I just got back from a local track. On my 4th or 5th run I got a decent launch (spun, bogged pedaling it, but got out ok-ish)



no spare or tools, no mufflers, ~2.5 gallons of gas in the 20gal. tank.

There's a ton of improvement to be made on the launch, probably another 2 tenths worth in the 1/4. Between the motor loosening up a bit (1004 miles as I pulled into the track) and learning to launch better (or getting stickier tires) I'd say a 13.5 @ ~103mph should be possible.

 

not bad

 

arent you supposed to wait at least 1200 miles and an oil change before you beat the **** out of the engine?

 

There are different theories on motor break in. The car is fine and ready to run... and run strong.

 

the car next to me was a WS6 Trans Am btw.

 

Where is this track located? Temperate, humidity, elevation?

 

Track Elevation: 931 feet


(11/4/07)


Density Altitude: 1,535 feet

Absolute Pressure: 29.005 inches Hg

Relative Density: 95.58 %

 

The conditions for my dyno were almost identical.

the DA was a bit higher at 2,100 ft. and the Relative Density was ~94%

 

I say with stickier tires, a 2.0 60ft, and good shifts, this car is capable of a 13.3-13.4

 

very nice times. Do u mind posting the dyno so we can see the power curve that ur car makes?

 

I think I might need a bit better than a 2.0 60' to dip that low... but who knows.. the 2.098 60' I had didn't feel too great, so even if the 60' stays around the same I might be able to improve on my E.T. just by launching better overall. As far as shifting... as soon as I hit 4th and passed the traps I knew it would be in the 13's just based on how well I hit the gears, so I don't know how much improvement can be made there. I'm sure after having the car for a longer period of time I could improve just based on increased comfort w/ shifting quickly.

Overall I'm really happy with the car's stock performance. It's amazing a stock luxury sedan can hit a high 13 sec. 1/4 mile at over 100mph.

 

 

was this at palmdale?

if so... NOT BAD!

That track SUCKS for good track times!

 

na, it was actually at a track in the midwest.

 

I agree on the engine break in. That's a really good number. When you say no mufflers..You mean you took them off from the back part or from the engine?