10 best 0-60 times
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I was scrolling through the menu in my GT2 this morning and noted my 10 best 0-60 times.They were all done in favorable weather conditions(less than 65F and low humidity).
1-4.78
2-4.80
3-4.82
4-4.85
5-4.88
6-4.89
7-4.90
8-4.90
9-4.90
10-4.90
I know I had at least another 10 in the 4.90's.I checked the GT2 against the drag strip timing at Maplegrove raceway and in 5 runs every measured point was less than .1 sec difference than the drag strip timer.Even if I add in the differences I saw at the drag strip,all 10 runs are still under 5 seconds.I tried to look at my best 1/4 times but my brain malfunctioned and I cleared them by accident.I do remember that my best recorded 1/4 was 13.25.Unfortunately the traction at the drag strip was not good enough for me to equal these times.I hope to try again with new ps2 tires next year.
1-4.78
2-4.80
3-4.82
4-4.85
5-4.88
6-4.89
7-4.90
8-4.90
9-4.90
10-4.90
I know I had at least another 10 in the 4.90's.I checked the GT2 against the drag strip timing at Maplegrove raceway and in 5 runs every measured point was less than .1 sec difference than the drag strip timer.Even if I add in the differences I saw at the drag strip,all 10 runs are still under 5 seconds.I tried to look at my best 1/4 times but my brain malfunctioned and I cleared them by accident.I do remember that my best recorded 1/4 was 13.25.Unfortunately the traction at the drag strip was not good enough for me to equal these times.I hope to try again with new ps2 tires next year.
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='356055' date='Nov 14 2006, 10:35 AM
I was scrolling through the menu in my GT2 this morning and noted my 10 best 0-60 times.They were all done in favorable weather conditions(less than 65F and low humidity).
1-4.78
2-4.80
3-4.82
4-4.85
5-4.88
6-4.89
7-4.90
8-4.90
9-4.90
10-4.90
I know I had at least another 10 in the 4.90's.I checked the GT2 against the drag strip timing at Maplegrove raceway and in 5 runs every measured point was less than .1 sec difference than the drag strip timer.Even if I add in the differences I saw at the drag strip,all 10 runs are still under 5 seconds.I tried to look at my best 1/4 times but my brain malfunctioned and I cleared them by accident.I do remember that my best recorded 1/4 was 13.25.Unfortunately the traction at the drag strip was not good enough for me to equal these times.I hope to try again with new ps2 tires next year.
1-4.78
2-4.80
3-4.82
4-4.85
5-4.88
6-4.89
7-4.90
8-4.90
9-4.90
10-4.90
I know I had at least another 10 in the 4.90's.I checked the GT2 against the drag strip timing at Maplegrove raceway and in 5 runs every measured point was less than .1 sec difference than the drag strip timer.Even if I add in the differences I saw at the drag strip,all 10 runs are still under 5 seconds.I tried to look at my best 1/4 times but my brain malfunctioned and I cleared them by accident.I do remember that my best recorded 1/4 was 13.25.Unfortunately the traction at the drag strip was not good enough for me to equal these times.I hope to try again with new ps2 tires next year.
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wow, that's impressive indeed. 
it's great to see what the car's true capabilities are when in the proper hands (unlike me! :thumbsdown: ). sounds like you really nailed all aspects of this speed event, including optimum launch technique, vehicle weight, environmental conditions, etc, necessary to generate these superb and consistent sub-5 sec times. again, congrats and way to go! 
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it's great to see what the car's true capabilities are when in the proper hands (unlike me! :thumbsdown: ). sounds like you really nailed all aspects of this speed event, including optimum launch technique, vehicle weight, environmental conditions, etc, necessary to generate these superb and consistent sub-5 sec times. again, congrats and way to go! BEST REGARDS
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Just impressive
great job
great job
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='356055' date='Nov 14 2006, 07:35 PM
4.78
(Steptronic eats 15 BHP more than manual/SMG transmission, 60 vs 45 HP)
Anyway, 0-100 is not the gospel or the bible : on highways or on the track I don't do 0-100 ...
PS :
Congrats for your time, in any case ..
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Thanks to all for the kind words.I did work at it to get my times down.For now I am done testing,but with new ps2's and maybe some air filter tricks and removal of the spare,who knows!!!!