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jnm2003 · 02-24-2010, 12:44 AM

went to the track last friday and did good but had to baby it off the line to not spin. Ran 13.03 at 111 MPH. My MPH is up there but my 60ft is killin my time. My car is bone stock with borla axle back mufflers. Had a 2.28 60ft. I really in need of some tires. had 29 lbs in the rear tires and still couldnt hook. launched at 2500 to 2700 each time. 3000rpms or over spun its A** off.
Anyone now of a good tire that is descent everyday driver? like not tooo bad thread wear and wet road handling but descent traction.
Considering the NT05s. Any reviews? or heard anything about them? Kinda tight on money but im thinkin of getting some extra stock rims to throw some 555rs on if i can find someone gettin rid of theres for a reasonable deal.
other than that im stuck with getting something for everyday. Any suggestions would be great!!!

SGOS252382 · 02-24-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnm2003

went to the track last friday and did good but had to baby it off the line to not spin. Ran 13.03 at 111 MPH. My MPH is up there but my 60ft is killin my time. My car is bone stock with borla axle back mufflers. Had a 2.28 60ft. I really in need of some tires. had 29 lbs in the rear tires and still couldnt hook. launched at 2500 to 2700 each time. 3000rpms or over spun its A** off.
Anyone now of a good tire that is descent everyday driver? like not tooo bad thread wear and wet road handling but descent traction.
Considering the NT05s. Any reviews? or heard anything about them? Kinda tight on money but im thinkin of getting some extra stock rims to throw some 555rs on if i can find someone gettin rid of theres for a reasonable deal.
other than that im stuck with getting something for everyday. Any suggestions would be great!!!

Nice run and great trap speed. Yeah, soon as you get that 60' down you'll be running some really fast times.

blufin · 02-26-2010, 12:30 PM

12's are right around the corner with a better short time.

Dave Coyle · 02-26-2010, 12:52 PM

Have you tried the "launch control" mode?

jnm2003 · 03-02-2010, 02:07 PM

Yea I tried it with competition mode twice and I either launched too hard and it bogged the motor enough to run a 13.3 @111 or not enough rpms and it bogged worst. I was told to put 25 to 22 lbs in my rear tires and I should hook up lil better. I just hate it that I can't get a descent launch bc I was wanting a good stock run with jus the borla mufflers. But I'm goin to try again and if not I will be getting some nitto 555rs

blufin · 03-02-2010, 03:58 PM

I would suggest bumping up the tire pressure to 32 or 34 lbs. Those stock tires are designed to work best at factory specs. Too low and the tire will start "cupping" and make it harder to get traction. My best short time is 1.879 on stock tires at 32 lbs, with a tiny burnout just to clean off the tires.

nhra stocker · 03-03-2010, 08:32 PM

The 4 month wait is almost over! Time for some tracks to start opening up here!!!

blufin · 03-03-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nhra stocker

The 4 month wait is almost over! Time for some tracks to start opening up here!!!

So, you think you can beat your personal best? What kinda mods you got planned, if any?

nhra stocker · 03-03-2010, 08:57 PM

My cars back to Bone stock. I had a K@N air filter in it and R.P fluids but not anymore. I would just like like to run my car in some good air not +1395 D.A. like last year. Who knows what will happen.

PWRtrip · 03-03-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nhra stocker

The 4 month wait is almost over! Time for some tracks to start opening up here!!!

KCIR open for test and tune on Sat. w/forecast close to 60 deg.

blufin · 03-03-2010, 09:39 PM

We had some real good air a few weeks ago, DA was -2xx.

PWRtrip · 03-03-2010, 09:45 PM

best DA I'v had last fall 1460
like to better my stock time (13.41) before CAI/tune and 3200 stall

jnm2003 · 03-11-2010, 02:03 AM

Went to no problem raceway instead of state capital raceway and got my quickest time. State capital I couldnt break 13.03 with a 2.28 60ft, everything stock but borla mufflers, 29 or so lbs of pressure in rear tires.

