So I went to the track last night

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C11trbo
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Joined: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:56 pm
Car: 09 versa 1.8 6mt, base model

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Our track finally had a test n tune so I decided to see what the car would actually put down. I have megan lowering springs, cai, muffler and cheap tires. The first run I did was a .4 reaction time, 2.7 60' and 17.3 @ 80 mph. I launched to high and it spun all first. The second was a little better with a .3 reaction, 2.5 60' and posted 16.9 @ 82. If I got a couple more runs in I think 16.6 or 16.5 coulda been hit. Anyone else go down the 1/4?


MPG
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Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:45 am
Car: 2010 VERSA MR18 6SPD HB

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with slow cars like ours, improvement in the quarter mile is all in the launch. you will get best results with an abusive redline clutch slip. there is a sweetspot where the clutch pedal will actually stay half way sucked in all through the launch, perfectly transferring all the power to the ground with virtually no wheelspin. the rpm will drop from redline to about 4k and remain at 4krpm all through the launch till you get up to speed and then back up to redline. as soon as this happens the clutch pedal will fully release back into place and you will be able to pop second gear.... with such a launch you will be able to pull a 16.5 quarter, but not much better, because the versa is not intended for performance anymore than a lamborghini is intended for fuel economy. in fact, the mr18 is so unresponsive that you cant even blip the throttle in time for a quick revmatch.

silverarrow27
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Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:25 am

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Start working on those launches, your 60' needs A LOT of work.


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