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cheetah · 04-24-2009, 07:06 PM

2002 Boxster S / 6-speed

My best 1/4 mile so far was a 13.9x @104.xx. This was last year, and I am expecting much lower times. I had massive wheelhop, and could only manage 2.1 60 foots. Horrible 60's for a RWD car with an engine in the back!

With such high traps, I could run much faster. I have learned some things looking at the various loggers while running:

Shift no later than 6500 rpm. Above that, forward momentum really decreases. My launches should be better this year with replaced / upgraded rear suspension parts. I also just put an Aluminum Flywheel on, and am waiting to test my new launch control system at the track.

Oh, my mods were pretty basic: UP pulleys, headers, Borla, de-snorkle, & better motor mount at the time.

The car is here:
http://www.cheetahonline.com/vehicles/boxster.html

It has a video of a run vs a 13.1 Vette there also.

04-24-2009, 07:06 PM	#10
cheetah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 156	2002 Boxster S / 6-speed My best 1/4 mile so far was a 13.9x @104.xx. This was last year, and I am expecting much lower times. I had massive wheelhop, and could only manage 2.1 60 foots. Horrible 60's for a RWD car with an engine in the back! With such high traps, I could run much faster. I have learned some things looking at the various loggers while running: Shift no later than 6500 rpm. Above that, forward momentum really decreases. My launches should be better this year with replaced / upgraded rear suspension parts. I also just put an Aluminum Flywheel on, and am waiting to test my new launch control system at the track. Oh, my mods were pretty basic: UP pulleys, headers, Borla, de-snorkle, & better motor mount at the time. The car is here: http://www.cheetahonline.com/vehicles/boxster.html It has a video of a run vs a 13.1 Vette there also.