Remember its not just bhp that means a fast time, its all in the launch. To aid this stiff suspension, a diff, bushes, good tyres, engine mounts all play a big part.

Okay so on mine

Kw coils

Cupra bushes

Mid range kumho's

No diff and no mounts

Oh also a heavy right foot

So what sort of power running the GTB jason ?

Guessing 230 / 240 in standard form ?

 

I was probably around 260bhp when I ran the 13.7.  Terminal speed was 106mph.

 

I might be only 0.3 quicker now at 13.4, but my terminals increased to 113 / 114 mph, so I am gaining a lot at the top end, same rubbish low down....

Terminal shows true power

I was probably around 260bhp when I ran the 13.7.  Terminal speed was 106mph.

 

I might be only 0.3 quicker now at 13.4, but my terminals increased to 113 / 114 mph, so I am gaining a lot at the top end, same rubbish low down....

Is this down to a lack of traction when launching? Diesel torque ftw :P

I never cross the line over 99mph at Santa Pod in my Ibiza :(

I got a 15.6 this weekend. No idea on power figures and nothing stripped out. Fastest terminal was 92 mph. Quite a lot of spin. Definite room for improvement

I ran 15.6 at first knocked it down after a few runs pretty easy, trying different launches through the day made for good fun. You should improve that pretty easy.

My time sheet from the weekend at USC

 

Best I did was a 16.1, my car is just remapped and was running the Std intercooler, was rather warm aswell on the friday I did the run and also a fairly strong headwind.

I ran 15.6 at first knocked it down after a few runs pretty easy, trying different launches through the day made for good fun. You should improve that pretty easy.

Yeah hopefully so. What was your terminal speeds Joe?

Here's my time sheet

After some genuine advice as I was terrible at this!

When's the best time to do gear changes lower end? What gear do you cross the line in?

Any other tips would be great! It was my first go at 1/4 mile but I done soo poor it's embarrassing!

Does the mapping of the car have an impact?

Cheers in advance guys

Your own car dictates when you changes gear.  I change up in mine as close to the limiter as I can as I have power all the way to 5000rpm.  Other cars might not.

 

Mapping will obviously affect things as you have more power, and power delivery changes through the rev range.  Usually holds more power higher up.

My 14.99 was 93.3mph unsure on my others.

Yes i found changing at about 4500 was the best for mine and cross the line in 4th. I imagine i will have to alter all this when its mapped again and maybe be in 5th who knows.

That's a superb speed Joe. That was just with a map right? almost makes my hybrid look broken lol

I was probably around 260bhp when I ran the 13.7. Terminal speed was 106mph.

I was somewhere between 250 and 260 when I ran 13.6. Terminal was 105mph so almost the same.

Hybrid but on a normal plug in map still. its strange I really need to get it on the rollers. Although my new clutch doesnt seem to bite like my old one :s

Might just need bedding in more? I'd love to get mine on some rollers too

You never updated the first post did you Jason?

You never updated the first post did you Jason?

 

Probably not

 

I should do it as I'm now #1 (for how long though? )

Would love to see a list of mods vs times to get an idea of what to aim for.

Something like what's on another TDI forum ?

Probably not

I should do it as I'm now #1 (for how long though? )

Exactly, it was still showing as some dodgy character called CT17 in first.

I'm sure you'll be safe for a while... Fabias only.

Would love to see a list of mods vs times to get an idea of what to aim for.

Something like what's on another TDI forum ?

 

Yeah, I run the quarter mile list on TDIClub as well!  It's a little harder for me to get to #1 on that list with a couple of 10 second cars occupying the top spots.

That would be great if you could Jason. Some quick fabias about these days though not sure how many get tracked :(

Mine needs updating to 16.2 @ 85mph

Seeing as there is a willy waving thread elsewhere, why not another one for measure of performance, or a more "real world" measure IMO

Rules are simple, any quarter mile time (verified where possible) of a Fabia on Briskoda, even 1.8T's

Move numbers about / copy/paste, to slot yourself in.

1. devonutopia 13.41 @ 113mph - Santa Pod, 2013

2. Bossfox 13.6092 @ 104.46mph - Santa Pod 9th July 2011.

3. ROS53Y 14.155 1/4 mile - 5.67 to 60mph

4. TSpark 14.4 @ 96mph

5. chrisw_vrs 14.7 - not sure on terminal speed arouns high 90's

6. joe_vrs_tdi 14.99 @ 93.3mph

7. matt1chelski 15.1 @ 9xMPH - Santa Pod, this year

8. Dark Hero 15.6 @ 92mph

9. Soot1e - 16.08 and 94mph. Last year at the Pod.

10. Southy - 16.1 @ 84.59mph

11. chrisw880 16.8 @ 78mph at Shakespear County (Oct 09)

12. Leodhasach 17.046 @ 81.5mph

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et08OnUucOM

 

dun know if its on briskoda but its fast lol