Round 2: Bone Stock '06 WRX TR 1/4 mile times

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by SSSVX

...
...Do you have/know about any info that what're the quickest 1/4 mile times for stock EVO(MR) and STI(Spec C) up to today?

Quite a few people on Evom have posted 12.9 sec 1/4 mile times on stock '06 Evo 9's (the MR isn't faster than the RS or the regular 9).

[SSSVX]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Quite a few people on Evom have posted 12.9 sec 1/4 mile times on stock '06 Evo 9's (the MR isn't faster than the RS or the regular 9).

So EVO VIIIs can be faster than EVO 9s in 1/4 mile times? Those new EVO's front end look starts growing on me....have you got your MR yet?

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by SSSVX

So EVO VIIIs can be faster than EVO 9s in 1/4 mile times? Those new EVO's front end look starts growing on me....have you got your MR yet?

A stock Evo 8 can't touch a 12.9 sec 1/4 mile.

[solarsvx]

nice runs !!! faster then the 04-05 bone stock wrx's as expcted,

whats up with the wacky intercooler? is that new for 06

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

I went to Richmond Dragway in Sandston, VA for round 2 today! The track is ~100ft above sea level and according to the National Weather Service conditions were as follows:

Temp: 55 deg F (at time of 1st run), 60 deg F (at time of my 2nd run)
Relative Humidity: 24 %
Barometer: 30.14 in. Hg
Dewpoint: 20°F (-7°C)

My car is 100% bone stock with 6,800 miles on the odometer. I'm running a 'true' factory stock set-up (nothing from the intake, intake resonator, turbo, intercooler, exhaust, engine management, etc has been changed). I used Shell 93 octane gas (had just over a 1/4 tank) and my tire pressures were set at 40psi all around. Only weight reduction I did was remove my spare tire (left jack in the trunk). I weigh 170lbs.

I got to the track early and my engine was able to cool for 1.5 hours before my first pass. I made 2 passes and launched at 5,000rpms w/ clutch slip. I'm car #22:

Run 1 (I bogged the launch)
60ft: 2.0688
330ft: 5.8446
1/8th: 8.9866
MPH: 79.44
1/4: 13.9679
MPH: 98.53

Run 2 (decent launch)
60ft: 1.9433
330ft: 5.6327
1/8th: 8.7650
MPH: 79.31
1/4: 13.7468
MPH: 98.25



Here are a few pics from the day:







A Ram SRT-10 that was in the parking lot but never ran:


This was a cool turbo-charged twin rotary RX-7 that competed in NOPI last season and was switching to NHRA this year:



Cliff Notes: Bone stock '06 WRX TR goes 13.74@98.25 mph

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by solarsvx

nice runs !!! faster then the 04-05 bone stock wrx's as expcted,

whats up with the wacky intercooler? is that new for 06

Yup - that intercooler is the stock unit also found on the '04+ FXT. Heat soaks pretty quickly in warm temps when you get on the throttle alot.

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by SSSVX

I wouldn't be surprised if all his total post counts from all forums might be more than 25,000... = ?

Perhaps the SRT4 driver doesn't know how to launch that day...and the AWD TR does help in better launch...


I'm happy with your time too, chike. Do you have/know about any info that what're the quickest 1/4 mile times for stock EVO(MR) and STI(Spec C) up to today?

Nah, I don't post a lot on other forums. I'm not posting much on this one anymore either come to think of it...

The SRT-4 driver gave it his best shot - he had sticky summer rubber and the conditions were pretty ideal yesterday. He just didn't have the goods.

I read a post on EvoM of a guy who went 13.1 in a stock Evo VIII. Stock Evo IX's with good driver's are going 12.9's. There have also been 2-3 STI owners who've gone 12.9 in stock STIs. No clue about the STI Spec C model...

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by SSSVX

....have you got your MR yet?

Didn't see your question yesterday. I pick it up on April 22. Counting the days... :-)

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Didn't see your question yesterday. I pick it up on April 22. Counting the days... :-)

That's awesome Mychailo. Do you have any plans to autoX and/or maybe take her to the dragstrip over the summer?

Please start a thread with pics when you pick her up!

[NikFu S.]

That's mighty impressive.

yup.. ^^ what dude said.. ^^
maybe the new front is more aerodynamic??
I love the wrx but the new look doesn't please me yet..
but your time certainly does..
congrats..

[Chiketkd]

Thanks guys.

Drew, the front end wasn't love at first sight for me either, but it made the car stand out enough that when I needed to get a four door car (for family reasons), it was the perfect switch from my former SVX. Imprezas, lancers and neons will always be common cars, but take off the wing and the hood scoop/vent, I still wanted the look of my car to stand out.

The '06 Imprezas do this for me as well as the new Evo IX's.

[Royal Tiger]

I got your back Chike. Let's go whomp some SRTs. I wish the Midnight Blue 968 i showed you was in my garage right now. It has around 260 at the wheels and I believe around 3300lbs, I'm not sure on the latter. The 951 I was looking at was faster I'm sure, it was lighter and turbocharged. And cheaper, but I just love the looks of the 968.

[immortal_suby]

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

The SRT-4 driver gave it his best shot - he had sticky summer rubber and the conditions were pretty ideal yesterday. He just didn't have the goods.

unpossible.
he obviously traveled around the world at the speed of light and was on his 2nd time around when you hit the end of the strip just ahead of him. good thing you didn't race for pinks. he would have been trailering your car home.

[Phast SVX]

WOW!

seriously, thats awesome. I think i know what car ill be buying next summer...
great times, cant wait to see how she responds to some mods!( now get on TEh balL!1!111onehundredone1!1!)
phil

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by Tigershark

I got your back Chike. Let's go whomp some SRTs. I wish the Midnight Blue 968 i showed you was in my garage right now. It has around 260 at the wheels and I believe around 3300lbs, I'm not sure on the latter. The 951 I was looking at was faster I'm sure, it was lighter and turbocharged. And cheaper, but I just love the looks of the 968.

Thanks Dan. That Midnight blue 968 sounded awesome. Like you I also prefer the styling of the 968 over the 951. Of course, all 80's/early 90's Porsches look best in black...IMHO

Originally Posted by immortal_suby

unpossible.
he obviously traveled around the world at the speed of light and was on his 2nd time around when you hit the end of the strip just ahead of him. good thing you didn't race for pinks. he would have been trailering your car home.

So that's what happened!

Originally Posted by Phast SVX

WOW!

seriously, thats awesome. I think i know what car ill be buying next summer...
great times, cant wait to see how she responds to some mods!( now get on TEh balL!1!111onehundredone1!1!)
phil

Thanks Phil. Yeah, these WRX TR's have some serious bang-for-your-buck. I'm almost at mid 13's in a stock 23K car!

Not sure about mods just yet - wheels and r-compound tires first!