0-60, 4.20 seconds

[GeorgeInNePa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/downsized_0903081633.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/4200-60.jpg

Spun halfway through 1st, I'm finding the the sweet spot. :)

[GTPprix]

So I'm guessing the trans tune took this time eh? LOL

[wreckwriter]

Cool! Makes me want to go out and do one too so I have a baseline before all my new stuff goes on.

[GRRRR8]

I just talked to George on the phone and he is pumped! Now he wants 3.9! Boys and our toys. Congrats George!

[09PBMGT]

Very nice George! Thats fucking quick man. What's that in your rear view mirror? Lexus IS-F, Mustang Shelby GT-500, Aston Martin DBS, Corvette (base), Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Benz CLS AMG..... I think that puts those numbers your putting down, into perspective. Well done. If you don't mind answering this, how much do you have in your current setup w/o installation? I'm guessing around $3500 +/-. Either way that G8 of yours is bad ass my friend! :theman:

[wreckwriter]

I got a 4.96. Didn't feel like my fastest, might have a bit more in her.

[wreckwriter]

I just talked to George on the phone and he is pumped! Now he wants 3.9! Boys and our toys. Congrats George!

He'll get it too :)

[GeorgeInNePa]

Very nice George! Thats fucking quick man. What's that in your rear view mirror? Lexus IS-F, Mustang Shelby GT-500, Aston Martin DBS, Corvette (base), Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Benz CLS AMG..... I think that puts those numbers your putting down, into perspective. Well done. If you don't mind answering this, how much do you have in your current setup w/o installation? I'm guessing around $3500 +/-. Either way that G8 of yours is bad ass my friend! :theman:

Looks like 4000, give or take, plus 585(includes 4 qts of Dex6) to get the converter and exhaust installed.

Damn, don't ask me that question again!:surprise:

J/K

I expect to spend about 2000 to 2500 more.

[Blackdevil77]

HOLY SH^% THATS FAST!!!! God i gotta get me some of that. I would be satisfied for a while if my car did that. Congrats! Now just throw a magnacharger on top of all that and LOOK OUT!

[G8V8]

Nice George. Very nice. That is impressive. My best is 4.8 sec. Your 0.6 sec better than that and an amazing 1.1 sec better than stock. My hat is off to you!

[GRRRR8]

Yeah, yeah, yeah..... LOL! I so am running 4.19 when Vector does my re-tune!

[g8_795]

uh. WOW.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Yeah, yeah, yeah..... LOL! I so am running 4.19 when Vector does my re-tune!

:poke:

:brock:

LOL

Guys, I sent Charlie a picture text just after I did this. He called me soon after and said, "I'm so kicking your ass!".

I do believe it's on...

[GRRRR8]

Like Donkey Kong!!!!

[jnak]

uh. WOW.

x2. Your car must be a beast!

[edmanet]

Nice George. Very nice. That is impressive. My best is 4.8 sec. Your 0.6 sec better than that and an amazing 1.1 sec better than stock. My hat is off to you!


Does your radiator cover fit good ??? Mine seems like the fit is just off a little. On the window washer bottle side it rubs on the corner where the turn in the cover is and pops up a hair. Then that in turn opens the window washer fluid lid.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I got a 4.96. Didn't feel like my fastest, might have a bit more in her.

Before the ARH and the converter, my average was in the mid to high 4.5s. You should be around there. 4.8 and 4.9, maybe if it's really hot and humid.

[wreckwriter]

Before the ARH and the converter, my average was in the mid to high 4.5s. You should be around there. 4.8 and 4.9, maybe if it's really hot and humid.

Its never anything but really hot and humid this time of year.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Its never anything but really hot and humid this time of year.

Yes, but that's what you get for winter weather in the 60's.

;)

[wreckwriter]

Yes, but that's what you get for winter weather in the 60's.

;)

couple more months....

[97darkknight]

Its never anything but really hot and humid this time of year.

