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Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-14-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,038
Posted By C5 CU

yep ... 1.55 conversion is usually good rule of...

yep ... 1.55 conversion is usually good rule of thumb: so 1.55 X 7.92 = 12.27 (estimated 1/4 ET)....good stuff.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-08-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By C5 CU

yes ... probably get more replies in the C6...

yes ... probably get more replies in the C6 Forced Induction section
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-30-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,943
Posted By C5 CU

lots of 1/8th strips around Dallas area...common...

lots of 1/8th strips around Dallas area...common conversion factor for translating 1/8 times into 1/4 estimate is: 1.55 X 1/8 ET = approximate 1/4 ET

savage25; ET of 8.95 equates to: 1.55 X 8.955...
Forum: Performance Results
03-12-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Posted By C5 CU

about three clutches....actually for most people...

about three clutches....actually for most people about 450rwhp on good tires....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-12-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,910
Posted By C5 CU

Could the excellent 60ft be result of combination...

Could the excellent 60ft be result of combination of: 1) tune removing some/most/all torque management 2) benefit of TC remaining on (?) 3) good driver technique? .... I have not heard of that...
Forum: Southwest
01-11-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 350
Posted By C5 CU

recommend lawyer - DWI Dallas area

family member needs experienced "DWI" lawyer for case in Denton County .. suggestions appreciated.
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
12-07-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By C5 CU

no rule but question of "manners" - all caps is...

no rule but question of "manners" - all caps is considered by some to be equivalent of "YELLING" ...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-07-2006, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By C5 CU

exceptional for a stock, C6 A4 with 2:73s ....

exceptional for a stock, C6 A4 with 2:73s ....
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
12-04-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By C5 CU

congratulation on getting to track and having fun...

congratulation on getting to track and having fun ... so how did you launch - RPM, slip or quick release or side step/dump clutch?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-13-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,500
Posted By C5 CU

where is the love (?) ... actually pretty good...

where is the love (?) ... actually pretty good stuff. probably less than 5 people have their C6ZO6 in the 10s...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
10-26-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Posted By C5 CU

Are you asking about an LS2 or LS7 - ZO6-427 (?)...

Are you asking about an LS2 or LS7 - ZO6-427 (?) ... ZO6 does not have "drive" (auto)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-23-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,224
Posted By C5 CU

If I recall correctly Ranger using similar tire...

If I recall correctly Ranger using similar tire set-up has stated a .2 loss due to TM that he has quantified in the 60' and 60' - 330' ...

Suggestion is modification to TM allowed the tires to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-23-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,224
Posted By C5 CU

I think your tuning of TM possibly gave you .2 of...

I think your tuning of TM possibly gave you .2 of better ET commonly lost in stock cars in the first 330'...congratulations!
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-17-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,352
Posted By C5 CU

tough part is, it is still faster...easier to...

tough part is, it is still faster...easier to control (?).
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,077
Posted By C5 CU

Ranger ... good stuff! ... appears the .2 to .3...

Ranger ... good stuff! ... appears the .2 to .3 penalty from clutch/TM is still in play (?) my ole C5Z had 4.6 - 330', 7.1-2 660' and 11.1-2 1320'.. appears to me something other than traction is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-29-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By C5 CU

thanks for feedback ... I think BLU-BY-U, Ranger...

thanks for feedback ... I think BLU-BY-U, Ranger and robz have summed-up the reason correctly and best of all based on their personal experience from driving a C6Z...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-29-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By C5 CU

I think I got my answer ... TM on my C5Z,...

I think I got my answer ... TM

on my C5Z, launch didn't effect the conversion math consistency...but a couple times I forgot to turn off TC and the result was bog (spark/timing/fuel retard?)...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By C5 CU

Your logic is totally accurate for the situation...

Your logic is totally accurate for the situation you describe ... but if I use the conversion factor on the 1/8 time of the "good launching car" it will "reasonably" predict the 1/4 time i.e. the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By C5 CU

... Ranger ... I have used the 1.55...

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Ranger ... I have used the 1.55 conversion literally hundreds of times on a variety of cars and for most street cars it holds up as long as no other influences, such as TM (?).

As an...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
09-28-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By C5 CU

C6Z drag strip math problem

This may be an oddity or just my poor generalization...here in TX there are a goodly number of 1/8th strips. Lots of folks like to use a conversion to compare 1/8 actual to 1/4 possible...a popular...
Forum: Northeast
09-25-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,371
Posted By C5 CU

Thank you for reply...curious what you may have...

Thank you for reply...curious what you may have done differently to grab the 1.68 60' (?) learn something new about TM? ... btw I always got the boot after 2nd pass and that was with a cage! booted...
Forum: Northeast
09-25-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,371
Posted By C5 CU

Ranger ... searched for your "write-up" of this...

Ranger ... searched for your "write-up" of this event and analysis of C6ZO6 results ... always enjoy your input. Sorry if ya did one and I just couldn't find (?)
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-21-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,148
Posted By C5 CU

obviously you need some traction...at least try...

obviously you need some traction...at least try some DR, other wise you will always be fighting non optimal launch and shifts ... congrats on effort.
Forum: C6 Forced Induction/Nitrous
09-14-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,352
Posted By C5 CU

Shwan ... do you have any new feedback from your...

Shwan ... do you have any new feedback from your recent installs as to how they are liking cars performance, driving habits and general satisfaction...especially if A6 is holding shifts ok and not...
Forum: Performance Results
09-14-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By C5 CU

I had 3:73 in my 02-ZO6 with similar rwhp/tq as...

I had 3:73 in my 02-ZO6 with similar rwhp/tq as yours...made for easier daily driver especially with after market clutch plus helped 1/4 performance...3:90s are very popular and if doing again I...
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