Well the track was a mess and I suck at stick. <--- Noob. I've never driven a stick at a track nor have I driven a 4 banger at the track. I do need Slicks to get traction. It was warm out as well.
1st Run: 2.46 60ft, 1/4 mile 15.04 @ 92.8 mph
2nd Run: 2.58 60 ft, 1/4 mile 15.2 @ 98.96 mph
3rd Run: 2.60 60ft , 1/4 mile 15.2 @ 99.04 mph

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/I_O_U_1/HHRSSStockETRuns.jpg

Slicks might help.....but can you explain how you are shifting?

gas
release gas
pause
clutch
shift
release clutch
pause
gas

Something like that?

I'm sure there was some nervousness involved...? No shame in that.

I say you'd have to slip the clutch and launch at a higher RPM. If you drop the clutch, you'll just spin....

Although slipping the clutch is NOT recommended! ;)

I had to slip the clutch in my mazdaspeed6 in order to get the best launch. A 4k drop was too harsh IMHO on a car that I loved.

Practice makes perfect!

I have a harlan shift light for $40 if you want it ;)

-Mike

I don't think those are bad times for a bone stock car, but it's easy to see where there's room for improvement. Tuned guys are running low 14's, so your times aren't too far off. You should be able to get a few tenths out of a better 60' on those tires and break into the 14's with a little practice, based on the other times I've seen on this forums.

Launch control? NLS?

The track was horrible and slick. I was spinning in the 2nd as well. I will be going to the track on Wed nights when it's cooler as well and get a set of tires.

Was very weird driving Stick at the track LOL

Slicks might help.....but can you explain how you are shifting?

gas
release gas
pause
clutch
shift
release clutch
pause
gas

Something like that?

I'm sure there was some nervousness involved...? No shame in that.

I say you'd have to slip the clutch and launch at a higher RPM. If you drop the clutch, you'll just spin....

Although slipping the clutch is NOT recommended! ;)

I had to slip the clutch in my mazdaspeed6 in order to get the best launch. A 4k drop was too harsh IMHO on a car that I loved.

Practice makes perfect!

I have a harlan shift light for $40 if you want it ;)

-Mike
1st run I did miss 3rd with the no lift shift. I turned that off and ran better mph.

Launch control? NLS?
1st run I did. I missed 3rd though.

practice makes perfect! Thanks for posting, nice to see some guys are posting some times at the track. Makes it nice to compare. I would agree, you be able to get into 14's easy with practice. Keep us updated!

Was very weird driving Stick at the track LOL

I say swap in a powerglide!;)

slips are kinda hard to read....what was your 1/8th mile time?

slips are kinda hard to read....what was your 1/8th mile time?
10.1 seconds. I'm going to go at the night races where it.s cooler and the traacks are preped bettter as well. I wasn't the only one having a horrible time. Vettes, Vipers, Camaro Clubs and Exotics were also have terrible runs. 3 people almost lost control and crashed. More VHT please.:thumb:

Andrew, lets go run at kennedale.. Me v.s You ! :lol: i wanna see how slow i actually am.. and be jellous i didnt get the SS ..

you warm weather guys suck....I was hoping to get one more in before the end of the season...but 30* weather say other wise....Missouri sucks.

dam i can see mid 14's with a better 60 .... jesus..

you warm weather guys suck....I was hoping to get one more in before the end of the season...but 30* weather say other wise....Missouri sucks.
Hey you have 93 Oct.:nuts:

dam i can see mid 14's with a better 60 .... jesus.. That MPH is a Low 14 second run with a good 60 ft. Looking at DR now.

You should have seen the Ricers out there. All stripped of interior and motor mods running 87mph. A Neon SRT4 with BOV and Exhaust was running a 14.7 @ 98.7 mph with a 2.1 60 ft. :)

We have one station here that has 94......weeeeeeee

Why don't they sell 94 all around the country??

We have a couple here where I live that carry 94....is there really a big difference between 93 and 94, because they sell both.

We have one station here that has 94......weeeeeeee
Oh you all suck gas. If I had 94 OCT I would run a stage II tune and run 15.2 @ 106 mph. LOL:nuts: :D

Why don't they sell 94 all around the country?? HIPPIES :D

I'm starting now to build my i/c and piping. Steve, What is the length of your i/c tank to tank.

Good to see another RWD person converting to this Wrong Wheel Drive.:lol: I know what you mean, I'm used to my LT4. Your 60' is killing you. You'll be right with me with the same 60' that I was getting.:thumb: Try launching like you're taking off from a stoplight fast enough to stop the poor chap in the Civic Si next to you from getting over in front of you.:D

I use the NLS feature on every run. I found, for me, the best way to launch is 2K - 2.5K and slip the clutch, finally getting full throttle by the top of 1st gear. I keep my foot through the floorboard on the "go" pedal while I shift to 2nd, same for the 2 - 3 shift. Going to 3rd with the NLS option is tricky, but well worth it when you get it down. I was experimenting with shifting to 4th on some of my slips and I found that I could just make it to the finish line in 3rd for the best ETs. Good luck and practice, practice, practice.:smile:

Good to see another RWD person converting to this Wrong Wheel Drive.:lol: I know what you mean, I'm used to my LT4. Your 60' is killing you. You'll be right with me with the same 60' that I was getting.:thumb: Try launching like you're taking off from a stoplight fast enough to stop the poor chap in the Civic Si next to you from getting over in front of you.:D

I use the NLS feature on every run. I found, for me, the best way to launch is 2K - 2.5K and slip the clutch, finally getting full throttle by the top of 1st gear. I keep my foot through the floorboard on the "go" pedal while I shift to 2nd, same for the 2 - 3 shift. Going to 3rd with the NLS option is tricky, but well worth it when you get it down. I was experimenting with shifting to 4th on some of my slips and I found that I could just make it to the finish line in 3rd for the best ETs. Good luck and practice, practice, practice.:smile:

Great Advice here!

-Mike

Why don't they sell 94 all around the country??

I know, it sucks that I have to stop at the local gas station and put 100 octane unleaded in my tank.:eek: I just love the smell of the good stuff.:D

Anyone know what the GM Tune would do for me in the 1/4 and mph? I don't know what the rest of you did in the 1/4 mile stock. 99mph is faster than LT1 Camaros and TA stock mph.