[foma1]

What’s up guys, wanted to see if anyone has hit the Track yet. I went for my 2nd time this past weekend. I found it very hard to Launch this car. Granted I have some work done and the more power the harder it is especially in stock tires. I wanted to see if anyone else has hit the Track and if so what was the outcome. My best time was 11.00 but I know for sure the cars gonna go faster, because I’ve done far better on the streets with a Draggy. But getting out the hole is the key. I had 4 tries and I was spinning hard off the line or lots of wheel hopping. Can’t wait to go back, I think my car can do a very low 10 sec pass all day.

[Tenac]

A trick I've used in the past is have someone video tape one from each side of the track. Kinda shocked you are spinning on a track compared to a street though... I know some slip will keep the hop away but depending on the power you are putting down you might have to put different tires on for the track.

[foma1]

Originally Posted by Tenac

A trick I've used in the past is have someone video tape one from each side of the track. Kinda shocked you are spinning on a track compared to a street though... I know some slip will keep the hop away but depending on the power you are putting down you might have to put different tires on for the track.

So my car put down 749 whp so I may do a mild drag radial on the rear, I think I’m gonna grab 2 rear 18” wheels to put on the rear. I’m sure it will hook after that.

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by foma1

So my car put down 749 whp so I may do a mild drag radial on the rear, I think I’m gonna grab 2 rear 18” wheels to put on the rear. I’m sure it will hook after that.

I think that's a good start for sure.

[foma1]

Originally Posted by Tenac

I think that's a good start for sure.

You wouldn’t happen to know the smallest size wheel we can fit on our rears do you?

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by foma1

You wouldn’t happen to know the smallest size wheel we can fit on our rears do you?

sadly no, but if you have the ceramic's you might not be able to go past the 20"..... Might be worth a quick search on the forum.

[bbradyc5]

With CCB’s you can’t go any smaller than 20”. I plan on spec’ing out a small brake conversion setup on the rear that will allow me to run as small as a 17” wheel out back

[Dr Thrillride]

Originally Posted by bbradyc5

With CCB’s you can’t go any smaller than 20”. I plan on spec’ing out a small brake conversion setup on the rear that will allow me to run as small as a 17” wheel out back

I have CCBs and Apex 19s all round.

[bbradyc5]

Originally Posted by Dr Thrillride

I have CCBs and Apex 19s all round.

Oh man I’m so curious how those fit. Looking at rears I originally thought I’d be able to put a 19” on there but it looks like almost zero clearance with the 20” 706M (winter setup) wheels i have in there now. Can you shoot me exact wheel model/spec you have out back?

Ben

[Bulent Ali]

10.8 seconds is the fastest stock it will do1/4

[foma1]

Originally Posted by Bulent Ali

10.8 seconds is the fastest stock it will do1/4

I agree, but I’m not stock. 749 wheel

[Bulent Ali]

The S63 engine can take alot of power tune but the transmission can't take the same amount . If you can achieve under 10 seconds , that will be impressive. Hit sticky tires may do the trick . Mind the transmission 🙏

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by Bulent Ali

The S63 engine can take alot of power tune but the transmission can't take the same amount . If you can achieve under 10 seconds , that will be impressive. Hit sticky tires may do the trick . Mind the transmission 🙏

I don't think he is anywhere near that worry, Friedrichshafen AG says the transmission in stock is good to 770ish ftlbs and that is probably playing it somewhat safe (that considers the ability to launch the M8). Though I think what would keep him back from under 10's will be the midrange, the M8 is terrible here mostly due to weight and gearing.

[downeykp]

Try lowering tire pressure to maybe 20psi. More tread on the pavement = more traction.

[foma1]

Originally Posted by Tenac

I don't think he is anywhere near that worry, Friedrichshafen AG says the transmission in stock is good to 770ish ftlbs and that is probably playing it somewhat safe (that considers the ability to launch the M8). Though I think what would keep him back from under 10's will be the midrange, the M8 is terrible here mostly due to weight and gearing.

Yes the Trans is definitely not the issue, launching the car is my problem. My 60ft sucks. I’m extremely confident that my car can get to high 9 with a good 60ft. I’ll post slips next time I go. I’m gonna order tires 1st, thinking Nitto 555R, my boys M3 made 1088 whp and those tires helped him hook up on a 9.09 pass… 1.57 60ft.

[foma1]

Originally Posted by downeykp

Try lowering tire pressure to maybe 20psi. More tread on the pavement = more traction.

I was at 26lbs, I think 20 is too low for a PS4, when I get my Drag Radials ill do 20lbs.

[foma1]

My best pass so far

[foma1]

Atco raceway

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by foma1

Yes the Trans is definitely not the issue, launching the car is my problem. My 60ft sucks. I’m extremely confident that my car can get to high 9 with a good 60ft. I’ll post slips next time I go. I’m gonna order tires 1st, thinking Nitto 555R, my boys M3 made 1088 whp and those tires helped him hook up on a 9.09 pass… 1.57 60ft.

You’re not wrong, that 60ft does suck especially on prep’d.

What’s the mod list on your M8?

Your trap speed seems too low, though, if you’re looking for 9s in the future.

[foma1]

Originally Posted by limeypride

You’re not wrong, that 60ft does suck especially on prep’d.

What’s the mod list on your M8?

Yup, I have to get used to the car on the Track. I have Catless downpipes, project Gamma intakes, M performance exhaust, and a custom E30 Tune. 749 whp on a mustang Dyno

[foma1]

Originally Posted by bbradyc5

With CCB’s you can’t go any smaller than 20”. I plan on spec’ing out a small brake conversion setup on the rear that will allow me to run as small as a 17” wheel out back

I dnt have the CCB, do you know the smallest wheel and is there a rim or wheel size you recommend. I’m thinking 18X10 if it could fit.

[bbradyc5]

Originally Posted by foma1

I dnt have the CCB, do you know the smallest wheel and is there a rim or wheel size you recommend. I’m thinking 18X10 if it could fit.

Dr Thrillride says he was able to fit APEX 19’s on with CCB so my assumption is that with non ceramic you likely should be able to fit 18’s but I’m guessing someone else on here could confirm who’s actually tried an 18” square setup