Are AUTO Z's considered "Fast"?
03-10-2008, 05:06 AM
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Yeah, my 5AT is slow alright . . . just murdered a few high-powered cars at autocross this weekend -- a couple of Z06s, a Ford Cobra, a Porsche, and a several STis. 
Unfortunately, there are still a few drivers who compete at the National level (one former National champion several times) who are still faster than me. 
With the right mods, your 5AT can be real fast . . . here are our results (fastest raw time of each driver) from yesterday's autocross (I'm #18):
http://www.sasca.org/forum/uploaded/...r-2008_raw.htm
The 1st three are shifter carts so they don't really count. #4 is one of the fastest driver in the country.
Unfortunately, there are still a few drivers who compete at the National level (one former National champion several times) who are still faster than me. With the right mods, your 5AT can be real fast . . . here are our results (fastest raw time of each driver) from yesterday's autocross (I'm #18):
http://www.sasca.org/forum/uploaded/...r-2008_raw.htm
The 1st three are shifter carts so they don't really count. #4 is one of the fastest driver in the country.
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03-10-2008, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Yeah, my 5AT is slow alright . . . just murdered a few high-powered cars at autocross this weekend -- a couple of Z06s, a Ford Cobra, a Porsche, and a several STis. Unfortunately, there are still a few drivers who compete at the National level (one former National champion several times) who are still faster than me.
With the right mods, your 5AT can be real fast . . . here are our results (fastest raw time of each driver) from yesterday's autocross (I'm #18):
http://www.sasca.org/forum/uploaded/...r-2008_raw.htm
The 1st three are shifter carts so they don't really count. #4 is one of the fastest driver in the country.
Unfortunately, there are still a few drivers who compete at the National level (one former National champion several times) who are still faster than me. With the right mods, your 5AT can be real fast . . . here are our results (fastest raw time of each driver) from yesterday's autocross (I'm #18):
http://www.sasca.org/forum/uploaded/...r-2008_raw.htm
The 1st three are shifter carts so they don't really count. #4 is one of the fastest driver in the country.
My 5AT runs 11.3 @ 125 in the 1/4 mile...thats pretty fast
03-10-2008, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by coachk
I'm a drag racer but always wanted to autox my 5AT....do you manually shift when running the course? Any heat issues with the tranny?
My 5AT runs 11.3 @ 125 in the 1/4 mile...thats pretty fast
My 5AT runs 11.3 @ 125 in the 1/4 mile...thats pretty fast
BTW, I'll be talking to you about your FI Z. You have the Vortech SC, correct?
03-10-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by coachk
NO...I have APS TT with N20 and a newly built shortblock. I don't think spraying the N20 would be good for autox
Z U ...are you running a tranny cooler?
Z U ...are you running a tranny cooler?
No tranny cooler. Most of the runs in auto-x are between 40-60 seconds, mostly in 2nd gear. Really not too hard on the motor & transmission, especially if you have good lines & you're smooth. But after yesterday's launch at the start line at around 4K RPM & redlining 1st soon after, I may need one . . .
03-10-2008, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Oh that's right, you have the APS TT. I read your post on trying out Sharif's valve body upgrade.
No tranny cooler. Most of the runs in auto-x are between 40-60 seconds, mostly in 2nd gear. Really not too hard on the motor & transmission, especially if you have good lines & you're smooth. But after yesterday's launch at the start line at around 4K RPM & redlining 1st soon after, I may need one . . .
No tranny cooler. Most of the runs in auto-x are between 40-60 seconds, mostly in 2nd gear. Really not too hard on the motor & transmission, especially if you have good lines & you're smooth. But after yesterday's launch at the start line at around 4K RPM & redlining 1st soon after, I may need one . . .
Launching at 4K...are you sure about that. Theres no way you can keep the tires from breaking loose with your foot on the brake at 4K
03-10-2008, 08:28 PM
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MT or AT its all similar performance. i just think AT kinda kills the feel the Z gives. downshifts are just boring... heeltoe is the way to go!
Either way the Z is the nicest and Best car for the $
Either way the Z is the nicest and Best car for the $
03-10-2008, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
In autocross, you can launch whenever you want once you've been cleared.
03-11-2008, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by coachk
Launching at 4K...are you sure about that. Theres no way you can keep the tires from breaking loose with your foot on the brake at 4K
03-11-2008, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by blazed54
I thought for auto the computer restricts brake launching to 3.5K unless you disconnect the brake light? correct me if I'm wrong.
03-11-2008, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by scharky
I think what coachk was asking was how you were revving your engine to 4K at a dead stop. I guess I'm asking that too.
03-11-2008, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by coachk
When you say launch, is autox a rolling start or from a dig.
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03-13-2008, 07:18 AM
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I don't think it does a fuel cut... the throttle is electronically controlled so I see no reason the computer cant just keep the RPMs below 3000 if you have the brake applied. I read somewhere that you could disconnect something under the rearend of the car, but it was never specified what. Maybe disconnecting the brake position sensor (is there even such a thing) from the ECU? So the computer doesnt know you have the brake applied...
03-13-2008, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ur2slow
just curious how difficult it would be to convert an auto Z into manual?