No kidding! I live pretty close to Wreck and its a year round sauna. I tried last night and got roughly the same as Wreck.4.92. I need exhaust and a tune to wake this thing up.Corsa or Borla WHERE ARE YOU!!!!

[GRRRR8]

couple more months....

You got that right!

[Blackdevil77]

:poke:

:brock:

LOL

Guys, I sent Charlie a picture text just after I did this. He called me soon after and said, "I'm so kicking your ass!".

I do believe it's on...



Like Donkey Kong!!!!



LOL! I love you people :watch:

[G8V8]

I just re-tested mine this morning. it was about 75* with low humidity. A/C off, TC off, normal mode, rev to 1500 rpm. I got a bit of spin but turned a 4.82 sec. this is right where they have all been for a while, 4.80 to 4.86 sec. This was done with the new GM code that over wrote the VMS TCM tune. I overlayed this run with a previous 4.82 run with the VMS tune. The VMS tune shifted a couple hundred rpm higher but the time from the RPM dropping until it started ramping up again were very close. Too close to tell if there was much difference between the 2. I don't have run with the original OEM tune to see if the new GM code shifts faster than before. The new GM code is, overall, an improvement in drivability. The VMS tune improved drivability some and performance even more. I'm hopeful that the VMS tune based upon the new code will be better than the 2 are individually.

Once the FXP comes with the updated VMS tune, I can compare the 3 runs.

[GTPprix]

I just re-tested mine this morning. it was about 75* with low humidity. A/C off, TC off, normal mode, rev to 1500 rpm. I got a bit of spin but turned a 4.82 sec. this is right where they have all been for a while, 4.80 to 4.86 sec. This was done with the new GM code that over wrote the VMS TCM tune. I overlayed this run with a previous 4.82 run with the VMS tune. The VMS tune shifted a couple hundred rpm higher but the time from the RPM dropping until it started ramping up again were very close. Too close to tell if there was much difference between the 2. I don't have run with the original OEM tune to see if the new GM code shifts faster than before. The new GM code is, overall, an improvement in drivability. The VMS tune improved drivability some and performance even more. I'm hopeful that the VMS tune based upon the new code will be better than the 2 are individually.

Once the FXP comes with the updated VMS tune, I can compare the 3 runs.


It's not based on the new code, compared to our TCM tune its worlds apart. We tested both on Dr. Millers car and the GM version with ours grafted on was HORRIBLE LOL

[G8V8]

It's not based on the new code, compared to our TCM tune its worlds apart. We tested both on Dr. Millers car and the GM version with ours grafted on was HORRIBLE LOL

Thanks for the clearification. I thought the new code felt better with respect to the hesitation and stumble that happens when almost at a stop, coasting briefly, then rolling on to jump out in traffic but VMS was better in all other regards.

Looking forward to the FXP.

[Killawhale]

Holy cow batman thats fast

[PostalCherokee]

Man that's damn quick for such a beast(4,000lbs). :theman:

[GeorgeInNePa]

Got a 4.33 last night, I'll post the graph later.

I "rolled" into the throttle, instead of mashing the throttle. Definitely not the fastest acceleration off the start, but it kept the rear tires from going up in smoke. They were just kind of "chirping", a bit more than hazing but less than spinning.

[R.Penguin]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/downsized_0903081633.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/4200-60.jpg

Spun halfway through 1st, I'm finding the the sweet spot. :)
Hot damn Geo!

I went over to the Boeing freeway last week and pulled over where the strikers are waving signs. Just slammed it in S mode and was surprised to get a 4.62 sec. I wanted to do some more runs, but I think the local cops have bugged my car. As soon as I start the damn thing there's a local cop in the rearview!

[GeorgeInNePa]

Graph of the 4.33


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/433.jpg

ETA:

Compare the 4.2 and the 4.33 graphs, it looks like the trans has learned how to shift.

Much sharper peak.

[Blackdevil77]

Graph of the 4.33


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/433.jpg

ETA:

Compare the 4.2 and the 4.33 graphs, it looks like the trans has learned how to shift.

