gpracer1

Have a dyno run with A/F ratio reading done and get back to us.

Jay-rod

When I first bought my car it was very slow.The car sat for along time and had some bad gas and the plugs were toast(pucks fell off on 3).Do a tune up and put some fuel injector cleaner through it and beat the hell out of it on the highway for the full tank of gas.(run the tank very low to get all the old gas out.)The DR before you probably babied the car and now it is carboned up.JER

Rans03

6spdC6

There are two final drive ratios in the auto cars. Which one is in your car? That could explaine a lot

BanditDude

The air filter is the first thing to check. It's easy to get to, and you'll never make power if it's toast. You can find these for under $10 at any auto parts store.

CVG323

time for a tune up

change your oil, fuel-air filters, spark plugs, spark plug wires, add an exhaust to help a little. good luck!

mqqn

Hi jah -

Change out the fuel filter, make sure the air filter is not clogged -

Make sure there is not restriction in the exhaust pipes.

With 50k miles, it's not like it sat all the time.

I vote you have a fuel system issue - if you are not equipped to check it out yourself, it's time for a trip to a qualified tuner/mechanic.

best regards -

mqqn

b.j.prescott

check yr air flow,that things like a ramjet,the faster it goes the more air it uses.....it also depends on the factory path for air,anything bent on the bottom stops it up.....

vettephysician

Belonged to some doctor before you got it?? Hmmmm....that there may be the crux of the problem...

MyVetteDream

You think your car is slow 'cause you don't really believe "there's always someone faster"... once you accept this concept.. you'll be happy with your ride

bobc997615

I'd be looking behind the gas pedal for the brick that the old doctor put behind there!

NJ Vette Guy

Everyone is quick to blame the car......

But by what he posted (left the car in OD and left traction control on), I seriously doubt he even knows how to properly launch an A4.

If I were him, I would do a forum search on the proper launch technique.

Just for quick reference though, next time you go to the track:

1. Place the car in competition mode (you'll be happy you did).

2. Put the car in 3rd gear.... Let it do the shifting for you.

3. Put your left foot on the brake and hold the gas pedal down until the tachometer is holding around 1500 RPMs. If the wheels are slipping, then back off a little on the gas.... If they're not, then appliy a little more gas until just before the wheels spin.... DON'T SMOKE THE TIRES!!!

4. When the last yellow light lites, let off the brake and at the same time, push down the gas pedal..... Don't stomp it, but firmly press it all the way down. If you do it right, you won't "red light".

5. Hold on and pay attention to the road and the car, don't look at the other guy or the speedometer..... As you pass the finish line let off the gas and slowly apply the brakes, don't slam them on.

If you do that, I bet your track times will improve..... If not, then check out the car.

Good luck.......

bonnell

Not with a 15 second 1/4.

B-ras

I don't see how any of these other variables could result in consistent 91mph trap speeds. Unless you're at half throttle down the strip, the car is down on power. Check/change air and fuel filters and plugs. If that fails, go get on a dyno and see what the A/F and timing look like.

BTW-is "jah" you initials or are you a Rastaman?

Alcee1

Dang dude, my 84 is faster than that, my 84 60ft times are 1.95-1.98 and I always beat a stock C5 in the 60, your 60 should be I would think around 2.00 give or take a few. but don't quote me.

chaase

I have done all of the above things wrong at one point in time. I have launched a stock A4 w/TC ON, it doesn't radically alter the 60' times (maybe you loose a 1/10th). I have also run it in OD. If the car is put to WOT, the car should still shift properly (even if you are slow).

His MPH is way too low for it to be driving technique. The only times I had seen my MPH that low was if I got out of it during the launch because of serious traction issues. (i.e fishtailing etc)

nitrojunky

I think you said you're in el paso... altitude's a bitch, so you're always going to be slow...... but not that slow.

I didn't see too many symptoms listed other than it's slow times/speeds; any CEL's?

I'd look at:

cats
plugs
wires
af
fuel filter

Vetteman Jack

I'd recommend getting a tune up (plugs, filters, etc) and then if that doesn't get you back up to normal, see about getting a dyno tune.

vettedream420

Definatly get a tune and go to a closed road (or one with no cars on it at the time ) and work on your launch. If things dont improve, there is something wrong you just havent figured out yet.
Good Luck!

Z16 #1669

You Might want to look in a mirrorand be sure who you see looks like a race cars driver.