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Qtrofablock · 10-25-2012, 05:19 PM

I really want to goto the track with my car next month. I've never been on the drag strip, but I love to drive fast. I was concerned about the possibilty of breaking anything , or pushing the car to its limits repeatedly, It my dd and I don't really wanna void my warranty.? Any tips would be helpful. Thanks

Medi0cr3 · 10-25-2012, 05:27 PM

You haven't modded it yet. Not much to worry about. Check your oil, lower your tire pressure on the stock tires to around 25 psi, (works for me on my ss based on track conditions) so you gain a little extra traction.

I think you have a V6, press the traction control button for 7 seconds disabling all traction control while you do the burn out, or roast your tranny.... Tap the traction button once, bringing it back into normal driving mode. I would do this for your first few runs then you can try competitive mode, two quick taps.. Gives you a bit of security as you go down the track.

I'm still working on my 60 foot times and my car is modified.

Leave when the 3rd amber light lights up and enjoy the ride.

Make sure you know how to enter and exit the track..

this will probably make you want to upgrade a lot xD V6's are pretty quick with a lot of mods.

Qtrofablock · 10-25-2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks

molsonbrador · 10-25-2012, 05:30 PM

I told my friends that if I didn't like drag racing I'd sell my helmet and forget it. I still have the helmet! There's a quote out there though, don't race what you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff. Good luck with your choice.

Nitroman28 · 10-25-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador

I told my friends that if I didn't like drag racing I'd sell my helmet and forget it. I still have the helmet! There's a quote out there though, don't race what you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff. Good luck with your choice.

Dumbest quote I've seen yet..

molsonbrador · 10-25-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitroman28

Dumbest quote I've seen yet..

You haven't been looking hard enough.

Things do break, not a matter of if, just when. OP I don't mean to scare you but you seem concerned about warranty.

dekan513 · 10-25-2012, 06:30 PM

op, ur fine run it like u want i dont think ur gonna hurt anything , just do as medi said

flyer08 · 10-25-2012, 08:12 PM

If your on stock tires no need to roast the tires. I did my first track day last weekend and said it was more fun then the day I got my car.

So Cal Camaro · 10-26-2012, 10:40 PM

On stock tires, go around the water box, you don't need to do a big burnout on stock tires

TBone · 10-27-2012, 03:09 PM

Our local club put together a few tips for our members that are first timers at the strip. It may be informative to you. Give it a read.

http://www.chicago5thgen.com/perform...rag-strip.html

T.

bcwooten85 · 10-27-2012, 06:22 PM

Give it hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V6 won't hurt nuthin stock...

Qtrofablock · 10-27-2012, 06:46 PM

Thanx fellas

Qtrofablock · 10-28-2012, 12:06 AM

Thx T bone good info. What do you mean by launch control..? I only know about TC and stabilitrack?

10-25-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Should I be worried about anything? I really want to goto the track with my car next month. I've never been on the drag strip, but I love to drive fast. I was concerned about the possibilty of breaking anything , or pushing the car to its limits repeatedly, It my dd and I don't really wanna void my warranty.? Any tips would be helpful. Thanks __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

10-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#2
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	You haven't modded it yet. Not much to worry about. Check your oil, lower your tire pressure on the stock tires to around 25 psi, (works for me on my ss based on track conditions) so you gain a little extra traction. I think you have a V6, press the traction control button for 7 seconds disabling all traction control while you do the burn out, or roast your tranny.... Tap the traction button once, bringing it back into normal driving mode. I would do this for your first few runs then you can try competitive mode, two quick taps.. Gives you a bit of security as you go down the track. I'm still working on my 60 foot times and my car is modified. Leave when the 3rd amber light lights up and enjoy the ride. Make sure you know how to enter and exit the track.. this will probably make you want to upgrade a lot xD V6's are pretty quick with a lot of mods. __________________ Night Fury Cam Borla LT Headers and Borla Cat Back ATAK 9in. diff with 4.11's, DSS Axles, and Alum Shaft Hurst Short-Shifter; Ideal Garage Master Cylinder H-E Street Slayer Twin Billet Clutch BMR: Adjustable; Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Extreme Sway Bar. BMR Subframe Bushings. Strange Rear Coilovers and mounts Tuned by Rhino79

10-25-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Thanks __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

10-25-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	op, ur fine run it like u want i dont think ur gonna hurt anything , just do as medi said __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

10-26-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	On stock tires, go around the water box, you don't need to do a big burnout on stock tires __________________

10-25-2012, 05:30 PM	#4
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	I told my friends that if I didn't like drag racing I'd sell my helmet and forget it. I still have the helmet! There's a quote out there though, don't race what you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff. Good luck with your choice.

10-25-2012, 08:12 PM	#8
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	If your on stock tires no need to roast the tires. I did my first track day last weekend and said it was more fun then the day I got my car.

10-27-2012, 03:09 PM	#10
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Our local club put together a few tips for our members that are first timers at the strip. It may be informative to you. Give it a read. http://www.chicago5thgen.com/perform...rag-strip.html T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

10-27-2012, 06:22 PM	#11
bcwooten85 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 152	Give it hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V6 won't hurt nuthin stock... __________________ 2012 Camaro 2LS

10-27-2012, 06:46 PM	#12
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Thanx fellas __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

10-28-2012, 12:06 AM	#13
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Thx T bone good info. What do you mean by launch control..? I only know about TC and stabilitrack? __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter