prior to this and those 3 times are the only times Ive launched a car PERIOD.
car number 8545
1st run EVER jumped right in line after a 3hr drive (150+) mile drive to the track, no cool down time... i didn't even know where the start line or even the finish line was lol...
i launched at 2k rpm not knowing how the car would react etc, the car bogged hard.
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2071.jpg
2nd run. i launched at 3k rpm. car still bogged a little but it felt much better
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2072.jpg
3rd run. i tried launching at 3.5rpm it hooked hard for the first 20-30ft or so then started spinning, i immediately let out completely and got back into it. a friend that came with me was watching this run and had it on vid, he said the launch looked perfect until the spinning. it most likely would of hooked if i did a burnout but like i said, i wasn't going to try.
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2074.jpg
this was at englishtown.
all 3 runs i DID NOT do a burnout. i honestly do not know how to do one standing still... and i was not about to try and "learn" how to do one 3 hrs away from home. im not a big racer, ive only launched this car 3 times prior to this and those 3 times are the only times Ive launched a car PERIOD.
car number 8545
1st run EVER jumped right in line after a 3hr drive (150+) mile drive to the track, no cool down time... i didn't even know where the start line or even the finish line was lol...
i launched at 2k rpm not knowing how the car would react etc, the car bogged hard.
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2071.jpg
2nd run. i launched at 3k rpm. car still bogged a little but it felt much better
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2072.jpg
3rd run. i tried launching at 3.5rpm it hooked hard for the first 20-30ft or so then started spinning, i immediately let out completely and got back into it. a friend that came with me was watching this run and had it on vid, he said the launch looked perfect until the spinning. it most likely would of hooked if i did a burnout but like i said, i wasn't going to try.
http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/i...3DIMG_2074.jpg
Also, here are a couple of videos I did to help out first-timers at the track:
Please forgive the fact that I am using a Mustang in the videos - this was before I got my Corvette
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
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It was just showing me links to photobucket, not the actual embedded images... Speaking of which, you know you can rotate 'em in photobucket, right? :-)
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just kidding I am going tonight to Commerce GA I did 12.7 on my I/E C5 I also had trouble with my 0-60ft 
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Melting Slicks
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From: VERNON CT
well i made another trip to the track, i fixed some issues with the car and im pretty happy.
i was fighting either spinning or bogging on the launch but i got one decent run
11.43 at 124.* 1.9 60ft
it was basically the first time ive every even done a burnout in the car lol
same run different view
my first run i made for the day was going to be a good one but i let out at the 1/8 thinking it was the ended and hit the brakes... i still did a 11.7 at 100mph i did 102mph in the 1/8 which i gained near 3mph in the 1/8 since my last visit all with a 2.1 60ft
i was fighting either spinning or bogging on the launch but i got one decent run
11.43 at 124.* 1.9 60ft
it was basically the first time ive every even done a burnout in the car lol
same run different view
my first run i made for the day was going to be a good one but i let out at the 1/8 thinking it was the ended and hit the brakes... i still did a 11.7 at 100mph i did 102mph in the 1/8 which i gained near 3mph in the 1/8 since my last visit all with a 2.1 60ft
Last edited by StealthFRC; Oct 28, 2012 at 12:54 AM.
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