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How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:07 pm
by razr89a
Maybe I just don't know how to drive an automatic lol

everyone is saying that my 0-60 is slow, i just did one and it was 11 seconds (exclude the signature)... so like.. maybe i'm wrong but don't you just make a complete stop (0) and then stomp on it? or do you have to have sensitivity meaning this much pressure is 2nd and this much is 3rd ??? seriously..?

I'd much rather drive a manual because i want to shift in automatics and that's a big no no...so maybe i'm just a dumb one and i don't know how to drive lol :banana:

(press brake) ... (put foot on accelerator and press as hard as you can) ?

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:38 pm
by 00Beast
That's exactly it, but what are you timing with? If you use a watch or something, then it is not right. Because you have your reaction time with the watch. If you use a G-Tech timer, or have a scanner w/ timing abilities, then it is within a tenth or so.

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:58 pm
by razr89a
lol no i just have someone that goes "one mississippi two mississippi..."

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:59 pm
by GoldenBullet
you might want to get a stopwatch, cheapest way to do it, not 100% accurate but better than 1 mississippi :lol:

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:01 pm
by razr89a
should i attempt to not squeal my tires? because doesn't that lose time? When i did the test i made sure i didnt squeal...

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:04 pm
by petraman
I've heard that if you put your car in 2 instead of drive that you'll have tighter shifts or something? I can't remember. Also, while it does help to brake torque, I wouldn't brake torque with full throttle. I usually do around 1/4-1/2 throttle and then mash it once I release the brake. Also, make SURE your car is fully up to temp before flooring it

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:07 pm
by razr89a
hmm..i'd like to hear more about that..

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:07 am
by wjcollier07
a true benchmark for the vehicle...so there are no variables...just have it in Drive, make sure you're at a complete stop...release the brake, and mash the gas to the floor. the timer starts the second you hit the floor. don't try to do anything else, and don't try to not do anything else..just mash it. taking a video is the easiest way to tell.

Example...
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Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:19 am
by razr89a
ok tomorrow i'll do a video

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:25 pm
by velvetdreams21
What wj said, just slam on the gas and fooking go, vid would definitely help

speaking of this tho, whats the average/normal 0-60 for a stock 94 SSEi?

Re: How to do a 0-60..?

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:33 pm
by razr89a
Ok here is my video again

the sound is very choppy due to my pos camera mic

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Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:53 pm
by razr89a
i wonder if we counted too slow or something but that's definitely a 9 second 0-60 run..so..

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:15 pm
by willwren
Got 2.84 gears? Looks like it.

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:18 pm
by razr89a
am i going to have to change my gear ratio??

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:22 pm
by petraman
Much easier said than done :lol:

Yeah, you definitely have the granny gears... 9 seconds is almost impressive for granny gears

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:25 pm
by razr89a
HAHAHA no wonder...

know how to do this??

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:27 pm
by wjcollier07
no...you don't have to change your gear ratio...and doing so would be rather unnecessary...especially with gas prices the way they are nowadays.

I counted a liberal 10 seconds, almost flat. In what dimension is that 9? That isn't BAD, but it *should* be ever so slightly faster, stock...and if you have a chip, that SUPPOSEDLY gives you 20 hp, AND an improved torque rating...that's still pretty bad.

But that's a good 0-60 run and video. That's exactly what they consist of.

Make sure all of your car is up to date on a maintenance list, a maintenance list can be found with an easy search here on the forums, as I have written it over a few times, as have others.

Is there anything else you'd like to know?

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:27 pm
by GoldenBullet
razr89a wrote:HAHAHA no wonder...

know how to do this??
switch gear ratios? you gotta dig around in the trans for that sort of thing.

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:28 pm
by razr89a
not at the moment, thank you

Re: How to do a 0-60.. (Video - Updated)

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:43 pm
by razr89a
ok nvm i DO have a question, i can't seem to find your maintenance list..wanna URL it for me :ack: