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Beauwulf · 11-20-2009, 09:00 PM

The IPhone app is pretty close IF you cal it just before the run. That's the ET part. The MPH is another story though. Here's my best run on the app...

Here's the app VS a time slip....

I'll do more testing on the Kat when I get back out to the track...

scrming · 11-21-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Beauwulf

Good luck... I'm hoping for a cold front to get here for next Wednesday nite's "Test & Tune"! I have 3 tricks "up my sleave" to try! hehe!

You're up to 3!!! DANG IT!!! I'm out out tricks... other than the DA today could be as low as 300 vs the 1820 I had last time!

MoranoRacing · 11-21-2009, 09:40 AM

Take some weigt out of the car. that would help 0-60 times

97one · 11-21-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Beauwulf

The IPhone app is pretty close IF you cal it just before the run. That's the ET part. The MPH is another story though.
Here's the app VS a time slip....

I'll do more testing on the Kat when I get back out to the track...

Yes ...the Iphone app. is Very close on the 1/4 mi ET, can't ask for better than that !
But on MPH it is off 11.92MPH in the 1/4mi. That is not good at all, So for 0-60mph runs it would be off App.6.66 MPH...That's way too much.

Bottom line: the app. is great for ET. but no good for MPH.... You need MPH to get 0-60mph times.

I hope you get to ck. the KAT Matrix at the track.
I know it is NOT 100% accurate but, My guess is it may be off app. 2 MPH in the 0-60 run.....& Not 6 or 7mph like the app.
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Also as you said, Quote:
Remember, no times are considered totally ligit unless there's a time slip attached. The Kat Matrix timer is a pretty good tool for comparasons but is not (IMHO) a certified register of 0-60 or 1/4 mile times. No offense guys (I have one too) but it just don't count unless it's done at the strip....
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I do agree with that 100 %.................
I use the KAT to see the VAST difference the weather as in the DA makes on the times.... Plus the SMALL difference the Exhaust & intake etc. make.
My KAT Matrix has been pretty consistent in my 39: 0-60mph runs even thou it is NOT 100% accurate for sure.

Xanthos · 11-21-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zweb620

turbo or supercharger

None out yet.
- X

alnajjd · 11-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Pics!!.

Xanthos · 11-21-2009, 02:41 PM

Very nice!

Yep - the radial T/As that are the 1LT stock aren't anywhere near a performance tire. Your first step to better 0-60 times should be to replace that rubber with something stickier.

My suggestion would be some nittos - low prices for a high level of performance.
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2Tightwads · 11-21-2009, 02:48 PM

Airaid CAI & Magnaflow PN# 16584 Axleback would be a great start over the next (3) months. Then a nitrous kit of your choice to begin '10. Installation is simple for all of these systems. All of which come install instructions. Give us a call..we support all of these parts + many more!

jordanc · 11-21-2009, 05:07 PM

get a V8 that should do the trick

Xanthos · 11-21-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jordanc

get a V8 that should do the trick

Was this really necessary?
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alnajjd · 11-21-2009, 05:23 PM

I'm gonna try to start with getting some tires, but I don't see any nittos that would fit the stock rims, only tires that would right now are the Bf Goodrich Radial T/A and g-Force T/A KDWS. Which is best?

Xanthos · 11-21-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by alnajjd

I'm gonna try to start with getting some tires, but I don't see any nittos that would fit the stock rims, only tires that would right now are the Bf Goodrich Radial T/A and g-Force T/A KDWS. Which is best?

Well, the radial is the same tire as stock (sorry, mistyped earlier) so thats not an improvement at all.

The KDWS is nice but nothing special.

As for nittos, there are tires that will fit but not 245s. My suggestion as far as nittos would be either a 255/55/18 nt420s (.3 inches taller than stock), or a 265/50/18 nt555 (.2 inches shorter than stock). Both are listed on nittos website as fitting on 7.5 inch rims.

Both will grip better than stock. The nt555 will be better than the nt420s but won't last as long. There are others that will fit as well in the 255/55/18 size. Pirelli P-zeros (same tires as the stock RS and SS but a different size) for example. Eagle F1 is another nice one in that size.
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jordanc · 11-21-2009, 05:45 PM

well by the looks of that house he can definitly afford a v8

Xanthos · 11-21-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jordanc

well by the looks of that house he can definitly afford a v8

But thats in no way related to the subject of this thread.
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11-20-2009, 09:00 PM	#29
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	The IPhone app is pretty close IF you cal it just before the run. That's the ET part. The MPH is another story though. Here's my best run on the app... Here's the app VS a time slip.... I'll do more testing on the Kat when I get back out to the track... __________________

11-21-2009, 02:41 PM	#35
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Very nice! Yep - the radial T/As that are the 1LT stock aren't anywhere near a performance tire. Your first step to better 0-60 times should be to replace that rubber with something stickier. My suggestion would be some nittos - low prices for a high level of performance. - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic Last edited by Xanthos; 11-21-2009 at 05:37 PM.

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