Back from the track!
Originally Posted by BobbyD
I frequent a lot of automotive boards and this time of year you read about new best times from everyone. This is due directly to weather conditions. Just this weekend someone with a stock C6 Z06 ran 10.85 @ 129 on drag radials in Maryland.
DaveB, the track elevation is 600' per IHRA specifications. The density altitude works out to about 1200' respectively. Nonetheless, it was a very good weekend for some stellar times!
DaveB, the track elevation is 600' per IHRA specifications. The density altitude works out to about 1200' respectively. Nonetheless, it was a very good weekend for some stellar times!
As for the C6 Z06, Jesus, I thought the guy at my track made a hell of a run pulling an 11.2@126mph with DRs and long tubes last weekend at my track. A 10.85@129mph with only DRs is insane. The conditions weren't bad either for Kansas City either (about 900' DA).
Originally Posted by Klubbheads
Bobby do u mind sharing the launching technique for getting 2.0 60 foot?
IS it the regular 2500-3000 rpm clutch feather? or u do something else?
IS it the regular 2500-3000 rpm clutch feather? or u do something else?
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Forgot the minus symbol, that would be -1200 DA. Launch technique is determined by many factors especially traction available. The track that particular day was very sticky and quite a few cars broke right off the line. Driving a manual on street tires I feather/slip the clutch to get the car moving and then apply more throttle when it "feels" right. Its something that needs to be practiced and the rpms will vary with conditions. Another thing to note is consistency with a stick car on street tires is very difficult. My 60' times varied from 2.04-2.24 that day. Really the best way to improve is to log your technique includings rpms, tire pressures, engine temp etc. This way you change one variable a determine if your heading the right direction. Hope this helps!
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2003 G35 Sedan 6MT
13.84 @ 101 (stock)
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2003 G35 Sedan 6MT
13.84 @ 101 (stock)
Damn dude. I don't log on for 5 days and I miss this. That is absolutely superb. I know conditions played a role, but conditions can't make up for the driver; great driving man.
I'm just stunned.
I'm just stunned.
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Originally Posted by BobbyD
Not sure what your asking? Trap speed is an indicator of how much power your car is making. Most G35's trap anywhere between 97-101 mph depending on whether auto or stick. Elevation and weather play a big role and when in your favour its like free horsepower
I know Trap indicates how much power your car is making, I'm just used to see STOCK g35 traps around 97-99 and usually people who trap over 100mph are with at least exhaust/Mrev/Spacer installed. If you are trapping 101 then your Stock Car produce the same power as those who have at least Mrev/Spacer installed in their car. Well you didn't specify the Temp on your original post so the temp did help to get that trap.
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Any mods planned?
Originally Posted by trey.hutcheson
Damn dude. I don't log on for 5 days and I miss this. That is absolutely superb. I know conditions played a role, but conditions can't make up for the driver; great driving man.
I'm just stunned.
I'm just stunned.
Originally Posted by BobbyD
My last car was modded (ran 12.1 @ 116) and I really enjoyed it and regret getting rid of it. The G35 would require mucho $$$ to acheive the power I'm looking for. I'm saving every penny and hope to be in a LS1/6 powered car soon! In the videos you can hear the tires spinning during my shifts.
In the next year or two, I'll be considering the purchase of a C5 or 03 Cobra. My wife really would prefer the C5 though I'd actually prefer the Cobra because I'd be able to take the whole family on local trips. My ultimate choice would be the C5 Z06. A friend of mine is running 12.2s@117mph in his C5 Z06 with DRs and an intake. With longtubes, he should be in the 11s. Sick.
I would be interested in seeing how far I could get on a set of slicks, but unless I could borrow some that won't happen.
Originally Posted by DaveB
A 10.85@129mph with only DRs is insane.
Originally Posted by BobbyD
The weather forecast for this weekend looked promising, so I decided to make a few passes. As always, I knew traction would be my biggest obstacle to overcome with the crappy Bridgestone turanza tires. First pass 14.13 @ 101 with a 2.24 60' time in the right lane. I spun even though I was feathering the clutch. Tried the left lane and here's the result:
13.87 @ 101 2.05 60'
On my second pass of the day I got a new personal best. I know my car likes to be hot lapped, so I came around again. This time though I spun off the line and didn't even bother running it out and just coasted down the track.
After about hour spectating I decided to give it one more shot. I made a couple more passes with poor 60' times that resulted in low 14's. Next pass I drive around the water box as usual and slightly spin the tires to clean off debris. Light goes green and I feel the car pulling away nicely. I made sure that I didn't botch any shifts and knew this would be a good pass. Pull up to the timeslip booth and the young kid compliments my mph. I thanked him and asked about the et. He replied with a 13.84! I was stoked! Looked at the slip and here's the breakdown:
60... 2.042
330... 5.841
1/8... 8.943 @ 80.07
1000 ... 11.608
1/4 ... 13.844 @ 101.03
I always ask myself if I reached the limit with this set up. To be honest I think a 13.79 can be acheived with perfect conditions. With a set of slicks 13.50's are possible. Anyhow, I decided to call it quits for the day and just sit back and enjoy watching some racing.
2003 G35 Sedan 6MT
13.96 @ 101 (stock)
13.87 @ 101 2.05 60'
On my second pass of the day I got a new personal best.
I know my car likes to be hot lapped, so I came around again. This time though I spun off the line and didn't even bother running it out and just coasted down the track.After about hour spectating I decided to give it one more shot. I made a couple more passes with poor 60' times that resulted in low 14's. Next pass I drive around the water box as usual and slightly spin the tires to clean off debris. Light goes green and I feel the car pulling away nicely. I made sure that I didn't botch any shifts and knew this would be a good pass. Pull up to the timeslip booth and the young kid compliments my mph. I thanked him and asked about the et. He replied with a 13.84! I was stoked! Looked at the slip and here's the breakdown:
60... 2.042
330... 5.841
1/8... 8.943 @ 80.07
1000 ... 11.608
1/4 ... 13.844 @ 101.03
I always ask myself if I reached the limit with this set up. To be honest I think a 13.79 can be acheived with perfect conditions. With a set of slicks 13.50's are possible. Anyhow, I decided to call it quits for the day and just sit back and enjoy watching some racing.
2003 G35 Sedan 6MT
13.96 @ 101 (stock)
You da man!!! Congrats...it feels awesome...I know!
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Originally Posted by bosssho
Nice man!!!! You got my 13.85 with your 13.84 lol
You da man!!! Congrats...it feels awesome...I know!
You da man!!! Congrats...it feels awesome...I know!
Thanks boss! Would be fun if we could all race together sometime
Originally Posted by BobbyD
Thanks boss! Would be fun if we could all race together sometime
I will have to have the Trailblazer SS on hand for back up.
Sorry to bring the thread back from the dead, but...
Bobby, I don't know if you'll see this or not, but I wanted to restate just how impressive your times are. My car is an 05 revup, with complete NA bolt-ons(except for pullies). Today, with BFG's, I pulled a 13.7 flat at 101.99, with a 2.049 sixty foot.
That's marginally better than your times, and you're stock. I don't know how many people really appreciate what you've accomplished. Seriously man, I have great respect for your driving ability, and your car.
Bobby, I don't know if you'll see this or not, but I wanted to restate just how impressive your times are. My car is an 05 revup, with complete NA bolt-ons(except for pullies). Today, with BFG's, I pulled a 13.7 flat at 101.99, with a 2.049 sixty foot.
That's marginally better than your times, and you're stock. I don't know how many people really appreciate what you've accomplished. Seriously man, I have great respect for your driving ability, and your car.