Train that car's computer!!
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Three Wheelin'
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From: North Potomac MD
Train that car's computer!!
I know we've all talked about our cars "learning" our driving styles, but after getting back from running at the track I truly believe that this really does happen.
I ran the 1/4 mile about 7 times on Friday and ever since then my car has felt much peppier and more responsive, and flat out faster than when it was just acting as a daily driver.
I think all of these little tidbits are going to help me out next time I venture to the track (which won't be until mid-August unfortunately).
So far I will:
1. run the hell out of the car for the day before the track
2. Remove splash guard and/or road lamp for better air flow
3. Run on 1/4 tank or less of gas
4. AEM pulleys
5. Remove spare and Jack
6. Clean AEM day before track
7. Change mobile 1
8. Change tranny fluid
9. Inflate back tires to reduce friction
10. Ice down manifold between runs
All of this has got to be enough to lose a tenth of a second and get me right around 14.5999. I know some of it sounds crazy, but what the heck I'll give it a shot anyways.
If I can hit 14.5's I'll be happy and probably won't run again until I get lightweight wheels.
I ran the 1/4 mile about 7 times on Friday and ever since then my car has felt much peppier and more responsive, and flat out faster than when it was just acting as a daily driver.
I think all of these little tidbits are going to help me out next time I venture to the track (which won't be until mid-August unfortunately).
So far I will:
1. run the hell out of the car for the day before the track
2. Remove splash guard and/or road lamp for better air flow
3. Run on 1/4 tank or less of gas
4. AEM pulleys
5. Remove spare and Jack
6. Clean AEM day before track
7. Change mobile 1
8. Change tranny fluid
9. Inflate back tires to reduce friction
10. Ice down manifold between runs
All of this has got to be enough to lose a tenth of a second and get me right around 14.5999. I know some of it sounds crazy, but what the heck I'll give it a shot anyways.
If I can hit 14.5's I'll be happy and probably won't run again until I get lightweight wheels.
Three Wheelin'
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From: South Florida
I, too, notice that the car feels quicker when I beat on it for a while. The day after I got the header installed I was driving like an idiot trying to sample the additional top-end power every chance I got. I noticed that the car would shift from 1->2 a little bit past the redline, rather than at 6200 as before. It seems to happen quite consistently after I rag on it for a little while.
Racer
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From: Rockwall, TX
JZ
Try some Royal purple Racing oil in stead of mobil one I have heard some great results.
this stuff is the sh!t, Its what my friend uses and he races for a living. the raceing is supposeto even up HP a little, there are Dyno test with the results.
Take a look.
http://www.synerlec.com/
Let me know what you think.
Try some Royal purple Racing oil in stead of mobil one I have heard some great results.
this stuff is the sh!t, Its what my friend uses and he races for a living. the raceing is supposeto even up HP a little, there are Dyno test with the results.
Take a look.
http://www.synerlec.com/
Let me know what you think.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: PA
i think this is a real effect your are seeing. even the much older cars without
computers displayed the same behavior. When a
car is babied from new (by grandma etc.)it retains a lazy feel compared to one that was driven harder. there must be some good explanation for this...
computers displayed the same behavior. When a
car is babied from new (by grandma etc.)it retains a lazy feel compared to one that was driven harder. there must be some good explanation for this...
Someday pigs WILL fly!
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From: Pequannock, NJ USA
Good advice JZ. When I was married my wife had an Audi A6 with adaptive transmission. After she would drive it for a few weeks, I would get in it and it would act like a total pig. 30 minutes of me running the crap out of it, it would come back alive (for an Audi A6).
What times were you able to run at the track?
What times were you able to run at the track?
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Originally posted by JZ:
<STRONG>I know we've all talked about our cars "learning" our driving styles, but after getting back from running at the track I truly believe that this really does happen.
I ran the 1/4 mile about 7 times on Friday and ever since then my car has felt much peppier and more responsive, and flat out faster than when it was just acting as a daily driver.
I think all of these little tidbits are going to help me out next time I venture to the track (which won't be until mid-August unfortunately).
So far I will:
1. run the hell out of the car for the day before the track
2. Remove splash guard and/or road lamp for better air flow
3. Run on 1/4 tank or less of gas
4. AEM pulleys
5. Remove spare and Jack
6. Clean AEM day before track
7. Change mobile 1
8. Change tranny fluid
9. Inflate back tires to reduce friction
10. Ice down manifold between runs
All of this has got to be enough to lose a tenth of a second and get me right around 14.5999. I know some of it sounds crazy, but what the heck I'll give it a shot anyways.
If I can hit 14.5's I'll be happy and probably won't run again until I get lightweight wheels.</STRONG>
<STRONG>I know we've all talked about our cars "learning" our driving styles, but after getting back from running at the track I truly believe that this really does happen.
I ran the 1/4 mile about 7 times on Friday and ever since then my car has felt much peppier and more responsive, and flat out faster than when it was just acting as a daily driver.
I think all of these little tidbits are going to help me out next time I venture to the track (which won't be until mid-August unfortunately).
So far I will:
1. run the hell out of the car for the day before the track
2. Remove splash guard and/or road lamp for better air flow
3. Run on 1/4 tank or less of gas
4. AEM pulleys
5. Remove spare and Jack
6. Clean AEM day before track
7. Change mobile 1
8. Change tranny fluid
9. Inflate back tires to reduce friction
10. Ice down manifold between runs
All of this has got to be enough to lose a tenth of a second and get me right around 14.5999. I know some of it sounds crazy, but what the heck I'll give it a shot anyways.
If I can hit 14.5's I'll be happy and probably won't run again until I get lightweight wheels.</STRONG>
Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northern VA
Does anyone else notice, too, that the car seems to know when its time to get an oil change? Mine seems to feel sluggish, might hear more engine noise, but after the oil change, its like a new car.
My neighbor says its like a baby; it gets cranky when it needs its diaper changed!
My neighbor says its like a baby; it gets cranky when it needs its diaper changed!
Racer
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From: Rockwall, TX
Originally posted by JZ:
<STRONG>I don't think I'll be switching the oil--isn't it common practice that once you've switched to a certain synthetic to stay with that synthetic?</STRONG>
<STRONG>I don't think I'll be switching the oil--isn't it common practice that once you've switched to a certain synthetic to stay with that synthetic?</STRONG>
That’s a common misconception. as long as the oil is the same weight and at least rated as SG. I thought the same thing until I was watching Pat Goss on Motor week and He said what i wrote above. after that i asked my Uncle who is a chemical engineer and works for Phil 66 and he said the same thing.
So feel safe to try something new.
[ 07-17-2001: Message edited by: 360 ]
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