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hummerman · 07-24-2010, 07:26 PM

Ok went to track today and thought it was 1/4 but they only were doing 1/8 mile runs.
I couldnt get the launch down pat and had alot of wheel spin or no wheel spin and lugging.
Here is my best time of the day.

Reaction = .952
60ft = 2.36
594ft = 8.725
1/8 mile = 9.292 @ 79.38 mph

Any idea of approx 1/4 mile time of this?
These bad 1/8 times for a bone stock camaro?

hummerman · 07-24-2010, 09:20 PM

anyone?
These ok or terrible times??

69lt1bird · 07-24-2010, 09:42 PM

About 14.4 in the 1/4

What engine is in your Camaro, might be good to know.

hummerman · 07-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Its the SS with ls3

2010 SSRS · 07-25-2010, 12:03 AM

by your 60 ft. looks like you were spinning tire.

hummerman · 07-25-2010, 12:12 AM

yeah was spinning steady...... Guess i was nervous / excited.
Oh well........ first time and i had fun.

Just need more experience i guess.....

69lt1bird · 07-25-2010, 09:32 AM

In our fine summer air here in Michigan a few weeks back, I went to the track. A guy had a SS with CAI and cat-back, he was complaining too about running 14.5-14.6. His 60's stunk so I was trying to help him out. Seat time is the only thing that will help, especially on street tires.

SGOS252382 · 07-25-2010, 09:45 AM

Practice makes perfect. It will get easier the more track time you have.

You just need to work on your 60' times. If your spinning your tires, you're just wasting time.

Guys get nervous and they drive overly aggressive at the track. You'll need to learn to leave the line smoothly (without wheel spin).

I'd try a knee jerk launch if I were you. That's where you launch by holding the car at a constant rpm (say 2500) and then you just lift up on the clutch (knee jerk) WITHOUT adding any additional gas. Once your car starts moving off the line, then you roll into the gas. This type launch will keep you from just spinning your tires leaving the line.

When your learning this method, you might bog the launch. That's ok. You'll still run much faster than 2.3 sec 60'. Eventually you'll get where you can launch at a little higher rpm and then quickly roll into the gas as soon as your car starts moving. You should be able to pull pretty easy 2.0 sec 60' with this method.

hummerman · 07-25-2010, 12:37 PM

Ill keep trying and sooner or later ill get er figured out

What about the launch mode?
How do i use it?

07-24-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	1/8 mile run Ok went to track today and thought it was 1/4 but they only were doing 1/8 mile runs. I couldnt get the launch down pat and had alot of wheel spin or no wheel spin and lugging. Here is my best time of the day. Reaction = .952 60ft = 2.36 594ft = 8.725 1/8 mile = 9.292 @ 79.38 mph Any idea of approx 1/4 mile time of this? These bad 1/8 times for a bone stock camaro?

07-24-2010, 09:42 PM	#3
69lt1bird Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebid Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lapeer, MI Posts: 89	About 14.4 in the 1/4 What engine is in your Camaro, might be good to know. __________________ Free HP Tuners Beginners Tuning Guide Michigan Snowmobiler 1969 Firebird: 7.55@97.93 1/8 1.70 60 ft.[/COLOR] EPS cam 234/246 .602.606 114+3, 6.0 LQ4, L92 heads milled 10.5:1, Ported L76 intake, ported 90mm Holley TB, 100mm MAF, FIC Custom injectors, Hooker LT, PYPES dual exhaust with an X pipe, 4L65e with all of the good parts inside, FTI 4000 RPM Stall, 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. HP Tuner tuned by me

07-25-2010, 12:03 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	by your 60 ft. looks like you were spinning tire. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-25-2010, 09:32 AM	#7
69lt1bird Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebid Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lapeer, MI Posts: 89	In our fine summer air here in Michigan a few weeks back, I went to the track. A guy had a SS with CAI and cat-back, he was complaining too about running 14.5-14.6. His 60's stunk so I was trying to help him out. Seat time is the only thing that will help, especially on street tires. __________________ Free HP Tuners Beginners Tuning Guide Michigan Snowmobiler 1969 Firebird: 7.55@97.93 1/8 1.70 60 ft.[/COLOR] EPS cam 234/246 .602.606 114+3, 6.0 LQ4, L92 heads milled 10.5:1, Ported L76 intake, ported 90mm Holley TB, 100mm MAF, FIC Custom injectors, Hooker LT, PYPES dual exhaust with an X pipe, 4L65e with all of the good parts inside, FTI 4000 RPM Stall, 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. HP Tuner tuned by me

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07-24-2010, 09:20 PM	#2
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	anyone? These ok or terrible times??

07-24-2010, 11:59 PM	#4
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	Its the SS with ls3

07-25-2010, 12:12 AM	#6
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	yeah was spinning steady...... Guess i was nervous / excited. Oh well........ first time and i had fun. Just need more experience i guess.....

07-25-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Practice makes perfect. It will get easier the more track time you have. You just need to work on your 60' times. If your spinning your tires, you're just wasting time. Guys get nervous and they drive overly aggressive at the track. You'll need to learn to leave the line smoothly (without wheel spin). I'd try a knee jerk launch if I were you. That's where you launch by holding the car at a constant rpm (say 2500) and then you just lift up on the clutch (knee jerk) WITHOUT adding any additional gas. Once your car starts moving off the line, then you roll into the gas. This type launch will keep you from just spinning your tires leaving the line. When your learning this method, you might bog the launch. That's ok. You'll still run much faster than 2.3 sec 60'. Eventually you'll get where you can launch at a little higher rpm and then quickly roll into the gas as soon as your car starts moving. You should be able to pull pretty easy 2.0 sec 60' with this method.

07-25-2010, 12:37 PM	#9
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	Ill keep trying and sooner or later ill get er figured out What about the launch mode? How do i use it?