Smoked...
#1
Smoked...
Last night I raced one of my coworkers who just got a 2000 audi S4. I thought hey my max is a sleeper she may have a really nice car but i can stay with her. NO chance whatsoever. The Quattro AWD blew me off the line and once i got some speed her twin turbos took control of the race-she was gone. Her max speed was 140 (probably with a little headroom) but I topped out at 120 (tried to accl in 3rd and 4th and wouldent go any faster). Just curious why did I top out at 120 and what kind of mods would get me a few mph's?
#3
you topped out at 120 because you have a speed limiter.
- its not rocket science. The only mod you need is to disable it.
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=15
- its not rocket science. The only mod you need is to disable it.
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=15
#7
If your running an auto, I remember reading that if you don't run 3rd til redline (<-- OD off), and it shifts to overdrive before hand, you won't have enough power to keep accelerating.
Also, wtf were you thinking??? The least you coulda done was run her from a roll...
Also, wtf were you thinking??? The least you coulda done was run her from a roll...
#8
Originally Posted by BigLou93SE
If your running an auto, I remember reading that if you don't run 3rd til redline (<-- OD off), and it shifts to overdrive before hand, you won't have enough power to keep accelerating.
Also, wtf were you thinking??? The least you coulda done was run her from a roll...
Also, wtf were you thinking??? The least you coulda done was run her from a roll...
Second we tried both ways from a roll and from a stoplight (i even cheated a bit ) but i still got destroyed. you just cant f*$k with twin turbo.
#10
yea yea it was a friendly race anyway no money on it and i didnt actually believe i was going to win but i did hold my own when weaving through traffic and blocking. back to the top speed subject what could i do to improve it? thanks
#17
Omg wtf are u thinking? U dont hve any mods and u expected to keep up with an S4? RIght... Anyways the y pipe will make ur car quicker but i dont think it will increase top speed but correct me if im wrong. Also i think u have a speed limiter so just dissable it.
#18
keep it in 3rd untill 6.5 k rpm, and then turn on the over drive, itle put you into a more powerfull rpm... you should READ THE FAQ'S before posting this kinda $hit. Your max wont stand a chance against that s4 for a while, certainly not with little mods... I think the most we can get outa our maxes N/A is 250-270 fwhp. There are big ballers though that have 560 fwho and 600 tq, so if you feel like you need more, there is always the boost. And i dont sugest going that fast if you just got your licence, death sucks...
#21
Word of advicde-
I know I'm fairly new to the org but you are a *******, pick up a magazine and read the acceleration stats and then you'll know how that audi smoked ya(why not go after a 350Z or M3 next time speed racer). At least read the stickies and search for answers, it takes 15 or 20 mins to gain basic Max knowledge, you will get reemed when you place retarded posts just like this one.
I know I'm fairly new to the org but you are a *******, pick up a magazine and read the acceleration stats and then you'll know how that audi smoked ya(why not go after a 350Z or M3 next time speed racer). At least read the stickies and search for answers, it takes 15 or 20 mins to gain basic Max knowledge, you will get reemed when you place retarded posts just like this one.
#22
Originally Posted by MDeezy
I thought GXE, are the only ones with limitors? the SE and GLE didnt have it?
correct me if I'm wrong.
correct me if I'm wrong.
MY car is a GLE and my top speed is 127 MPH. I never passed that speed.
#23
Originally Posted by Soul Fly
yea, it'd make you go 20 more mph....... youre an idiot
95VQ30: If you had read my posts you would know that i never actually expected to beat the audi i just thought it would be fun and i could see how my car performs against a much more expensive one. oh and dont worry i dont care about getting "reemed" on the internet.
CystumMax just provided an example to you tyrexx about how cars can "top out" without having a speed limiter. they just reach their top speed. seeing as how i have over 113000 miles on my car and its 10 yrs old i dont think it topping out around 120 is that terrible.
#24
Ok they arent that fast, look at the report from edmunds, it has 250hp but it ways almost 3600lbs.
specs--
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/aud...denav..6.Audi*
Road Test--
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/aud...ontent...Audi*
It takes 2 turbos to make that v6 250hp
specs--
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/aud...denav..6.Audi*
Road Test--
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/aud...ontent...Audi*
It takes 2 turbos to make that v6 250hp
#26
Try and knock the S4 all you want, it will still spank Maximas all day long. They're great cars that run well whether you're downtown, on the E-way, or carving up a mountain. You simply can't **** with a well boosted engine and AWD. We can't hang. Period.
"It takes 2 turbos to make that V6 250hp" ???? What a statement - as if the engine is struggling to make 250! Those are modest power numbers considering what the engine can actually do. My brother has a buddy with a yellow 2000 S4, and with an ECU upgrade, boost controller, intake, and 3" exhaust from the turbo back he dyno'd at 342hp at the WHEELS. God knows what he'll put down when he gets a front mount. Audi's 2.7T has been praised almost as much as our VQ, so it's pointless to act as if it's a shoddy piece of machinery.
