2010 Camaro V6 vs 2012 Mustang V6 (Husband vs Wife)

[VADER SS L99]

I can't believe you guys are trying to race out there right now with this heat. I tried it once this summer and it was not good. It was a pro street night and very crowded. Had to waint in the stagging lanes for 15-20min in 100* heat. Needless to say my car did not like it. I also couldn't get better than a 1.9 60ft which was pretty bad. I only got 4 runs in because they closed the track due to a spill. I don't think that track is a very good one. There is also really no way to get around the water box when I went. I try to avoid the water box and then back up into it. If you go through the water box your just tracking water up to the starting line and then your rear tires have to drive through it. Most good tracks that I see have a wide clear path around the water box. This is probably why your wife is having so much trouble. Even on stock tires her 2.73 geared car should have no problem hooking up and getting a 2.0 60ft. She needs to do a very slight burn out to just get the water off the tires. I bet she is having trouble becuase her tires are still wet.

[08-G35s/6MT]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

I can't believe you guys are trying to race out there right now with this heat. I tried it once this summer and it was not good. It was a pro street night and very crowded. Had to waint in the stagging lanes for 15-20min in 100* heat. Needless to say my car did not like it. I also couldn't get better than a 1.9 60ft which was pretty bad. I only got 4 runs in because they closed the track due to a spill. I don't think that track is a very good one. There is also really no way to get around the water box when I went. I try to avoid the water box and then back up into it. If you go through the water box your just tracking water up to the starting line and then your rear tires have to drive through it. Most good tracks that I see have a wide clear path around the water box. This is probably why your wife is having so much trouble. Even on stock tires her 2.73 geared car should have no problem hooking up and getting a 2.0 60ft. She needs to do a very slight burn out to just get the water off the tires. I bet she is having trouble becuase her tires are still wet.

A 1.9 60 foot is bad ?????? That's damn good!

[VADER SS L99]

Originally Posted by 08-G35s/6MT

A 1.9 60 foot is bad ?????? That's damn good!

Its bad for me in this mid 11's capable car. On my DR I want 1.6-1.7 60fts.

[08-G35s/6MT]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

Its bad for me in this mid 11's capable car. On my DR I want 1.6-1.7 60fts.

Were you at nw 39th this most previous saturday night ?

There was a clean gray camaro turbocharged there.....

[MagnumForceGB]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

I can't believe you guys are trying to race out there right now with this heat. I tried it once this summer and it was not good. It was a pro street night and very crowded. Had to waint in the stagging lanes for 15-20min in 100* heat. Needless to say my car did not like it. I also couldn't get better than a 1.9 60ft which was pretty bad. I only got 4 runs in because they closed the track due to a spill. I don't think that track is a very good one. There is also really no way to get around the water box when I went. I try to avoid the water box and then back up into it. If you go through the water box your just tracking water up to the starting line and then your rear tires have to drive through it. Most good tracks that I see have a wide clear path around the water box. This is probably why your wife is having so much trouble. Even on stock tires her 2.73 geared car should have no problem hooking up and getting a 2.0 60ft. She needs to do a very slight burn out to just get the water off the tires. I bet she is having trouble becuase her tires are still wet.

Its fun racing each other in the same conditions. I am working alot on my reaction time since it still feels weird leaving on the 3rd light. November we should put some good times down and hopefully some more Camaro's will be out there since I'm outnumbered by mustangs pretty heavily there.

[jlawrence613]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Its fun racing each other in the same conditions. I am working alot on my reaction time since it still feels weird leaving on the 3rd light. November we should put some good times down and hopefully some more Camaro's will be out there since I'm outnumbered by mustangs pretty heavily there.

Meant to tell you... Tell your wife to keep the hammer down when the over rev light comes on. It's supposed to do that, it means it's working. Bama sets the 1-2 gear shift at 7100rpm I believe...

