Not much to say other than enjoy the video!

 

Ok that was damn impressive and fun!

 

Cool video!!

On the 0-60 run, are you left foot braking and loading the torque convertor before mashing the throttle??

Interested as i'm going to be doing a spot of drag racing in May and want to get a good start technique...........4.0 to 60 will set up for a low 12 1/4 surely!!!!

 

Yes I am loading the torque converter to about 1500rpm and then releasing the throttle. Upon release, I go to about 75% throttle and then hit wide open as soon as I feel the diff has locked itself. Usually makes for a great start, however, sometimes I will leave two long black strips on accident.

In less than two weeks time (May 9th), user '2010 Kyanite XFR' and I will be heading to Auto Club Speedway here in Fontana, CA for a few 1/4 mile passes. I am excited to see how his modified XFR stacks up against my car; which is now only only running an axle back exhaust and the factory 510hp tune.

If I do find the time, I may be able to get the 550bhp XKR-S mapping reloaded to my ECU before the drag day.

 

Thanks for the tips and keep us posted on the 1/4 mile times.........i'll do the same!!

 

I found any attempt to power brake was fruitless as the tires just don't hook (I have Pirellis). With drag radials I think you'd do well with this technique and a big stinky burnout.

I wish we had some sort of drag start mode like MB and BMW for 4000rpm with computer controlled traction







Warming up the hides

 

Having launch control would be awesome! The tires I am currently running (Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position) grip rather well out of the hole! I also have a set of Michelin Pilot Supersports waiting to be installed after I burn the S-04's at the strip.

I had a set of P-Zero's on the car but they definitely didn't feel as grippy as the S-04's or the Supersports. Having tried a bunch of different tires, I think my preference has to go to Michelin. Give them a try when your current set of tires wear out!

 

Here's some axle-breaking tires...I'd love to see someone run these!

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
NT05R D.O.T.-Compliant Competition Drag Radial Tire