New PB--13.867@99.73 MPH

[ynot411]

R/T: .7552
60': 1.9558
1/8 ET: 8.889
1/4 ET: 13.867@99.73 MPH

Very dissappointed. Needless to say I was expecting numbers closer to 13.5s. Traction conditions were terrible and shifting was quite complicated with the new STS. I could not get the shifts down pat especially from 2-3rd. Must've missed 3rd in 2 different runs. It was very embarrasing. But not as embarrassing as taking a TransAm after he was talking so much sh!t. I will post the video soon.

It was my first time on slicks as well and didnt warm the tires up properly the 1st three runs. But at the end of the night I was hitting decent 60' times until the last few runs at 1.9558.

Anyone with some advice on shifting with the new STS? I'm not sure if there are any tips out there that could help. But it's worth asking.

Me vs. Trans Am Vid

[Barc]

The STS does seem to take some time to adjust. I've missed 3rd once when playing around and like you said, quite embarrasing! The only thing I can tell you is to let the tranny warm up a bit and go through all the gears 5 or 6 times before running. It seems to help a little. Its not as fluid as stock at times but the shorter throws (when done right!) really seem to make a difference in the RPM I'm at when I'm back on the gas. I'd have to say that if you get it right, you'll be a tenth under your own times without the STS installed.

[SeaFoam2DMax]

Are the mods in your profile up to date?

[ynot411]

Originally Posted by SeaFoam2DMax

Are the mods in your profile up to date?

No the mods are not up to date. I added the following:

1. Cattman Headers and Mid-pipe
2. Place Racing Motor Mounts
3. Power Slot Roters w/Hawk Performance Pads
4. Otto FSTB
5. STS
6. Apex'i AFC-II
7. M/T ET Drags (Track use only)

That's it.

[vntperformance]

Originally Posted by ynot411

No the mods are not up to date. I added the following:

1. Cattman Headers and Mid-pipe
2. Place Racing Motor Mounts
3. Power Slot Roters w/Hawk Performance Pads
4. Otto FSTB
5. STS
6. Apex'i AFC-II
7. M/T ET Drags (Track use only)

That's it.

Ynot411:

Your M/T ET Drags, what size are they and what rims are you using?

vnt

[BigLou93SE]

Oh man, this is from 2005 - I was wondering why I've seen this video before.

[ajcool2]

Originally Posted by BigLou93SE

Oh man, this is from 2005 - I was wondering why I've seen this video before.

And I sat here and read it all.

[SDot82]

Me too

[Ceasars Chariot]

old post ? o well, interesting about the sts though, i got one for my 4th gen, it improved my shifting over stock 110%. curious as to what brand yours is ?

[ynot411]

Originally Posted by vntperformance

Ynot411:

Your M/T ET Drags, what size are they and what rims are you using?

vnt

Currently 22x8x15s. Too small for 6 speeds. I am going to replace them shortly with 275/50/15s when I get around to it.