MS3/MS6 at the dragstrip...

[GR-8]

Well first run was terrible. 2.7 60' and missed 3rd and 5th. 2nd run went better. 2.4 60' 14.4 @ 101. I was heatsoaked before I even ran once tho with all the idling.175-180 BATs. Parked in the long line with my hood up now so we'll see if I can get the temps down with a little resting.

Intresting. Can you post each time throught the whole 1/4 for me. (RT-1/4) Just something to gauge off of for my own use? Not the same cars but it will give me some idea of what to expect.

[erod550]

Run 1 - Like I said, heatsoaked before I even started and bogged the launch badly. Also missed 3rd and 5th.
R/T - .603
60' - 2.774
330 - 6.784
1/8 - 10.046
MPH - 77.47
1000 - 12.780
1/4 - 15.048
MPH - 100.44

2nd run - Didn't bog as badly and didn't miss any gears but still heatsoaked. BATs hit 185 on this run. Unfortunately, this was my best run of the night.
R/T - .759
60' - 2.409
330 - 6.352
1/8 - 9.489
MPH - 78.64
1000 - 12.161
1/4 - 14.404
MPH - 101.05

3rd run - Flashed to a different map (same tune without the launch control turned on) since I think the launch control was hurting rather than helping. Bogged the launch horribly again. The track was WAY stickier than I expected so while I'm holding back in first trying not to spin the tires, I end up screwing myself because I don't think I could have spun them if I tried. BATs were still in the 170s on this run even after sitting for 20 min.
R/T - .608
60' - 2.704
330 - 6.679
1/8 - 9.797
MPH - 79.24
1000 - 12.455
1/4 - 14.689
MPH - 100.20

My traps were pretty consistent and I think with a good launch and no heatsoak I could get into the 13s. But I just don't see how I can avoid the heatsoak with the TMIC while waiting in line. I thought I was going to have a good shot for a fourth run because I was 3rd in line for the group I was in which would mean very little idling but before I could go again it started pouring rain so I left. Doubt I'll go back with this car. People don't talk about how much this car sucks at the 1/4 for nothing. It's just too hard to launch and the gearing is bad for the 1/4, so I'll just stick to 40 roll races where I can hang with 12 sec cars.

Some other cars that I saw run...
Bentley Continental GT - 13.99
Camaro SS (new one) - 15.3 (twice so I don't think it was just a bad run)
"Hennessy" Challenger - 13.637 - ran against this guy. Didn't see under his hood but he had a HPE575 and Hennessy badge on the back. Was yacking away on his cell phone in the staging area too. Seemed like a douche.
~2004 Civic Si hatch - 18.3
Neon SRT-4 - 16.6. Must have messed up the launch badly.

[erod550]

Oh yea, I almost forgot about the guy in the yellow Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Coupe who ran a 15.9 and was talking to his friend in a Tiburon about the axleback exhaust he was going to buy for $1100.

[Eclipse]

WMI will eliminate (mask) your heatsoak issues, BAT's get into the 60's at full boost.

good trap speeds

[erod550]

Yea if I ever go back with this car I will get a WMI kit installed first.

[speedlovin]

I am looking forward to next year when I can get the car more or less the way I want it to be. I had an encounter with a C6 the other day after we took off, I was able to pull on him a little. What I am hoping for is that with my mods finalized and good tire/wheel package in place I can hit some decent 12s...until then I get to enjoy everyone else's posts.