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blake2010ss · 02-28-2010, 06:30 PM

my first pass in the camaro while leaving on the built in launch control:

R/T ... .642
60' ... 2.147
330 ... 5.854
1/8 ... 8.807
MPH ... 84.29
1000 ... 11.334
1/4 ... 13.443
MPH ... 106.64

Done at Atlanta Dragstrip in Commerce.... track around 800 ft above sea level and done on street tires. I guess its not bad.

My2SS/RS · 02-28-2010, 09:30 PM

Nice first run! I tried out LC for the first time at the track today as well. Best 60' with it on was 2.155 and without was 2.132. It was packed today so I only got 4 runs in. Did you let off Clutch fast or ease off slow? Tires spin or engine bog? I'm still new as this was only my second time racing at the track. Best run was with LC on, 13.022 @113.52 - 68F almost in the 12 sec stock club.

Also, are you trapping in 3rd or shifting into 4th? Sorry for all questions. Still learning

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-28-2010, 09:31 PM

Great job to both of you. Very nice!!!

blake2010ss · 02-28-2010, 10:44 PM

I slip the clutch some. I'm finishing in 4th....shifting around the 1000ft. I'm expecting better e/t and MPH when I make it to a lower elevation track like silver dollar or Carolina.

My2SS/RS · 03-03-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake2010ss

I slip the clutch some. I'm finishing in 4th....shifting around the 1000ft. I'm expecting better e/t and MPH when I make it to a lower elevation track like silver dollar or Carolina.

I'm goin to try and shift into fourth next time I go because I'm hitting rev limiter at the finish (right at or right before - too close to tell). I'd say u should try holding 3rd a couple times and see how it works for u. The track I was at is I thnk maybe 68 feet above sea level. 13.4 at 800ft is fast. I also found I was a tad slower shifting at around 6300 vs around 6000 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. But I only tried the higher rpm shifting 1 time so could have been user error or getting out of engine powerband too much. Hoping to try again in a couple weeks.

GRSCAMARO · 03-09-2010, 08:49 PM

I have never raced a car. I am signed up to hit the track at C5fest so I am reading threads trying to learn.

Silly question: Are you running all out ie petal on the floor after each shift? I have the L99 so I guess there will be a difference in how to run...

nhra stocker · 03-09-2010, 09:00 PM

With an automatic tranny never let off the gas. Pull around the water box , back your cars tires to where its damp , do a small burnout to clean the tires off. Pull up to the black boxes on the side of the track to pre-stage (first yellow bulb) then creep into the next bulb (stage bulb) have the car in drive and on the last yellow bulb on the tree FLOOR IT! Then let off after you see the last orange box at the end of the track.

ron10 · 03-09-2010, 09:45 PM

i think i have read where most of the guys say they get better times with the L99 in sports mode.

My2SS/RS · 03-21-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GRSCAMARO

I have never raced a car. I am signed up to hit the track at C5fest so I am reading threads trying to learn.

Silly question: Are you running all out ie petal on the floor after each shift? I have the L99 so I guess there will be a difference in how to run...

Not a silly question. I have a manual tranny and have lifted off the gas while shifting each time. As stated above, for the auto all u really do is stage up, preload for a sec before u let off brake and stay in it till the end. From what I hear u also should have it in sport mode and let car shift itself.

02-28-2010, 06:30 PM	#1
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	went to the track for the first time in the camaro my first pass in the camaro while leaving on the built in launch control: R/T ... .642 60' ... 2.147 330 ... 5.854 1/8 ... 8.807 MPH ... 84.29 1000 ... 11.334 1/4 ... 13.443 MPH ... 106.64 Done at Atlanta Dragstrip in Commerce.... track around 800 ft above sea level and done on street tires. I guess its not bad. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

02-28-2010, 10:44 PM	#4
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	I slip the clutch some. I'm finishing in 4th....shifting around the 1000ft. I'm expecting better e/t and MPH when I make it to a lower elevation track like silver dollar or Carolina. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

03-09-2010, 08:49 PM	#6
GRSCAMARO RS 10 SS Drives: 2010 ABM RS/2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 452 View My Garage	I have never raced a car. I am signed up to hit the track at C5fest so I am reading threads trying to learn. Silly question: Are you running all out ie petal on the floor after each shift? I have the L99 so I guess there will be a difference in how to run... __________________ Best 1/4 Mile Run: 11/20/2010 SGMP 13.299 @ 106 mph (2.05s 60ft) Mods to Date: Painted Rally Stripes by Body's by Doug ABM Painted Splash Guards & Engine Cover Tinted Windows by Sunbusters CAI Kit by Cold Air Inductions (installed at C5FestI)

03-09-2010, 09:00 PM	#7
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	With an automatic tranny never let off the gas. Pull around the water box , back your cars tires to where its damp , do a small burnout to clean the tires off. Pull up to the black boxes on the side of the track to pre-stage (first yellow bulb) then creep into the next bulb (stage bulb) have the car in drive and on the last yellow bulb on the tree FLOOR IT! Then let off after you see the last orange box at the end of the track. __________________ 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

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02-28-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
My2SS/RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 95 View My Garage	Nice first run! I tried out LC for the first time at the track today as well. Best 60' with it on was 2.155 and without was 2.132. It was packed today so I only got 4 runs in. Did you let off Clutch fast or ease off slow? Tires spin or engine bog? I'm still new as this was only my second time racing at the track. Best run was with LC on, 13.022 @113.52 - 68F almost in the 12 sec stock club. Also, are you trapping in 3rd or shifting into 4th? Sorry for all questions. Still learning

02-28-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Great job to both of you. Very nice!!!

03-09-2010, 09:45 PM	#8
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i think i have read where most of the guys say they get better times with the L99 in sports mode.