best 0/60 times?
03-29-2010, 12:21 AM
#16
I get a lot of spin off the line - takes a second or two for the car to hook-up - 60's are at 2.42, so I need to figure a what to get better hookup - 18 w the 245s, I guess? It really seems like wheelspin is my culprit in not getting below 5.5 0-60....how to avoid?
03-29-2010, 09:06 AM
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I'm in Fla right now but going back up north at the end of April. My house there is about 2 miles from the Pocono Raceway and there is a driving/racing school nearby. I'm thinking of taking some lessons in my own G so that I get the feel of what it can do; after all I'm 82 and haven't ever had this kind of car before! What do you all think of this idea (no snide remarks, I get enough from my family
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03-29-2010, 12:59 PM
#19
I think the 0-60 times on the X are comparable to the times that the magazines quote for the RWD S models due to traction advantages of the AWD. However, in the quarter mile, I believe that the RWD will run away from the X.
03-29-2010, 07:51 PM
#21
I was just checking out a few of those on the web. I'm thinking of going to one of the test-and-tunes one night to do a few runs with the car. Anything I should know in advance? I've never done it before. Would I need a helmet or any safety gear? Which track in MD do you like the best -- I'm in MoCo so I think the 75-80 looks like the closest.
For just doing one or two 1/4 mile runs is it necessary to switch to a racing oil or something like that?
One day I'd like to take some lessons or a real loop track experience or something like that -- but with a car that isn't my daily driver. My thinking is a 1/4 mile straightaway has a comparatively pretty low risk of damaging something.
For just doing one or two 1/4 mile runs is it necessary to switch to a racing oil or something like that?
One day I'd like to take some lessons or a real loop track experience or something like that -- but with a car that isn't my daily driver. My thinking is a 1/4 mile straightaway has a comparatively pretty low risk of damaging something.
With our cars a helmet will be required if you break 13.99, which is certainly possible with the G. See here for specs: Frequently Asked NHRA Tech Questions or call the track. Not sure what happens if you don't run with a helmet and the car breaks into the 13s, they might ask you to get one or leave.
I've only been to Mason Dixon and liked the track, but whatever is closer for you. 75-80 is used by Motorweek to test their cars, it's been around for a long time and was recently re-furbished.
Playing around with tire pressure is also key to getting a good 60' time off the line, which has an overall effect on your 1/4 mile times. With my Altima (FWD) I found that lowering the tire pressure down to around 20psi gave me the best combination of off-the-line traction and good top end power. If you go too low you will start sacrificing your trap speed on the top end.
The key is to play around a little bit with the combinations during a test & tune and have fun! BTW, try to run with less than 1/2 tank for weight savings ;-)
03-29-2010, 07:53 PM
#22
Your car a auto or stick? Have you tried lowering the tire pressure down in 5psi increments to see if it helps your traction. I did this with my 6spd Altima (245/45/18) and pulled off a 2.1 60', which wasn't too bad for street tires and my launching abilities.
03-31-2010, 10:47 PM
#29
Can't powerbrake above 1800 rpm, I think - there's a fuel cutoff at that point. I'd sure like to get that tuned out of my card. Wish somebody would break the code and release comprehensive software like HP tuners for this car. And it's transmission. I can't believe the tuner shops haven't been able to tune the tranny, it's killing me.
03-31-2010, 10:51 PM
#30
Plus, on top of all this, the new base, v-6 mustang is putting out 5.1 0-60s and 13.7 1.4s. What the hell? I can't let some little high school girl in her 2011 V6 Mustang outrace me!! lol, I got to get my time down. Actually I fond that pretty funny. Infiniti's 40k luxo-sport coupe is gioing to get killed on a regular basis by 22-23k base Mustangs because Infiniti couldn't come up with some decent torque. 20 more ft lbs would have made a huge difference, I think.
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