viper522

So nothing huge to report here, but figured maybe someone else was wondering what to expect from their 250. I ran 3 or 4 times, with a best of 15.9@87.3 which is the highest MPH for an auto 250 on dragtimes.com. Outside temp was about 83F and I put it in PWR mode before I found out here that Normal is the best setting. Also let the car do the shifting in D. It was just stab-n-go!

Here's my timeslip

98023IS250

Would an AWD be quicker?

viper522

I would think it would be slower. Traction isn't a problem with 200hp, so more grip won't improve times. The added AWD is heavier which should add a couple tenths overall.

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

It should be faster since you will have a better a better launch. Better launch = better 60'.

Also, did you turn off the traction control?

viper522

The car has more grip than the engine has power. Traction is not a problem on a prepped race surface, AWD will not have an advantage here.

No, I didn't turn off traction control - again, the car doesn't have enough power to overcome the tires and sticky VHT on the track.

embolism

what's vht?

ppl in 350's have turned off traction control for some of their best times. Isn't 300hp too low to need to do this as well?

viper522

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PJ1_TrackBite

350s make 50% more horsepower and 49% more torque than the 250s - that makes a world of difference!

iRock

iTrader: (12)

That's cool man. Did you try with out power mode on?

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PJ1_TrackBite

Remember, spinning is winning! LOL

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

They need that at my track..1/2 way through the track my tires still spinning..

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Congrats on running your 250 at the drag strip. Not many people do. It's a great experience and doesn't matter what you drive (I've seen minivans at these events). Drag strips, AutoX, and tracks are the best and safest places to test your vehicles performance and limits. Sure a little $$ is involved but ultimately its the safer alternative to running on surface streets. Not to mention along with the experience you gain from something like this, there are plenty of people (drivers and spectators alike) brought together by*competition *and a shared passion for motorsports that makes this so fun!!!

Silver10

Cool man, Good to see this and i hate that they changed the name i use to run at moroso years ago but that was with the stang days