[mlee]

So the title says it all. Anyone with experience launching these at the strip?

How much head do they need?

Need to decide between these and PS4's for tomorrow's track rental.

[Joszer]

Get the PS4s. Just for reference I need about 2-3 warm up laps on a 3 mile circuit at 70-75% of my limit to get enough heat in them to get them to stick good.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Joszer

Get the PS4s. Just for reference I need about 2-3 warm up laps on a 3 mile circuit at 70-75% of my limit to get enough heat in them to get them to stick good.

I already have PS4's that I run on the street. On the drag strip with line lock I can heat either of them up pretty fast.

Just trying to figure out if I should leave the PS4's on or swap to GY for the drag strip.

[angryBits]

3Rs are the stock tire right?

Zero experience with either of these tires at the dragstrip but I'd guess the 3Rs would perform better when properly warmed up since they're practically racing slicks.

I'm interesting in hear the results if you do go with the PS4s since I'm getting some soon

[mlee]

Originally Posted by angryBits

3Rs are the stock tire right?

Zero experience with either of these tires at the dragstrip but I'd guess the 3Rs would perform better when properly warmed up since they're practically racing slicks.

I'm interesting in hear the results if you do go with the PS4s since I'm getting some soon

Yes, 3R is stock. 100 treadware so yes it should be best, but would like to save that for the road track, however I will eat more fronts on the road track so some burnouts at the drag strip should even things out. Hitting the road track next month.

[angryBits]

Originally Posted by mlee

Yes, 3R is stock. 100 treadware so yes it should be best, but would like to save that for the road track, however I will eat more fronts on the road track so some burnouts at the drag strip should even things out. Hitting the road track next month.

Put the PS4s on the front.
Bring both 3R and PS4 rear tires and do runs with both

[mlee]

Originally Posted by angryBits

Put the PS4s on the front.
Bring both 3R and PS4 rear tires and do runs with both

Thought about that one...

[URBAN LEGEND]

This car will suck at the strip. It’s just not it’s main mission. No weight transfer with the stiff suspension, 6 speed manual, etc.

[angryBits]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

This car will suck at the strip. It’s just not it’s main mission. No weight transfer with the stiff suspension, 6 speed manual, etc.

Suck is a pretty strong word.
There's plenty of fun to be had.

I'd rather take a M6 to the dragstrip even though its slower.

There will still be weight transfer, it's just not quite as much since the car won't squat as much but if we're talking stock for stock, the wider stickier rubber will help a bit.

Manual for Manual -- I think the wing is the most detrimental element to the ZL1 1LE's 1/4 mile time.

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by angryBits

Suck is a pretty strong word.
There's plenty of fun to be had.

I'd rather take a M6 to the dragstrip even though its slower.

There will still be weight transfer, it's just not quite as much since the car won't squat as much but if we're talking stock for stock, the wider stickier rubber will help a bit.

Manual for Manual -- I think the wing is the most detrimental element to the ZL1 1LE's 1/4 mile time.

Add the wing to my list.

[nighttowl]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Add the wing to my list.

True its not a drag car but GM still managed to get an 11.5 run out of it.
Run the stock rears with 15 lbs in them, see what it does and report back.
I think it will surprise you. I have 8k miles on my car and I can personally vouch that when the tires are hot - they have excellent traction on a launch. when the tires are cold they are like power wheels tires.

I seen a while back that someone had taken one to the track - but there was no mention of how it did.

As far as the wing goes nearly all the 12 second and under every race cars ive ever seen had a wing or spoiler on it.

[angryBits]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

True its not a drag car but GM still managed to get an 11.5 run out of it.
Run the stock rears with 15 lbs in them, see what it does and report back.
I think it will surprise you. I have 8k miles on my car and I can personally vouch that when the tires are hot - they have excellent traction on a launch. when the tires are cold they are like power wheels tires.

I seen a while back that someone had taken one to the track - but there was no mention of how it did.

As far as the wing goes nearly all the 12 second and under every race cars ive ever seen had a wing or spoiler on it.

Wings & Spoilers are trendy and increase sales. Even Honda Accords come with them now. I admit I think it looks amazing on the ZL1. Not good for drag times. It'd be cool if it was easy to remove.

Anyone know how easy it is to remove? Is it glue+bolts or just bolted on?

If its just bolts I'd call it another track configuration. Take it off at the drag strip.

[nighttowl]

doesnt look trendy...

[02fbody35th]

To answer the OP’s question. In my experience the Goodyear’s responded well with a small burnout to put some heat in them. I tried just a quick spin to clean them off and they wouldn’t hook. On my second pass I gave a small 5 second or so burn out and they hooked much better. This was back in July on a warm day too. So if your in colder temps I would definitely warm them up good.