The1andonlygav 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 As i went up santa-pod the weekend. I thought i'd lose both mine, and my cars 1/4 mile strip cherry's. 15.66 on the first run, 15 .38 on the second. Not too shabby i thought. Then raced my mate in his renault 5 gt, he made me look like i was in reverse! AND I'VE GOT 3 BLOODY LITRES!! He got a 13.57 and i got a days best, 15.33. Not a happy bunny. So, the 6 million dollar question is, how can i make my car faster than a renault 5 gt?! No, don't worry, i'm not that strupid, and i certainly don't expect to beat a tin can on wheels on a 1/4 mile strip. I just want a much improved time, but without fiting a turbo, or supercharger. I think the best way is cams, and throttle bodies, but i'm sure someone knows better than me. Thanks for reading this essay! Link to post Share on other sites
Bampson 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 buy a faster car mate ... lol Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 no n/a can do 13.57, even a 300bhp vr6 found it hard to get into the 13's and he had launch control and a shit load of other goodies too.we are just too heavy. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 that tr5 is nowhere near standard mate i saw a cpl doin high 15s low 16s Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 when i say n/a i mean a n/a vr6, not a ferrari . Link to post Share on other sites
Valver 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I know of a n/a 2.9 VR6 that dropped a 13.75............it was in a stripped out mk2 tho, and had a 6sp close ratio box!! Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 There's no way you'll get anywhere near that R5GTT on the strip. It's horses for courses really. You should absolutely slaughter that car on the open road and above 100mph.The VR6 is not a sprinter, and they're not that effective over the 1/4. Mine's supercharged, with cams etc and i managed 14.3. Gearing also plays a massive part in it. I was having to shift into 4th 100 yds from the line. My time would have been quicker if i could have crossed the line in 3rd...but no chance! Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 get NOS Link to post Share on other sites
dusty_mauve 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I ran a 15.37 best of the day, seems we're pretty evenly matched, what's the spec of your car? Mines got a jetex 2.5" system & a ram air, it's running 17's though, not ideal for sprinting... Link to post Share on other sites
The1andonlygav 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 i've just got a ram air induction kit, but on the standard 15's. I also couldn't be arsed to take out the amp and sub box, so maybe a bit lighter, would improve it slightly. I think also a phone cal to the alliance & leicester loan department and a trip to see vince at stealth is in order! Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 i also ran with full road spec ie all my ice and half a tank of asda petrol lol + my launch is crap when i learn im still convinced sub 15 is a possibility iv only got .3 sec to knock off Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 id like to see 1/4 for odb 1 highline. Link to post Share on other sites
vr6freak 3 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 minty is correct the vr is not a sprinter. and also the renault is very light compared to a vr6. ( i have both) but i would have thought different gearing would help. possibly to stretch out 3 gear to get over the line. soon though i will be back at the pod with my vr and hopefully have some goodies on the engine to make her faster. minty your car fast m8, some renaults couldn't get 14.0. Go minty... Go minty. !amazed Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 blow the vr, blow away the opponents. Link to post Share on other sites
mark@vagworx 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 minty is correct the vr is not a sprinter. and also the renault is very light compared to a vr6. ( i have both) but i would have thought different gearing would help. possibly to stretch out 3 gear to get over the line. soon though i will be back at the pod with my vr and hopefully have some goodies on the engine to make her faster. minty your car fast m8' date=' some renaults couldn't get 14.0. Go minty... Go minty. !amazed [/quote']lol...thanks Freak Yeah she goes really well, the gearing is a problem. That time was in full road going trim, with half a tank of juice.As we know the VR comes into it's own...AFTER...100mph!! lol Link to post Share on other sites
vr6freak 3 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 most def Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 id like to see 1/4 for odb 1 highline.get up the strip then Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 ps if u make the gears shorter it multiplies the torque more hence giving more power at the wheels FACT yes ud need 4th on a 1/4 mile but ud get there a fair bit sooner Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 ive been on the strip, i want to know others peoples odb1 highline 1/4 so i dont have to cower infront of you odb2 people who cant be bothered with a/c and roast in the 1 week of summer we have. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 if the aircon is off it doesnt sap power just adds a bit of weight and y would u cower were all on the same side hehe its the bloody ctrs that do my head in lol Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 i guess its becuase youve got 200bhp, mine is only standard. Link to post Share on other sites
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