So I went to the track for the second time with the RL.
Results weren't what my goals were but I did my best.
I got 7 runs in before i called it quits ill post them from slowest to fastest.

INFO ON THE RUNS!
2005 Ion Red Line

Mods: Ingalls Torque Damper

Tire pressure: 25psi

Conditions: Sunny and temps around 80-85.

Onto the times

R/T ... -.038
60' ... 2.372
330 ... 7.342
1/8 ... 11.015
MPH ... 68.89
1000 ... 14.036
1/4 ... 16.517
MPH ... 91.58

NOTES: CLUTCH SLIPPED BAD IN 2ND GEAR

R/T ... .191
60' ... 2.366
330 ... 6.677
1/8 ... 10.063
MPH ... 72.43
1000 ... 12.971
1/4 ... 15.391
MPH ... 93.52

NOTES: SPUN FIRST GEAR

R/T ... .103
60' ... 2.394
330 ... 6.692
1/8 ... 10.050
MPH ... 73.01
1000 ... 12.931
1/4 ... 15.327
MPH ... 94.26

NOTES: ONLY SPUN FOR A LITTLE IN FIRST

R/T ... .280
60' ... 2.360
330 ... 6.585
1/8 ... 9.947
MPH ... 73.59
1000 ... 12.845
1/4 ... 15.264
MPH ... 93.70

NOTES: GOOD RUN AGAINST ADAM IN HIS TA WHO RAN A 13.2 AND KICKED MY ASS

R/T ... .345
60' ... 2.349
330 ... 6.558
1/8 ... 9.927
MPH ... 72.65
1000 ... 12.826
1/4 ... 15.241
MPH ... 93.75

NOTES: I MISSED 3RD GEAR

R/T ... .050
60' ... 2.367
330 ... 6.516
1/8 ... 9.913
MPH ... 71.77
1000 ... 12.818
1/4 ... 15.214
MPH ... 94.68

NOTES: GOOD REACTION TIME...STILL BAD 60'

R/T ... .373
60' ... 2.363
330 ... 6.511
1/8 ... 9.836
MPH ... 73.35
1000 ... 12.718
1/4 ... 15.100
MPH ... 94.71

NOTES: BEST RUN OF THE NIGHT JUST WISH IT WERE .101


As you can see my 60' were pretty consistent but not really in a good way i wish i could atleast get closer to 2.2. I was really hoping i could crack the 14.999 mark today but it didn't happen. Oh well, there shall be a next time. Although I don't think i will be stock anymore.

 

you sir need driver mod

 

how bout adding something constructive and helpful to the thread.

 

You need a driver mod

 

launch shift..

 

I second that

 

Thirded!

 

I think those are pretty decent for a stock redline. Its hard to launch these cars when they dont prep the track too. Was the track prepped at all for traction? If not, the 2.3's for 60' isnt all bad at all. I have my 1st gear boost reduced to 7psi, and I still grease the tires if Im not carefull.(on an unprepped track)
Your mph is right where mine was stock as well, however, you are losing the time at the top end due to heat soak, very good thread by ralliartist on that somewhere in here.
So, IMHO for these cars you had a decent outing I would say, do some cooling mods and try to finesse first gear a little more and you will be into the 14's with no problems.

 

how are you launching? i know you've been around for a while spectral, so i probably don't need to tell you how. how different are the RL's from the SS/SC's as far as launching goes?

 

fourthed!!!!!!

 

There wasn't much track prep cuz there were only maybe 30 cars there while i was there. Launching is where i really think Im getting killed i knew my top end would suck because it was so hot out.

Been around for while but only raced the RL twice lol. Im launching at like 1500-2000 and slowly taking it off the clutch and giving it about 75% throttle threw first and then WOT from 2nd on.

 

launch at 2500 and in the middle of the gear go wot around 4750rpms or so and at the end of the gear if u r spinning at all let off the gas ever so slighty so ur 1 to 2 shift doesnmt slip the clutch. just my opinion on what i do

 

I can give that a try. Theres a couple places they just paved in my area im gonna go and practice some different techniques.

 

sounds good man. let me know how it works 4 ya. i'm currently working on a little launch technique so i'll let u know how it works out

 

once you hit 3-4k rpms....floor it. in first. Or whenever the clutch is fully engaged and the car is rolling.

yea yea what he said haha. cept id do it earlier than 4750 but you get the idea.

 

i would actually recommend slipping the clutch into 2nd, but only slightly. i know i chirp/spin a little going into 2nd if i don't slip it a little, spin=less forward movement. and yeah, try launching at about 2500. it keeps you from bogging first, and having to make up for it by going WOT which usually results in a little wheel hop.

 

my stock pirrrelis wont stick lmao

 

I was going to actaully try launching at 2500 but then i found out my passenger tire is beat to **** so i stopped running.

 

track was unpreped i was my best 60' with my trans am was on a 2.035...but still ran a best of 13.1 mostly stock...

 

yeah you know more about the track than i do i just drove my car hahaha

 

Ya I think ur right on that count I did go lookin 4 12s but came up short but its ok ill get it next time I now it!

 

We need to go when its not so hot out....or not come till later so it cools down more outside.

 

Just be one of the first few! I made the first pass of the day yesterday 2 bad I was spinnin!

 

i made the second pass lol. I made my best pass after i let it cool for a while after running it.

 

Me 2 so what's ur point? Turn off ur car while ur waitin so u don't get heat soak