98 saxo vtr 0-60

1. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

   #1 14th May 2012, 20:21

   Hi
   I recently bought a 98 vtr and today did a few runs to test acceleration. I looked online and it sayed 10 seconds,yet with me and 2 friends in the car I was getting times between 7 & 7.5 seconds. The car doesnt have any visible mods Bar a k&n air filter and sportex backbox. Does anyone else seem to get these times and was the website mis-informed?
   Cheers
2. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

   #2 14th May 2012, 20:31

   Was you using a stopwatch?
   
   Did you change into third?
3. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #3 14th May 2012, 20:33

   lol.............
4. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

   #4 14th May 2012, 20:34

   I think you have a very forgiving stop watch finger
5. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

   #5 14th May 2012, 20:34

   Using a stopwatch yh.
   And not it gets to around 63 in 2nd. Doesnt drop off the power though hence keeping it in 2nd
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 14th May 2012, 20:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Hype_Knuckles Using a stopwatch yh. And not it gets to around 63 in 2nd. Doesnt drop off the power though hence keeping it in 2nd

   looooooooooool
   
   and no.
   
   Do some searching mate
   
   Sounds like you have a special stop watch and also a special 8valve
7. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

   #7 14th May 2012, 20:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino looooooooooool and no. Do some searching mate Sounds like you have a special stop watch and also a special 8valve

   That's why im asking. Didnt really think a vtr was as fast as this.
   Dont really see why it has to be a "loooooooooool"
   Only saying what it does. I wanted to see if anyone had done internal mods and got same sort of time. Really didnt feel standard though. And like you said not like an 8v
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 14th May 2012, 20:46

   A stop watch is as good as counting in your head when it comes to 0-60 times.
   
   Your speedo isnt accurate.
   
   You 8v dosent go 60 in second. Its a forum joke about people getting 60 in 2nd.
   
   8v power does start to drop off at the top end of the rev range.
   
   Many people come on and say exactly the same thing as you, but your car is probably standard.
9. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #9 14th May 2012, 20:55

   clocks are over reading alot is you prob
10. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

    #10 14th May 2012, 20:55

    Change into third to hit 62 like book figures are timed to.
    
    Count the knots in a piece of rope next time, it's just as accurate.
11. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #11 14th May 2012, 21:01

    0-60 must be what 3 seconds, give or take 7 seconds.
12. e8_pqck Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2010 Midlands Posts: 2530 AX 16v Turbo

    #12 14th May 2012, 21:02

    Isnt there an app for this sort of thing - never had a chance to use them but surely better than a stopwatch
13. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

    #13 14th May 2012, 21:04

    ^ yeh there is, not sure how good they are though, the OBDII ones work well but not sure what the saxo has/dosnt have PS my vtr hits the hard cut limiter at 65mph in second
14. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #14 14th May 2012, 21:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by barwell1992 ^ yeh there is, not sure how good they are though, the OBDII ones work well but not sure what the saxo has/dosnt have PS my vtr hits the hard cut limiter at 65mph in second

    According to the speedo?
15. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #15 14th May 2012, 21:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate According to the speedo?

    How come the gear ratio calc says 61mph?
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615
16. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #16 14th May 2012, 21:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova How come the gear ratio calc says 61mph? http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=125615

    because the ratios the VTR has on that thing isnt correct.
17. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

    #17 14th May 2012, 21:14

    Cheers
    Downloaded a few of those GPS 0-60 timers. a few costing a bit so I hope they work. Got a few aswell to get an average.
    Might go check a few times cheers for tip
18. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #18 14th May 2012, 21:16

    Well that's a pretty shit calculator then.
19. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #19 14th May 2012, 21:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxova Well that's a pretty shit calculator then.

    lol, the correct ones are in the premium section posted by bobc, but i cant find or view them as im not a premium member.
20. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

    #20 14th May 2012, 21:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate According to the speedo?

    obviously lol think its like 57/58 on the gps but hard to tell as im not going to stare at the gps as i hit the limiter

    1 user thanked this post: 01amatti
21. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #21 14th May 2012, 21:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by barwell1992 obviously lol think its like 57/58 on the gps but hard to tell as im not going to stare at the gps as i hit the limiter

    Why not? Just hit the limiter for 5 seconds or so while you check the gps?
22. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

    #22 14th May 2012, 21:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mochachino Why not? Just hit the limiter for 5 seconds or so while you check the gps?

    hard cut cuts the injectors and feels like hitting a brick wall, well does in my car and instantly slows down, and to be honest im not that botherd about how slow the R is lol will see if the gf will sit in and see what it does on the gps when the cars back on the road
23. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #23 14th May 2012, 21:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by barwell1992 hard cut cuts the injectors and feels like hitting a brick wall, well does in my car and instantly slows down, and to be honest im not that botherd about how slow the R is lol will see if the gf will sit in and see what it does on the gps when the cars back on the road

    Why aint your bothered?
24. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

    #24 14th May 2012, 21:43

    Ok so I am willing to concede that the 7.5 time was inaccurate. But not by much. My average across the 4 apps I downloaded was 8.6. I used drag timer, ulysse speedometer. Speed-checker. Cant remember 4th atm but yh 8.6 is my average
25. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

    #25 14th May 2012, 21:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mochachino Why aint your bothered?

    because i know my vtr's not fast(yet), if i want to go fast then ill jump on a bike
    
    no other reason
    
    i only tried it once or twice when i first got the saxo
26. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #26 14th May 2012, 21:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by barwell1992 because i know my vtr's not fast(yet), if i want to go fast then ill jump on a bike no other reason i only tried it once or twice when i first got the saxo

    What do you get in 2nd on your bike?
27. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

    #27 14th May 2012, 21:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by barwell1992 ^ yeh there is, not sure how good they are though, the OBDII ones work well but not sure what the saxo has/dosnt have PS my vtr hits the hard cut limiter at 65mph in second

    Cheers for the tip got a few apps for 0-60 times. Payed for few so I hope they accurate. Got drag timer, ulysse Speedo, speed clock and something else. I will concede on my 7.5 second claim as this has now been proven wrong. My average across these apps was 8.6 which is still a little quick but not so unrealistic I think. I did change into third around 60 this time but only because I went onto 70 to make sure I took into account any inaccuracy on the speedo as I could look at phone whilst doing this.
28. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #28 14th May 2012, 22:00

    Another hilarious noob.. They're has been so many this week, regulars making fake accounts..?
29. barwell1992 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Rugby Posts: 752 saxo vtr 02, 150bhp yamaha FZ1:)

    #29 14th May 2012, 22:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mochachino What do you get in 2nd on your bike?

    dont have one at the moment, new bike to come can do 75ish i think in first, and can do 105 in 3rd not sure about 2nd
    
    EDIT its 85mph in 1st so id think 95 in 2nd and 105mph in 3rd 168mph in 6th but as its a naked i doubt i could hold on at any thing over 140mph
30. Hype_Knuckles Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16

    #30 14th May 2012, 22:08

    Lol bikes are awesome fun.
    I gta little Kawasaki 125 cant exactly do 75 in first. Or at all lol but still awesome fun to ride
31. ChAdS Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1385

    #31 14th May 2012, 22:10

    What ever figure you are getting x2 then you are right.
    
    
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