Launch control
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Yorba Linda California
I know, just wanted to have some brainless fun. Question is, with the A8, do you go standard auto or paddle shift? I had 1/2-3/4 tank fuel, passenger and misc crap in the car. I am sure if I had 1/8 tank fuel and just me, I may be able to shave .1 to .2 seconds.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Bucks County PA
Full auto, the car will shift faster than you can
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: San Jose
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
Last edited by BenCasey; Feb 23, 2016 at 11:04 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Just outside a swamp in Florida
I think under "ideal" circumstances. I pulled a 4.1, on 32PSI cold tires, on a warm day, with my 9 year old riding shotgun. I posted a video in another thread, fun, I was flamed for my poor fathering and practicing on an empty street.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
You better get ready for the nannies
Safety Car
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From: Kilmarnock Va
I think under "ideal" circumstances. I pulled a 4.1, on 32PSI cold tires, on a warm day, with my 9 year old riding shotgun. I posted a video in another thread, fun, I was flamed for my poor fathering and practicing on an empty street.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
I've read the Z06 will get 2.9 0-60.I'd really like to see that.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2014
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I think under "ideal" circumstances. I pulled a 4.1, on 32PSI cold tires, on a warm day, with my 9 year old riding shotgun. I posted a video in another thread, fun, I was flamed for my poor fathering and practicing on an empty street.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
That was using NLS. I'm sure 4.0, perhaps a 3.9 is possible to.
Hell, I had a full tank of gas too.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 906
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From: Seattle WA
I have a Z and have heard the same thing. I think its totally possible. I had far from ideal conditions today and my first 2 tries were 3.7 and 3.5. That was also on MPSS tires.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 254
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From: West coast Canada
My best with 429whp was 4.0, been hoping for good weather so I could try and get in the 3's, haven't used launch control since I did a 6k clutch dump with it haha, maybe I'll give it a shot this weekend, stars have to align to get a perfect time it seems