First let me say that I dislike threads like this but what am I to do? :)

I am planning on my first drag strip day very soon and would like to have an idea of what to expect / shoot for. Here is a list of my mods and dyno #'s.

07 Coupe
Nitto 555 tires (not the R's)
Steeda CAI
Diablo Sport Custom Tune
Ported and Polished blower and arm
FRPP lowering springs

Car dyno'd 550.1 rwhp with 529 torque

Anyone have a guess what I should hope for?

can you drive?

how much experience do you have at the track on street tires?

What rear gear?

What size rear tire?

Exactly as stkjock said, and I would add: That it's also going to depend on the track conditions and a whole lotta other things. Has the track been prepped correctly? What's the track temp? What's the air temp? What's the humidity?

First time at a real timed track is usually disapointing. (I know!) If you putting 550 to the wheels you COULD lay down a mid 11 sec run with everything going your way. I would call that the lowest limit. If you manage a mid 12 then you should be happy.

Thanks Geoffcin. That is what I was looking for.

StkJock:

I am pretty good behind the wheel. Stock gears with 285/40/18's out back.

The hardest problem you will have is getting it to hook, Now if you can do that and go wot in 2nd and 3rd I would say mid 11s,,But if it doesn't hook and you find yourself looking for traction you will be in the 12s..my suggestion is to roll out of the gate granny shift 2nd then put the hammer down..you will at least get a good trapspeed like that..just my .02 good luck and let us know how you do..

Thanks Geoffcin. That is what I was looking for.

StkJock:

I am pretty good behind the wheel. Stock gears with 285/40/18's out back.

if the 285/40s are the GY stock tires............ you'll be disappointed IMO.


you'll run 13s IMO, put a tire on it and you could be 11s

As far as "pretty good behind the wheel" - how much track experience do you have? total passes? and how many on street tires?

They are Nitto 555s. No track passes at all unfortunately.

No track time..Hummm,, o.k I don't care who you are you will be nervous as heck..Get over the butterflys as soon as possible, remember your time doesn't start until you cross the beams not when the green light comes on, That being said take your time think and ease her out of the hole,,forget about the car next to you your objective is a good time not racing.. Damn I miss the strip..

They are Nitto 555s. No track passes at all unfortunately.


sorry, you did post that before I asked.

yea, those are a street tire, better then stock, but not a tire to race on IMO.


I'm going to say mid 13s at 115-117, spinning thru most of 1st and 2nd gear.


Good luck and I hope I'm wrong.

I predict a 12.8
Eric

No upper or lower control arms on an '07 equals no fun at the track and really sucky times. Take my word for it. Wheelhop is a bi$ch....

I say you will make it over the finish line. Just yanking your chain. Tire pressure and soft release. Don't be too hard on yourself and practice, practice, practice. Seat time and experience are the key. Enjoy the day and don't go for the gold. Get to know the car and your ability are the key. Good luck and be sure to post your times.

12.8 et.