Well took my SRT4 to the track bone stock,and well it was my first time at a track it was around 94 and sunny for the first run.

First-15.17
Second-14.95
3rd-14.7

Biggest problem was my RT was .555,.551,.778 all pretty damn bad lol

It was at Edgewater in Cincy, no SS's there hope to see some in the future.

Just thought I would let you know what a normal SRT4 driver gets at the track

 

The times looks similar to the SS.

Hopefully we'll see improved numbers when more people get better experience driving the car.

Not too bad though Keep up the good work!

 

rofl I'm sorry but how did you manage to get a 15 out of a almost *supposedly* high 13 second car? Your 60'fters must have suck along with your R/T Time. What trap speeds did you end up getting?

 

reaction time has nothing to do w/ the 1/4 mile time. the time doesn't start until the car goes off the line.

 

Don't be discouraged. 2 Years ago (almost exactly) was my first trip to the track w/ my SRT-4 (bone stock at the time). My first run of the day was 14.8 something and my best run was 14.4. Three months and about 100 passes down the strip later and I ran my first 13.9. Seat time, practice, you'll get there.

BTW, today I ran my fastest ever... 11.775@123.770 with a Density Altitude of ~4700ft.

 

Fun racing you are correct, if it's bracket or heads up you could lose a race with a bad reaction time

 

I would disagree with normal, perhaps below average . Last year I was at an event with newbie SRT-4 drivers running mid low 14's all day at a DA of like 2000 ft.

What are your 60's and traps?

 

In all fairness, the SRT-4 is a hard car to drag with. Your biggest hurdle is just launching the damn thing. Get some good practice and you'll see those times drop.

My first time at a track ever back when my car was stock I ran a 14.4, next pass I ran a 14.0.

What were your 60' times?

 

Seconded

 

whenI first when to the track, I was getting 14.7-14.3 @ 99-100 all stock.
it's all in the launch, feather it and then hit it, no wheel hopping.

 

So when a SRT-4 runs these times theres a million excusses but if a Cobalt SS does the same thing it's slow?

 

I don't think anyone has said that (I may have missed it), but I think most people are saying the SS is hard to launch, with practice, ET's will improve.

Both the SS and the SRT-4 have challenges getting traction in 1st (and 2nd, depending on the track). Seat time, experience, practice that's the key to lower ET's in BOTH cars.

So when are we going to see timeslips from your "SRT-4 Killer"

 

First time at the track

60 was a 2.374
Trap 91.99

Missed 4 gear coasted about 100 ft

Waiting to see an SS at the tracks down here in cincy.

 

Read post #6.

 

I second what you say TT, if you do not know what happens at the track, you shouldn't second things!

 

Mchat I love how you haven't figured it out yet.

 

It is true you can lose to reaction time.
However, the clock starts when you break the light beam at the tree, PERIOD!!!

 

Figured out what? That your mouth makes claims your car can't back up?

I figured that out a long time ago CodySS = All Talk, No Walk.

 

ever notice how these post always turn into my car is better than your car. slips at the track and couple of bucks will get you a beer at any bar.

i enjoy hearing of others experiences, problems, techniques, accomplishment (no bragging)

not this high school bs

keep the good stories coming (ss or srt)

 

Thats why I don't even bother with SRT-4 posts here anymore.

Mchat = Whine ass

Stomping SRT-4's on the street is enough for most people, but then again on the street thay can't hide behind a keyboard.

 

The only one on here thats ever claimed to beat an SRT-4 is you. I wish you were here, I'd turn off my boost controller and run you on only 10psi of boost... how about that 2/3rds of my boost tied behind my back.

And you'd still come up with excuses.

I did hear from some SRT-4's in your neck of the woods. Their story is much, much different than yours. According to them you've only tangled with an SRT-4 once, got a better launch than the SRT-4, but then shut it down at 50ish, just as the SRT-4 was about to pass you. And then you refused to race again. Sounds like someone is afraid that he's gonna get his ass handed to him.

Take it to the track, post the slips. Then you can talk all day long how your 14.7 second cobalt beats 14.2 second SRT-4's...

 

As much as I like some friendly competition... CodySS you are doing wayyyy to much bragging and argueing on here with no proof... Hey man if your getting it done... good for you but dont brag until its backed up.

Same with the SRT guys dont brag until you race some SS's at the track

 

Been waiting to see some Cobalt ss/sc's at the track Well, I did see one, he ran a 15.0 or 15.1 on a night where the track was crappy. I did see two "normal" Cobalt's at Speedworld last Friday Night. I think they were both running low 16's? I didn't get to see them run because my class (pro trophy) ran just prior theirs (time only). I asked if they were on the forums, but they said they were not.

I've only seen one on the streets, and he turned off before I could catch up with him.

 

You guys need to give this crap up. It is truely a drivers race and all things equal, the SRT4 is a little faster. In short burst the SS can hang with a stock SRT4 but once the SRT4 spools up it starts to pull. It has more power hence it is faster! I would like more SRT4 owners to play but have had little luck lately. Not that I think can whip any stock SRT4's ass, I just want to have fun!

 

...because the SRT-4 puts out 230whp 250wtq, and the Cobalt puts down 210whp 185 wtq'ish (below 200 at least). TQ is what counts in the first 330 feet, and horsepower keeps you going. The SRT-4 has MORE in both respects, so it only makes sense that it should be faster.