New build: GTM TT Stg II • '08 Infiniti G37 5-spd auto • The Shop CT

SharpByCoop

OK, so as promised, I took some time off from my work to get a few runs in.

As I figured nothing is going to be easy. I learned that the traction on the strip is still no match for two stock rear width street Potenza tires.

This pass was my best and it just breaks loose, bangs off the rev limiter, goes soft, and then recovers....



YouTube - Infiniti G37 - drag strip - 12.34 et @ 117mph



My next step is to get a set of drag radials and then try. It went 118mph on my last attempt. I used manual shifting. DS did not work well for me.

(There was a fellow with an AMG Mercedes who was running 11.50's @ 122 with RWD and DOT street slicks. My hero! )

It ain't great, but it's a start. Long day: I left at 3pm, 3.5 hr drive, 3.5 hours to get in (3) passes, and a 2.5 hr drive home, arriving after midnight. I'm bushed.

Coop

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Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)