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Fatstackz · 05-28-2009, 01:34 AM

Hey guys, Nice cars for sure. Just wanted to point out that the only problem with these "Magazine Drag Races" is that the drivers don't know the cars like us forum junkies. Now I know this Gen 5 SS is new to everyone and they are startin to find out the secrets. I have a 300 SRT8, Which suprizingly is the lightest between the four SRT8 models with the Challenger being the heaviest of the family with the same 6.1 hemi.
Thier 0-60 data alone tells me that the driver was clueless on how to launch the car.
There are also three different stages to select for traction control. With traction control fully engaged, you will experience little if any wheel spin. This mode takes away some torque on the hole shot, and will minimize wheel spin by cutting throttle when needed. It sucks. It also will use the ABS in the turns with slippage.
The second mode is acessed by simply pushing the button on the dah once. This mode disables the use of the ABS control for the TCM feature.
Pushing the button and holding it for 7 seconds will disable the entire system. This is the prefered mode for drags.
The other feature not mentioned and probably not used in this is the Auto Stick feature.
The last item to mention that all SRT8 owner are fully aware of is the fact that the TCM adaptives are reset back to ground zero by simply pulling fuse 11. This wipes out all the "learning" its doing while your sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. After a fresh wipe it runs like a raped ape.
All this said, And I know its alot, these cars are a little overlooked.

One thing you gotta love is that they put a hidden "Easter Egg"
0-60 timer in the car. Bone stock I was only seeing about 5.1 on the 0-60. My launches got better, 4.8 was the norm. Found fuse 11 and Traction contol limitation,4.6 0-60. Then I added an AFE Stage 2 intake, 180 degree thermostat and a 93 octane CAI Diablo tune for a couple hundred bucks and got 4.3's

Dont underestimate the old dude in the 4 door.

Good luck to you Gen 5 guys, I know your car will have some secrets coming out soon enough.

05-28-2009, 01:34 AM	#64
Fatstackz Drives: 2000 SS Camaro/ 2007 300 SRT-8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Ca. Posts: 48	Hey guys, Nice cars for sure. Just wanted to point out that the only problem with these "Magazine Drag Races" is that the drivers don't know the cars like us forum junkies. Now I know this Gen 5 SS is new to everyone and they are startin to find out the secrets. I have a 300 SRT8, Which suprizingly is the lightest between the four SRT8 models with the Challenger being the heaviest of the family with the same 6.1 hemi. Thier 0-60 data alone tells me that the driver was clueless on how to launch the car. There are also three different stages to select for traction control. With traction control fully engaged, you will experience little if any wheel spin. This mode takes away some torque on the hole shot, and will minimize wheel spin by cutting throttle when needed. It sucks. It also will use the ABS in the turns with slippage. The second mode is acessed by simply pushing the button on the dah once. This mode disables the use of the ABS control for the TCM feature. Pushing the button and holding it for 7 seconds will disable the entire system. This is the prefered mode for drags. The other feature not mentioned and probably not used in this is the Auto Stick feature. The last item to mention that all SRT8 owner are fully aware of is the fact that the TCM adaptives are reset back to ground zero by simply pulling fuse 11. This wipes out all the "learning" its doing while your sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. After a fresh wipe it runs like a raped ape. All this said, And I know its alot, these cars are a little overlooked. One thing you gotta love is that they put a hidden "Easter Egg" 0-60 timer in the car. Bone stock I was only seeing about 5.1 on the 0-60. My launches got better, 4.8 was the norm. Found fuse 11 and Traction contol limitation,4.6 0-60. Then I added an AFE Stage 2 intake, 180 degree thermostat and a 93 octane CAI Diablo tune for a couple hundred bucks and got 4.3's Dont underestimate the old dude in the 4 door. Good luck to you Gen 5 guys, I know your car will have some secrets coming out soon enough. Attached Images Last edited by Fatstackz; 05-30-2009 at 03:12 PM.