stevie_d Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 After reading the VXR thread I thought I'd bait MrMe (and post my porsche/aston/ferrari beating times ) and post some times I got from my mates acceleromater (spelling???). We did 3 or 4 tests for each test and the conditions were pretty dry. The device is accurate to within 0.1 seconds and has previously given "correct" results on cars he has tested. 0-60 averaged 6.5 seconds 1/4 mile average 15.3 seconds @ 96.1mph 60-0 average 111ft (including reaction time) I was pretty happy with all those times tbh and think they're pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I do wonder if the official VW performance figures are actually all done on the required standard EU fuel - i.e. 95RON As such when using Optimax rather than 95 RON improved performance would be expected - presumably hence the figures above Presumably you are using Optimax stevie_d? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 the official vw times are done to show a big enough gap to the r32, the marketing men won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I use 99RON Tesco atm. It's generally cheaper and easier to find than Optimax for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I use tesco99 and find it as good as optimax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I use tesco99 and find it as good as optimax [/ QUOTE ] yeah, I can't tell the difference tbh mate Plus Tesco do pay at pump and I always seem to be in a hurry whenever I fill up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I suspect your mpg would be less than if using optimax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 It'd be nice to have a choice - no Tesco 99 in this M1/A42 'black hole' 12 miles to my nearest Optimax too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I suspect your mpg would be less than if using optimax. [/ QUOTE ] Probably, but I never do a "typical" tank. I'm either just driving for fun, i.e. foot down or I'll use a tank on a long journey. So it's very hard for me to compare when my averages range from high teens to mid 30's I'm off to Santa Pod shortly, so will hopefully post my times after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] 0-60 averaged 6.5 seconds 1/4 mile average 15.3 seconds @ 96.1mph 60-0 average 111ft (including reaction time) [/ QUOTE ] If that is right, then the R32 must be around 6 seconds to 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think most motoring journals actually tested the GTI to be 0-60 in 6.7 IIRC. At the risk of looking like a statto...I'm sure Evo, Auto Express and Autocar? all recorded sub 7 second numbers in their independent tests. Somehow, it doesn't 'feel' that quick though to me...guess it's the smooth delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomo Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 A friend tested his MkV R32 and got around 6.1 (0-60), guess VW doesn't want to scare the competition.... -------------------------------- VW MkV R32 Manual Black on Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 See what I mean! Proof if ever it was needed! I'll leave you all to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] See what I mean! Proof if ever it was needed! I'll leave you all to it! [/ QUOTE ] Here we go again! ... My comments were factual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I think most motoring journals actually tested the GTI to be 0-60 in 6.7 IIRC. At the risk of looking like a statto...I'm sure Evo, Auto Express and Autocar? all recorded sub 7 second numbers in their independent tests. Somehow, it doesn't 'feel' that quick though to me...guess it's the smooth delivery. [/ QUOTE ] That's my one complaint, especially with DSG, as it's very smooth you don't really feel like you're accelerating*. *MrMe disclaimer: obviously it won't be supercar fast (or anywhere near it), but it's still a quick hatch As I say, I'll get some proper times from the pod, but they'll be quicker still. Probably looking at 15 sec 1/4's, due to the uber grippy surface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] See what I mean! Proof if ever it was needed! [/ QUOTE ] eer say what! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] See what I mean! Proof if ever it was needed! I'll leave you all to it! [/ QUOTE ] Most manufacturers times are slight off, many of the "sports/hot" cars are quicker than their posted times would suggest. Whether this is to avoid insurance problems, I don't know, but if you check out Evo then most of their times appear to be quicker than those given by manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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