Went to no problem last friday and ran 12.82 at 110. 60ft went from 2.28 to a 1.93 60ft. I put 25 lbs of pressure in the rear instead of 29! Ive been practicing my launch for on the street and for state capital but i was not expecting my car to hook that good there. only got a couple runs in and still got my best ET and 60ft.

I have two questions now. I launch around 3000 rpms and it dead hooked!! Even with feathering the clutch after 10 ft it slightly bog and then pick back up. Should I launch at higher rpms (like 3500) or feather the clutch a little more? As long as this friday it hooks up the same.
Also I cross the 1/4 mile at the end of third and immediately after it crosses the line it rev limits. I tried shifting into 4th just before but it slowed my ET. Should I try shifting into 4th a little earlier so it has more time to accel in 4th before the finish or keep trying the 3rd gear technique. Also is it not worth holding 3rd that long maybe due loss of power curve closer to stock rev limit? Im torn bw that or losing time shifting with this crappy shifter into 4th and losing that valuable time.
Thanks for everyones comments on my other post!! FYI in a couple weeks my plans are nittos and short throw.

nuptualnemesis · 04-12-2010, 12:56 PM

Raise the rpm's 200 each time till it quits bogging. Reduce them if too much spin. You can also roll into throttle sooner or faster to prevent bog. Keep experimenting till it works best.

Better for motor to shift than hit throttle closure. This is like letting off on the gas at max rpm. Shift or push in clutch as soon as you hit red line if you feel like you need to stay in third. At some point shifting to fourth will be faster and easier on your motor. Three four shift is one of the easiest shifts. Put you hand on the left side of shifter knob (thumb down) and pull straight back; also do this for 5-6 shift.

02-24-2010, 12:44 AM	#99
jnm2003 Drives: O2 GMC & 2010 camaro SS IBM 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US Posts: 257	went to the track last friday and did good but had to baby it off the line to not spin. Ran 13.03 at 111 MPH. My MPH is up there but my 60ft is killin my time. My car is bone stock with borla axle back mufflers. Had a 2.28 60ft. I really in need of some tires. had 29 lbs in the rear tires and still couldnt hook. launched at 2500 to 2700 each time. 3000rpms or over spun its A off. Anyone now of a good tire that is descent everyday driver? like not tooo bad thread wear and wet road handling but descent traction. Considering the NT05s. Any reviews? or heard anything about them? Kinda tight on money but im thinkin of getting some extra stock rims to throw some 555rs on if i can find someone gettin rid of theres for a reasonable deal. other than that im stuck with getting something for everyday. Any suggestions would be great!!! __________________ 2010 camaro SS/RS Manual IBM. NEW TIME 12.24 @ 114 mph. -[B] street tires, Hurst short throw, Halltech yellow jacket intake, AR long tube 1 7/8 headers, and a tune. 12.82 @ 110 MPH 1.92 60ft ALMOST Bone Stock ONLY MOD IS Borla mufflers.**

02-26-2010, 12:30 PM	#101
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	12's are right around the corner with a better short time. __________________ 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

02-26-2010, 12:52 PM	#102
Dave Coyle Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,524 View My Garage	Have you tried the "launch control" mode? __________________ IF IT'S WORTH HAVING, IT'S WORTH WAITING FOR!!!! (AND IT WAS) 434RWHP/403RWTQ Livernois Motorsports 2C Cam kit Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers/Hi-Flo Cats/Corsa Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI / Port Intake Precission 2400/2800 Converter/3.73 AAM gears Livernois Motorsports Tune Best time: 11.97 @ 117 MPH

03-02-2010, 02:07 PM	#103
jnm2003 Drives: O2 GMC & 2010 camaro SS IBM 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US Posts: 257	Yea I tried it with competition mode twice and I either launched too hard and it bogged the motor enough to run a 13.3 @111 or not enough rpms and it bogged worst. I was told to put 25 to 22 lbs in my rear tires and I should hook up lil better. I just hate it that I can't get a descent launch bc I was wanting a good stock run with jus the borla mufflers. But I'm goin to try again and if not I will be getting some nitto 555rs __________________ 2010 camaro SS/RS Manual IBM. NEW TIME 12.24 @ 114 mph. -[B] street tires, Hurst short throw, Halltech yellow jacket intake, AR long tube 1 7/8 headers, and a tune. 12.82 @ 110 MPH 1.92 60ft ALMOST Bone Stock ONLY MOD IS Borla mufflers.

