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Old May 29, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Spinning the front wheels I presume?
I'll have a look when I upload the vids.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Did you go York today? Was there a silver classic with a spoiler less boot?
Never noticed one, not that raced at least, tbh it was a poor turnout for the 4x4 class. I came 2nd yet again so missed out on a trophy.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Here's my guess.... 0- 60ft 1.82, 0-60 mph 5.2, 1/4 mile 13.2secs.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Here's my guess.... 0- 60ft 1.82, 0-60 mph 5.2, 1/4 mile 13.2secs.
0-60ft is a close guess, I managed 1.79, I'm just uploading the vids/slips then I'll post the results!

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Old May 29, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
I'll have a look when I upload the vids.
Tends to be the way, the weight transfer as you launch unloads the front wheels thus allowing them to slip a bit. One of the advantages of DCCD as it means you can take some of the torque off the front axle.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by neil-h
Tends to be the way, the weight transfer as you launch unloads the front wheels thus allowing them to slip a bit. One of the advantages of DCCD as it means you can take some of the torque off the front axle.
True thing that.

I would personally combat that with tyre pressures run lower up front and use the suspension etc to load up the rear.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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Just had a look at one of the vids, I seem to be wheelspinning on the spot more than anything. Can't believe I still clocked a 3.8 0-60mph.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
What about the sticky brake piston and low compression??
True story bro!
Equivalent to 58% losses on 1 cylinder power loss wise, and that was 7 years ago.

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Old May 29, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
Just had a look at one of the vids, I seem to be wheelspinning on the spot more than anything. Can't believe I still clocked a 3.8 0-60mph.
Well your unlikely to be doing rolling burnouts with 4wd at your power level.
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Old May 29, 2016 | 10:53 PM
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If mickywrx can do 12.46 in a 330bhp Classic what can I do in a 330bhp Newage?

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Old May 30, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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Haha all that huffing and puffing and the WRX only got 12.45 hahahaha.
Should if bought an sti
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Old May 30, 2016 | 08:41 AM
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Is that your best time ever so far? Seems a lot of faffing to actually get the time to be got from your car and spec with a perfect run. Didn't see much wheel spin myself tbh.
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Is that your best time ever so far? Seems a lot of faffing to actually get the time to be got from your car and spec with a perfect run. Didn't see much wheel spin myself tbh.
I didn't see much wheel spin either. Clutch slip maybe?

Also Matt what is going on with that launch? Is that you holding the revs and dumping the clutch?
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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I didn't see much wheel spin either. Clutch slip maybe?

Also Matt what is going on with that launch? Is that you holding the revs and dumping the clutch?
If you listen you can hear the tyres spinning for the first 30 foot or so.

I'm holding revs then slipping the clutch, I'd never leave the spot if I just let the clutch straight up!
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Is that your best time ever so far? Seems a lot of faffing to actually get the time to be got from your car and spec with a perfect run. Didn't see much wheel spin myself tbh.
Went a little quicker but no matter how I launched I got the same time, usually increasing revs lowers my times but yesterday it just made me spin more. Tyres might sought it but I'm not gonna claim by 0.45 secs.

My 5 runs

17.41
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12.44

This was the quickest


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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
If you listen you can hear the tyres spinning for the first 30 foot or so.

I'm holding revs then slipping the clutch, I'd never leave the spot if I just let the clutch straight up!
You might wanna check your clutch then either that or (as has been said several times) buy decent tyres 'cus I can't see your making enough torque to be having those kinds of traction issues in a 4wd car.
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
If you listen you can hear the tyres spinning for the first 30 foot or so.

I'm holding revs then slipping the clutch, I'd never leave the spot if I just let the clutch straight up!
Well discussed launching techniques, holding the revs is absolutely pointless and achieves nothing....

You need to get the turbo spooling the best way to do that is by blip ping the throttle and slipping the clutch as you feed the throttle in.

I've got a video somewhere that shows the boost gauge while I launch actually when I get home I will upload it so you can see the difference


I would also echo Neil's sentiments, are you 100% sure it's wheel spin, as the way you launch is going to mince your clutch in no time. And honestly I can't see you having enough torque to spin the wheels, let alone there is no smoke....

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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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Hilarious I did 12.8 with a standard sti (300 bhp) with a passenger too.
Just goes to show how superior the STi Is.
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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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I'm sorry if you think you're gonna shake off 0.45 seconds.
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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Hilarious I did 12.8 with a standard sti (300 bhp) with a passenger too.
Just goes to show how superior the STi Is.
You ran with 256 bhp not too long ago, but hey oh, once a fibber....

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should have got the sti mat.
12.8 with 256 bhp....must be the better gear ratios
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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JGlanzaV
Well discussed launching techniques, holding the revs is absolutely pointless and achieves nothing....

You need to get the turbo spooling the best way to do that is by blip ping the throttle and slipping the clutch as you feed the throttle in.

I've got a video somewhere that shows the boost gauge while I launch actually when I get home I will upload it so you can see the difference


I would also echo Neil's sentiments, are you 100% sure it's wheel spin, as the way you launch is going to mince your clutch in no time. And honestly I can't see you having enough torque to spin the wheels, let alone there is no smoke....
Definitely wheel spin. Before at the track I didn't wheelspin but got horrid clutch smell, yesterday I didn't get any clutch smell but plenty of wheelspin.

Jay I don't think there was any possible way of launching any better yesterday, I pushed your 1.77 0-60ft with a 1.79 0-60ft and recorded a 3.8sec 0-60mph.

Might be like Neil says, get some pressure on the front and let the tyres down a bit. I've shed a sh*t load of weight from the front, maybe 50kg, and I think it's telling

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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:58 AM
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Lol, when did I say that?
You said you want to get it to 11.9.?
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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You said you want to get it to 11.9.?
Still chasing it but I can't see tyres alone shaving 0.45 off.

Gonna need a little more weight shed and try something to get the power down to the front a bit more.

Might be done by 2025!
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Why not take the heavy STi boot spoiler off or are you scared people will think it's a wrx
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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Why not take the heavy STi boot spoiler off or are you scared people will think it's a wrx
Two guesses why I can't run without it?
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
Still chasing it but I can't see tyres alone shaving 0.45 off.

Gonna need a little more weight shed and try something to get the power down to the front a bit more.

Might be done by 2025!
I me at you won't get it by the mods you suggest, without upping power too, you've got no chance I'm afraid. It's so hard trying to shave off a 0.10 let alone half a second.
Considering its took you this long todo 12.44
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The rear wing could possibly shave upto 0.20 off
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
I me at you won't get it by the mods you suggest, without upping power too, you've got no chance I'm afraid. It's so hard trying to shave off a 0.10 let alone half a second.
Considering its took you this long todo 12.44
Yup more power needed and your comedy wrx box won't take it so you will need a six speed.

Should have bought an sti
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
The rear wing could possibly shave upto 0.20 off
Hmm, worth doing then.

Wing off
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
Yup more power needed and your comedy wrx box won't take it so you will need a six speed.

Should have bought an sti
You know me Tom, I do things the wrong way around, I'll get a big turbo and run low boost. 360/330
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