Much sharper peak.

That's really beautiful stuff George really is. Steady flat line all the way up to 60 and were it shifted looks nice and crisp. I'd like to see this graph next to a stock graph.

[wreckwriter]

I have to agree, the smooth curve is sweet. Mine aren't so pretty.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Just ran a 4.16, but for some reason my DH won't upload the run. It tells me there is no data-log to upload. hmmmmm

Oh well, I found the trick! Bring the RPM up to 2000, let off the brake, and roll into the throttle. How fast you roll the throttle is dependent on how much traction you have.

On this 4.16 run the tires spun maybe once or twice at the start, I think I could have been a bit more aggressive with the gas.

The only problem I am having is I still hit the limiter once every 2 or 3 runs on the 1-2 shift. I'm going to have to get with Vector on that, maybe they can quicken the shifts a bit. The trans feels like it could be a bit more aggressive in it's shifts.

[GRRRR8]

George, the shifts are a little softer with a stall. Oh, the message I gave you when you hit the 4.2, SAME MESSAGE!!! LOL

[GeorgeInNePa]

George, the shifts are a little softer with a stall. Oh, the message I gave you when you hit the 4.2, SAME MESSAGE!!! LOL

I know, but they are going to have to speed up the shifts, hitting the limiter does nothing for the acceleration. I'm going to call them tomorrow.

Just wait on the message. ;) I'm going for a 4.0 by the end of the week.


:bleh:

[wreckwriter]

Sounds like we need something in between mine and yours George to hit the sweet spot. When you talk to them please feel free to ask about what was done differently on mine.

[GRRRR8]

I know, but they are going to have to speed up the shifts, hitting the limiter does nothing for the acceleration. I'm going to call them tomorrow.

Just wait on the message. ;) I'm going for a 4.0 by the end of the week.


:bleh:

Get yours perfect so I can FXP mine. I really need it, then I am gonna........well you know. LOL

[G8V8]

I just got a new tune from VMS to replace the TCM the dealer overwrote and got my best 0-60 times. I thought they were pretty good until I saw the ones, above. Damn!

Mine:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/4p69-mod1.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/4p65-mod1.JPG

[wreckwriter]

I just got a new tune from VMS to replace the TCM the dealer overwrote and got my best 0-60 times. I thought they were pretty good until I saw the ones, above. Damn!

Mine:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/4p69-mod1.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/4p65-mod1.JPG

They ARE pretty good. Please detail for us how your launch was done and how much wheelspin you had. I ask because I see you have the full Golden bushings kit :)

[GeorgeInNePa]

They ARE pretty good. Please detail for us how your launch was done and how much wheelspin you had. I ask because I see you have the full Golden bushings kit :)

+1 Mid 4's without headers or converter are good times.

Where did you get version 2.5 for the DH?

Mine is 2.03something

[wreckwriter]

+1 Mid 4's without headers or converter are good times.

Where did you get version 2.5 for the DH?

Mine is 2.03something

2.5 is a broken release. I'm using 2.4 beta 7. there is a new 2.51 release but wouldn't use until tested. Check the DH forums....

[G8V8]

They ARE pretty good. Please detail for us how your launch was done and how much wheelspin you had. I ask because I see you have the full Golden bushings kit :)

Actually i was playing more to see how it shifted with the new VMS TCM tune I loaded. today with FXP. I didn't think there would be much improvement over my previous best of 4.80 sec. Nothing changed but the tune. The 4.80 was very repeatable over the last few weeks and was done on a level road. These 4.6x were done on a slight uphill (I was only looking at the shifts). I was getting some chirping at the 1-2 shift and if TC was on, that would kick in during the shift. I was experimenting a lot. The rear tires were hot and reading 41 pounds and could spin them if i torque braked too hard so I tried to launch at about 1200-1700 and went pretty fast to the floor. On some passes i got a some chirping and on some i got none. On one I cooked it too hard and got some real wheelspin for about a second.


