0 to 60 time for normal driving
10-18-2000, 07:40 AM
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All the 0 to 60 times people post here (with and without mods) presumably involve some pre-start high revving and dropping the clutch at around 5K revs.
My question to you experts is.....what kind of 0 - 60 times should I expect during normal day-to-day driving if I just started from a dead stop at idle. Mid 7's? Also, do mods seem to make much of a difference to this time, or is the low torque syndrome the deciding factor?
My question to you experts is.....what kind of 0 - 60 times should I expect during normal day-to-day driving if I just started from a dead stop at idle. Mid 7's? Also, do mods seem to make much of a difference to this time, or is the low torque syndrome the deciding factor?
10-18-2000, 08:50 AM
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I experimented with this with my Gtech Pro the other day and I saw a 6.51 sec. The conditions were not in any way ideal. I started from a stoplight. When the light turned green, I slipped the clutch from about 2000rpm, made a right turn and then punched it. After a small tail-slide, I accelerated to 65 mph and then stomped on the brakes before the next stoplight. This was all done in a space of one block.
Also the Gtech pro measured my braking distance from 60-0. I didn't realize that it was doing this, so I was coasting to a stop. The measurement ended up being 337 ft. Next time, I'll stomp on the brakes!
So I would say that you could get a 6-6.5 0-60 very easily without a high rpm launch.
Also the Gtech pro measured my braking distance from 60-0. I didn't realize that it was doing this, so I was coasting to a stop. The measurement ended up being 337 ft. Next time, I'll stomp on the brakes!
So I would say that you could get a 6-6.5 0-60 very easily without a high rpm launch.
10-18-2000, 09:14 AM
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<<When the light turned green, I slipped the clutch from about 2000rpm, made a right turn and then punched it. >>
You can't do this and expect accurate results. The corner and any speed changes / delays can throw things off. Still, your number might be in range, though the test should be performed again.
Ideally you want a straight, level (front to back and side to side) road with a good, smooth surface. If you are picky you must always start at the same exact spot on the road and also try the test in the other direction. Visually level roads are often off a bit. Personally I use a Vericom 'puter which is lots more flexible. I can get it to repeat to about 0.01 - 0.02 seconds for in gear no driver skill tests. Here's a comparison versus the Gtech:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/perfcom.html
There are also 3 or 4 other units which can do pretty much the same thing. Some are freestanding boxes, some integrate with palm pilots, some do many other things....
Stan
You can't do this and expect accurate results. The corner and any speed changes / delays can throw things off. Still, your number might be in range, though the test should be performed again.
Ideally you want a straight, level (front to back and side to side) road with a good, smooth surface. If you are picky you must always start at the same exact spot on the road and also try the test in the other direction. Visually level roads are often off a bit. Personally I use a Vericom 'puter which is lots more flexible. I can get it to repeat to about 0.01 - 0.02 seconds for in gear no driver skill tests. Here's a comparison versus the Gtech:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/perfcom.html
There are also 3 or 4 other units which can do pretty much the same thing. Some are freestanding boxes, some integrate with palm pilots, some do many other things....
Stan
10-18-2000, 01:27 PM
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wow, thanks.
That was an excedlent review.
I may go ahead as you suggested and try a g-tech first. 600 is a little steep. espessialy since I can get 5-10 runs in at the track for 10$ on a friday night.
That was an excedlent review.
I may go ahead as you suggested and try a g-tech first. 600 is a little steep. espessialy since I can get 5-10 runs in at the track for 10$ on a friday night.
10-18-2000, 05:00 PM
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Relatively controlled G-Tech results:
6.7 if you butcher the start w/a bit of bog.
6.5 if you just go normal.
6.1 if you get the clutch slipping just right.
So 6.5 sec.
[This message has been edited by Silver S2K (edited October 18, 2000).]
6.7 if you butcher the start w/a bit of bog.
6.5 if you just go normal.
6.1 if you get the clutch slipping just right.
So 6.5 sec.
[This message has been edited by Silver S2K (edited October 18, 2000).]
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10-18-2000, 06:08 PM
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Thanks all for your excellent analyses. I know that 0 to 60 in 6.5 is a great time, but I'm frequently amazed at the number of pickups (and even automatic family cars) that can match or beat me away from the lights if I'm starting from idle. Must be due to low end torque I guess.