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    Default Car is just a handful to drive at the track. Need opinions.

    Before my latest tune, car ran a 11.96 at 117 with a 2.1 60ft. Temps 90

    Now, with my current tune and a lot more power, rpms, etc, car ran a 12.1 at 117. In drive, traction control off. and a 12.9 at 121 in sport mode, traction control on.

    Last run I was going sideways at 100mph and let off.

    All runs are on street tires, lowered pressure to 30psi and car was cool and running really strong.

    First and for most, I do need drag radials bad. I have corvette z06 rims, just waiting to buy tires.

    Now, any tips from some of you experienced track guys and what I need to work on or improve(besides tires) to be able to run low 11's like it should?
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    put a tire on it?

    Really thats the biggest thing you need to it hands down.

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    As above. Get a tire on it. That biggest thing I see all the time. Guys with a good amount of power wasting there time and fucking up track prep on street tires.

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    You might even consider full slicks if your situation allows.
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    Are you crazy? Running on street tires with your power?
    My G8 will do 60' of rubber shifting to 2nd with TC on. Gotta get tires.
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    Tires make a huge difference. I had a similar experience as you after my Maggie install. I fishtailed on the 2 to 3 shift and almost hit the guy next to me. Bought some MT's and haven't had an issue since.
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    Retiring as the undefeated Cam only Record Holder 11.454@120

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    I'm going to go with Mickey Thompson or nitto nt05r
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    i'm a newb at tracking, but I thought i read somewhere that having your brakes double duty on street and at the track is kind of a no-no, and that you should have dedicated track pads.
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