cran

Tonight was the first time on a track. I was nervous as hell but it was fun. I have a 99 firehawk, and here is my best time. 1/8 mile track by the way.
60ft. 2.35
9.36 at 83.2mph

I know that is bad but for my first time I was happy. What should I be running and what can I do to get better times. I am stock all the way also.

Denom

iTrader: (2)

Congrats on your first time down the track. Your 60' time needs to come down. I'd say you can snag a 2.2 sec. 60' on street tires. Some people can get a 2.0-2.1 sec. 60' on street tires, but I have yet to at my local track. Your car should atleast run a 9.0 sec. 1/8th mile time. Most people can get their cars in the 8.8 range 1/8th mile wise. I believe the power is obviously there, as your trap speed in the 8th mile is pretty solid.

Just keep practicing, and don't worry about missing a gear, go all out. Everyone misses a shift here and there.

cran

From the trap speed, what kind of hp do you think I have?

Villain281H

iTrader: (5)

Auto or manual? If auto I ran in the 8.70's bone stock, so there's more left. Work on your launches, and it's possible to snag a 2.0 60 foot on regular street tires (I pulled a 2.06 stock on 3.23 gearing). The car is likely making 290-300 if auto, and 295-310 stick, but that's my best guess.

We all have to start somewhere, so keep practicing and you'll find lower ets.

Good luck!

Derek

1_Bad_LS1

iTrader: (8)

Just keep chugging away and learn how to launch the thing... The first 60' make or break a great run...
You should be able to get a good 2.0 60' out of it... Get some sticky tires and give it hell!!