Went to the track tonight...
#1
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Went to the track tonight...
Took the 2013 GT to the track tonight at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indy. It was my first time running the car ever, and only second time racing at a drag strip. My first run was pretty horrendous, but I started getting better. My best was a 13.14 @109mph. After that I lost grip really bad on my final run, then the track closed. I had a real hard time getting the launch down in this car. I'd either bogg it or be spinning into 3rd. I was quite disappointed and was hoping I could get into the 12's as these cars are capable of that, stock. I had a great time though and need to go back next week and practice more. I do feel a bit guilty because its pretty hard on the car
Do you think its my 3.31's that kept me out of the 12's?
Do you think its my 3.31's that kept me out of the 12's?
#3
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Yeah, but apparently Motor Trend was able to get a 2013 GT Brembo (with 3.73's) to run a 12.7 on the street. Along with other publications getting about the same time.
#4
Drag racing is all about the start. Pick a lane that allot of Big tires cars have run on and then launch not so hard. The Track cars launch pretty hard as the 3.73 develop alot of torque. Also you have to practice on the tree. Depending on how fast your car moves and breaks the lights you will have to learn when to leave. My Local track is a 1/8 mile and the GT track cars are in the low 9's most are in the 8.4 to 8.8 range.
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Took the 2013 GT to the track tonight at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indy. It was my first time running the car ever, and only second time racing at a drag strip. My first run was pretty horrendous, but I started getting better. My best was a 13.14 @109mph. After that I lost grip really bad on my final run, then the track closed. I had a real hard time getting the launch down in this car. I'd either bogg it or be spinning into 3rd. I was quite disappointed and was hoping I could get into the 12's as these cars are capable of that, stock. I had a great time though and need to go back next week and practice more. I do feel a bit guilty because its pretty hard on the car
Do you think its my 3.31's that kept me out of the 12's?
Do you think its my 3.31's that kept me out of the 12's?
Alex
#6
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Thanks, I've considered control arms, but my lowering springs from SR that I got through you guys have really helped with my wheel hop issues, so LCA's are currently on the back burner right now.
Anyone else have any thoughts? What are most of you guys running in the 1/4 on stock cars?
Anyone else have any thoughts? What are most of you guys running in the 1/4 on stock cars?
#10
Those magazine times are always the sort of "under perfect conditions" type of thing. You would have to thrash on your car really hard to get the same times they do in a MotorTrend or C&D article because they beat on them really hard to get it. I'm sure you love your Stang as much as the rest of us and while you love to get good times you wouldn't want to tear up your car to get them. A 13 second quarter mile in a street car is nothing to hang your head about bro. You did **** good for first time out.
#11
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Those magazine times are always the sort of "under perfect conditions" type of thing. You would have to thrash on your car really hard to get the same times they do in a MotorTrend or C&D article because they beat on them really hard to get it. I'm sure you love your Stang as much as the rest of us and while you love to get good times you wouldn't want to tear up your car to get them. A 13 second quarter mile in a street car is nothing to hang your head about bro. You did **** good for first time out.
#12
Bullitt Member
I ran a 13.1 107 mph as my best times with a 2.1 60ft with P springs and BMR LCA. They don't prep the track at all.
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
#13
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I ran a 13.1 107 mph as my best times with a 2.1 60ft with P springs and BMR LCA. They don't prep the track at all.
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
Should be WELL into the 12's after all that!!
Good to know my car is on par with others with 3.31's!
#14
I ran a 13.1 107 mph as my best times with a 2.1 60ft with P springs and BMR LCA. They don't prep the track at all.
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
I just added the UCA and mount, airaid, cat deletes and steeda tune. I won't make it back to the track till october I hope to be in the 12!
And I have 3.31 gears m6 brembo car on p zeros
If they don't prep the track find another track. Not only is that dangerous but stupid. You can not launch a car if it is not prepped. If you can not launch now then nothing you will do other than thinker tires will help. At my track they prep and stock mustang GT with Track pack are turning in the high 8 in the 8th mile.
#15
Bullitt Member
If they don't prep the track find another track. Not only is that dangerous but stupid. You can not launch a car if it is not prepped. If you can not launch now then nothing you will do other than thinker tires will help. At my track they prep and stock mustang GT with Track pack are turning in the high 8 in the 8th mile.
One more year left here and then back to the US.
#16
I wish I had other options I live in Germany. Its the only place I can go to race. I wish I had a good prepped track to race on and be able to go often. I think they have 5 weekend this year to race on the 1/4 which is a old airstrip.
One more year left here and then back to the US.
One more year left here and then back to the US.
Good Luck.
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I have a 14 gt 6speed with 3.31s and my best time completely stock has also been a 13.1 with a 2.1 60' time at a 108, but conditions down in south texas aren't ideal ever and always humid, plus doesn't help that Im a big guy. But I m completely content with the time and just waiting to get my tune by the end of this month.
#18
Good call. I went with Race Red on my V6, so good call on that too. It's the first red Mustang I've had since my 65. I love this color. Question though. Did you notice a sticker on your driver side door jam that says "RED TEAM"? I have one and I'm just wondering what that's all about. Came from the factory that way.
#19
Thanks, I've considered control arms, but my lowering springs from SR that I got through you guys have really helped with my wheel hop issues, so LCA's are currently on the back burner right now.
Anyone else have any thoughts? What are most of you guys running in the 1/4 on stock cars?
Anyone else have any thoughts? What are most of you guys running in the 1/4 on stock cars?
#20
Basically, you want to stage as shallow as you can where you barely turn on the second bulb. That gives you a longer rolling start before the ET timer starts. Another trick is a taller front tire. That at many tracks also means a longer rolling start. Without getting into specific details why it won't, but it won't necessarily work at every track using a taller tire. Some tracks limit rollout.
So basically to match what the car magazines do, you'd need similar weather, similar tires, and a similar rollout to make sure you have the same "rolling start" before starting the timer.