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I spliced the two videos together and ran them at quarter speed so you can see where in the process the S5 pulls away. Because the VC only updates every 5-8 mph, you have to extrapolate, but it seems the time advantage is almost immediate.
Hope you all can play wmv format. If not, let me know.
Last edited by spindlewood; 03-09-2019 at 01:34 PM.
I spliced the two videos together and ran them at quarter speed so you can see where in the process the S5 pulls away. Because the VC only updates every 5-8 mph, you have to extrapolate, but it seems the time advantage is almost immediate.
Hope you all can play wmv format. If not, let me know.
You can feel the difference. Off the line the S5 will push you back in your seat, where as you barely get that feeling in the SQ5.
You can feel the difference. Off the line the S5 will push you back in your seat, where as you barely get that feeling in the SQ5.
Wish I had the S5 to test Based on the video and what you say, I would rule out the aerodynamics as the biggest factor. Extra weight would certainly contribute in a big to the SQ5 getting a slower start. Wonder if there is anything else that contributes to that initial pull.
Wish I had the S5 to test Based on the video and what you say, I would rule out the aerodynamics as the biggest factor. Extra weight would certainly contribute in a big to the SQ5 getting a slower start. Wonder if there is anything else that contributes to that initial pull.
Since you have the JB4 unit on your car, wouldn't that help to take you to the S5 level?
And as far as the weight goes, I believe there is between a 200 and 450 lb difference - depending on the coupe or sportback
Last edited by ronsal; 03-09-2019 at 02:31 PM.
Reason: mistake on the weight I quoted originally
While the final drive ratio would seem to favor the SQ, wouldn't the fact that the S tire circumference is about 11% smaller compensate for the FDR differences? Roughly 81" for the S and 91' for the SQ.
Since you have the JB4 unit on your car, wouldn't that help to take you to the S5 level?
And as far as the weight goes, I believe there is between a 200 and 450 lb difference - depending on the coupe or sportback
Thanks for the reminder I have a JB4 It certainly takes it to the S5 level, but I've yet to do a true 0-60. I've always done my WOT from a 5mph rolling start which probably takes away that "pushed back into your seat feeling." I haven't felt comfortable doing a launch control start as I need to pull directly onto an interstate (no on-ramps where I test) and I haven't been comfortable taking the time for a complete stop, rev, and launch with the possibility of cars coming up behind at 70mph lol. Also, can't help but think of the old days where it would definitely burn rubber launching it that way. But when summer comes around, I'll give it a try for giggles.
Traction control should always be off for a proper launch. Those times aren't accurate, using a VBOX or Draggy would be more beneficial as seen below from my car
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Last edited by AndroidRobot; 03-15-2019 at 06:37 AM.
03-09-2019, 01:14 PM
Based on the video and what you say, I would rule out the aerodynamics as the biggest factor. Extra weight would certainly contribute in a big to the SQ5 getting a slower start. Wonder if there is anything else that contributes to that initial pull.
