My 03 track times at Muncie Dragway

[saleenssc1989]

Well a very humbling experience tonight at Muncie Dragway in Albany, IN.
I was hoping to get my 2003 Cobra in the 11s, I wasn't able to get it past 12.3. I have only had this to the track 1 other time prior in the 6 years I've owned it.
I need more seat time along with more practice, launching and clutch management. My wheel and tire setup isn't helping, however I plan to work more with the current setup. Once I reach, what I feel, is its full potential I will then begin the search for a new wheel and tire set up.
I am NOT a great driver and realize I need more seat time to reach a better time. However I wanted to post my track slips as informative material for others.
2016 track season, I'll be ready

 

[SOVACobra03]

Hell don't feel bad. Best I've done is a 12.2 at 124mph

 

[timspony]

Your ET's will get much better once you nail down those 60-foot times!

 

[Givens]

Looks good, a little more seat time and a set of bigs and littles, you'll be in the 11's no problem

 

[saleenssc1989]

Thanks everyone, it definitely gives me more motivation. I'm looking forward to getting more seat time, getting that 60' time lower. All in all, its a definite adrenaline rush and cannot wait to get back to the track.

1 more question.. Do you guys leave traction control ON or OFF? When I leave traction ON, power cuts out which I figured would hurt times?

 

[timspony]

I had my tuner turn mine OFF

 

[WHITESTRIPES]

I agree a 11 second time is just some slicks away.

 

[CobraBob]

Like others said, all you need is some more practice. Better rubber with the right air pressure will help, but you're putting that off for a bit. Let us know with an update when you've improved your times.

 

[whitedevil95]

Eaton times are in my sig. You MPH is right on with mine. I was on 315 Toyo TQ DRs. I went back with a full slick and killed my clutch first time out. Upgraded my clutch then didnt have a chance to go back before i did my whipple swap.

 

[saleenssc1989]

I made my 2nd trip to Muncie Dragway last night for test and tune with a different wheel/tire setup.(Racestar Darkstars 15x10/Mickey Thompson 275/50/15 et Street radials).
I was able to shave off .5 from my last trip, however my ET was slightly lower. I still need more time behind the wheel, practicing launches (maybe a 2step.)

 

[whitedevil95]

Hit that 11! Nice Something i was a couple tenths from hitting. Good work

 

[CobraBob]

Very nice improvement. I remember this thread from last year. Get more practice and it will just get better.

 

[badjuicedgt]

hey with you 15 inch wheels did you have to do any grinding or are you on solid rear axle? Never mind I just saw in you sig that you have a solid rear.Nice job getting in the 11s I'm hoping to be in the low 11s with my car but my only issue will be 1 tires and wheels and 2 never having had the car at the track before or a car that is irs at the track.

 

[modFTW]

great job man.. keep racing! that's what the car was built for

 

[saleenssc1989]

thanks everyone! practice makes perfect, I definitely need more seat time and then I can play with air pressure along with launch RPMs. I will update this post with more time slips with each trip to the track.