measuring 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times
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measuring 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times
on the s2000 numbers found in magazines, im sure they rev the engine and drop the clutch to get the best numbers.
when they measure numbers say for the maxima, altima, or other cars,do they do the same and rev up the engine and drop it in gear or do they do it from a standing start.
the reason why i ask this is how would the s2000 compare to say your automatics out there from light to light.
what are the s2k times when you dont drop the clutch.
when they measure numbers say for the maxima, altima, or other cars,do they do the same and rev up the engine and drop it in gear or do they do it from a standing start.
the reason why i ask this is how would the s2000 compare to say your automatics out there from light to light.
what are the s2k times when you dont drop the clutch.
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They do what ever they have to do to get the best times in whatever car they are driving. If that means dumping the clutch then that's what they do. It may be different for every car. Try that with a Z06 and you will be going absolutely nowhere. Do you want a comparo from an LS-1 auto or a Ford Escort auto? Obviously we would destroy the escort and be owned by the LS-1. The S is not an off the line torque monster but it can hold its own. Take the best times from one car and compare it to another's best time.
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I just WILL NOT abuse my transmission, diff., and axles by dropping at 7000 or higher. I'm sure that not one person on this board has ever said "The S2k is not a drag car". 
OK - so what can you do not dropping? Can't feather at say . . . above five grand w/ a stock clutch/pressure plate, cuz all you'll get is burnt clutch disk.
However, you can rev to five or above and AGGRESSIVELY let out the clutch. Not a pure drop, so clutch does slip some to take up the shock to the drive line, which is good for the car but bad for times. I still bog a bit lots of times and I don't get any wheel spin to speak of using that technique. Consequently, I can't match the launch you can get by dropping at 7k.
Anyway, I'm well into the 6s using that technique. Used a friend's accelerometer to try it and got varied results based on my lack of ability to do it the same time every time. I've never taken to a strip and gotten actual time slips.
Also, I noticed a HUGE difference depending upon the road surface. Poured concrete much harder to launch from than slick asphalt.
OK - so what can you do not dropping? Can't feather at say . . . above five grand w/ a stock clutch/pressure plate, cuz all you'll get is burnt clutch disk.
However, you can rev to five or above and AGGRESSIVELY let out the clutch. Not a pure drop, so clutch does slip some to take up the shock to the drive line, which is good for the car but bad for times. I still bog a bit lots of times and I don't get any wheel spin to speak of using that technique. Consequently, I can't match the launch you can get by dropping at 7k.
Anyway, I'm well into the 6s using that technique. Used a friend's accelerometer to try it and got varied results based on my lack of ability to do it the same time every time. I've never taken to a strip and gotten actual time slips.
Also, I noticed a HUGE difference depending upon the road surface. Poured concrete much harder to launch from than slick asphalt.
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