View Poll Results: Do you believe car magazine performance stats?
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How Many Of You Guys Actually Believe
#11
Originally Posted by Jims5543' date='Apr 15 2003, 12:18 AM
I have yet to see a S2000 at the 1/4 mile strip break into the 13's a majority of them are in the 15's. Far cry from the magazine results.
I usually add about 0.5 to 1 second to the 1/4 mile times fro cars for real world driving.
I watched a modded C-5 run a 13.4 this past weekend. I thought they were high 12 second cars?
Magazine takes the car gets a pro. Uses an optimum track and tries and tries until they get the desired results. Imagine how good you could get your launch if you practiced it a couple of dozen times in a row without waiting 2 hours between runs.
Magazine #'s are not real.
I usually add about 0.5 to 1 second to the 1/4 mile times fro cars for real world driving.
I watched a modded C-5 run a 13.4 this past weekend. I thought they were high 12 second cars?
Magazine takes the car gets a pro. Uses an optimum track and tries and tries until they get the desired results. Imagine how good you could get your launch if you practiced it a couple of dozen times in a row without waiting 2 hours between runs.
Magazine #'s are not real.
When i drove my ex's father's s2k once i learned the prime spot for launching i'd say i was in low 14's, i don't even think the s2k is a 13 second car, hell the integra type r's are only 14.6 second cars i doubt the sk's are so much faster then honda/acura's former "top of the line" car. Not saying you're wrong mind you a si dont read about s2k's that much so some mags may rate it as a 13 second car, just from personal experience i'd say it's a low 14 second car in stock form, could be a 13 second car if you really know the car i guess.
kevin.
#13
I own a FC N/A I have yet to take it to the track with my new engine. I have no internal work done to the engine. I do have Basic Intake Exhaust. But no Headers. The FD is definatly my next favorite Car on my list. And sure the S2K is on there as well. My question is
What does a stock FC n/A Run in the quarter.... How about the 1/8th Mile
What does a Stock FD TT run in the Quarter... How bout the 1/8th?
With the basic mods listed how far off am i from stock. My motor runs very strong to redline.
And what would the best launch Rpm be for me? I am not an avid racer, but i am curious as to what my car can do. Think it's possible to hit Mid 14's? in a non turbo 2nd gen?
thanks guys.
What does a stock FC n/A Run in the quarter.... How about the 1/8th Mile
What does a Stock FD TT run in the Quarter... How bout the 1/8th?
With the basic mods listed how far off am i from stock. My motor runs very strong to redline.
And what would the best launch Rpm be for me? I am not an avid racer, but i am curious as to what my car can do. Think it's possible to hit Mid 14's? in a non turbo 2nd gen?
thanks guys.
#15
There was a good little article in SCC a few months ago talking about how other mags come up with all of their times and what not. They will correct times based on weather conditions and other variables that are out of their control. I think it is all a bunch of BS. The thing I like about SCC is they post the average of their 2 best times, they keep their **** real. One thing I read that I liked was that the new viper "only" ran a 12.4, that means I only have to make up about .8 sec before I can start ******* with them.
Oh, and I think a stock C5 only runs around a 13.0 - 13.2.
Oh, and I think a stock C5 only runs around a 13.0 - 13.2.
#16
Originally Posted by ILUVMY88CABRIO' date='Apr 15 2003, 10:53 AM
There was a good little article in SCC a few months ago talking about how other mags come up with all of their times and what not. They will correct times based on weather conditions and other variables that are out of their control. I think it is all a bunch of BS. The thing I like about SCC is they post the average of their 2 best times, they keep their **** real. One thing I read that I liked was that the new viper "only" ran a 12.4, that means I only have to make up about .8 sec before I can start ******* with them.
Oh, and I think a stock C5 only runs around a 13.0 - 13.2.
Oh, and I think a stock C5 only runs around a 13.0 - 13.2.
mike
#19
Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Apr 15 2003, 03:00 PM
yeah i get the feeling they look at the advertising revenue also, and correct accordingly
different cars?
So you guys all think they are lying? There only business is to report on cars, but they lie? They must all call each other up and collaborate on thier lies putting aside the fact they are in competition with each other to sell more magazines just to fool the car magazine reading public
anyone catch the Turbo Magazines article on how dynos "lie"?
The "lie" was the difference between different brands on dynos.
Since when is being different lying?
#20
Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Apr 15 2003, 07:15 PM
[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Apr 15 2003, 03:00 PM']
yeah i get the feeling they look at the advertising revenue also, and correct accordingly
yeah i get the feeling they look at the advertising revenue also, and correct accordingly
different cars?
So you guys all think they are lying? There only business is to report on cars, but they lie? They must all call each other up and collaborate on thier lies putting aside the fact they are in competition with each other to sell more magazines just to fool the car magazine reading public
anyone catch the Turbo Magazines article on how dynos "lie"?
The "lie" was the difference between different brands on dynos.
Since when is being different lying? [/quote]
the're all liars! i dont mean it like they are in on some crazy consipiracy, its just every car it the best ever kind of mentality.
mike