Motorweek online has the Cl doing 0-60 in 5.9sec and the 1/4 in 14.5. Does anybody agree or disagree. here is the website


http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2147a.shtml

 

Quarter mile seems right as 14.5 - 14.8 or so is in line with what I've seen and the times i've been reading on here.....

 

Sounds good. Car & Driver tested theirs 0-60mph 5.9sec, 1/4 14.6@98mph. That is a pretty good trap speed...

 

That sounds right.

I hit 14.1 @ 98 but with very low tire pressure (headers only). I am doing a few more tweaks and should hit that elusive 13sec E.T
next time.... hopefullly!

 

Yep... It's getting cooler... On April 6 with temp in 40s and clear skies... I hit 14.6s at 96MPh with just CAI and Sparkplugs... Now, I have, UR Ultra SS Pulleys kit and OBX headers...

How much, I will be hitting in similar conditions?
Next opportunity is First Fall Import Wars at NED: http://www.newenglanddragway.com/sch.../10_2002.shtml

 

Hey man...your PM is full clean it out! Question...

When you ran your car, how did you run it, can you give me some details to get the best time? Thanks.

Best I got was 15.2 at 92 mph stock. Kinda sucked on the 60ft because I spun.

 

quick answer here: http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...highlight=drag

I will clean up my PM inbox...

 

HAHAAAA they actually praise the stock tires

 

This has to be a mistake
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2201.shtml

************2003 Honda Accord**************

Engine 3.0 liter, single-cam, 24-valve VTEC V-6

Horsepower 240

Torque 212 lb feet

0-60 mph 8.0 seconds

1/4 mile 16.3 seconds @ 89 mph (WTF)

60-0 mph 133 feet

MotorWeek's
mileage loop 27.7 mpg
mixed city/highway

 

What track was this at?

 

you know what I noticed? they listed the 350Z times at only 14.4 ... shoyuldn't it be faster? like say 14 flat almost?

 

Motorweek seems to have some conflicting data, they have the new altima running 14.5 1/4mi and 0-60 5.9....I dont see that car being as fast as the cl

 

no way an altima 3.5 is that fast.....

 

Hey man, you still didn't answer my question even in that link.

I saw how you had your tires setup, but how did you launch?

In D3,D5,SS,GAted? VSA off of course, but did you powerbrake it or just step on it when th elight whet green? I need more details! :P

 

What track was this at?

At Carlsbad Raceway (about 20 mins north of San Diego). If the V8's are running, they leave some nice rubber behind!

I'd prefer to run at Pomona... but they very infrequently open up
for weekend grudge runs. Palmdale is a no-no because of the altitude!

 

All data are in the table, but let me answer:

Prep: No spare tires, no jack, everything I can remove from the car has been removed including heavy floor rubber mats. I was running on the redlight...I figure 1 Gal would good for 15 miles or more than 30 1/4 miles passes..... luckily the weight station was open I wieghted my CLS with driver at around 3630 lbs and I do weight ~200 lbs.

1) All are in 1-2-D3... ( gate shifting is the best as you can hold 1-2 up to 7000 rpm)
2) VSA is off
3) quick spin to heat up the tires a bit (not over the water box)
4) BT to 2000 rpm
5) At the third light you gas it but not floor it and release the brake foot.... once rolling floor and shift at 7000 rpms.

Enjoy the ride... If you hit the rev limiter do not worry it is just fine...

Good luck.

 

Cool when we head to Carlsbad I'll post here. much cooler down there. Was at Fontana(Cal Speedway) ast week 103-104 degrees!! way too hot!! only got in one good run.

 

I don't know about that... I was at the track about 3 weeks ago and there was a stock Altima running 14.6. Remember.. they have about 20 less HP.. but almost 20 more pounds of torque, which does make a difference... especially in the 1/4 mile....

 

It's all in the driving... maximize the potential for each car... each engine!!

 

Altima is not fast... its forgiving... because of the torque!!

You can quote me on that one

 

I'll accept that

It's not fast... just quick b/c of torque

 

all the diferent car ppl have diff drivers, and some cannot drive as well as other, and some are not willing to :abuse" the car to get better times.

 

You are very correct:

"all the diferent car ppl have diff drivers, and some cannot drive as well as other, and some are not willing to :abuse" the car to get better times." :abuse: <-- typo!

I went through 2 motors to get my Civic from 12.5 to 11.9 - all ego-related, I must say!

Subsequently, I never took my NSX to the track in fear of it breaking. I think I am inclined to push the CL within decent limits!

 

wuts ur lude run and is it on boost or all motor?

 

The prelude made 312 at the wheels on 8psi of boost. It ran a best of 12.4 on slicks and 13.2 on 18" Gewalts.