Whatever you feel like doing. All I wanted to know is how your driving ability came into play with an auto car at the track. Like I said point it in the right direction and stomp the pedal, not much ability needed. I'm eagerly awaiting how you plan on making up the mph difference, without throwing performance mods at it.

Note: I'm talking about a stock HHR, not a built hotrod with a high stall, etc. I know they take a bit more effort.

 

Not considering reaction time (it only matters for winning the race and not ET) the most important aspect is the launch. You have to powerbrake the car at the starting line, and it will be trial and error to find the right RPM to bring the engine up to (a compromise between wheel spin and engine bog). Then, the acceleration must not be done to fast or the car will brake traction. Once that is determined, then it will take skill to repeat it consistantly. Plus, if the tires skid when the tranny shifts gears, then skill is required in either feathering the throttle or controlling the direction of the car.

 

I'm not talking et, I'm talking the mph. The mph will be roughly the same no matter how you come out of the hole. Plus the stuff you mentioned would come into effect with a high power car, a stock HHR isn't going to make enough power to break the tires loose between shifts, or really even at the lights if the track is prepped well. So none of that would matter.

 

Let me rephrase that; I will post my times when I take the HHR to the track.

 

Mine certainly does in second. I guess you've never tried the "I" gear, eh?
"I" provides many variables in shift points, all depending on throttle position in the current gear. Experiment with it and you'll see - there's a lot more to it than "point & stomp."

But then, knowing that is how I win my races...isn't it!

 

Cool! I would like to see how a HHR does at the track!

 

Can you do an HHR on the Track Video?

 

Mine will do a burnout from a start if I step on the gas hard (not even to the floor). I bought a G-Tech2 timer a few weeks ago. I will try it out when I get a chance-it gives 0-60, 1/4 mile, etc plus if I enter the car weight it will show the HP.

 

Lee - I wanted to pick one of those up too. (G-Tech2)

Let me know how it works after you try it out.

 

I tried driving in I today and it sucked! My HHR was shifting between 3000 to 3500 RPM! Normaly in D it shifts at between 5000 to 6000 RPM. I hated it! I don't think I was meant for normal driving. It's definitely not for high speed driving or acceleration.