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Pardon my ignorance, but can someone descipher this acceleration chart? In other words, what is being graphed here? And does anyone have a chart...
MVA -- Yes, just 93. When I run this race I will be running 103. It's a good point.
Coincidentally, I spent a lot of time yesterday researching both Trackbite and tire softeners like FormulaV; neither is cheating in our race....
An interesting update from some testing tonight. In the drag, I didn't use Launch Control because I wanted to run the car in full auto. Because...
430man -- exceptionally kind and generous of you, thanks. Challengehauler -- Unfortunately no tire change is permitted for the race, and I...
For those interested, video of a couple of my practice runs is available in this 458 thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313846
430man may be referring to the fact that this runs were practice for a drag race on March 8 in Las Vegas against a 720hp Shelby Cobra. He's still...
I found the 11.228 run: 60; - 1.929 330 - 4.976 1/8 - 7.405 MPH - 100.74 1000 - 9.480 1/4 - 11.228 MPH - 132.19 You can see that the .04...
I only have the time slips for some of the runs. But here is the 11.269 run: 60' - 1.963 330 - 5.012 1/8 - 7.440 MPH - 100.84 1000 - 9.517...
Launch control requires running manual. In race mode-auto, you can pedal launch (depress the break and floor it) and it will rev and launch on...
Thanks very much. I just pressed the gas pedal; no credit to me. A couple of additional notes: the track was cold (45 degrees) and was only...
External view of a run at 11.22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xviTTMlPxg
11.26 seconds at 131mph. No launch control. Street tries. Race mode. Full auto. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAzM11mUrjw
All -- He does have slicks, but isn't allowed to put on drag slicks/radials.
Great responses, everyone. It's dark here in DC now but I'll take pictures in daylight. My car is black on black, carbon fiber engine shell,...
Hi all. I've booked a drag race against a friend who owns a reconditioned 65 Shelby Cobra. In a sense I hope it's Ferrari's revenge -- the Cobra...
