Couple of Runs with the G-Meter * Updated *
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I didn't attempt any runs with Brian this time around. Basically, the Launch Meet was set up to pit Eric's IS350 vs Brian's 550 Step. Eric's right in that down low the IS can hang very well with the 550. I'm sure that as the speeds get up into the high triple digits the V8 will pull on the V6. But of course, they never did get that high in speed.
Well, I've got good news and bad news: The good news, my Acceleration Assist is working!
Bad news, massive wheel spinning costing me time. 
I had only two launches. The first launch, I forget to push the start button.
My second launch was a 5.9. :thumbsdown: EBMCS03 and ak47si recorded both my launches. Hopefully, I can upload the vid in the next day or so. I can understand what realtyman is going through everytime he uses AA and gets a crappy time. 
Only if my tires would stick, I know that my times would be real good. Oh well...
Well, I've got good news and bad news: The good news, my Acceleration Assist is working!
Bad news, massive wheel spinning costing me time. I had only two launches. The first launch, I forget to push the start button.
My second launch was a 5.9. :thumbsdown: EBMCS03 and ak47si recorded both my launches. Hopefully, I can upload the vid in the next day or so. I can understand what realtyman is going through everytime he uses AA and gets a crappy time. Only if my tires would stick, I know that my times would be real good. Oh well...
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Hi all.Made 1/4 run this morning with my GT2 timer.Results as follows:
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='335815' date='Sep 18 2006, 02:21 PM
Hi all.Made 1/4 run this morning with my GT2 timer.Results as follows:
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
This is embarrasing! a 545 pulling a lot better times compared to a 550? c'mon guys, I know the car is an automatic but your laucnh technics seem umm
a bit sucky to put in the nice context. It seems Eric knows how to lunch almost to perfectiopn his IS350 or the Lexus tranny lets you floor it and pcikup graddually with an initial litte slag to rpevent wheel spin also what is the the difference in weight as these 2 are in difference classes...like it was said before a Subaru WRX is a 4 doors and can give you a run for its money....so dont get sad about it..imagine how a 750 or 650 owner feels when a 335 beats them
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='335819' date='Sep 18 2006, 11:42 AM
It seems Eric knows how to lunch almost to perfectiopn his IS350 or the Lexus tranny lets you floor it and pcikup graddually with an initial litte slag to rpevent wheel spin also what is the the difference in weight as these 2 are in difference classes
also what is the the difference in weight as these 2 are in difference classesThe way I launch it is Left foot on brake right foot on gas... I let off the brake fairly fast and as let off I feed gas... Kinda like driving a manual and letting out the clutch... Seems to be working for the IS so its ok for me.
If Brian Will let me I'll would like to try to do one or two launchs on a 550 and see how it goes...
EBMCS03 IS 350 Auto Curb Weight 3,527 306 hp 277TQ
brian1225's 550i Step Unladen Weight 3814 lbs 360 hp 360 TQ
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='335794' date='Sep 18 2006, 10:12 AM
EBMCS03 and ak47si recorded both my launches. Hopefully, I can upload the vid in the next day or so.
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
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Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hi grogan545,
Yes, the Socal guys are very much into the performance numbers. We took the cues from you and Znod.
Saturdays conditions were not very conducive to launches neither was the road surface.
Temperature: around 72F
Dew Point: 59.9
Pressure: 29.79/1008.7hPa
Humidity: 65%
Altutide: 0 - based on the car's readings
Yes, the Socal guys are very much into the performance numbers. We took the cues from you and Znod.
Saturdays conditions were not very conducive to launches neither was the road surface.
Temperature: around 72F
Dew Point: 59.9
Pressure: 29.79/1008.7hPa
Humidity: 65%
Altutide: 0 - based on the car's readings
Originally Posted by grogan545' post='335815' date='Sep 18 2006, 11:21 AM
Hi all.Made 1/4 run this morning with my GT2 timer.Results as follows:
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
0-60............5.17
1/8 time.......8.82
1/8 speed.....81.0
1/4 time.......13.56
1/4 speed.....104.20
60' time........2.00
330' time......5.77
1000' time....11.42
weather conditions
temp.......57F
dew point..57F
bar...........29.94
altitude.....400'
humidity...63%
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
You SOCAL guys are really into performance numbers,I wish I lived closer,would like to join the fun.
Just a note from Znod and my experiences.The weather has a lot to do with your times.Especially when the temp gets over 65F with high humididty.I don't know how cold it gets in your area in december and january but I expect you will get much better results if you test during those months.
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From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='335835' date='Sep 18 2006, 12:29 PM
The way I launch it is Left foot on brake right foot on gas... I let off the brake fairly fast and as let off I feed gas... Kinda like driving a manual and letting out the clutch... Seems to be working for the IS so its ok for me.
If Brian Will let me I'll would like to try to do one or two launchs on a 550 and see how it goes...
EBMCS03 IS 350 Auto Curb Weight 3,527 306 hp 277TQ
brian1225's 550i Step Unladen Weight 3814 lbs 360 hp 360 TQ
If Brian Will let me I'll would like to try to do one or two launchs on a 550 and see how it goes...
EBMCS03 IS 350 Auto Curb Weight 3,527 306 hp 277TQ
brian1225's 550i Step Unladen Weight 3814 lbs 360 hp 360 TQ
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='335815' date='Sep 18 2006, 11:21 AM
Hi all.Made 1/4 run this morning with my GT2 timer.Results as follows:
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
It appears that as the weather gets cooler here my times are getting better.I don't know what the corrected figures would be,maybe Znod can crunch.
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='335819' date='Sep 18 2006, 11:42 AM
Brian and team,
This is embarrasing! a 545 pulling a lot better times compared to a 550? c'mon guys, I know the car is an automatic but your laucnh technics seem umm a bit sucky to put in the nice context. It seems Eric
This is embarrasing! a 545 pulling a lot better times compared to a 550? c'mon guys, I know the car is an automatic but your laucnh technics seem umm
a bit sucky to put in the nice context. It seems Eric
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='335846' date='Sep 18 2006, 04:05 PM
Brian actually offered to let me do a couple of launches in his car. I passed on the chance. I know how to brake torque but have never really tried it. Eric, you shoulda took the opportunity!
Unfortunately 500 gained 110 libs compared to 545. The correct weight is 3,925. That may partially explain why 550 is/feels slower than 545.
