Couple of Runs with the G-Meter * Updated *
07-31-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='317412' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:30 PM
I'm going to do another run tonight Jiio, I'll keep you posted with the results 
1. Deactivate DTC/DSC
2. Sport button
3. Calibrate the G-Meter
4. Steady and delibrate motion on the throttle.
5. Shift manually near redline.
Does that sound right Grogan545?
07-31-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='317406' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:14 PM
Wow, you actually missed the Dinan thread? I should've PMed you. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=28871.
Overall, I do believe that there aren't big gains from today's software programming. I just want my drivability impoved.
07-31-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='317413' date='Jul 31 2006, 05:33 PM
Easy on the AA. Don't use it this time around. Did you read what Grogan545 said? This is what I would suggest you do.
1. Deactivate DTC/DSC
2. Sport button
3. Calibrate the G-Meter
4. Steady and delibrate motion on the throttle.
5. Shift manually near redline.
Does that sound right Grogan545?
1. Deactivate DTC/DSC
2. Sport button
3. Calibrate the G-Meter
4. Steady and delibrate motion on the throttle.
5. Shift manually near redline.
Does that sound right Grogan545?
Right on Jiio.I have a step but I still think the "no wheelspin" idea will work best for the manual or smgs.When you get it just right the acceleration in first gear is amazing.
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='317413' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:33 PM
Easy on the AA. Don't use it this time around. Did you read what Grogan545 said? This is what I would suggest you do.
1. Deactivate DTC/DSC
2. Sport button
3. Calibrate the G-Meter
4. Steady and delibrate motion on the throttle.
5. Shift manually near redline.
Does that sound right Grogan545?
1. Deactivate DTC/DSC
2. Sport button
3. Calibrate the G-Meter
4. Steady and delibrate motion on the throttle.
5. Shift manually near redline.
Does that sound right Grogan545?
Hey quick question. If I throw it in auto mode, will it shift right before redline? I was thinking, what if I started off without AA, but somewhere around 4-5K I dump the throttle all the way down to the switch, you think that will activate the auto-shift?
I guess I can just give it a try.
07-31-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='317401' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:10 PM
I bet you will see 5.0, 5.1, 5.2s consistently by the 545is and 550s. I won't be surprised if hollywood gets sub-5.
07-31-2006, 01:50 PM
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07-31-2006, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='317421' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:49 PM
What about me? What about me?
But, again mad props to Lexus.
07-31-2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='317409' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:25 PM
One thing to pay attention to when using a G-Tech meter is the pitch factor. This takes into account the amount of squat during acceleration. I think the factory setting is 2.0, which may be about right for our 545/550s with sport suspensions. However, the Lexus may not have as stiff a suspension as an E60 sport, and hence, may squat more during the runs. If this is the case the Lexus will show faster times on the G meter than it actually ran.
Guys like Znod, grogan545, and Wolverine know a lot more about this, so they can chime in and set the record straight if need be.
Guys like Znod, grogan545, and Wolverine know a lot more about this, so they can chime in and set the record straight if need be.
Grogan any ideas? Znod? Where is Znod? Vacation?
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='317425' date='Jul 31 2006, 02:53 PM
But, again mad props to Lexus.
