60 ft times are 2.4 consistently wheel spin is a very difficult problem , on my very first run I just nailed it and it just spun my time was 2.9, I belive there is a little that can be gained on the 60 ft times but it will take drag radials to do so, I have expermented taking off different ways and configurations , I usually run air pressure 12-15 lbs, my speed has been 97 mph, ambient temp has alot to do with it, on my best run it was in the 70s and after a cool down period I ran the 14.6 at exactly 100 mph, but my friends cobalt ,same year exact drive train and no stage kit runs a 1/2 second better than my hhr, why. I like going out at 6 am and do speed runs and such because its alot cooler and the air is still w/no wind and I get much faster runs. I would like to know how chevy got 6.0 60 mph times , it must have been downhill w/professional driver , my best is 6.6. I understand that turbo cars w/intercoolers are very ambient temp sensitive, but I feel there may be something wrong or maybe just over hyped (exagerated some). I feel my car is a full 8 tenths to a second off where it should be with a stage kit. but very soon I will add a exhaust system and intercooler and piping. I just wanna beat mustangs thats all or atleast be able to run respectable with them , thats all

 

Are you Auto or Manual. Also, I wouldn't worry about running the Cobalt. weight and dynamics plays a big part in that one. I'm not sure what the autos run stock in the 1/4 mile either.

The 60 ft play an important part of the ET and if it's a horrible 60 ft, then the times are going to be high as well.

 

5 sp , and my 60fts are like everyonelses 2.4 with my best 2.3, with drag radials I could prolly take 1/2 second off my et

 

There is definately something going on because I was a first time racer at my local track this past spring and I ran a 14.07 on one of my runs. I only have the stage kit as far as performance mods. Also when I went to the track I did not expect to race, so my car had a full tank of gas, 3 child seats, and the hatch was loaded down with stuff.

My 60' times were bad and my top end speed suffered from it, but you should without a doubt be in the 14's consistantly with an occasional high 13.

SPPD

 

Do you have LSD? are you using no-lift-shift? what mode are you running(trac-off, competative, no-esc, launch Control)?.

All of these factors could be playing a part.

SPPD

 

Post a time slip because there are factors at play as well. You're also learning how to drive at the track correct? What was the DA?

 

The HHR SS is also carrying about 350 lbs more than the Cobalt SS

 

I need to hit the track real bad

 

Ive tried them all , trac on/off , comp/launch blew a tranny in this mode, no lift you name it Ive done it, and no I have driven at this track before, Im 47 and have raced on dirt and have raced this track before, and have had my share of hot rods, Im a car guy at heart,I will try and post some time slips but I have a tough time getting my printer to scan, Im a hot rod guy but not a computer guy