1/4 mile times

midget fidger · 06-08-2008

Just took the '06 SLK350 to the drag strip. My only mod is green filters and it was 93 degrees outside. Chime in on what times you've seen R171s run!

Reaction time: 0.319
1/4 mile time: 14.231
Speed: 98.78

**FishtailnZ** · 06-08-2008

Stock times in sig.

Twisted · 06-08-2008

I don't know the specifics yet but i know someone with a green filter and an '06 SLK350 hitting 13.89 on the 1/4 mile.

**webslinger** · 06-08-2008

Wonder if the ECU would know or the ET's would benefit from running racing fuel.

Old mods- We used to run a "cool can" filled with ice/water that a copper spool the fuel ran through on the side of the fender in the Hurst Olds. Good for 2 10ths. Pulled the 150lb front bumper at the track for another 10th of a second.

midget fidger · 06-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted

I don't know the specifics yet but i know someone with a green filter and an '06 SLK350 hitting 13.89 on the 1/4 mile.

Hahaha, I take it that's me once I get used to the 1/4 mile and lower my R/T? Yeah it was the third time I've gone in my life...

Ikarus · 06-08-2008

SLK350

SLK55 AMG

Bill T · 06-08-2008

Nice to see I still have the quickest N/A SLK55

only mods at that time was Green Filters and M/T Drag Radials

nmslk · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by webslinger

the Hurst Olds.

What year was the HO. A friend has a mint restored '68 HO.

-nmslk

**webslinger** · 06-09-2008

It was a '73 special order car from the east coast. I had so much fun in that car street and strip. Best e.t. was 12.36. I was also one of those "bad people" who street raced out in an industrial section of San Jose almost every weekend. I can't believe the 55 is comparable because the 55 just doesn't *feel* fast have owned the Olds. On slicks the Olds launched hard enough I got light headed from the acceleration force. Of course the down side was that the car cornered like an oil tanker.

Boy the 55 needs more tire... ;-)

ppower · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by webslinger

It was a '73 special order car from the east coast. I had so much fun in that car street and strip. Best e.t. was 12.36. I was also one of those "bad people" who street raced out in an industrial section of San Jose almost every weekend. I can't believe the 55 is comparable because the 55 just doesn't *feel* fast have owned the Olds. On slicks the Olds launched hard enough I got light headed from the acceleration force. Of course the down side was that the car cornered like an oil tanker.

Boy the 55 needs more tire... ;-)

What kind of Honda bike do you have? Have a 05' CBR600rr that's good for mid 10s 1/4 times. Does like your olds will snap your head back if your not ready for it.

Pp

**WhiteRabbit** · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Ikarus

SLK350

SLK55 AMG

I'm curious as to what the new 300 HP SLK 350 can do.

**alroumi** · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

I'm curious as to what the new 300 HP SLK 350 can do.

I think it has the potential to be close to the low 13's if added lighter wheels and weight reduction.

**FishtailnZ** · 06-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill T

Nice to see I still have the quickest N/A SLK55

only mods at that time was Green Filters and M/T Drag Radials

What kind of 60's were you getting with the DR's Bill?

midget fidger · 07-02-2008

Went again today with my new 19" 360 Forged Spec|5ive wheels. It was only 83 degrees outside, but the car ran slower

I did 3 passes and they were all pretty consistent at 14.4

Also, I realized that the 1/4 mile times printed on the slip takes into account the reaction time. So in post #1, it actually took me about 14.55 to go from start to finish. So overall the car is 0.2 seconds slower.

Oh and every time I've gone, I've gone with a full tank. Next I'm gonna clean the Green Filters, run again, lower the car, run again, and finally try it on an empty tank.

**dsb** · 07-02-2008

Couple things to consider...

First, your larger wheels are most likely heavier than stock. Not only are they heavier but since they are a larger diameter, more weight is located on the outer edge. This makes a car slower overall.

Second, if you are lowered, even with alignment, you will have a bit more negative camber which means your rear wheels are not getting full traction. This also will play a part in slower times.

The few times I've ran at the drag strip, I've mounted my stock wheels. Perhaps you should try the same.

HwoALanG · 07-07-2008

anyone has info for SLK 280 1/4mile time???

Bill T · 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

What kind of 60's were you getting with the DR's Bill?

60' times were in the High 1.70's to Low 1.80's & .1xx RT. Think I have one of the time slips posted on dragtimes.com

**FishtailnZ** · 07-09-2008

Thanks Bill. Heading to the track for the 1st time this year on Saturday, if the good weather holds. I'm getting low 1.9s on street tires, so maybe at some point I'll try the DR's - good to know there's another couple tenths right there alone!

**bglmn** · 07-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill T

60' times were in the High 1.70's to Low 1.80's & .1xx RT. Think I have one of the time slips posted on dragtimes.com

Awesome numbers, Bill!

Is there any way you can tell
us a little about your launching and shifting techniques?

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,105 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 80 Times in 35 Posts	Couple things to consider... First, your larger wheels are most likely heavier than stock. Not only are they heavier but since they are a larger diameter, more weight is located on the outer edge. This makes a car slower overall. Second, if you are lowered, even with alignment, you will have a bit more negative camber which means your rear wheels are not getting full traction. This also will play a part in slower times. The few times I've ran at the drag strip, I've mounted my stock wheels. Perhaps you should try the same. __________________ '06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash / DPE 19" R07s, Other Stuff *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Twisted Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 133 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	I don't know the specifics yet but i know someone with a green filter and an '06 SLK350 hitting 13.89 on the 1/4 mile.

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 519 Country: Thanks: 19 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Wonder if the ECU would know or the ET's would benefit from running racing fuel. Old mods- We used to run a "cool can" filled with ice/water that a copper spool the fuel ran through on the side of the fender in the Hurst Olds. Good for 2 10ths. Pulled the 150lb front bumper at the track for another 10th of a second.

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 519 Country: Thanks: 19 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	It was a '73 special order car from the east coast. I had so much fun in that car street and strip. Best e.t. was 12.36. I was also one of those "bad people" who street raced out in an industrial section of San Jose almost every weekend. I can't believe the 55 is comparable because the 55 just doesn't feel fast have owned the Olds. On slicks the Olds launched hard enough I got light headed from the acceleration force. Of course the down side was that the car cornered like an oil tanker. Boy the 55 needs more tire... ;-)

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midget fidger SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore/Orlando Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Went again today with my new 19" 360 Forged Spec\|5ive wheels. It was only 83 degrees outside, but the car ran slower I did 3 passes and they were all pretty consistent at 14.4 Also, I realized that the 1/4 mile times printed on the slip takes into account the reaction time. So in post #1, it actually took me about 14.55 to go from start to finish. So overall the car is 0.2 seconds slower. Oh and every time I've gone, I've gone with a full tank. Next I'm gonna clean the Green Filters, run again, lower the car, run again, and finally try it on an empty tank.

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FishtailnZ Buckle up shut up hold on / Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,369 Country: Thanks: 259 Thanked 164 Times in 69 Posts	Thanks Bill. Heading to the track for the 1st time this year on Saturday, if the good weather holds. I'm getting low 1.9s on street tires, so maybe at some point I'll try the DR's - good to know there's another couple tenths right there alone! __________________ - Bill 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.90 O.Z. Ultraleggeras, Magnaflow X-pipe, E55K Airbox, Windrestrictor. Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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