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360bhp and under 1/4 mile
#1305817
13/01/2012 09:50
13/01/2012 09:50
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bossycoupe
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I know 1/4 mile means f all in the real world but even still it seems to be a large discussion within the group of cruisers i hang around with. My current spec of my car is longlife 2.5" exhaust with a silenced decat, k&n large kone, official evo 7-9 fmic with barbz short pipework and a gtech 1 chipand manual bleed valve and baileys dv. Judging from what i have read and seen i beleive my car should be capable of a time within 13s weather its high or not is besides the point. A few people who was in the conversation was saying they dont think my car is on performance par with a mountune mp350 focus rs which only run a 13.9 apparently. isit capable for a coupe my spec to run within 13s or should i say isit rare? . Also if people with a hybrid or gt28rs or rsr could please leave here a valid time you have run a 1/4 mile in and links to any videos and please if your signature doesnt say already write what turbo you have. Last question according to torque stats a few 360bho and slightly under are able to complete a 1/4mile in 12's with a stage 3 turbo isit possible and could anyone supply me with proof. I FULLY UNDERSTAND IT IS A POINTLESS THREAD BUT... It is all pub talk and banter and i need you people with more knowledge and experience to help me with some ammunition and towards were to take my coupe Thankyou all for reading and please help me with some positive replies or vids etc
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305835
13/01/2012 10:31
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I think I've read somewhere before that once upon a time when Nigel had circa 300 bhp he ran in the 13's.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305836
13/01/2012 10:31
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The coop is very quick once its going, but its all about getting the perfect launch.
Last edited by technics; 13/01/2012 10:32.
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305849
13/01/2012 10:44
13/01/2012 10:44
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bossycoupe
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I could get 14.4 from my old clio williams lol
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305863
13/01/2012 11:02
13/01/2012 11:02
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bossycoupe
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Santapod its not out of the ordinary either look up clio hybrid at pod with cams alone they all run consistent within 13'stocks run 14.5-14.9. Is there any proof of a 350bhp ish coupe in 12 territory ? I have drover other coupes one std a hell of alot slower than mine then another same spec gtech 1 but with a smic and mine is faster both owners agreed. Even a mates e46 m3 we exchanged cars and come to agreement as i DONT RACE! If im honest i dont boot my coupe from standstill so i couldnt care what my personal does as we coupe owners truly know its about im gear realistic driving . But i do need some ammo for pub talk please
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305867
13/01/2012 11:05
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To put it into context, when I went to York Raceway, I couldn't launch the car for shit and ended up with my fastest time as being 13.4 @ 111mph, but with a 60ft time of 2.5 and this is with 435bhp.
If I could drop the 60ft by 0.3 to 2.2, my final 1/4 mile time should be 12.8
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305873
13/01/2012 11:13
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How do torquestats get there 1/4 mile times to what they do ? A few user like hovedan and under have 0-100 rangine from 9.6-9.9 and 1/4miles in 12s to 13dead then others will have everything but ?
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305880
13/01/2012 11:31
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I've never done a 1/4 mile, and never will do. All about the twisties for me. Talked about this last night in the pub with Torquestats creator Torquestats calculates these stats, and as people say it's all about the launch, so these times will no doubt factor in the perfect launch. *Edit, just looked at my spec, comes in at 12.82 seconds. Go me
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305887
13/01/2012 11:47
13/01/2012 11:47
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I managed a best of 13.376 @ 102 when I was running 300bhp Video I also managed three sub-13 second runs in one day when I was at 400bhp Video (Note - the smoke was the clutch - I tried a new launch method - didn't try it again ) - I bettered this time later in the day with a 12.38 @ 117
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305907
13/01/2012 12:36
13/01/2012 12:36
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Begbie
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What was the new launch method Nigel? Starting in 2nd gear?
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305910
13/01/2012 12:48
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What was the new launch method Nigel? Starting in 2nd gear? LOL - normally, I just dump the clutch and moderate the wheelspin with the throttle. I thought I'd try using the clutch to control the wheelspin, but by the time I was at full boost, the clutch didn't have enough clamping force to stop it slipping. During that run, I had to lift off the throttle to get the clutch to bite
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305924
13/01/2012 13:23
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Thats impressive nigel. Ashame your not local to the london/essex cruise scene you would open the ignorant peoples eyes towards coupes around here Some of the silly comments i have had said to me and underestimation its unreal. People spend thousands nearing 10 plus and want to get emotional and compariss against a cheap car with minimal spending lol obviously that is not applied to everyone here im talking myself and possibly others in my ball park
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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13/01/2012 13:26
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Truffle
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Nigel does enough gay cruising as it is.
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1305928
13/01/2012 13:35
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bossycoupe
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Nothing wrong with showing off and being happy with your car
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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13/01/2012 14:05
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I managed 13.35 at crail (horrendous surface) with my 335bhp coupe.
Ross
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306020
13/01/2012 18:16
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Ive been offered a proposition ; If i can run anything starting 13 so 13.99seconds or under at pod £500 if i win or pay if i loose what do you reckon ?
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#1306025
13/01/2012 18:24
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306228
14/01/2012 09:10
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h2ypr
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If you really want a good chance of winning, buy some R888's for the front. Think they are £150 a pop. So if you win your £200 quid up, but they will probably want a re-match of some description if they have lost £500 to you, so be a good investment. Either that or speak to Barbz about making sure its got the power to get you there even if the launch isn't 100% neat. As Nigel says (and he's had enough practise over the years ) drop tyre pressures to 20psi (I had mine at this when I got my 13.35) and it'll be much easier to get off the line. Ross
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306237
14/01/2012 11:09
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bossycoupe
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At the next meet if you have a standard one i will let you drive mine. there is actually a big difference weather there is suppose to be or not. And yes i fully understand the damage it can do to my transmission. Im pretty good at launching and im like a human dsg box getting through the gears . I will let you lot know if i take up the challenge tonight
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306334
14/01/2012 18:21
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h2ypr
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Lol. Nigels been running over 400bhp for years.
Ross
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306394
14/01/2012 20:53
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bossycoupe
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It looks like im going pod tomorrow
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Re: 360bhp and under 1/4 mile
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#1306396
14/01/2012 20:55
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Good luck, let us know how you get on, get the launch right and you'll be fine.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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