If you can swing it, get her a set of LCA's. A good solid set can be had for $99.00. And Both of you need to get those 60' times down. Don't worry about your reaction times unless you guys are heads-up racing.

[Gibroni]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

I'm also wondering about my tires, 21k miles on my original all-season tires probably isn't helping. When we move into a bigger house, we may get some drag only tires that we can change out when we go to the track.

Getting a set of drag tires and rims for the would be my suggestion.

[MagnumForceGB]

Originally Posted by jlawrence613

Meant to tell you... Tell your wife to keep the hammer down when the over rev light comes on. It's supposed to do that, it means it's working. Bama sets the 1-2 gear shift at 7100rpm I believe...

If you can swing it, get her a set of LCA's. A good solid set can be had for $99.00. And Both of you need to get those 60' times down. Don't worry about your reaction times unless you guys are heads-up racing.

Told her about the over-rev and I also got a new tune from Bama for the slow shifting. Seems to work a little better for shifting, no lag. Also looking at LCA's when I get the 3.73 gears.

Also I am working on my reaction time because I know that when she gets 3.73 gears I will need to get as much advantage off the line I can or I will see her tail lights. Then when that happens I will be posting in the general discussion forums a topic called "How do I beat my wife".

Originally Posted by Gibroni

Getting a set of drag tires and rims for the would be my suggestion.

That is the plan for next year. She keeps her pony package rims which she loves, we use drag racing rims/tires for drag racing only. What kind of size should I look for? She is running 235/50 R18's and I am running 245/50 R19's.

[SUKXOST]

Originally Posted by 08-G35s/6MT

Ok i remembered the wrong trap. To the left was a blue modified 2010 mustang gt.

Weeks go by faster then i thought, it was august 12, he bought it august 5. DA was awful that night....

You might as well put it in R and go find the parking lot with those RT's. LOL

[kjkjr27]

Originally Posted by SUKXOST

You might as well put it in R and go find the parking lot with those RT's. LOL

looks like your 60ft could be better too, but looking good!

[2012 IngotSilver 5.0]

I had a 100% bumper-to-bumper bone stock 2011 V6 coupe/2.73/automatic that I raced a few times.

Stability Control can be left on, but Traction Control must be OFF.

October run, mid 60's, brake revved at launch ...

[08-G35s/6MT]

Originally Posted by 2012 IngotSilver 5.0

I had a 100% bumper-to-bumper bone stock 2011 V6 coupe/2.73/automatic that I raced a few times.

Stability Control can be left on, but Traction Control must be OFF.

October run, mid 60's, brake revved at launch ...

With your 5.0 ?

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by 2012 IngotSilver 5.0

I had a 100% bumper-to-bumper bone stock 2011 V6 coupe/2.73/automatic that I raced a few times.

Stability Control can be left on, but Traction Control must be OFF.

October run, mid 60's, brake revved at launch ...

I'm not sure that is the case. If you had the 2.73s...that was a 2LS model with an automatic right?

Some of the best stock V6 60' times here with an auto transmission were achieved by spinning the tires beforehand to at least clean them off, or if they are the PZeros get a little heat in them.

Leave TC on, and hold rpm just able idle....say 1,000 - 1,100 RPM. Foot on break...release on last yellow while simultaneously hitting the gas.

Not saying your technique wasn't any good...just saying what else I've learned on here.

[08-G35s/6MT]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I'm not sure that is the case. If you had the 2.73s...that was a 2LS model with an automatic right?

Some of the best stock V6 60' times here with an auto transmission were achieved by spinning the tires beforehand to at least clean them off, or if they are the PZeros get a little heat in them.

Leave TC on, and hold rpm just able idle....say 1,000 - 1,100 RPM. Foot on break...release on last yellow while simultaneously hitting the gas.

Not saying your technique wasn't any good...just saying what else I've learned on here.

I agree on cleaning them off, the "waterbox" is unavoidable at thunder valley and the prepping is not so good.....