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PGZL1 · 03-21-2015, 08:20 PM

I recently got a set of 17" Hoosier Slicks and M&H skinnies for my car and wanted to know how all of you guys were launching. What RPM are you guys launching at and I've read 20 psi should be good to start with? The car is a M6. Thanks.

Koolpoole · 03-28-2015, 01:50 AM

Tuned in on this myself I've only had one track day on my new set up I'm auto

Mr. Nasty · 03-28-2015, 05:42 AM

20 PSI may be a little high you may want to go between 16 & 18 psi.

I'm auto when I ran slicks I had my best 60' and ETs at 13 PSI. BUT trapping at 135 mph it would start to walk at about the 120 mph mark.

cmracing · 04-08-2015, 11:55 AM

Start at 22psi and get someone to video the rear tire on the launch. I have been 8.8 @ 156mph leaving the line at 18psi on the bottle, run 20psi off. Too many people try to run far too low of tire pressure. Video and timeslips won't lie.

Camarojt · 04-08-2015, 02:23 PM

I like mine cold on 17lbs.

Merc · 04-10-2015, 02:43 PM

16 pounds for me. I noticed the walk the first few pass's and I was uneasy but use to it now.

Pro Stock John · 04-11-2015, 10:24 AM

If you have never run slicks before maybe run them higher at 20-22 psi to get used to how they handle.

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Merc · 04-11-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

If you have never run slicks before maybe run them higher at 20-22 psi to get used to how they handle.

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Yeah, good point the first few pass's the wiggle in the top end is a little un-nerving but I'm use to it now and don't even notice it anymore. I believe I started at 18 pounds.

LS7 427 · 04-11-2015, 10:47 PM

First pass on my slicks a few seasons ago I bout shit myself at the 1000 foot mark on 11 psi. I run 16 now and the walk is just how I remember bias ply tires.

Bryan

Merc · 04-12-2015, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LS7 427

First pass on my slicks a few seasons ago I bout shit myself at the 1000 foot mark on 11 psi. I run 16 now and the walk is just how I remember bias ply tires.

Bryan

I hear you, I don't think I stained the linen but it was close.

gweizhog · 04-12-2015, 08:28 AM

Too many people try to run far too low of tire pressure. Video and timeslips won't lie.

LS7 427 · 04-12-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gweizhog

Too many people try to run far too low of tire pressure. Video and timeslips won't lie.

I use rpm and mph from my datalogs and drop pressure till it doesn't spin on the launch. 16 psi is optimum for my power level and suspension setup.

Bryan

Merc · 04-13-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LS7 427

I use rpm and mph from my datalogs and drop pressure till it doesn't spin on the launch. 16 psi is optimum for my power level and suspension setup.

Bryan

Yeah I might sneak mine up a touch cause I can dead hook them and bog sometimes at 16 lbs.

PGZL1 · 05-06-2015, 08:41 PM

Just ran tonight with a best of 12.30. I was launching at around 3500 rpm and the car would just bog down on the launch. Do you think I should rev it up higher on the launch?

03-21-2015, 08:20 PM	#1
PGZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 43	Launching on Slicks I recently got a set of 17" Hoosier Slicks and M&H skinnies for my car and wanted to know how all of you guys were launching. What RPM are you guys launching at and I've read 20 psi should be good to start with? The car is a M6. Thanks. __________________ 2014 CRT ZL1 M6, 5 Spokes, ECF, Nav, Suede, Recaros, Sunroof Ordered 7/30/13 8/8/13-1100 8/29/13-3000 TPW 9/9 9/9/13-BUILT #596 9/30/13-Delivered!

03-28-2015, 05:42 AM	#3
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	20 PSI may be a little high you may want to go between 16 & 18 psi. I'm auto when I ran slicks I had my best 60' and ETs at 13 PSI. BUT trapping at 135 mph it would start to walk at about the 120 mph mark. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

04-10-2015, 02:43 PM	#6
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	16 pounds for me. I noticed the walk the first few pass's and I was uneasy but use to it now. __________________ My Build Thread

04-11-2015, 10:24 AM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	If you have never run slicks before maybe run them higher at 20-22 psi to get used to how they handle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

04-11-2015, 10:47 PM	#9
LS7 427 10.11 @ 136.32 Drives: Black & Yellow 2SS/RS LPE LS7 427 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 957 View My Garage	First pass on my slicks a few seasons ago I bout shit myself at the 1000 foot mark on 11 psi. I run 16 now and the walk is just how I remember bias ply tires. Bryan __________________ My Build Journal Built, Tuned and Maintained By........

03-28-2015, 01:50 AM	#2
Koolpoole KoolSS! Drives: Black Camaro 2ss Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 38	Tuned in on this myself I've only had one track day on my new set up I'm auto

04-08-2015, 11:55 AM	#4
cmracing Drives: 2014 RS/SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 191	Start at 22psi and get someone to video the rear tire on the launch. I have been 8.8 @ 156mph leaving the line at 18psi on the bottle, run 20psi off. Too many people try to run far too low of tire pressure. Video and timeslips won't lie.

04-08-2015, 02:23 PM	#5
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	I like mine cold on 17lbs.

04-12-2015, 08:28 AM	#11
gweizhog Drives: camaro Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY,USA Posts: 2	Too many people try to run far too low of tire pressure. Video and timeslips won't lie.

05-06-2015, 08:41 PM	#14
PGZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 43	Just ran tonight with a best of 12.30. I was launching at around 3500 rpm and the car would just bog down on the launch. Do you think I should rev it up higher on the launch? __________________ 2014 CRT ZL1 M6, 5 Spokes, ECF, Nav, Suede, Recaros, Sunroof Ordered 7/30/13 8/8/13-1100 8/29/13-3000 TPW 9/9 9/9/13-BUILT #596 9/30/13-Delivered!