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mikesvert · 07-15-2012, 03:27 AM

Had a chance to take my SS out to the 1/8 mile drags last night...It became obvious that I am going to have to spend a lot of time learning to launch this bad boy....anyway here is a video of my best race of the night (time wise)...

1.036 Reaction (yes I know terrible)
2.30 60 ft
85.39 MPH
9.060 ET

beemer ran a 9.124 @ 83.95 MPH

My car is stock (with muffler deletes) and any tips/advice on launching/improving my #s is muuuuch appreciated.... btw I did try the launch control and when using it I had my worst time of the night.... 10.01 (spun thru 1st and 2nd)

http://youtu.be/t2NNIVVtol4

mikesvert · 07-15-2012, 06:41 PM

Any tips suggestions to get these numbers lower ? I assume lower tire pressure will help the traction ? What's a good Psi to run? What number should I expect to see for
A stock Ss ? I've read mid-high 8s ? True ?

Nessal · 07-15-2012, 10:17 PM

That is a HORRIBLE 60'. Feather the clutch, not dump it.

Coyotekiller · 07-15-2012, 10:51 PM

What he said. I'm very bad about dumping the clutch at the line too. My mistake was I started racing with a car with sticky, wide tires and no power but now I've progressed up to a car with relatively narrow tires that are fairly sticky but the engine makes much more power. Hard to keep traction dumping the clutch on this thing...

red70tvhs · 07-16-2012, 04:48 AM

Yeah dont dump the clutch and dont try to take off like a bat out of hell, much better to roll into the throttle and spin a lil than rev the krap out of it and leave half your tires at the tree haha. Also if your on STREET tires, as in NOT a drag radial AVOID the water box at all costs.

07-15-2012, 03:27 AM	#1
mikesvert Drives: 2012 2SS TF & 2012 LT Conv(hers) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 23	2012 SS TF3 stock vs BMW 335i modded Qualcomm San Diego 7/13/2012 Had a chance to take my SS out to the 1/8 mile drags last night...It became obvious that I am going to have to spend a lot of time learning to launch this bad boy....anyway here is a video of my best race of the night (time wise)... 1.036 Reaction (yes I know terrible) 2.30 60 ft 85.39 MPH 9.060 ET beemer ran a 9.124 @ 83.95 MPH My car is stock (with muffler deletes) and any tips/advice on launching/improving my #s is muuuuch appreciated.... btw I did try the launch control and when using it I had my worst time of the night.... 10.01 (spun thru 1st and 2nd) http://youtu.be/t2NNIVVtol4

07-15-2012, 06:41 PM	#2
mikesvert Drives: 2012 2SS TF & 2012 LT Conv(hers) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 23	Any tips suggestions to get these numbers lower ? I assume lower tire pressure will help the traction ? What's a good Psi to run? What number should I expect to see for A stock Ss ? I've read mid-high 8s ? True ?

07-15-2012, 10:17 PM	#3
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	That is a HORRIBLE 60'. Feather the clutch, not dump it.

07-15-2012, 10:51 PM	#4
Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	What he said. I'm very bad about dumping the clutch at the line too. My mistake was I started racing with a car with sticky, wide tires and no power but now I've progressed up to a car with relatively narrow tires that are fairly sticky but the engine makes much more power. Hard to keep traction dumping the clutch on this thing...

07-16-2012, 04:48 AM	#5
red70tvhs Red Drives: 2018 Mosaic Black 2ss M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 632	Yeah dont dump the clutch and dont try to take off like a bat out of hell, much better to roll into the throttle and spin a lil than rev the krap out of it and leave half your tires at the tree haha. Also if your on STREET tires, as in NOT a drag radial AVOID the water box at all costs.