03-02-2010, 03:58 PM	#104
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	I would suggest bumping up the tire pressure to 32 or 34 lbs. Those stock tires are designed to work best at factory specs. Too low and the tire will start "cupping" and make it harder to get traction. My best short time is 1.879 on stock tires at 32 lbs, with a tiny burnout just to clean off the tires. __________________ 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

03-03-2010, 08:32 PM	#105
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	The 4 month wait is almost over! Time for some tracks to start opening up here!!! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

03-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#107
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	My cars back to Bone stock. I had a K@N air filter in it and R.P fluids but not anymore. I would just like like to run my car in some good air not +1395 D.A. like last year. Who knows what will happen. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

03-03-2010, 09:39 PM	#109
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	We had some real good air a few weeks ago, DA was -2xx. __________________ 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

03-03-2010, 09:45 PM	#110
PWRtrip 5150 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Overland Park KS. Posts: 98	best DA I'v had last fall 1460 like to better my stock time (13.41) before CAI/tune and 3200 stall

03-11-2010, 02:03 AM	#111
jnm2003 Drives: O2 GMC & 2010 camaro SS IBM 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US Posts: 257	Went to no problem raceway instead of state capital raceway and got my quickest time. State capital I couldnt break 13.03 with a 2.28 60ft, everything stock but borla mufflers, 29 or so lbs of pressure in rear tires. Went to no problem last friday and ran 12.82 at 110. 60ft went from 2.28 to a 1.93 60ft. I put 25 lbs of pressure in the rear instead of 29! Ive been practicing my launch for on the street and for state capital but i was not expecting my car to hook that good there. only got a couple runs in and still got my best ET and 60ft. I have two questions now. I launch around 3000 rpms and it dead hooked!! Even with feathering the clutch after 10 ft it slightly bog and then pick back up. Should I launch at higher rpms (like 3500) or feather the clutch a little more? As long as this friday it hooks up the same. Also I cross the 1/4 mile at the end of third and immediately after it crosses the line it rev limits. I tried shifting into 4th just before but it slowed my ET. Should I try shifting into 4th a little earlier so it has more time to accel in 4th before the finish or keep trying the 3rd gear technique. Also is it not worth holding 3rd that long maybe due loss of power curve closer to stock rev limit? Im torn bw that or losing time shifting with this crappy shifter into 4th and losing that valuable time. Thanks for everyones comments on my other post!! FYI in a couple weeks my plans are nittos and short throw. __________________ 2010 camaro SS/RS Manual IBM. NEW TIME 12.24 @ 114 mph. -[B] street tires, Hurst short throw, Halltech yellow jacket intake, AR long tube 1 7/8 headers, and a tune. 12.82 @ 110 MPH 1.92 60ft ALMOST Bone Stock ONLY MOD IS Borla mufflers.

04-12-2010, 12:56 PM	#112
nuptualnemesis NuptualNemesis Drives: Silver 1SS M6 - 480hp 11.57/120.79 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA www.Divorcefor399.com Posts: 310 View My Garage	Raise the rpm's 200 each time till it quits bogging. Reduce them if too much spin. You can also roll into throttle sooner or faster to prevent bog. Keep experimenting till it works best. Better for motor to shift than hit throttle closure. This is like letting off on the gas at max rpm. Shift or push in clutch as soon as you hit red line if you feel like you need to stay in third. At some point shifting to fourth will be faster and easier on your motor. Three four shift is one of the easiest shifts. Put you hand on the left side of shifter knob (thumb down) and pull straight back; also do this for 5-6 shift. Last edited by nuptualnemesis; 04-13-2010 at 09:52 AM.

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