New best. 8.64 @ 80mph

[turbostang]

I have some 4 cylinder front springs if you want them. You can have them.

[91CoupeMike]

I have some 4 cylinder front springs if you want them. You can have them.

If you had the choose between those and drag launch springs, which would you chose?

[turbostang]

If you had the choose between those and drag launch springs, which would you chose?

For me, neither..but it's not mine.

I don't necessarily subscribe to the whole 4 cylinder spring thing (my car came with them, I didn't put them in).

The whole point of changing springs is to make the front end rise faster (within reason) and to dampen it's motion with the use of (adjustable) struts. By using softer front springs, it takes more energy to make the front end rise - and the stiffer springs (coupled with the strut valving) keep it from falling so fast.

Same reason we use STIFFER front springs than stock when we do coil over conversions (in 99% of drag cars).

The use of those springs will make your car drive like a shrimp boat in the front. You are welcome to these, they are free - see what they do for you, they just might work.

[majorownage]

If you had the choose between those and drag launch springs, which would you chose?

do you have the drag springs? try em out!

[FoxBodyNick]

Mine seemed to ride very well with drag springs when i had them in

[Z06killinsbf]

What about running SouthSides? Get some extra lift. I would take all the weight out as you could. Bumper supports? Who needs 'em? Smog pump? What smog? No need for a/c. Sweating is good for you.

Get a light weight valve train if you're doing springs. I would do a full tubular front as well.

[STROKD]

I thought you were sandbagging, but I can tell you are actually excited. I think my VW daily has you covered. You going to meet Friday? I seriously wanna see if I can beat you in my 4 cyl.

[STROKD]

Just found this... Should be a close race.. I don't have an air filter but I have a more aggressive tune on 93 octane and lighter rims... I figured I could run an 8.8@80, looks like a good guess!

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16177

[turbostang]

assuming an average light from both of you, he'll kill you inside of 100' Matt - you'll never run him down running the same back half.

[STROKD]

assuming an average light from both of you, he'll kill you inside of 100' Matt - you'll never run him down running the same back half.

Lol I'm not talking at the track. You should know me better. On street either he will be on street tires or cold slicks. I don't spin from a roll or a stop on street ( I know how to leave lights hard). Plus I usually race farther than an eigth on the street (over 80)

I'm sure it'll be closer than anyone thinks...

[91CoupeMike]

Lol I'm not talking at the track. You should know me better. On street either he will be on street tires or cold slicks. I don't spin from a roll or a stop on street ( I know how to leave lights hard). Plus I usually race farther than an eigth on the street (over 80)

I'm sure it'll be closer than anyone thinks...

Well I'll be honest. My car isn't fast at all.

Im only good at low speeds and only up to about 110mph.

Traction is an issue even with 245s. In 2nd gear if I'm in power it'll spin sometimes. Depends on the road quality.

I'm down to run, idk about this Friday tho

[STROKD]

Mike, I gave up tryin to run u in my slowest Vette. I'm giving you a good chance at a W racin my VW for Christs sake. I just want a fun run and I haven't raced anyone in that car.

Lmk if u can make the meet sometime and Ill bring it.

[91CoupeMike]

Will do.

[91CoupeMike]

The only vettes I can beat are the slow TPI ones. Lol

[Sergio]

The only vettes I can beat are the slow TPI ones. Lol

idk, man... my old A4 C5 went something like 8.7s stock on some 19" run flats. lol