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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Default G-Tech. this cant be right?

I know there has probably been a thousand topics on G-Tech accuracy, I looked in search and couldnt find my question.

But is it possible for G-Techs to be way way off?

I tested my sisters 04 Jetta with 115 horse power and got a 14.02 0-60

WTF? That cant be right can it? I was expecting at least 10
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Hrm......

How many times did you run the test?
Was it run on flat ground and did you run it both ways?
Was 14.02 you average, or best time?
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Did you calibrate the Gtech? Even though it says it comes calibrated, it'* bull. You need to do a hot and cold cal.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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And you need the proper weight for the vehicle.

I just picked up my Hot rod where they took a Gtech vs a track. The ET'* were damn near exactly the same, with the MPH just 2-3 over the track.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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is it a diesel?
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Default Re: G-Tech. this cant be right?

Originally Posted by ComfyCar
I tested my sisters 04 Jetta with 115 horse power and got a 14.02 0-60
WTF? That cant be right can it? I was expecting at least 10
I think you guys are getting ahead of yourself.... he'* not trying to calculate the HP.... he'* concerned about the 0-60 time..... incorrect weight and diesel wouldn't affect the 0-60 time.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Default Re: G-Tech. this cant be right?

Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
Originally Posted by ComfyCar
I tested my sisters 04 Jetta with 115 horse power and got a 14.02 0-60
WTF? That cant be right can it? I was expecting at least 10
I think you guys are getting ahead of yourself.... he'* not trying to calculate the HP.... he'* concerned about the 0-60 time..... incorrect weight and diesal wouldn't effect that.
well if its a diesel then 0-60 could be between 14.02 and "Ungodly Slow"
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