My R33 Gts25T v. 2000 R8 Clubsport???

[pooski]

I have a little problem.... My mate just bought a 2000 model R8 clubsport and is convinced it is faster then my R33 so we are taking them down to Calder to see for sure. The problem is i dont want to look like a fool if he destroys me.... any one have any ideas on how it will go?

here are the specs:

R33: series 1, lowered, air filter, exhaust system (3.5"), boost up to 12psi.

R8: Stock, 250Kw, Auto

I recon he is in trouble but want to get some opinions from people who have run against similar cars.

[xn]

damn. auto? i think u mite be able to beat him. hmm.. let me noe how it goes.

[rev210]

You ought to do quite well.

I had exhaust, K&N panel filter,KCA349 whiteline kit, 100kgs of work gear in the boot and 10psi and ran 13.8's on 205 tyres.

[pooski]

yeah..... i know and he even tries to tell me that the holden traction control button on his dash will work like a F1 launch control box...... i really have to beat this guy, i may just wind my boost up to 20psi for the 1/4 mile run and just pray that nothing explodes.....

[rev210]

Those R8 things in the manual form can't break 14's at the real dragstrip. The tests quoted by magazines are based on a g-tech so they are very optimistic.

[wannabe]

Of course you are going to do the little things like deflate your tires a little for better traction?

Good luck!

[pooski]

yeah good point about the tyres.... what is a good pressure to run on the strip?

[V-meister]

Apparently the new R8 clubbies do 0-100 in 5.3sec, not sure abt 1/4 mile though.

Good luck

[wannabe]

Sorry can't help you on a precise tire pressure but gotta take into aco**** things like air temp, surface temp etc etc.

[Roy]

The tests quoted by magazines are based on a g-tech so they are very optimistic

Dont Wheels and Motor use Correvit timing, i was under the impression that this is highly accurate, only they time the cars with half a tank and a passenger so typically carrying approx 100kg additional.

As for his car being quicker... dont worry. Look at it like i do.

Not many of my friends are into cars, but typically those that are all have quicker cars... I love it, they get to spend all their money on getting their cars going quickly, and i get free entertainment joyriding in them.

[Rezz]

Originally posted by pooski

yeah..... i know and he even tries to tell me that the holden traction control button on his dash will work like a F1 launch control box......

He drives a Commodoor does he? Mmmmm.....

Could you ask him (and say Rezz from Japan wants to know),

HOW THE F*CK DOES HE KNOW WANT AN F1 LAUNCH CONTROL BOX IS LIKE? :looney:

Good luck, I hope you beat him:D

[xn]

Yeah, lol.

Try take out the back seats.. lol.

[Rezz]

Hey xn, I watch Doumo kun play the drums everyday on NHK...

[pooski]

I am feeling a bit more confident now.... i still think it will be close, but if i lose it wont be by much and i can still give him shit for paying $35g for a car thats just faster then my $14500 car that can go around corners as well as drive in a stright line.

[Guest RedLineGTR]

get some extra octane boosted...maybe some tolune...advance the timing abit for the run.

[RbHed]

just run 1 bar of boost and u should b alright..

just hope ur launch is better than his

[xn]

hmm. i usually launch at 5000 revs. on the corona. hvnt launched on the skyline yet. too precious.

so, when's the race? gd luck btw.

[rev210]

Originally posted by Roy

Dont Wheels and Motor use Correvit timing, i was under the impression that this is highly accurate,

Yep highly accurate for a Correvit timing run Not a real dragstrip. The times are always a little too generous.

[Guest Robo's]

Dont get me wrong i love the skylines, but the LS1 motors are very good and make impressive power outputs. With the computers now cracked, 230rwkw is not uncommon with just tune and exhaust mods to LS1. I know they are heavy lumps, but with the added power, they can be still quick. My mate has ran 13.1 in his VX SS, 6 speed with no internal mods.

But seeing as this ones an auto, the autos slow them down alot as they LS1 loves to rev, so the stock R8 being an auto, you should hand it too him. Good luck anyway!! Its all fun.

[giz01]

The 300kw monaro's are only good for low 13's!