2.5 is a broken release. I'm using 2.4 beta 7. there is a new 2.51 release but wouldn't use until tested. Check the DH forums....

My 2.5 seems to be working OK. Wonder what the problem is. Better check. Maybe the 0-60 are off.:eyeroll:

[wreckwriter]

The dashhawk 2.5 problem is that alerts don't reset. Say you have an alert set to flash yellow if ECT hits 220. so its hits that, flashes yellow, then ECT goes down to 210. it'll stay yellow instead of resetting to normal screen color.

[wreckwriter]

So if you go from dead stop. no power braking, just floor it in sport mode will it launch hard or spin?

[G8V8]

So if you go from dead stop. no power braking, just floor it in sport mode will it launch hard or spin?

Chirp, chirp, gone.

[wreckwriter]

Interesting. Thanks. For me its, spin, spin, spin, shift, spin, gone.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Interesting. Thanks. For me its, spin, spin, spin, shift, spin, gone.

Part of that is the converter.

[wreckwriter]

Part of that is the converter.

Most of it is. The point to my question to him is trying to figure out how much a few grand in Pedders parts would help.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Most of it is. The point to my question to him is trying to figure out how much a few grand in Pedders parts would help.

It's apples and oranges.

Your car makes more power(headers) and with the converter, it hits the tires harder.

I think the rear X-frame bushings and differential bushings almost have to help. Of course, it will just hit the tires that much harder, but it will get rid of any chance wheel hop.

A good set of springs and dampers are a good idea also...

[wreckwriter]

It's apples and oranges.

Your car makes more power(headers) and with the converter, it hits the tires harder.

I think the rear X-frame bushings and differential bushings almost have to help. Of course, it will just hit the tires that much harder, but it will get rid of any chance wheel hop.

A good set of springs and dampers are a good idea also...

Its apples and oranges now but before this last set of mods I was already spinning. I just can't convince myself that bushings is going to do the trick. I think we need things that don't exist yet for our cars.

[GRRRR8]

I am going to get spring rates like a drag car and 90/10 front and 50/50 rears. If either of you have an interest, LET ME KNOW ASAP! I will try to work a 3 way deal for us. Now this will take away from the handling unless they make adjustable ones. This is all Pedders too, just not known about by many.

[G8V8]

I'm making less power. My mods are only CAI, tune and HSRK. As soon as i drove it withe x-member and diff bushings I could it. The shifts became sharper, if that makes semse. don't know how to describe it. Not firmer but more crisp. When i asked Frank about it he just smiled and said more power was going the ground and less to moving the diff.

What about your alignments? What rear camber are you running? The closer to 0 the better for dragging.

[wreckwriter]

I am going to get spring rates like a drag car and 90/10 front and 50/50 rears. If either of you have an interest, LET ME KNOW ASAP! I will try to work a 3 way deal for us. Now this will take away from the handling unless they make adjustable ones. This is all Pedders too, just not known about by many.

Interested but a bit scared of the price.

[GeorgeInNePa]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/downsized_0917081525.jpg

4.02 seconds

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/402.jpg

Check out the graph, look at the flat spot just before the shift. this should have been in the 3's.

[wreckwriter]

Yup, needs the shift point knocked back a tad.

[GRRRR8]

I think the shifts are fine and wouldnt touch it. EAT ME George!!! LMAO! We are way beyond its on now. I have to come up with what it is thats how far beyond it we are! LOL

[wreckwriter]

You guys just wait til my miss gets fixed. 368.9 baby.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I think the shifts are fine and wouldnt touch it. EAT ME George!!! LMAO! We are way beyond its on now. I have to come up with what it is thats how far beyond it we are! LOL

I was expecting a nasty text back.

;)

[GRRRR8]

I am still figuring out what to due about George dont confuse me! Option 1- Video me beating both your times so I can talk shit during and after, cant type as fast as I talk shit. Option 2- Trailer the car to both of you get each 1 of you in the car, talk shit, beat your time with you in the car, continue to talk shit, then drink lots of beer and order cams for you both and install them!

