We have about 350 miles on testing on the kit complete. Two trips to the dyno and one to the dragstip. Car is running near perfectly. The 2.5L is untouched. Running just under 11psi on pump gas with 10.5 CR.
We made a trrip to the dragstrip last night but there were only timing the 1/8 mile because the end of the track was wet from flooding. This was my first time to the track with this chassis, engine, turbo, etc. Car is full weight plus stereo. Only item removed was the spare tire.
Bolted on the 8" slicks and made a few runs. First time out I had my personal best 60 foot time and the 2nd time it went even quicker.
This 1/8 mile time equates to a 12.3 @ 114+. My red 535is was a little slower in the 1/8 when it went 12.37 @ 114.87.
FastFiver wrote:Congrats Todd, it's great to see this come to fruition! And to think, I've had (an albeit small) part in supporting your awesome endeavor... (tear)
Yep, you were the very first customer at TCD's Dublin, OH World Headquarters!
Looks great. Even the 1/8 mile seems to take forever watching the video. Have you tried using the hand brake to load the drive train before the launch? It is a strain on the clutch but seems to work well.
Duke M535ti wrote:Looks great. Even the 1/8 mile seems to take forever watching the video. Have you tried using the hand brake to load the drive train before the launch? It is a strain on the clutch but seems to work well.
I ran the car thorugh most of 4th gear for fun.
You try the hand brake thingy when you go to the track and report back.
