New Nitto D/R's took off 4/10ths on my SS M6

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:06 AM

I brought a set of Nitto D/R's last week and got to make a pass with them on the weekend. First pass I was 12.49 @ 115.99 MPH. I didn't get to make any more passes as track was real busy. I figure I can get down to 12,2 with just heating tires up before my run.

shaffe · 07-18-2016, 09:12 AM

Nice time, which Nitto did you go with? The 555R or the NT05R?

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

Nice time, which Nitto did you go with? The 555R or the NT05R?

I went with the NT05R, they hook up really nice! And didn't have to take a 2nd mortgage to buy them!

FrostySS · 07-18-2016, 09:22 AM

Yeah you should have a way better 60' time than that...get that down and watch your 1/4 time dip a lot more.

TransAmx2 · 07-18-2016, 09:30 AM

Just curious, that's a ZL1 you ran against correct? from the time slip it looks like he had you to the 1/8th on time but you were already closing the gap at +5mph at the 1/8th and pulling even harder on him at +10mph at the 1/4 very impressive.

I was a little confused buy the pictures relating to your time slip I see your car is marked ?810 which lines up with the 7810 time slip car running 12.492 but that is the right lane car and in the drag-strip picture your '16 is in the left lane? Not trying to create drama, just curious why they don't match.

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostySS

Yeah you should have a way better 60' time than that...get that town and watch your 1/4 time dip a lot more.

Like I said I made only 1 pass as it was so busy. I didn't heat tires up other than a small burn out to clean them up as I thought I would get more passes but a guy blew up and everything was way behind. Will go to T&T this week and play around a bit more.

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TransAmx2

Just curious, that's a ZL1 you ran against correct? from the time slip it looks like he had you to the 1/8th on time but you were already closing the gap at +5mph at the 1/8th and pulling even harder on him at +10mph at the 1/4 very impressive.

I was a little confused buy the pictures relating to your time slip I see your car is marked ?810 which lines up with the 7810 time slip car running 12.492 but that is the right lane car and in the drag-strip picture your '16 is in the left lane? Not trying to create drama, just curious why they don't match.

No problem and you right!! I posted the wrong pic!! I ran against a Grand National on that slip. The other Pic I posted was the previous weekend.. Sorry for the mix up...

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve 2016 SS

No problem and you right!! I posted the wrong pic!! I ran against a Grand National on that slip. The other Pic I posted was the previous weekend.. Sorry for the mix up...

Fixed I removed the wrong pic!!

R3DLT1 · 07-18-2016, 09:39 AM

60ft is weak. people cutting better 60ft with stock tires.

TransAmx2 · 07-18-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve 2016 SS

Fixed I removed the wrong pic!!

no problem at all, I was really surprised that a ZL1 got out of the hole faster than you and then you were able to run him down and pass him

makes more sense now

shaffe · 07-18-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by R3DLT1

60ft is weak. people cutting better 60ft with stock tires.

OP said he was only able to do a small burnout on his 1 pass he made. My previous experience with Nitto DR's is that they really need to vbe heated up to get sticky. At least that is how the NT555R's were

TransAmx2 · 07-18-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by R3DLT1

60ft is weak. people cutting better 60ft with stock tires.

60' is going to be improved with seat time, doesn't matter if it's DR or factory, I would expect someone with a lot of passes at a particular track with factory tires to cut a great 60' while this is Steve's 1 and only pass on DR's. His times will drop as he gets a feel for the tire/car/track

Steve 2016 SS · 07-18-2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TransAmx2

60' is going to be improved with seat time, doesn't matter if it's DR or factory, I would expect someone with a lot of passes at a particular track with factory tires to cut a great 60' while this is Steve's 1 and only pass on DR's. His times will drop as he gets a feel for the tire/car/track

Thanx ya I suspect I can drop 2/10ths quite easily on 60 foot. What are some of the 60 foot times you guys are seeing on DR's? What is the best way you have seen to launch the car? I just hit launch mode and let the clutch out and held the petal to the floor to the 1/4 mile. I have a video but cant seem to post it, if anyone knows how I can put it up.

mt3130 · 07-18-2016, 10:07 AM

There are people with 1.7 60' times on stock tires. I'm not sure how much you will be able to improve on that, but you would hope that DR tires would make a time like that more repeatable.

07-18-2016, 09:06 AM	#1
Steve 2016 SS Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Georgetown Ontario Posts: 131 View My Garage	New Nitto D/R's took off 4/10ths on my SS M6 I brought a set of Nitto D/R's last week and got to make a pass with them on the weekend. First pass I was 12.49 @ 115.99 MPH. I didn't get to make any more passes as track was real busy. I figure I can get down to 12,2 with just heating tires up before my run. Attached Images Last edited by Steve 2016 SS; 07-18-2016 at 09:34 AM.

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FrostySS Drives: 2018 Redline Edition 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 778	Yeah you should have a way better 60' time than that...get that down and watch your 1/4 time dip a lot more. __________________ 2018 Redline Edition 2SS- A8, NPP, MRC, Recaro seats, ECS Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, cat deletes, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts Drake Muscle Car wicker bill, Adams Polishes Ceramic Coating 2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan for the DD. Last edited by FrostySS; 07-18-2016 at 09:35 AM.

07-18-2016, 09:30 AM	#5
TransAmx2 Drives: '98 Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Posts: 257	Just curious, that's a ZL1 you ran against correct? from the time slip it looks like he had you to the 1/8th on time but you were already closing the gap at +5mph at the 1/8th and pulling even harder on him at +10mph at the 1/4 very impressive. I was a little confused buy the pictures relating to your time slip I see your car is marked ?810 which lines up with the 7810 time slip car running 12.492 but that is the right lane car and in the drag-strip picture your '16 is in the left lane? Not trying to create drama, just curious why they don't match. __________________ 2017 1LE Camaro Hopeful 1998 Trans Am M6, Bolt Ons (Daily Driver) 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition (Family Vehicle) 2007 Z51 Corvette M6 (Salvage Project Car) 1987 Trans Am 350tpi A4 RIP

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R3DLT1 Toyota Tech Drives: 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 465	60ft is weak. people cutting better 60ft with stock tires. __________________ 2016 Camaro SS A8 Roto-Fab CAI: Drag set up 11.9 @116 Sold 95 Camaro Z28 Cam:Bolt ons: 12.3 @114 Sold 2013 Chevy Crzue LTX

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mt3130 Drives: Coupeless :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SWFL Posts: 980	There are people with 1.7 60' times on stock tires. I'm not sure how much you will be able to improve on that, but you would hope that DR tires would make a time like that more repeatable.

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