Realistically...Just how fast can the V go???

[NEEd2Sp33d]

with adequate engine management and all the parts but the kitchen sink neccessary to increase hp, how fast can this little bunny run?

i'm wondering because when i bought the v, i knew this daily driver was nothing more but good fuel economy and eye candy (IMO).

however, there are people who actually race these? tell me more! what you did and how it affected your V overall? i don't care about handling, give me RAW VRRROOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!

in a 1/4 mile - what's the best you think it can do? what's the best you have done? (post your time slips if you're man or woman enough)

also, what significant cars have you taken out with your little V?

[steed77]

Interesting topic.

First of all... trying a top speed run on the OEM suspension and tires are crazy. This car gets unpredictable(floaty) on speeds over 80+ I also suspect that there may be a speed limiter typically ~110-120. Now with proper tires, spring rates and dampening.. on a closed course, I would give it a try. Of course you better have a huge area to stop, the brakes are weak IMO. If I get some time this year, I will give it a try. I may go with the boys to VIR in Oct. Maybe I can sneak out for a little "demonstration" event. (wish I had a consult3 to remove the limiter and change a things)

Few things to consider. They make 4 different transmissions and 2 motors for this car. Each will have a different effect. Auto/CVT/5speed/6speed and 1.6/1.8L

That said: My last event on a track (VW R32) I was able to hit 145 and had much more to go, just ran out of room. No stock, much much aftermarket parts were used. Along with tuning to remove the 135 limiter.

1/4 mile: I think you will got owned by most things. I don't know the numbers but I would think it would be disappointing.. my guess ~16+sec. The 0-60 is recorded at 9.5 sec with a 1.8.... that is bad. I do have a NitrousWorks bag kit... might be fun with a little 60hp hit for the track.

Now that said... I bet a 6 speed with the right parts would hit 150+

Cars taken out: none;say up to say 60ish (merging on highways)... I have been owned by just about everything I have encountered. last was a GTi. Maybe I need to pick on smaller cars.

[NEEd2Sp33d]

saw this recently...

http://www.foxmarketing.net/pr...Turbo

[biggie]

saw this recently...

http://www.foxmarketing.net/pr...Turbo

Really wished people would stop finding that.

That car was parted out, turbo kit sold to a former member on here, he ran it, blew up the turbo. A LOT of questions about the kit and tuning that have never been really answered.

Currently anyone would be lucky to get under 17 seconds in a NA Versa, without a ton of money into it.

[Codelicious]

I personally don't think the Versa could own very many cars in a 1/4 drag race.

It's not a "race" car, its built more for fuel efficiency and all that good stuff that we like in a daily driver. Perhaps maybe if someone spent a fortune on their V they could possibly bring it up in the ranks a little bit. I plan on keeping my V for a while but eventually I would like to get a Infiniti G35 (Coupe) or a Nissan 350Z because they are sportier and could do some damage on the track .

IF IF IF IF IF IF IF!!!! There is ever a engine swap (thats worth the money and hp increase) I will keep my Versa for as long as I possibly can. It seems like a car with endless capabilities. Although I'm not sure it would be easy to do an engine swap on a car with a CVT transmission...

Anyways, best of luck to you!

[BigBodyV]

Umm i top mine off at around 120. lol

[NEEd2Sp33d]

i would think with a decent amount of weight removal (i.e. carbon fiber parts and gutting out the entire V, intestines and all) as well as the other necessary upgrades, the V could hypothetically run 16s. no more, no less...

EDIT: and a gluttonous amount of NOS !

[steed77]

The only way I will get this Versa into the low 12's is if I put it on the back of my Lightning. That sucker runs 11.8@127 on street tires

[Codelicious]

I was interested in this topic quite a bit and I found some time cards from 2 people who have already raced their V's.

Here is the information for the '07 Versa SL http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissa....html

The SL is completely stock (CVT) and it ran 17.410 @ 78.610 MPH. Which is not too bad for a completely stock car IMO. Time could probably be better if you launch correctly.

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Here is the information for the '07 Versa Shttp://www.dragtimes.com/Nissa....html

The S model's only upgrade is a AEM Cold Air Intake. Everything else is stock on it and it doesn't say if it was an automatic or manual transmission. It ran 16.930 @ 80.930 MPH.

Also it doesn't say if the cars were Hatchbacks on Sedans. Hope this helps..

[steed77]

I bet I can get mine into the low 15's.... now that is just plain funny saying. Seriously, it's pathetic.

I have one of these to help me. Now typically I reserve this kit for rental cars....but I might have to try it on the Versa one eve for a test-n-tune night...



http://www.compucarnitrous.com...id=66

[NEEd2Sp33d]

check this out!

i was reading the 07 review for the nissan versa 1.8 sl from edmunds..

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vd...ber=4

1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 17.1 @ 80.9 !!!!!!!

now tell me that's crazy!!

you definitely can hit high 15s if this is the case.

EDIT: seeing that bottle brings back fond memories

[biggie]

The 17.1 was with a 6MT, betting the CVT was quite slower.

Still would take plenty of time and money to try to get under 16 seconds. When if you really wanted a drage car, you keep your Versa and buy something used that's real cheap and still under 15-16 seconds in stock form.

[Skim302]

I have a 0-about 75 here. It's not the best quality ever and it cuts off because it was taken on a phone and someone called me (thats why it does that funny noise at the end). But all in all it might not be a rocket but it sounds really nice.

Its a 07 6 Speed with a CAI, OBX header and downpipe, and a axelback exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DlCaV2sIY0

[biggie]

^ without the pipe between cat and axle being replaced you are choking the exhaust system. You are possibly rendering your header/dp useless. Get a shop to put in mandrel bent pipe the same size as the axle back, should help.

