First Dragstrip Event

illrider · 10-27-2011, 09:14 AM

Hey everyone. So I picked up an 08 E90 a couple months ago. A coworker here has got an 07 Charger SRT-8 that he has been wanting to race me with, so we decided to go to the test and tune event tomorrow night at Firebird Raceway here in Phoenix.

Looking to get any advice/pointers from you guys since this will be my first time.

The Car:
6 MT
JB4
BMS DCI
Macht Schnell Downpipes
Modified CDV
Stock 18" RFTs
I'll be running Map 7 on 100 octane. (16.5 psi)

Anyone suggest using the JB4 to limit the amount of boost in 1st and 2nd gear? I tend to notice pretty severe traction issues when on the street.

Recommended tire pressures or launching techniques?

Thanks ahead of time!

illrider · 11-02-2011, 08:08 AM

Thought I'd post my results. Definitely need to work on my reaction time and 60 ft.

1st run: 8:46 pm

R/T: .534
60': 2.208
330: 5.836
1/8: 8.805
MPH: 84.35
1000: 11.314

1/4: 13.438 @ 106.82

2nd run: 10:12 pm

R/T: .565
60': 2.280
330: 5.874
1/8: 8.907
MPH: 82.93
1000: 11.425

1/4: 13.542 @ 107.62

3rd run: 10:27 pm

R/T: .573
60': 2.313
330: 5.973
1/8: 8.918
MPH: 84.80
1000: 11.436

1/4: 13.581 @ 106.08

Any Suggestions?

CJ421 · 11-02-2011, 10:31 PM

Yeah ... any chance of ditching those RFTs? That'd help your grip for sure. Some Hankook V12s would work pretty nice.

What RPMs are you launching at?

Your other mods are

JaSSon · 11-03-2011, 03:00 AM

Your 60' needs a lot of work. On street tires don't do a burn out, just a quick spin to clean them off. Also drive around the water box. Try leaving around 3k rpm slowly slipping the clutch. If it bogs try higher, but you'll likely spin.

illrider · 11-03-2011, 07:51 AM

Gotta stick with the RFTs for now. But once I get a few bucks put away I will definitely be getting sometime else.

I was launching around 2,000 rpm while letting the clutch out slowly. Spun the tires for about a second or two.

10-27-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
illrider Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (1)	First Dragstrip Event Hey everyone. So I picked up an 08 E90 a couple months ago. A coworker here has got an 07 Charger SRT-8 that he has been wanting to race me with, so we decided to go to the test and tune event tomorrow night at Firebird Raceway here in Phoenix. Looking to get any advice/pointers from you guys since this will be my first time. The Car: 6 MT JB4 BMS DCI Macht Schnell Downpipes Modified CDV Stock 18" RFTs I'll be running Map 7 on 100 octane. (16.5 psi) Anyone suggest using the JB4 to limit the amount of boost in 1st and 2nd gear? I tend to notice pretty severe traction issues when on the street. Recommended tire pressures or launching techniques? Thanks ahead of time!
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illrider Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (1)	Thought I'd post my results. Definitely need to work on my reaction time and 60 ft. 1st run: 8:46 pm R/T: .534 60': 2.208 330: 5.836 1/8: 8.805 MPH: 84.35 1000: 11.314 1/4: 13.438 @ 106.82 2nd run: 10:12 pm R/T: .565 60': 2.280 330: 5.874 1/8: 8.907 MPH: 82.93 1000: 11.425 1/4: 13.542 @ 107.62 3rd run: 10:27 pm R/T: .573 60': 2.313 330: 5.973 1/8: 8.918 MPH: 84.80 1000: 11.436 1/4: 13.581 @ 106.08 Any Suggestions?
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1564 Rep 4,109 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Yeah ... any chance of ditching those RFTs? That'd help your grip for sure. Some Hankook V12s would work pretty nice. What RPMs are you launching at? Your other mods are __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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JaSSon Down with the N54. 16 Rep 409 Posts Drives: I has a E92! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Your 60' needs a lot of work. On street tires don't do a burn out, just a quick spin to clean them off. Also drive around the water box. Try leaving around 3k rpm slowly slipping the clutch. If it bogs try higher, but you'll likely spin.
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illrider Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (1)	Gotta stick with the RFTs for now. But once I get a few bucks put away I will definitely be getting sometime else. I was launching around 2,000 rpm while letting the clutch out slowly. Spun the tires for about a second or two.
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