quarter mile first

**slpcamaro** · 04-08-2008, 01:23 PM

My first time taking my 98 ss on the track best time was a 13.4 couldn't get any traction my kumho's just spin in first and when I put her into second again just spun them but not back. I had a run after that one I'm sure would have almost hit 12.9 but I was cmi bracket racing I got a 13.7 but slammed on the breaks in the end so not to break my bracket my i3 speed was 83mph I hate the breaks pretty good that I eneded at only 85mph lol. My 13.4 was at 107 so I'm sure some better traction I'd get a lot better not bad for first time to a track I made it to the semi finals. Any suggestions guys?

**Nhra Firebird** · 04-08-2008, 01:44 PM

what was your 60' times?

**slpcamaro** · 04-08-2008, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

what was your 60' times?

not pos I think it was like 2.2-2.6

**FasstChevys** · 04-08-2008, 02:07 PM

First suggestion - drag radials and sub-frame connectors.

You really want to get the '60 foot time consistent -

**Spaz** · 04-08-2008, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by FasstChevys

First suggestion - drag radials and sub-frame connectors.

You really want to get the '60 foot time consistent -

not with a stock rear... unless he likes being towed home from the track...

**Spaz** · 04-08-2008, 03:25 PM

i need more info about your car... trans, mods, and rear gear ratio...

**slpcamaro** · 04-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

i need more info about your car... trans, mods, and rear gear ratio...

Rear was rebuilt 6 months ago not stock it's louder but suppose to be alot stronger. Car Is a 98 ss camaro with the ls1 motor slp cold air set up smooth bellows and a lm1 exhaust and 3.73 rear. So pretty much stock

**yellowv** · 04-08-2008, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by slpcamaro

Rear was rebuilt 6 months ago not stock it's louder but suppose to be alot stronger. Car Is a 98 ss camaro with the ls1 motor slp cold air set up smooth bellows and a lm1 exhaust and 3.73 rear. So pretty much stock

If you are running those 3.73's in the stock 10 bolt it is weaker than stock. Traction will break it. I was in a similar situation with my 99' WS6 although it had 4:10's. It would go 13.2 at 108 on Nittos and spinn like hell. Usually about 2.1 60' times. Broke the rear 3 times on Nittos. That is why I stood with 3:42's in the Formula. Shorter gears make traction harder to get and the 10 bolt can't handle a hard launch.

**Nitro_Junkie97** · 04-08-2008, 08:38 PM

who learned you how to speel? get some better axles, sub frame conn. and stickier tires.

**slpcamaro** · 04-08-2008, 08:42 PM

not to change to subject real quick but I have another issue I just put the pro 5.0 shiter in but I can't get the stock shift knob off any suggestions?

**Mr. Luos** · 04-08-2008, 08:50 PM

Call SLP.

They will set you straight.

**Bottesini** · 04-08-2008, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by slpcamaro

not to change to subject real quick but I have another issue I just put the pro 5.0 shiter in but I can't get the stock shift knob off any suggestions?

I used a crescent wrench and a towel, but I had a pistol grip knob that I could not get off, should be able to work as long as you can find some sort of flat side.

**Nitro_Junkie97** · 04-08-2008, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by slpcamaro

not to change to subject real quick but I have another issue I just put the pro 5.0 shiter in but I can't get the stock shift knob off any suggestions?

turn it to the left. towards the steering wheel.

**jujofields** · 04-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by slpcamaro

My first time taking my 98 ss on the track best time was a 13.4 couldn't get any traction my kumho's just spin in first and when I put her into second again just spun them but not back. I had a run after that one I'm sure would have almost hit 12.9 but I was cmi bracket racing I got a 13.7 but slammed on the breaks in the end so not to break my bracket my i3 speed was 83mph I hate the breaks pretty good that I eneded at only 85mph lol. My 13.4 was at 107 so I'm sure some better traction I'd get a lot better not bad for first time to a track I made it to the semi finals. Any suggestions guys?

That's my issue too...I can't get traction worth a damn for the longest time...

**Mr. Luos** · 04-08-2008, 09:23 PM

**slpcamaro** · 04-09-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bottesini

I used a crescent wrench and a towel, but I had a pistol grip knob that I could not get off, should be able to work as long as you can find some sort of flat side.

got it off whoever head it before but some glue in there we took a propane torch and heated up the shift bar for a good minute then beat it with a hammer on the side and it came off pretty easy. You could see all the glue that was on there shift knobs a little messed up but that's ok only need it for about a week till the new on comes in thanks.

**Spaz** · 04-09-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by slpcamaro

got it off whoever head it before but some glue in there we took a propane torch and heated up the shift bar for a good minute then beat it with a hammer on the side and it came off pretty easy. You could see all the glue that was on there shift knobs a little messed up but that's ok only need it for about a week till the new on comes in thanks.

that is probably locktite...

**slpcamaro** · 04-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

that is probably locktite...

thats what I was thinking but I was yellow so I don't know. I took the car out and ran it a few times it gridded into second a little the first 2 times but once i got use to it i loved it reverse and 2nd to 3rd is so much better. My boot is all messed up though anyone know any good after market ones or how to fix the stock on the problem it the plastics for the edge are snapped in a few places I had it just kinda sitting there but now it being so low it pushes down and the boot is just sinking in.