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Finally after 2+ years I got the chance to go to the track in my Z06. Neither me nor the car was ready for this LOL.
I picked up the car at 1am, 7 hours before the track. A big Thanks to Bret and the guys at Racing Engine Design in Colorado for staying that late to finish the car!!!! I had my roll-bar installed, new fuel system, and couple other things.
Car was not tuned with the new fuel system. I was seeing about 0.9 Deg knock in 2nd gear and 2.1 degs in 3rd and 4th. not sure if it pulls a lot of timing with that little knock or not. hopefully will get it tuned when my nitrous system is ready. I know its not really a smart thing to do without checking the tune, but I did a log and only saw little knock so I thought it will be fine especially since I am not running a lot of timing with the current setup/tune and it was actually rich.
car made ~505whp uncorrected in Nov 2011. but the tune was not changed ever since (New CAI, new fuel system, and few other minor things).
My best for the day was 11.1@127mph with a 1.77 60ft. 2nd gear burnout, 5200 Launch RPM. This was with no power shifting at all and kinda slow shifts (check the vid). I was doing 6400-6500RPM shifts since the car was not tuned. I should have went higher maybe 6800 or so but oh well.... when I am sure the tune is ok and everything is perfect I will beat the hell out of the car and try everything.
DA was about 6800ft. I was really holding the car back due to my driving experience. I have no doubts that the car would have run a 10.8 with a good driver in that same day. if not even better! I just couldnt. I sucked really at everything I couldnt even do a decent burnout
I really didnt feel good about this day at all and I was tired (only slept for 3 hours!) which was the biggest struggle I faced. I was scared of breaking something considering my luck in the past and no matter what I did, I just couldnt relax. I never felt that way in the past!! never!! I always drive the car like I stole it haha but couldn't do it this time. which I kinda understand since I have a lot of money into the car and engine. and this was the first time ever to race it and test it all.
I broke my main belt in my third run which made me even more scared of running the car. I have not raced this car AT ALL after the build (over 2 years!!) not even in the streets, which I guess was the main reason why I was feeling that way. you guys should have seen me, I couldnt stop shaking when I was pulling to the tree. especially the first few runs LOL
But I feel more confident in the car now. and I think I will be more relaxed next time I am out!!!
I managed to do a total of 9 runs. but only about 5 complete runs. I still need to figure out tire pressure and launch RPM, but I think I kinda have an idea now. with a little more practice and seat time, I think I will be able to run 10.9-10.8 with a good 60ft (or better!).
here is a quick vid I made (I dont have my best run on vid)
Track info:
- Bandimere Speedway in Colorado
- Elevation: 5800ft
- 04/07/2012
- DA: 6500-7000ft (Best I have seen!)
Car info:
- 2007 C6 Z06
- T56 Trans
- 441ci
- Heads/Cam/Intake
- Bolt-ons
- RPS BC3
- Complete Stock Suspension
- 615whp/583wtq SAE Corrected (505whp uncorrected:ack
- 18" Drag Radials on a C5Z wheels (19psi on my best run, 5000RPM)
- Stock front wheels with PS2 (30psi)
- Full Weight - 3320lbs
__________________ Not driving your Ferrari to keep miles off of it is like not having sex with your girlfriend so her next boyfriend will appreciate it more.
that is some nice runs and great numbers that car put down!!! I think he is around ~565whp at that altitude (~1500). I am at 510whp uncorrected I wish there was a track close to me with a 1000-3000DA I would be in the 10s easy....
car should be ready in few days. hope to get that 10sec slip! at 7000+DA
thanks for posting that vid. that car looks Great!
I expect to see you posting in the 10 second club soon!
I hope so... I just got the car retuned. picked up 50whp!!!!! I had no idea i was down that much. I mean yes I knew the car was running rich with my fuel system and the knock but didnt think it will be that bad!!! I wish I had it tuned before the event oh well!! hopefully I will get it this Wed!!! cant wait!
went to the track two days ago. ran a best of 11.11 but the DA was about ~9000ft wish it was in the 6000-7000 that would have been my 10sec run. this is at 14-15deg of timing. car still has more in it. it will be tuned right for the next test and tune.