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12 ZL1 #1725 · 04-15-2013, 05:38 PM

This was my first time ever going down a drag strip!
First run... Good burn out, no launch, 19lb air pressure, missed 3rd gear. Ran 12.8071 @ 104.02 mph 60ft 2.1164
Second run... Good burn out, launched @ 3000 rpm, 19lb air pressure still had trouble hitting 3rd gear. Ran 11.4752 @ 124.28 mph 60ft 1.7925
Third run... Horrible burn out, spun first thru second, missed third, cruised rest of the way, 19lb air pressure launched 4000 rpm. Ran 13.3370@ 101.28 mph 60ft 1.9866....

The fun part will be improving as a driver and seeing lower ET's!!
I will definitely be focusing on making myself a better shifter and driver!

it's amazing how much of a role the driver plays! Never fully understood till I did this Saturday!!

Rico · 04-15-2013, 06:28 PM

Hey it's a good start, now you know what you need to work on.

blufin · 04-15-2013, 07:03 PM

Stock tires or drag radials? I'm hoping that if you're at 19psi that you're using a drag radial. Second run was pretty damn good.

SSOOCH · 04-15-2013, 07:10 PM

Yeah, that 2nd run is nothing to be ashamed about!

2010 SSRS · 04-15-2013, 07:11 PM

put some Hoosiers on and you are going to be flying down the track, with that 124 mph you will be in the 10's

12 ZL1 #1725 · 04-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Thanks! Certainly need a lot of seat time!!! Yes! Running Nitto NT05R's 315/35-20's...

12 ZL1 #1725 · 04-15-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

put some Hoosiers on and you are going to be flying down the track, with that 124 mph you will be in the 10's

I have a new set of 17 in Bogarts sitting in my living room.. Still in the boxes, saving up for the slicks and skinny.....

12 ZL1 #1725 · 04-15-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Yeah, that 2nd run is nothing to be ashamed about!

Made me REALLY APPRECIATE driving the 6 speed down the track!

blufin · 04-15-2013, 07:30 PM

It really is an art form.

2010 SSRS · 04-15-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 12 ZL1 #1725

I have a new set of 17 in Bogarts sitting in my living room.. Still in the boxes, saving up for the slicks and skinny.....

Nice, I love the Bogarts

04-15-2013, 07:03 PM	#3
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Stock tires or drag radials? I'm hoping that if you're at 19psi that you're using a drag radial. Second run was pretty damn good. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

04-15-2013, 07:10 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Yeah, that 2nd run is nothing to be ashamed about! __________________

04-15-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	put some Hoosiers on and you are going to be flying down the track, with that 124 mph you will be in the 10's __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-15-2013, 07:12 PM	#6
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Thanks! Certainly need a lot of seat time!!! Yes! Running Nitto NT05R's 315/35-20's... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

04-15-2013, 07:30 PM	#9
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	It really is an art form. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

04-15-2013, 05:38 PM	#1
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Rough first time at the drag strip! This was my first time ever going down a drag strip! First run... Good burn out, no launch, 19lb air pressure, missed 3rd gear. Ran 12.8071 @ 104.02 mph 60ft 2.1164 Second run... Good burn out, launched @ 3000 rpm, 19lb air pressure still had trouble hitting 3rd gear. Ran 11.4752 @ 124.28 mph 60ft 1.7925 Third run... Horrible burn out, spun first thru second, missed third, cruised rest of the way, 19lb air pressure launched 4000 rpm. Ran 13.3370@ 101.28 mph 60ft 1.9866.... The fun part will be improving as a driver and seeing lower ET's!! I will definitely be focusing on making myself a better shifter and driver! it's amazing how much of a role the driver plays! Never fully understood till I did this Saturday!! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!! Last edited by 12 ZL1 #1725; 04-15-2013 at 07:17 PM.

04-15-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Hey it's a good start, now you know what you need to work on.