First TL to break 12's?
08-15-2008, 05:19 PM
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First TL to break 12's?
Well, thats my goal. With the new clutch (Clutchmasters Stage 3 with LW Flywheel) and Innovative mounts along with some drag radials I think 12.90s are possible. What you guys think?
08-15-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by type-s09
Well, thats my goal. With the new clutch (Clutchmasters Stage 3 with LW Flywheel) and Innovative mounts along with some drag radials I think 12.90s are possible. What you guys think?
-19x8.5 Axis Hiros
-JL 12w3v3s/ JL 500/1v2
i think to break into the 12s, you'll need to get lighter, 17" wheels;
then dump the audio stuff, and rear seats
even after that, i think you'd he a little over the 13 mark.
08-15-2008, 06:46 PM
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i know the easy stuff...what drag radial will fit a 19" wheel? haha...i do autox and other races all the time..i know my stuff...weight=slow
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08-15-2008, 10:10 PM
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You know that I am only trying to help (I am not trying to be rude).... From the "writing on the wall", I see a snapped axle in your future. The TL has weak axles. IM stiff mounts, HD clutch, sticky tires, and you are just one "popping the clutch" away from broken axles. Just trying to spare you some grief - the "writing is on the wall".
08-15-2008, 11:10 PM
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You know that I am only trying to help (I am not trying to be rude).... From the "writing on the wall", I see a snapped axle in your future. The TL has weak axles. IM stiff mounts, HD clutch, sticky tires, and you are just one "popping the clutch" away from broken axles. Just trying to spare you some grief - the "writing is on the wall".
i kind of agree.. but for one main reason only....
the TL has ok fwd components (axles, cv, bearings etc...) but it cant handle too much power.... my $$ says he can probably pull more than 340whp with those pre-cats install... which is the fastest TL... ever.... put a tiny little can of juice (which i dont really recommend) and he can EASILY dyno 400whp on the bottle...
upgraded components are just one more thing, that we cant buy, for these cars.... a GB would be cool for upgraded axles and shit, but, not enough 3G owners have that kind WHp
08-16-2008, 04:40 AM
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OK FIRST OFF... 19" DRAG RADIAL 
leave the 19" in the back... get a pair of 17" rpf1 17x9 with 255/45-17 slicks (the non street legal kind
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this would run you about $600 instead of spending $1250 on drag radials in 245/35-19 <-
as for quick diet... empty your pockets
no seriously take out the music, the stuff in the trunk, owners manual which I can bet you have in the glove box...
you should break the 12 mark... I don't see why not if you can stick the tires to the ground.... I've seen your launches pre-s/c and they looked pretty good... no idea how your reaction time is and your 60' but I do beleive you could verywheel do it...
leave the 19" in the back... get a pair of 17" rpf1 17x9 with 255/45-17 slicks (the non street legal kind
)....this would run you about $600 instead of spending $1250 on drag radials in 245/35-19 <-
as for quick diet... empty your pockets
no seriously take out the music, the stuff in the trunk, owners manual which I can bet you have in the glove box...
you should break the 12 mark... I don't see why not if you can stick the tires to the ground.... I've seen your launches pre-s/c and they looked pretty good... no idea how your reaction time is and your 60' but I do beleive you could verywheel do it...
08-16-2008, 04:49 AM
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2 x 275/40-17 works well 
($392 shipped)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130235666963
2 x 17x9 +35 rpf1 ($520 shipped)
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/r...F1/Silver/17/9
eh my prices were off oh well ^^^^^ thats what I would do
($392 shipped)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130235666963
2 x 17x9 +35 rpf1 ($520 shipped)
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/r...F1/Silver/17/9
eh my prices were off oh well ^^^^^ thats what I would do
08-16-2008, 07:06 AM
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First make sure your new clutch is broken in. Second I think if you ride the clutch out instead of dumping it your axles will be fine. Take out the spare, jack, back seat, etc... will make it easier on your car during the launch. Don't hit the rev limiter but take it right to it. With over 300hp whp you will need to shift well and my guess is to shoot for a 2.0 60'. 12's are no joke. You will probably notice your mph won't go up much as you get there faster. I would say 12.95 at 109 with a good launch if you already ran a 13.6 at 106 with a slipping clutch. I think .1 in the 60 is usually good for about .2's on your et. Good luck.
08-16-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
OK FIRST OFF... 19" DRAG RADIAL
leave the 19" in the back... get a pair of 17" rpf1 17x9 with 255/45-17 slicks (the non street legal kind )....
this would run you about $600 instead of spending $1250 on drag radials in 245/35-19 <-
as for quick diet... empty your pockets
no seriously take out the music, the stuff in the trunk, owners manual which I can bet you have in the glove box...
you should break the 12 mark... I don't see why not if you can stick the tires to the ground.... I've seen your launches pre-s/c and they looked pretty good... no idea how your reaction time is and your 60' but I do beleive you could verywheel do it...
leave the 19" in the back... get a pair of 17" rpf1 17x9 with 255/45-17 slicks (the non street legal kind
)....this would run you about $600 instead of spending $1250 on drag radials in 245/35-19 <-
as for quick diet... empty your pockets
no seriously take out the music, the stuff in the trunk, owners manual which I can bet you have in the glove box...
you should break the 12 mark... I don't see why not if you can stick the tires to the ground.... I've seen your launches pre-s/c and they looked pretty good... no idea how your reaction time is and your 60' but I do beleive you could verywheel do it...
08-16-2008, 10:43 AM
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If any TL is going to do defeat the clock, its gonna be yours. Your TL is quick! If you're going to head to the track solo, take out the passenger side seat to make the car 60lbs lighter. The rear seat back and bottom should total around 40lbs i think.
Definitely run 17s with sticky rubber.
Wait until it's 60 degrees or colder.
Do the ice on the blower tactic.
Definitely run 17s with sticky rubber.
Wait until it's 60 degrees or colder.
Do the ice on the blower tactic.
08-16-2008, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
When did you run the 13.6? Was that pre or post S/C? That's amazing if you trapped 104 while still N/A.
08-16-2008, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by type-s09
13.6 with the blower...my clutch slips between shifts...putting the new one in soon...
When did the clutch start to go? What's your mileage?
08-18-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
That makes sense, because if you were 13.90-14.00 with the intake, you were likely 13.70's with the rest of your bolt ons.
When did the clutch start to go? What's your mileage?
When did the clutch start to go? What's your mileage?
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I've already run a 12.97.
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In the car I had before this one... 2001 CLK55 with a few (very minor mods). Motor crank HP was around 375 B4 the mods
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In the car I had before this one... 2001 CLK55 with a few (very minor mods). Motor crank HP was around 375 B4 the mods
08-19-2008, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DC3328
good luck make a video when you do break 12
oh and why dont u get the UR pulleys?
make a video when you do break 12oh and why dont u get the UR pulleys?
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