I could open up by telling you guys how great the event I put on every year was, but this is a Maxima board, so.... At the 5th Annual Alamo City Shootout, I ran my car among the Pontiacs. I used to drive a GTP, but still run this event as if I did.

I was hoping I could beat these pretty good:
Anyway, my first time down the track (after the car had cooled completely) I spun the tires like there was no tomorrow. I just wanted to get an idea of how it felt at the track. The second time (immediately after), I launched it just like I would have my GTP. I went from a 4.ever 60' and a 15.8 to the following:

60FT -- 2.2600
330FT -- 6.1840
1/8 ET -- 9.3968
1/8 MPH -- 77.09
1000 ET -- 12.1750
1/4 ET -- 14.5089
1/4 MPH -- 97.64

I made another pass immediately after that, but it was obvious the car was too hot for a better pass: 14.5624 @ 96.28, 2.21 60'. Better launch, hotter car.

Then, I went to back to my event duties, which allowed me cool the car back down. Here's what happened:

60FT -- 2.2100
330FT -- 6.1471
1/8 ET -- 9.3721
1/8 MPH -- 76.79
1000 ET -- 12.1624
1/4 ET -- 14.5070
1/4 MPH -- 97.98

In my defense (for the fact that I know I can beat this), we had a pretty stout headwind. But either way, a 2.1x 60' is definitely possible in this car with a 5-spd auto. I have 19" G35c wheels and I removed the spare. No other mods whatsoever. The car weighed 3620 lbs with me in it. I'll get my slips scanned soon for verification.

 

Nice times. I wish my '07 had that mph.

 

Great times!
I always thought my brothers 04 Max (auto) felt strong. He's always been afraid to run me because I have a stick. I told him his car feels just as quick as mine. His mods are i/y/p.
I hope we get to go at it this summer we he visits me in Fla.

Big Dave.....put a few more miles on that engine and you'll see better results.

 

I don't think the problem is the engine, I think the CVT is just very inefficient at higher speeds. There is a definite drag after 70+ mph

 

It's still a respectable time for this car.
Where in Florida are you located?

 

I'm gonna give it one more go in stock form and then get that yummy black CAI.

 

Nice times.. .I ran a 14.6 stock..Im guessing i should run low 14's now w/ the CAI/Exhaust but 14.5 is great man GL !

 

nice time my 02 ran a 14.64 stock so you did better than i did. but nice times man.

 

6 speed or auto?

 

Indeed. But your 14.53@95 is respectable...good launches. That, or the CVTs are animals at the bottom.

 

its a 6spd