Homer Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Been reading this thread and not liking what I am reading... My N/A is an auto, and it certainly does not go 0-60 in 7 seconds, I would say more close to just under 6 seconds, and I have a heavy system in the boot, which does slow it down a bit. This is with only the second 'cat' off. I'd be amazed if it were anywhere near 6 seconds, especially if you've added weight. The only NA auto I ever properly tested was 7.2s to 60. I always thought my TT was around 5s to 60, but the best I ever managed was 5.6 on a normal road (even with hard launch and shift). These were recorded with a decent accelerometer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'd be amazed if it were anywhere near 6 seconds, especially if you've added weight. The only NA auto I ever properly tested was 7.2s to 60. I always thought my TT was around 5s to 60, but the best I ever managed was 5.6 on a normal road (even with hard launch and shift). These were recorded with a decent accelerometer too. Well, ,my previous BMW E46 328i- 0-60 is 6.3 in the book, I managed to get this down to 5.7 -driving the supra almost feels identical in terms of speed,maybe just slightly less, as it's an Auto, but still does it in 6 seconds no problem. Maybe its the driver;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well, ,my previous BMW E46 328i- 0-60 is 6.3 in the book, I managed to get this down to 5.7 -driving the supra almost feels identical in terms of speed,maybe just slightly less, as it's an Auto, but still does it in 6 seconds no problem. Sure, okay, if you say so. I had an e36 328i coupe before and the best I ever got was 6.7s on the accelerometer and again that was with a clutch burning launch and gear change. I have the datalogs from all the cars somewhere. If yours does 0-60 in 6 seconds I'll eat my accelerometer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So you eat those orange FOCUS ST's right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Sure, okay, if you say so. I had an e36 328i coupe before and the best I ever got was 6.7s on the accelerometer and again that was with a clutch burning launch and gear change. I have the datalogs from all the cars somewhere. If yours does 0-60 in 6 seconds I'll eat my accelerometer Your gonna make me go out and test it now arn't you? When I get a chance I will test it. Maybe there is an invisible turbo under the bonnet butI just can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Your gonna make me go out and test it now arn't you? When I get a chance I will test it. Maybe there is an invisible turbo under the bonnet butI just can't find it. By all means, if you have an accelerometer I'd be interested in seeing the datalog. I have plenty for the TT's in various states of tune, but only the one for the NA auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So you eat those orange FOCUS ST's right? Exactly, this happended a couple of days ago, with a Focus ST so what is 0-60 on a Focus ST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I always find my na pulls strong after 50mph, I would say mine is more like 7 secs to be fair, Saying that Jon (vvteye) was impressed of how I kept up with him to the Jap show so it shows they aint as slow as people make out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 6.5 secs by the book so probably nearer 7 secs in reality which i would expect N/A's to pull away in mid range and up, but 0-60 however, would be interesting i would like to view the outcome with my own eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Just dug this pic out of an Excel file myself and a few people from work created a few years ago. The times for my supra were 5.59 at stock boost and 5.39 for 1.2 bar BPU (so a little quicker than I thought earlier) The guy with the Discovery was a bit of a joke, it never actually got to 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 My 98 Tip (BPU) was recorded at 4.993 sec 0-60 by that car magazine (JTuner?) when they paid for us all to do that track day at some airfield. (Bruntingthorpe, Bruntingfield? something like that) I've probably still got the mag here somewhere, if necessary. As far SILKYSMOOTH and his sub 6 sec 0-60 NA . . . Yeah - Right! /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would be very shocked if it was 7 seconds. The focus was silver though sorry, not Orange. The orange one beat me just but was close. I guess the extra second would count for style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So you eat those orange FOCUS ST's right? are the orange ones faster than the other colours? Just like red Supes are meant be faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Silky, how are you counting the seconds? You know cant rely on shouting the seconds out loud or using a mobile phone. As homer said if you can get sub 6 secs 0-60 ill eat my hat! I just dont think it'll happen tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 are the orange ones faster than the other colours? Just like red Supes are meant be faster I was just making sure, we knew what vehicle we were talking about, i've only ever noticed them in orange, as a focus is'nt normally what i call eyecatching, i guess they come in other hues too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Silky, how are you counting the seconds? You know cant rely on shouting the seconds out loud or using a mobile phone.QUOTE] Don't measure it scientifically as i think you won't be happy especially with the mobile ministry of sound in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 mine is 0-60 in 5.9 sec and its 225 bhp standed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 What's "standed" mean, its supercharged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Silky, how are you counting the seconds? You know cant rely on shouting the seconds out loud or using a mobile phone. As homer said if you can get sub 6 secs 0-60 ill eat my hat! I just dont think it'll happen tbh! With a video camera, I know its not 100% but it's no way 7 seconds, don't understand why it's so hard to believe, it's a 3ltr for Toyota's Sake. And you guys with TT's should be pretty ashamed of times like 5.6. Thats more embarrasing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Yeah, we're probably all wishing we had gone for the NA now, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 lol, i love this thread I don't really worry what the 0-60 times are, if its a nice car to drive that does me. You got to bare in mind your speedo could be out slightly mate so add at least another second You need proper timing gear to prove times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Yeah, we're probably all wishing we had gone for the NA now, right? Not much in it though....I want a TT too, but not one that does 0/60 in 5.6 seconds. I never believe what the book says on 0-60 times, in all my 17 years of driving it has never been accurate on any car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 lol, i love this thread I don't really worry what the 0-60 times are, if its a nice car to drive that does me. You got to bare in mind your speedo could be out slightly mate so add at least another second You need proper timing gear to prove times Love this thread too, it's an arguable one! I can agree with that, as long as it's a nice car overall that's what counts. a second here or there doesn't mean alot really on the UK streets, I was just trying to make a point that you should not always rely on the 'book' times for 0-60 and take each individual car for it's own merits. I can only comment on my car noone elses and judging by what it's been up against I know it's not 7 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 oh by the way im just in the process of looking for a mint N/A Depends how far you want to Travel and what you want to spend, here is a nice one. I seen it in the Flesh last week quite nice for an N/A http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=16370&pageid=2&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=20&start=10&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200804302315132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_dan Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 my 5 speed N/A on the rollers produced 212.4bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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