[wreckwriter]

I am still figuring out what to due about George dont confuse me! Option 1- Video me beating both your times so I can talk shit during and after, cant type as fast as I talk shit. Option 2- Trailer the car to both of you get each 1 of you in the car, talk shit, beay your time with you in the car, continue to talk shit, then drink lots of beer and order cams for you both and install them!

I like option 2 much better.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I am still figuring out what to due about George dont confuse me! Option 1- Video me beating both your times so I can talk shit during and after, cant type as fast as I talk shit. Option 2- Trailer the car to both of you get each 1 of you in the car, talk shit, beay your time with you in the car, continue to talk shit, then drink lots of beer and order cams for you both and install them!

Come on up! :) There are two tracks with-in 1 1/2 hours of me. 3 with-in 2 1/2.


I am soon going to have a lot of time on my hands. :(

[GRRRR8]

I was expecting a nasty text back.

;)

I just got the text! Refer to post! LOL That is awesome!!!! I will be calling if the phone will let me.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Just ran for a pizza and had to try again. Spun the tires hard in 1st. I am determined, I WILL have a 3.99 or better this week!

4.10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/41.jpg

[GRRRR8]

It was the weight of the pizza George! Keep eating, it will be 4.15! LOL

[GeorgeInNePa]

You bastard!


lol

[GRRRR8]

Nothing but lettuce, water and vitamins for me! If I can get this 230lbs to 130, thats another tenth on your ass George! LOL

[GeorgeInNePa]

Another 4.02, what do I have to do to get a 3.9???

Look at this mess

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/402b.jpg

I kind of rode the limiter instead of just hitting it. Also, had a bit of wheel-spin at the start.

[wreckwriter]

That's what mine is doing too, gives that sawtooth effect. I'm waiting on Kirk to send a new file to my mechanic.

[-Ray-]

Another 4.02, what do I have to do to get a 3.9???

Look at this mess

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/402b.jpg

I kind of rode the limiter instead of just hitting it. Also, had a bit of wheel-spin at the start.

Man, I'm glad I don't have to worry about this. ;)

[G8GTlawride]

Another 4.02, what do I have to do to get a 3.9???

Look at this mess

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/GeorgeInNePa/G8/402b.jpg

I kind of rode the limiter instead of just hitting it. Also, had a bit of wheel-spin at the start.

Wait for cooler weather. I bet you beat that by at least a half second.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Wait for cooler weather. I bet you beat that by at least a half second.

The last two days it has been low 70s and high 60s.

I'll have my 3.9, soon.

[G8V8]

So if you go from dead stop. no power braking, just floor it in sport mode will it launch hard or spin?

I did this one this morning. Stopped, sat at idle then just went to the floor in one steady motion. TC off.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/0-60-idle-spt-tc-off.JPG

[wreckwriter]

and that's a damn good time for the mods you have. Looks like spin was minimal. What i was trying to do was get an idea of how much your pedders mods were helping you at launch.

[G8V8]

and that's a damn good time for the mods you have. Looks like spin was minimal. What i was trying to do was get an idea of how much your pedders mods were helping you at launch.

I've got others at 4.50 but i power braked and it was on level ground. This one above was on a slight up-hill section of road.

[wreckwriter]

That's what mine is doing too, gives that sawtooth effect. I'm waiting on Kirk to send a new file to my mechanic.

Well, 5:00 and no file :(

But wait, just heard its still coming. Kirk, you rock!

[GeorgeInNePa]

Well, 5:00 and no file :(

But wait, just heard its still coming. Kirk, you rock!

Well??????????

[Blackdevil77]

I can't wait till i start posting some good 0-60's. Getting the VMS tune and CAI very shorly, just need the ARH system........who would like to make a donation to the Mario want's the ARH system foundation? lol

[wreckwriter]

Well??????????

Not quite there yet...