GOLFMK8
GOLFMK7
GOLFMK6
GOLFMKV

"Proper" 60-130mph technique

D

dlaunde

Go Kart Newbie
Location
USA
So I've been testing out my EQT Vortex tune, doing 1/4 mile pulls. Decided to also go out to 130mph to see my time.

But from reading around and comparing to others, it seems most people do their 60-130mph times by starting their pull around 40-45mph in 3rd gear than doing WOT. So my time was a good bit slower in comparison since I wasn't starting it at the "right" point/gear.

This also seems common practice for a lot of other car guys, not just VW/Audi scene.

Why is that? I mean I get how starting at that point in 3rd gear and than going WOT will get you to 130mph with only 1 shift (helping for a faster time)...but it also seems a little sneaky in terms of comparing to others.
 
scrllock

scrllock

Autocross Champion
Location
MI
If you're measuring how quickly your car can get from 60-130, the fastest way is to start with traction/boost. Why compare with a random handicap?
 
D

dlaunde

Go Kart Newbie
Location
USA
Thanks. I guess I was approaching from the mindset of a 1/4 mile run and just taking it to 130 for the 60-130 time. But now realize for 60-100 and 60-130 times, that is the wrong way to approach it.
 
D

dlaunde

Go Kart Newbie
Location
USA
Diggs24 said:
Yeah, the longer you are at WOT the more heat is generated so the less time you are in throttle the better.

What was your time?
Click to expand...
1/4 mile was 11.5 (119mph trap) and the 60-130 on the same pull was 10.7
DA was 1900

It was on 93 octane, Vortex Standard Golf R. But I also only have modest timing on the tune as it is meant for my winter/road trip tune. E85 is next up.
 
D

dlaunde

Go Kart Newbie
Location
USA
Diggs24 said:
10.7 isn't bad at all for pump on a full weight R.
Click to expand...
Oh, yay! I've seen a lot of low 9's and high 8's posted by others with similar setups and thought I was pretty far off. Though half of them were GTIs. Which, while also being lighter, I was told the gearing is also better suited for hitting 130mph while still in 4th.

I tried a rolling 60-130 today (stupid dragy didn't capture it) but had to shift into fifth to make 130 (4th gear would only get me to 122 even with shifting around 7200rpm)
 
D

dlaunde

Go Kart Newbie
Location
USA
Diggs24 said:
Yep, lighter and 2 gears for us.
Click to expand...
Just to ask, cause why not: is there a scenario where it is possible to do 60-130 in the R in two gears or will it always take three? This is for the MK7.5 (so 7spd). Not sure if the 6spd R is/was different.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top