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Well, I ran the IS F tonight 6 times at a very nice track here in Oklahoma. --
The numbers surprised me. I was almost wondering what was wrong?
-- I had great reaction times on every run (except one) and with my best reaction time of .154 , I pulled a 13.846 @ 104.09 mph.... 1/8 of a mile 9.071 @ 80.68mph -- 11.669 @ 1000 -- 5.997 @ 330 mark -- 60 ft time was generally 2-2.4
The only modification is the BORLA axle - backs, which makes it not only sound a whole lot better, but compared to the factory HEAVY exhaust; which is at least 20 + lbs over the Borla.
The factory has a small "pancake" looking outlet that goes to the mufflers and looks extremely restricted, I figured I would pick up at least 5 ponies or so.... considering the design of the Borla not restricting it like the factory exhuast.
I was in sport mode everytime. When I used the paddles, I ended up in the low 14's and with it in sport mode only in regular drive mode, i had my best time as noted above and all runs were anywere from 14.12 to 13.846, all 103-105mph @ the 1/4 mile mark
The temperature was about 86F (humidity 60%) on the track and it never really seemed as if I had traction problems... I did however find that I can't remember if I EVER just punched it to the floor so the gas pedal clicked on the metal piece, assuming to open it up to WOT.. but again, I held the brake with the left foot. revving it slightly and right when that last yellow light on the tree hit, I "felt" as I just stomped the pedal on all 6 runs.... so of course I'm assuming I hit the metal pedal to the metal to activate the WOT metal piece on the floorboard, everytime. OR >> I wouldn't think I would be even close to these numbers if I didn't?? but then again.. I'm still pondering over this and how I didn't get lower numbers..
So I'm open to all opinions of what I should do and what I didn't do???
I would appreciate everyone's help as all these people at the track was surprised when 4 of the 6 runs were low 14's. Every single run however the top end was either 104 or 105 mph....
is this the norm' for some IS F's or what in the world I'm I doing incorrectly??
I thought it would easily pull into the low 13's and even high 12's. it sure does feel like it could do those numbers on the nice paved streets,, but here again, I only had the Sport mode on and did a combo of manual shifting and just slammed the pedal in automatic.
I have all my time slips and it was definitely embarissing... to say the least...
I did manage to outrun (barely sometimes) every single car I went up against...
I even weighed it, (with me in it,, -- I'm 215lbs , 6' 1"... ), it was 3975 lbs on the scales... with the factory exhaust now removed, I figured it would compensate for me keeping the spare alone, so I did leave it intact...
ANYONE's help would be greatly appreciated.... this shouldn't be putting up these numbers? or at least I wouldn't think by reading all these website and watching people run in the high 12's on youtube and reading motor trend articles, road and track, all showing high 12's... or at least 13 flat...
Hope someone can shed some light for me.... Its definitely discouraging,, but if others are running these numbers, I would figure I would be at least close?
Thank to everyone's help in advance, I need it..
--- LL
The numbers surprised me. I was almost wondering what was wrong?
The only modification is the BORLA axle - backs, which makes it not only sound a whole lot better, but compared to the factory HEAVY exhaust; which is at least 20 + lbs over the Borla.
The factory has a small "pancake" looking outlet that goes to the mufflers and looks extremely restricted, I figured I would pick up at least 5 ponies or so.... considering the design of the Borla not restricting it like the factory exhuast.
I was in sport mode everytime. When I used the paddles, I ended up in the low 14's and with it in sport mode only in regular drive mode, i had my best time as noted above and all runs were anywere from 14.12 to 13.846, all 103-105mph @ the 1/4 mile mark
The temperature was about 86F (humidity 60%) on the track and it never really seemed as if I had traction problems... I did however find that I can't remember if I EVER just punched it to the floor so the gas pedal clicked on the metal piece, assuming to open it up to WOT.. but again, I held the brake with the left foot. revving it slightly and right when that last yellow light on the tree hit, I "felt" as I just stomped the pedal on all 6 runs.... so of course I'm assuming I hit the metal pedal to the metal to activate the WOT metal piece on the floorboard, everytime. OR >> I wouldn't think I would be even close to these numbers if I didn't?? but then again.. I'm still pondering over this and how I didn't get lower numbers..
So I'm open to all opinions of what I should do and what I didn't do???
I would appreciate everyone's help as all these people at the track was surprised when 4 of the 6 runs were low 14's. Every single run however the top end was either 104 or 105 mph....
is this the norm' for some IS F's or what in the world I'm I doing incorrectly??
I thought it would easily pull into the low 13's and even high 12's. it sure does feel like it could do those numbers on the nice paved streets,, but here again, I only had the Sport mode on and did a combo of manual shifting and just slammed the pedal in automatic.
I have all my time slips and it was definitely embarissing... to say the least...
I did manage to outrun (barely sometimes) every single car I went up against...
I even weighed it, (with me in it,, -- I'm 215lbs , 6' 1"... ), it was 3975 lbs on the scales... with the factory exhaust now removed, I figured it would compensate for me keeping the spare alone, so I did leave it intact...
ANYONE's help would be greatly appreciated.... this shouldn't be putting up these numbers? or at least I wouldn't think by reading all these website and watching people run in the high 12's on youtube and reading motor trend articles, road and track, all showing high 12's... or at least 13 flat...
Hope someone can shed some light for me.... Its definitely discouraging,, but if others are running these numbers, I would figure I would be at least close?
Thank to everyone's help in advance, I need it..