"It takes 2 turbos to make that V6 250hp" ???? What a statement - as if the engine is struggling to make 250! Those are modest power numbers considering what the engine can actually do. My brother has a buddy with a yellow 2000 S4, and with an ECU upgrade, boost controller, intake, and 3" exhaust from the turbo back he dyno'd at 342hp at the WHEELS. God knows what he'll put down when he gets a front mount. Audi's 2.7T has been praised almost as much as our VQ, so it's pointless to act as if it's a shoddy piece of machinery.
#28
Originally Posted by 96white
I didnt know low 13 sec S4 "arent that fast"
Go drive one, you'll see how " slow " that 250hp is
Go drive one, you'll see how " slow " that 250hp is
#29
Originally Posted by Conrad283
That's pretty dangerous to be racing that fast.
Originally Posted by maximamike88
no see thats the problem i was stuck at 120 and couldent catch up to her. would a y-pipe increase my top speed?
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it is a shoddy piece of machinery!!!....the 2.7T has many recalls and TSB's....my brothers pearl white 2000 S4 has had 2 sets of turbos replaced by the factory and he uses mobil 1 and has a turbo timer!!! that's right, he's on his 3rd set and that was when he was stock!!! now he has chip, intake, and exhaust...god knows how long it's gonna last now...the intercooler hoses keep blowing off on him and he looses all boost, then he has to make an appointment, wait a week, then take it in...totally sux!!! nice interior....way to heavy a car to handle well though....great brakes stock, except the rotors are notorious for warping under even light braking loads after a couple thousand miles...so most owners replace them right away with brembo blanks...!! he has also had cam seals replaced, rack and pinion, brakes twice, intercooler hoses, throttle body boot, winshield wiper resevior twice, and master cylinder once...by the way, he only has 30K miles on it!!! and it's not like the same dealership is working on it...and screwing it up...he has taken it to several dealerships....
I am sure he has a lemon...but regardless, the car is a typical german POS....very expensive to fix and maintain and impossible to work on....they crammed the engine in there with a shoe horn it looks like....!!! not to mention...b4 he had the chip when he had only intake and exhaust, I put 3 car lengths on him in the 1/4 (now he'd prolly put 3 on me)...but of course he's an auto and i'm not...although intake and exhaust gives him 20whp cause he's boosted...
I am sure he has a lemon...but regardless, the car is a typical german POS....very expensive to fix and maintain and impossible to work on....they crammed the engine in there with a shoe horn it looks like....!!! not to mention...b4 he had the chip when he had only intake and exhaust, I put 3 car lengths on him in the 1/4 (now he'd prolly put 3 on me)...but of course he's an auto and i'm not...although intake and exhaust gives him 20whp cause he's boosted...
#31
the other day i was thinking about selling my max and buy a used A4, man those cars are sweet, and when that turbo spools up.... dam my pants just get wet.. neways you shouldt be speeding especially at 16, come on now how bad would that sound on the news: "16 year old dies in what seem to be his mother's maxima when going to the grocery store"
#33
Originally Posted by michaelnyden
it is a shoddy piece of machinery!!!....the 2.7T has many recalls and TSB's... I am sure [my brother] has a lemon...but regardless, the car is a typical german POS....
German POS? High maintenance/repair costs are their only fault, in my opinion. The country didn't get its reputation as the world's premier automotive builder by making pieces of shyte.
Originally Posted by michaelnyden
... they crammed the engine in there with a shoe horn it looks like....!!!
#34
Read this article and finish up with this thread... Sick of hearing about people loosing to S4....
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...cc_evogermany/
http://www.lambolook.com/autoresourc...i-mile-s4.html
http://pages.videotron.com/s4video/
s4biturbo.com
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...cc_evogermany/
http://www.lambolook.com/autoresourc...i-mile-s4.html
http://pages.videotron.com/s4video/
s4biturbo.com
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S4 are really great cars IMO. My friend's father has one, never has had any problems with it. Really quick and responsive. I've raced it before (just to measure up the max), we'll just say that I won't do it again. It's really a great car, hopefully one day...
#38
Originally Posted by 96white
I didnt know low 13 sec S4 "arent that fast"
Go drive one, you'll see how " slow " that 250hp is
Go drive one, you'll see how " slow " that 250hp is
I also think that if that engine didnt have its 2 turbos it would be the slowest crap car.
___Ninos
#40
Originally Posted by Ni_Nos_Maxima
One thing I got to say, Prove It, Aint no way that heavy lug is going to hall low 13 stock, With a really godlike driver they barley brake into high 13's
I also think that if that engine didnt have its 2 turbos it would be the slowest crap car.
___Ninos
I also think that if that engine didnt have its 2 turbos it would be the slowest crap car.
___Ninos
those are nice cars that can go fast w/ little modding