Another first time at the track thread for a 5.0 owner. This was my first time ever driving at a drag strip. No burnout since they are my street tires, no launch just rolled into the throttle. Runs at 7:44pm and 7:48pm were with a passenger. 7:48pm run was launched around 1200rpm. I shifted around 6500rpm.
This was at Old Dominion Dragstrip in Manassas, VA weather was around 84 degrees F, Humidity was very high since it was moments away from storming. Elevation of the track is 190ft.
Modifications are in Signature, I was running on the stock 245-45-r19 pirellis (Non-Brembo Package) - Full weight plus a passenger on two runs.
Hopefully I can get some seat time and better wheels/tires to bring down my 60ft a bit. Hoping to get some time in at MIR this Sunday get some 1/4 mile runs in.
Overall for my first time down the track I am happy, let me know what you think could help and what I could improve on.
Picture time, My numbers are highlighted on the slips.
UPDATE! Copied from below #12 Post.
Went to MIR on Sunday, around 64 Degrees F I am not sure about the humidity.
Only changes from previous 1/8th mile runs are that I ran Brembo Package Wheels and Tires in the rear (255 Pirellis) No real cool down between runs other than just waiting in line with the car off. I played around with launches and the best for me was around 1700-1900 rpm. I was able to run a best of 12.374 @ 112.51 and was able to run a 1.84 60ft.
Most runs of the day were between 12.3 -12.6 playing with different launches and pre-stage techniques.
All in all very happy with my performance as this is the 2nd time I have ever driven at a dragstrip and only have suspension mods to help my times. Looks like its onto Big/Little setup.
On the 11:29am run I was up against a Terminator with Pulley, intake, tune, exhaust. On the slip I ran a faster time but I believe the driver was having some issues shifting. Very Nice car to run against!
Now for the Pictures (times are highlighted) I should have actual run pictures up tonight :beer:
This was at Old Dominion Dragstrip in Manassas, VA weather was around 84 degrees F, Humidity was very high since it was moments away from storming. Elevation of the track is 190ft.
Modifications are in Signature, I was running on the stock 245-45-r19 pirellis (Non-Brembo Package) - Full weight plus a passenger on two runs.
Hopefully I can get some seat time and better wheels/tires to bring down my 60ft a bit. Hoping to get some time in at MIR this Sunday get some 1/4 mile runs in.
Overall for my first time down the track I am happy, let me know what you think could help and what I could improve on.
Picture time, My numbers are highlighted on the slips.
UPDATE! Copied from below #12 Post.
Went to MIR on Sunday, around 64 Degrees F I am not sure about the humidity.
Only changes from previous 1/8th mile runs are that I ran Brembo Package Wheels and Tires in the rear (255 Pirellis) No real cool down between runs other than just waiting in line with the car off. I played around with launches and the best for me was around 1700-1900 rpm. I was able to run a best of 12.374 @ 112.51 and was able to run a 1.84 60ft.
Most runs of the day were between 12.3 -12.6 playing with different launches and pre-stage techniques.
All in all very happy with my performance as this is the 2nd time I have ever driven at a dragstrip and only have suspension mods to help my times. Looks like its onto Big/Little setup.
On the 11:29am run I was up against a Terminator with Pulley, intake, tune, exhaust. On the slip I ran a faster time but I believe the driver was having some issues shifting. Very Nice car to run against!
Now for the Pictures (times are highlighted) I should have actual run pictures up tonight :beer:
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They had mods too! They had that pissed look of "did i just get beat by a less powerfull bone stock car thats so quiet i cant tell its on?" 