[loudmax20]

Well I can say that the V doesn't have a speed limiter per se, its rev limited to 147MPH in 6th. Only way I know that I was doing 147 because that's how fast my GPS said I was going.

[Skim302]

^ without the pipe between cat and axle being replaced you are choking the exhaust system. You are possibly rendering your header/dp useless. Get a shop to put in mandrel bent pipe the same size as the axle back, should help.

I know, when I was putting the header and down pipe on I was looking at it and I thought the same thing. I was actually waiting to see what kind of cat backs were going to come out but I mine as well just get the pipe bent. It shouldn't be that much right?

[steed77]

OK this looks to be maxed out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyoz8IfPjpo

[xtwoonamatchx]

not quite sure about the maxes, but my friend has an 05 cobalt, regular 4dr, and i kept up with it... didnt pull more than a bumper on me. Tonight actually, an integra pulled on me after 3rd. I dont know if the integra was trying, most likely not, but my friend in the cobalt has an automatic, his foot was on the floor. If i had some cleaner shifts i probably would have had him. I also destroyed a ford focus. i think like an 03 or so sedan.

[biggie]

I know, when I was putting the header and down pipe on I was looking at it and I thought the same thing. I was actually waiting to see what kind of cat backs were going to come out but I mine as well just get the pipe bent. It shouldn't be that much right?

Shouldn't be much more than $50 or so I would think.

[NEEd2Sp33d]

haven't really raced anyone to see how the V would do...just waiting to get certain "parts" real soon...

[manvan]

idk, i tend to beat a few of my friends cars but that might just be driving experience. ive beaten a 02 civic, 07 mazda 3, 96 integra, and a 2003 eclipse. and all i got is a 6 speed w a CAI and cat back exhaust. who knows maybe im just one lucky duck

[mmlehcim]

mechanic tuner friend has done some great engine swaps with a honda fit now with S2000 engine, and a yaris with a 4cyl RAV4 engine... so for all of you guys and gals w8ting for a swap, my friend is looking into it to see what he can fit into our lil V... him and i want the 200SX SE-R engine in his V but it seems like its gonna take a hell of a lot of time to do the mods and work(mostly gearbox issue) but ill let y'all know if we fail or succeed w/ this project... not even sure if it is worth it...

[Codelicious]

mechanic tuner friend has done some great engine swaps with a honda fit now with S2000 engine, and a yaris with a 4cyl RAV4 engine... so for all of you guys and gals w8ting for a swap, my friend is looking into it to see what he can fit into our lil V... him and i want the 200SX SE-R engine in his V but it seems like its gonna take a hell of a lot of time to do the mods and work(mostly gearbox issue) but ill let y'all know if we fail or succeed w/ this project... not even sure if it is worth it...

I'd only be interested in a swap if it was really worth it. I could see how swapping a Fit engine for a S2K engine would be worth it so if we can fit something like that into ours than I will hands down be ready to get the money needed for the project.

[McLeod1981]

OK this looks to be maxed out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyoz8IfPjpo

his cluster is in KPH not MPH and no his speedo was not maxed out. have gotten mine up to 130 before i ran out of safe highway. (sorry no pics/video unsafe at those speeds without passenger)

[dee_tymz_sl]

I don't know how much mod you would have to do to get it up to a Porsche 911 speed because from the original post it sounds like you wish the Versa could perform just as well. Well, good luck with that one...As for my Versa when I bought it I tested how fast it will go and I got up to 175 km/hr... There's some kind of cut off system there that no matter how much I tried different techniques while driving it wouldn't go beyond the 175km. Anyway that's more than enough for me as I don't drive like that at all. Just wanted to see what the results would have been.

[Jape]

I never raced anyone per say, but I do like to pass people just for kicks now and then. Just cruising I whipped past a mustang some girl clearly couldn't drive(who goes slow in a mustang?). And I like to feel like im racing people at this red light near my house that turns into a 1 lane. Ive only lost once out of roughly 5 times. I dont try and race just to avoid the shame of wishing I had a faster car instead of just a newer car(1.6 stock)

[NODES]

idk, i tend to beat a few of my friends cars but that might just be driving experience. ive beaten a 02 civic, 07 mazda 3, 96 integra, and a 2003 eclipse. and all i got is a 6 speed w a CAI and cat back exhaust. who knows maybe im just one lucky duck

7 mazda 3, 96 integra, and a 2003 eclipse

all of them in base form have way more HP then us, I do not think they were trying or know how to drive/shift properly

[VersaMG08]

The fastest I've gone in my V was around 110 mph on a straight road. Just testing to see how much the engine can handle. Not a safe speed for most highways.

Anyways, why the hell are you guys even racing? It's illegal and not worth the hassle getting your license taken away and put into jail. If you're going to race, do it in a closed circuit and do it against some more reasonable competition like the Yaris, Fit, Mazda2, Mitsubishi Colt etc...

[AZhitman]

Well I can say that the V doesn't have a speed limiter per se, its rev limited to 147MPH in 6th. Only way I know that I was doing 147 because that's how fast my GPS said I was going.

Ummm, no.

First off, top speed won't be attained in 6th. Drag and the ratio makes certain of it.

And the only way a Versa will do 147mph is if it gets rear-ended by a heavy car doing 160.

Let's not be exaggerating, plz.

[NODES]

Ummm, no.

First off, top speed won't be attained in 6th. Drag and the ratio makes certain of it.

And the only way a Versa will do 147mph is if it gets rear-ended by a heavy car doing 160.

Let's not be exaggerating, plz.

on a side note wow are they ever low balling you on the G35