Stock WRX 1/4 Mile Times
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Stock WRX 1/4 Mile Times
First off. I didn't buy my WRX for drag racing. That said the 1/4 mile is still an important consideration. I would like to hear back from some of you who have been to the track with your WRX's what kind of times the WRX runs when stock. The reason I ask is because of the dismal recorded times posted by many magazines which put the car at an ET of 14.7 to 14.5. I ran mine about a year ago and with a "slip the clutch" launch and 3 runs and got a best time of 14.289. However, I have performed 3 drop clutch launches in the past 6 months at around 52000 rpm and am sure I could shave 3 tenths off that time through the better launch alone, just barely putting it into the thirteen's. That would mean the WRX is a 13 second car stock. 52000 seems just the right spot as it is just what is needed to chirp the tires and come out strong.
The "Drop clutch" launches are not something I plan on doing much of (to say the least), but I have an upcoming tangle with a friend's S4 so at least one more hard launch is in my cars future. I would appreciate hearing from any one who has done this at the track and has some hard figures. Ideally I would like to hear from as many as possible so I could come up with a good average.
Thanks.
The "Drop clutch" launches are not something I plan on doing much of (to say the least), but I have an upcoming tangle with a friend's S4 so at least one more hard launch is in my cars future. I would appreciate hearing from any one who has done this at the track and has some hard figures. Ideally I would like to hear from as many as possible so I could come up with a good average.
Thanks.
Last edited by Andersonwrx; Dec 17, 2002 at 10:12 PM.
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A stock WRX can run anywhere between 13.9 - 15.9 depending on track conditions and driver skill
That pretty funny buts its true.
An extremely good driver with great track conditions could run a 13.9. I have also seen guys run 15s in WRX's (scared to launch their car)
I watched a guy with Shiv's stage 0 that couldn't run any faster than 14.8 at the track on day. Doug ran 13.0 with this setup.
I was also told by a guy that he ran 14.2 with Turboxs stage 4. I ran 12.7 with this setup.
These are examples of people who are afraid to launch their WRX. If you baby it off the line you will not run a fast time. A bogged launch can cost you a 1/2 second or more in the 1/4 mile.
A good driver with a good launch (1.8x 60' time) should be able to pull low 14s in a stock WRX.
That pretty funny buts its true.
An extremely good driver with great track conditions could run a 13.9. I have also seen guys run 15s in WRX's (scared to launch their car)
I watched a guy with Shiv's stage 0 that couldn't run any faster than 14.8 at the track on day. Doug ran 13.0 with this setup.
I was also told by a guy that he ran 14.2 with Turboxs stage 4. I ran 12.7 with this setup.
These are examples of people who are afraid to launch their WRX. If you baby it off the line you will not run a fast time. A bogged launch can cost you a 1/2 second or more in the 1/4 mile.
A good driver with a good launch (1.8x 60' time) should be able to pull low 14s in a stock WRX.
Originally posted by SGOSWRX
A stock WRX can run anywhere between 13.9 - 15.9 depending on track conditions and driver skill
That pretty funny buts its true.
A stock WRX can run anywhere between 13.9 - 15.9 depending on track conditions and driver skill
That pretty funny buts its true.
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i went 14.5 with a 2.005 60 ft my first time at the track here on the east coast
it was about 45-60 degrees, and underhod temps were between 99-125 degrees
my car is totally stock besides the 3/16 mod
it was about 45-60 degrees, and underhod temps were between 99-125 degrees
my car is totally stock besides the 3/16 mod
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Just in case you were wondering, in a stock Subaru Impreza WRX, Car & Driver did a 14.1, Motor Trend did a 14.2, and Road & Track did a 14.4. I don't really remember what the trap speeds were, but I think at least two of them (I know R&T is one of them) did drop-clutch launches at around 4,000 rpm.
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My car is all stock and my best time is as follows:
2.025.........60'
6.002.........330'
9.356.........1/8 et
73.17.........1/8 mph
12.233.......1000'
14.706.......1/4 et
91.07.........1/4 mph
There is a catch... I have a wagon.. It was a 90 deg day last august when I got this time
So maybe someone can tell me why the wagon is slower. R/T(or one of those mags) put the sedan at 14.2 and the wagon at 14.6. The wagon only weighs 80lbs more (per subaru web site)so whats the difference??
Also I was launching as hard as I could to get that 60' time. I read the thread about launching, so hopefully I'll be able to pick up a tenth there. I'm told that a tenth off of your 60' time is worth 2 tenths at the other end. Hopefully.
I have since then added a turboxs turbo back exhaust and an aem cai (I'm adding a little at a time as I get the money)
C-YA
2.025.........60'
6.002.........330'
9.356.........1/8 et
73.17.........1/8 mph
12.233.......1000'
14.706.......1/4 et
91.07.........1/4 mph
There is a catch... I have a wagon.. It was a 90 deg day last august when I got this time
So maybe someone can tell me why the wagon is slower. R/T(or one of those mags) put the sedan at 14.2 and the wagon at 14.6. The wagon only weighs 80lbs more (per subaru web site)so whats the difference??
Also I was launching as hard as I could to get that 60' time. I read the thread about launching, so hopefully I'll be able to pick up a tenth there. I'm told that a tenth off of your 60' time is worth 2 tenths at the other end. Hopefully.
I have since then added a turboxs turbo back exhaust and an aem cai (I'm adding a little at a time as I get the money)
C-YA
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Originally posted by Dewey 8d
And the air, temp, track surface, etc., etc., etc.
And the air, temp, track surface, etc., etc., etc.
Up here, stock WRXs run from mid 15s to mid 17s. No joke.
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Best ET and MPH were on the same run: 14.016@95.21
best 60ft: 1.934
72deg F @ 57% (29.60 mmHg) @ 12:12pm
The 14.0 was my 3rd run of the day on about 15.0psi (EBC), 91 octane, 17" wheels, HKS exhaust. This seems to be on the money for this setup, although my MPH seems a bit higher *shrug*. I avg'd about 14.1that day.
With another 1/2 pound of boost (and now MBC), IC hoses and a catless uppipe, I guess I could consistently run 13.8 now.
jason
best 60ft: 1.934
72deg F @ 57% (29.60 mmHg) @ 12:12pm
The 14.0 was my 3rd run of the day on about 15.0psi (EBC), 91 octane, 17" wheels, HKS exhaust. This seems to be on the money for this setup, although my MPH seems a bit higher *shrug*. I avg'd about 14.1that day.
With another 1/2 pound of boost (and now MBC), IC hoses and a catless uppipe, I guess I could consistently run 13.8 now.
jason
Some of you have a few mods (slight or not)... I am purely stock. Here's the timeslip. I guess next time I'll try some clutch drops and see if the 60' and 1/4 mile drop a little more. I'm hoping for a 14.3.