3.5 second 0-60 stock 2014 Z51!!!

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10-29-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RedC7AZ

I'm no engineer, but as long as the wheels are spinning it seems the computer can't decipher whether the car is actually moving forward or not.

The computer does not work off the speedometer.. It uses actual car speed which is GPS. You do not need the factory GPS it is a computer function. It also determines distance by GPS and not the odometer. For those functions programmed in your car.

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10-29-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by swaite

So on my way home I have a nice stretch of road free of traffic and driveways, every once and awhile I test my 0-60. Most days I get around a 3.9-4.2 second time. Today I hooked up just right and wow 3.5 seconds !
70 degrees outside
Conti DWS all seasons on reproduction z51 rims 33psi
Set in track sport 2
Dumped the clutch at 2700 rpm

Super job! Ever try a 2nd gear start at a higher initial rpm? Clutch won't be happy but no shifting and should control wheel spin! Surly one the drag racers should have tried. Just curious.

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10-29-2014, 11:53 PM

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Wow!

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10-30-2014, 12:07 AM

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Fast !

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11-14-2014, 05:42 AM

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For a little fun I tried again on the same rd last night this time in track-TC off-sport 1
It was 45 outside
3.6 seconds this time

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11-14-2014, 08:34 AM

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Very nice 0-60 time you got from the car.

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11-14-2014, 08:51 AM

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Wow! You definitely have earned bragging rights. Nicely done.

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11-14-2014, 08:55 AM

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Well done. How much fuel did you have in the tank? Did you use Octane Booster?

Thanks

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11-14-2014, 08:56 AM

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How accurate is that timer really? Anyone know?

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11-14-2014, 09:37 AM

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How accurate is that timer really? Anyone know?

And a related question: Is there a way for someone to "cheat" the system to show lower than actual time?

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11-14-2014, 09:51 AM

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And a related question: Is there a way for someone to "cheat" the system to show lower than actual time?

as far as I know it runs of GPS so unless I drive off a cliff I dont think you can cheat.

No I do not run any booster stuff just 92 oct fuel from WAWA and I think I was at about 2/3 a tank

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11-14-2014, 10:16 AM

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as far as I know it runs of GPS so unless I drive off a cliff I dont think you can cheat.

No I do not run any booster stuff just 92 oct fuel from WAWA and I think I was at about 2/3 a tank

Good time dude.

I have a question what kind of pavement? Smooth asphalt, pebble like asphalt, old road, new road or something else?

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11-14-2014, 10:31 AM

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Good time dude.

I have a question what kind of pavement? Smooth asphalt, pebble like asphalt, old road, new road or something else?

older asphalt, smooth with no tar strips

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11-14-2014, 10:43 AM

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Very cool!

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11-14-2014, 11:24 AM

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Good work. Have you tried a 2-way run?

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11-14-2014, 01:34 PM

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if a person paid a premium for the ZR1 to get the same 3.5 number.

Just a number here as the ZR1 is faster.

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11-14-2014, 02:15 PM

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kinda makes you wonder why anyone would pay $20k for the Callaway SC627 package that's rated at 3.4 seconds when times like this are achievable with a stock motor ?

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11-14-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by billeee

And a related question: Is there a way for someone to "cheat" the system to show lower than actual time?

Like this?

My recent base A6 'Vert run...

Nope... no way!

Ed

ps. don't get hyper guys...just breakin' them off on M7 51 Coupe owners! Congrats to the original poster, swaite! Impressive!

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11-14-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ParishM

kinda makes you wonder why anyone would pay $20k for the Callaway SC627 package that's rated at 3.4 seconds when times like this are achievable with a stock motor ?

All cars are traction limited at that point if RWD, Callaway Corvette, included.

Fast forward to 19:15 for the report:
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365366819/

Callaway Corvette is $17,995 - Thanks!

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11-14-2014, 03:53 PM

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kinda makes you wonder why anyone would pay $20k for the Callaway SC627 package that's rated at 3.4 seconds when times like this are achievable with a stock motor ?

Because anyone who measures the total performance of a car by its 0-60 time is close to clueless.

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