Real 0-60 in sec

[ipec]

Anyone actually been timed for 0-60mph???? (Not using a formula calculator)

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by ipec

Anyone actually been timed for 0-60mph???? (Not using a formula calculator)

Why?? What is the significance of a 0 - 60 mph time?



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[Ripn12s]

0-60ft
1/8 mile
1/4 mile
trap speed

i think those are more important

[92bonny]

bragging rights?

[kustomkid54]

Originally Posted by 92bonny

bragging rights?

You have a 1992 Bonnie and want to brag? Only kidding.

[92bonny]

I have a 97 GTP now. I have to change my name. Oh well.

[kustomkid54]

Originally Posted by 92bonny

I have a 97 GTP now. I have to change my name. Oh well.

Don't change your name. Change the car you have listed.

No one really cares about 60 foot time. R/T, 1/8 mile ( some tracks) and 1/4 mile.
Any mods done to your 1997 GTP?

[BNaylor]

How about this word........"hyperbole".

BTW - You notice the guys at ClubGP love that stuff??




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[jeffs_GTP_sleeper]

it is more like clubdrama.com

[ipec]

[quote=bnaylor3400]Why?? What is the significance of a 0 - 60 mph time?



The significance of 0-60mph time is how fast a vehicle can go from dead stop to highway speed. It's the measurement most car manufacturers, magazines, and advertising goons use to try and showcase the car's acceleration. Deeper however, is that you can make a good estimate of the car's power/weight ratio after knowing the 0-60mph time.

But anyway, I assume that's a resounding "no" from everyone... Just wanted to see if anyone has knocked more than a second off of stock GTP numbers...: 97-03 6.8 sec (approx.)
04-05 6.5 sec (3.29 axle), 6.6 sec (2.93 axle)

[kustomkid54]

[quote=ipec]

Originally Posted by bnaylor3400

Why?? What is the significance of a 0 - 60 mph time?



The significance of 0-60mph time is how fast a vehicle can go from dead stop to highway speed. It's the measurement most car manufacturers, magazines, and advertising goons use to try and showcase the car's acceleration. Deeper however, is that you can make a good estimate of the car's power/weight ratio after knowing the 0-60mph time.

But anyway, I assume that's a resounding "no" from everyone... Just wanted to see if anyone has knocked more than a second off of stock GTP numbers...: 97-03 6.8 sec (approx.)
04-05 6.5 sec (3.29 axle), 6.6 sec (2.93 axle)

No one is getting in your case.
If you read Rip's reply, I think you will see that guys that race find the 0 to 60 foot mark is what they shoot for. When you run your car at the stirp you get a slip that list;
0-60ft
1/8 mile
1/4 mile
trap speed
and R/T
If the companies want to show their 0 to 60 MPH, good for them. Guys (and girls) that race, want the other times.
Hope this helps.
Have a good day.

[ipec]

Originally Posted by kustomkid54

No one is getting in your case.
If you read Rip's reply, I think you will see that guys that race find the 0 to 60 foot mark is what they shoot for. When you run your car at the stirp you get a slip that list;
0-60ft
1/8 mile
1/4 mile
trap speed
and R/T
If the companies want to show their 0 to 60 MPH, good for them. Guys (and girls) that race, want the other times.
Hope this helps.
Have a good day.

Yeah, I got that. You didn't tell me anything that I didn't already know..... I was just curious as to whether or not anyone has ever timed themselves (or car, rather) in seconds, running to 60mph. I'm completely aware that it means next to nothing in strip racing; I was just wondering with all these mod'd cars out here, hasn't anyone ever been curious about too? But I guess not......thanks anyway.

And the reason I wanted an answer that didn't come from a calculator, was because if you use one you get an answer like: 2.6741852679 seconds. In which case, they have a car that beats a Ferrari Enzo, a Saleen S7, and a McLaren F1.......

[kustomkid54]

Originally Posted by ipec

Yeah, I got that. You didn't tell me anything that I didn't already know..... I was just curious as to whether or not anyone has ever timed themselves (or car, rather) in seconds, running to 60mph. I'm completely aware that it means next to nothing in strip racing; I was just wondering with all these mod'd cars out here, hasn't anyone ever been curious about too? But I guess not......thanks anyway.

And the reason I wanted an answer that didn't come from a calculator, was because if you use one you get an answer like: 2.6741852679 seconds. In which case, they have a car that beats a Ferrari Enzo, a Saleen S7, and a McLaren F1.......

Seeing that most of the racing I do is on US 19. And the speed limit is 55. And I have never lost a race to a Mustang GT, I'd say whatever Ford has posted for that car is my 0-60 MPH time.

[BNaylor]

[quote=ipec]

Originally Posted by bnaylor3400

Why?? What is the significance of a 0 - 60 mph time?



The significance of 0-60mph time is how fast a vehicle can go from dead stop to highway speed. It's the measurement most car manufacturers, magazines, and advertising goons use to try and showcase the car's acceleration. Deeper however, is that you can make a good estimate of the car's power/weight ratio after knowing the 0-60mph time.

But anyway, I assume that's a resounding "no" from everyone... Just wanted to see if anyone has knocked more than a second off of stock GTP numbers...: 97-03 6.8 sec (approx.)
04-05 6.5 sec (3.29 axle), 6.6 sec (2.93 axle)

Thats news to me. I always thought power to weight ratio was based on power in horsepower and weight in pounds to determine the power to weight ratio. You divide one by the other.

BTW - Its going to be very difficult, if not impossible to drop off 1 second or more off the 0 - 60 mph times from a stock GTP compared to the experts at the magazines. Just my 2 cents.



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MSD 8.5mm wires, Autolite 104 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt,
Nitto NT555R Drag Radials

[kustomkid54]

[quote=bnaylor3400]

Originally Posted by ipec

Thats news to me. I always thought power to weight ratio was based on power in horsepower and weight in pounds to determine the power to weight ratio. You divide one by the other.

BTW - Its going to be very difficult, if not impossible to drop off 1 second or more off the 0 - 60 mph times from a stock GTP compared to the experts at the magazines. Just my 2 cents.



Thrasher CAI, DHP v1.0 ECU,
3.25 SC pulley, CAIT GMAF, Hi-Flow CAT,
u-bend delete, 160 TS,TB spacer,
MSD 8.5mm wires, Autolite 104 spark plugs,
Goodyear Gatorback Serp. & SC Belt,
Nitto NT555R Drag Radials

Thats news to me. I always thought power to weight ratio was based on power in horsepower and weight in pounds to determine the power to weight ratio. You divide one by the other.
Damn. I at least said, no one cares. Now you want me to use my head?
That's it, I'm selling the car, and I'm going to walk.