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AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 18:50

Been to drag strip today, but wasnt happy with my time. Did a 16.4 @84mph. With a 0-60 time of 8.5 seconds, 0-60 im happy with, takes off fine, but why a shit time?

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[Edited on 12-10-2008 by Ian]

[Edited on 12-10-2008 by AndyCorsaSport]

DaveyLC

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12th Oct 08 at 18:52

16.4 isnt bad for a standard 1.6.. with your mods I would expect you to be in the 15s.. Maybe your gear changes are naff or the engine isnt setup right?

[Edited on 12-10-2008 by DaveyLC]

Ian

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12th Oct 08 at 18:52

That isn't all that terrible?

dean101287

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12th Oct 08 at 18:52

Needs a propper map probably

Mobby

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12th Oct 08 at 18:54

is it best to change gear just after peak bhp?

DaveyLC

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12th Oct 08 at 18:55

Yeah, a lot of people bounce of the limiter which is POINTLESS!

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 18:56

I was changing at about 6k?

SportBoy

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12th Oct 08 at 18:58

would of thought the close to the limiter the better being as you have uprated cams .. surely you can feel when its past its best?? its your car afterall

[Edited on 12-10-2008 by SportyBoy]

Wrighty

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12th Oct 08 at 19:02

have you had it mapped for the mods?

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 19:05

no, i just presumed the dbilas software would be ok for it? dont know much about engine's etc.

ajscorsa

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12th Oct 08 at 19:10

clutch slipping at all?

Ian

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12th Oct 08 at 19:11

Sorry Andy - York - my mistake

Wrighty

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12th Oct 08 at 20:43

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
no, i just presumed the dbilas software would be ok for it? dont know much about engine's etc.

do everything your gonna do to your corsa and have it mapped

and to be honest, 16.4 isnt that bad? xe's run 15's right?

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 20:47

No worries Ian.

AJSCorsa, clutch is ok, front tyres are quite on the bald side, so was spinning all through 1st and a bit in 2nd, probly didnt help. Got a 17.9 in my old x14xe, so its 1.5 seconds quicker than that

Stoneyginger

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12th Oct 08 at 20:48

my standard 1.4 16v did a 16.9 second quarter, was the weather bad?

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 20:54

quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
my standard 1.4 16v did a 16.9 second quarter, was the weather bad?

See i dont understand how you get these times?

Weather was fooookin red hot!

Pete_vxl

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12th Oct 08 at 20:55

theres a video on youtube of my car standard before i got it and it does 0-60 in 8ish seconds going by the timer on the video. i would be mega dissapointed with that time. The cams alone should make it pull better all te way to the redline...?

GavCorsa

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12th Oct 08 at 21:07

i did a 15.9 in my 1.6 sport
no cams or managemant
dbilas inlet, quickshift and CAT was on because MOT was day before, lol (plus full sound system, no rear seats)

joes_1.4_16v_sport

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12th Oct 08 at 21:13

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport

quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
my standard 1.4 16v did a 16.9 second quarter, was the weather bad?

See i dont understand how you get these times?

Weather was fooookin red hot!

Hot weather aint gonna help you kidda...

Slower times are expected!

Run it on a dry morning day about 5-6c outside + watch you possibly crack a 15.9

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 21:21

quote:
Originally posted by joes_1.4_16v_sport

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport

quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
my standard 1.4 16v did a 16.9 second quarter, was the weather bad?

See i dont understand how you get these times?

Weather was fooookin red hot!

Hot weather aint gonna help you kidda...

Slower times are expected!

Run it on a dry morning day about 5-6c outside + watch you possibly crack a 15.9

Aaah, i thought hot weather would be better?

Sometimes i would be crossing the line at 82-84, but sometimes was in end of 3rd gear, sometimes had to go into 4th.

Richardhhha

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12th Oct 08 at 21:31

hot weather is crap mate, cool slightly damp air is best for any engine

the xe is a completely different kettle of fish when its taken out in the morning! If you take it out on a hot dry day its not as good.

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 22:05

Learn something new every day then lol. Next ones in easter, so might be better then, saying that i aim for a new car soon.

joes_1.4_16v_sport

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12th Oct 08 at 22:15

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Learn something new every day then lol. Next ones in easter, so might be better then, saying that i aim for a new car soon.

I was in your shoes about a year back when i found out...

Found that out too

Just goes to show... I guess you do learn new things everyday

AndyCorsaSport

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12th Oct 08 at 22:19

quote:
Originally posted by joes_1.4_16v_sport

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Learn something new every day then lol. Next ones in easter, so might be better then, saying that i aim for a new car soon.

I was in your shoes about a year back when i found out...

Found that out too

Just goes to show... I guess you do learn new things everyday

I havent had my shoes a year

Yup you certainly do.

Scotty C

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12th Oct 08 at 22:24

I got 15.6 with just an inlet and full exhaust

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