Driving a Z question

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes. GPS and a digital tach readout for confirmation helps.

I want corrected DA as well as wind-speed noted.

For the record, I came up with 168mph. I will stick to that +-3mph assuming a non-NISMO 100% stock, manual trans.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Ok, how about some telemetry software then? GPS tracking? lol there has to be a relatively cheap and fun way to do this.

Yes, just punch in the torque across the rpm-band at each rpm-point as shown on a dyno graph, gearing, frontal area, CD, and you will get a number very close estimate of the top speed. I have used a program to do this on numerous cars and it's always within 1-2 mph of verified top-speed testing.

m4a1mustang · 10-12-2011, 11:08 AM

I can also just give you the answer this Saturday at dinner, since I've already figured it out.

shadoquad · 10-12-2011, 11:08 AM

And if the driver dies during testing, then ImportConvert and m4a1mustang, I owe you both a Coke.

Skeeterbop · 10-13-2011, 01:04 AM

While I can't say how fast it would go w/o a govenor, i can say that it was still pulling decent at 150. Not sure how I know this, but i do.

I would have to guess a top speed between 160-180 given the space.

cossie1600 · 10-13-2011, 08:14 AM

The car doesn't have enough HP to hit 180

wh1te370z · 10-13-2011, 08:24 AM

not a chance. getting past 150 is really hard.

ImportConvert · 10-13-2011, 09:46 AM

It will do 168...

kenchan · 10-13-2011, 11:14 AM

on the other end ive done 1mph going up my driveway in the MT. this takes more skill.

ImportConvert · 10-13-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

on the other end ive done 1mph going up my driveway in the MT. this takes more skill.

GPS verified?

exedy699 · 10-13-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

GPS verified?

kenchan · 10-13-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

GPS verified?

my driveway was too short...

doesnt count then?

ImportConvert · 10-13-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my driveway was too short...

doesnt count then?

Too short for GPS to register over a few yards? How do we know your speed was sustainable?

Skeeterbop · 10-14-2011, 01:28 AM

Where I was getting past 150 wouldn't be a problem; might take a while to get to 160 though.

10-12-2011, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I can also just give you the answer this Saturday at dinner, since I've already figured it out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-13-2011, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	While I can't say how fast it would go w/o a govenor, i can say that it was still pulling decent at 150. Not sure how I know this, but i do. I would have to guess a top speed between 160-180 given the space. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

10-13-2011, 08:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 17	not a chance. getting past 150 is really hard. __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

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Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	Where I was getting past 150 wouldn't be a problem; might take a while to get to 160 though. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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10-12-2011, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	And if the driver dies during testing, then ImportConvert and m4a1mustang, I owe you both a Coke.

10-13-2011, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	The car doesn't have enough HP to hit 180

10-13-2011, 09:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	It will do 168...

10-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	on the other end ive done 1mph going up my driveway in the MT. this takes more skill.

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