08 GTS CVT testing by Blacksheepdj
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Hey Black,
If the GTech isn't that precise and you switch to a stopwatch with a 2nd driver; wouldnt that add weight to the launch, where the problem lies?
Unless their is a way he can do it from the outside while you utilize the bluetooth feature to help you mark 60mph. Provided your car has it. or something?
If the GTech isn't that precise and you switch to a stopwatch with a 2nd driver; wouldnt that add weight to the launch, where the problem lies?
Unless their is a way he can do it from the outside while you utilize the bluetooth feature to help you mark 60mph. Provided your car has it. or something?
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6/25 update:
I've given up on testing the 0-60 time. My numbers were too varied and I'm not really a consistent enough driver to get solid data. So I'm going to leave it to the true number ******.
What I did do instead was some real-life testing...
Autocross
The Lancer held up well. Handling was solid and predictable. Very solid for a stock car. I'll be very interested to see how the 08 stands up to some modifications in the future.
Traction was a serious issue on the stock All-Season tires. Some of this may relate to my "aggressive" driving style. I'll definitely be upgrading to better rubber before I try AX again.
Power was good, especially in manual mode. The gearing was good and I never needed to leave first and second.
Racing
Hit up my local racetrack with a buddy.
Me: 2008 GTS with CVT, RRM intake
Him: 2005 OZ, manual transmission; with SRI, Kamikaze header, RRM test pipe, Buschur catback
From a stop: OZ wins easily. No doubt this relates to the horrible take-off of the auto CVT tranny. We even switched cars, so the driver was not the issue.
Fron a roll @ 40mph: GTS wins. Pulls ahead and stays ahead.
Thoughts: some of this is surprising. Some isn't. The manual's ability to make more low-end power gave it an easy advantage in the "from a stop" trials, even with the mods that are aimed more at high-end HP. The 4B11 seems to make more power when it's rolling, so the win from a roll makes perfect sense to me.
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0-60 testing
June 8th - 10.6 and 10.7 in manual mode, 11.7 in D
June 9th - 8.63 in manual
All tests performed with an aging GTech Pro unit... take it for what it's worth (and with a grain of salt).
I've given up on testing the 0-60 time. My numbers were too varied and I'm not really a consistent enough driver to get solid data. So I'm going to leave it to the true number ******.
What I did do instead was some real-life testing...
Autocross
The Lancer held up well. Handling was solid and predictable. Very solid for a stock car. I'll be very interested to see how the 08 stands up to some modifications in the future.
Traction was a serious issue on the stock All-Season tires. Some of this may relate to my "aggressive" driving style. I'll definitely be upgrading to better rubber before I try AX again.
Power was good, especially in manual mode. The gearing was good and I never needed to leave first and second.
Racing
Hit up my local racetrack with a buddy.
Me: 2008 GTS with CVT, RRM intake
Him: 2005 OZ, manual transmission; with SRI, Kamikaze header, RRM test pipe, Buschur catback
From a stop: OZ wins easily. No doubt this relates to the horrible take-off of the auto CVT tranny. We even switched cars, so the driver was not the issue.
Fron a roll @ 40mph: GTS wins. Pulls ahead and stays ahead.
Thoughts: some of this is surprising. Some isn't. The manual's ability to make more low-end power gave it an easy advantage in the "from a stop" trials, even with the mods that are aimed more at high-end HP. The 4B11 seems to make more power when it's rolling, so the win from a roll makes perfect sense to me.
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0-60 testing
June 8th - 10.6 and 10.7 in manual mode, 11.7 in D
June 9th - 8.63 in manual
All tests performed with an aging GTech Pro unit... take it for what it's worth (and with a grain of salt).
Nice post. Informative. I didn't know you had already scooped up the intake.
Good call.
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Just put it on yesterday.
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