What's the best way to measure 0-60 and 1/4 mile time?
08-19-2008, 08:09 PM
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I tried out my 0-60 time with a stop watch earlier, and 6s flat was the best I got. Can't be right, car and driver got the 535xi 0-60 in 5.4s! Plus I have a few mods which should make it at least that, possibly 5.3s. Unless my exhaust is hurting my car! What's a good way to find out my real 0-60 and 1/4 times?
08-19-2008, 08:37 PM
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The Passport G-Timer worked well... see this thread.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=29075
http://www.myradardetector.com/passport_g-timer.htm
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=29075
http://www.myradardetector.com/passport_g-timer.htm
08-19-2008, 08:40 PM
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Nice, thanks EBMCS03! Pm sent!
08-19-2008, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='650462' date='Aug 20 2008, 12:37 AM
The Passport G-Timer worked well... see this thread.
08-20-2008, 11:28 AM
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08-20-2008, 11:34 AM
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I have a Gtech Pro SS. Works very well...many tests have been done with Gtech Pro VS other more expensive boxes and vs actual track 1/4 mile times....very accurate little tool. I love mine 
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08-20-2008, 11:44 AM
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Actually wouldnt the Law abiding correct answer be the drag strip? Thats the best way to measure 0 to 60 and 1/4th.
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The law aside, yes a drag strip.
Stopwatch? Are you serious?
There is no way you can accurately "eyeball to finger" this stuff.
For 0-60 times, prob best to attach a 5th wheel.
G-tech is just ok, but not very accurate.
Stopwatch? Are you serious?
There is no way you can accurately "eyeball to finger" this stuff.
For 0-60 times, prob best to attach a 5th wheel.
G-tech is just ok, but not very accurate.
08-20-2008, 12:27 PM
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I found the article that compares 6 accelerometers on the market that range in price from $90 to $960 , including Gtech Pro....
Here is a quote: "We found that only the $960 Race Technology AX22 was measurably closer to the drag lights (than Gtech Pro) without calibration. Also, when it was installed in the Envoy, the G-tech recorded the same 60-to-0 stopping distances as the VBOX."......"If you can stretch your budget to $300, you won't be disappointed (with Gtech Pro)."
Full article below:
Car & Driver Review of Accelerometers - Do Inexpensive performance meters work?
Here is a quote: "We found that only the $960 Race Technology AX22 was measurably closer to the drag lights (than Gtech Pro) without calibration. Also, when it was installed in the Envoy, the G-tech recorded the same 60-to-0 stopping distances as the VBOX."......"If you can stretch your budget to $300, you won't be disappointed (with Gtech Pro)."
Full article below:
Car & Driver Review of Accelerometers - Do Inexpensive performance meters work?