So I was reading Motor Trend a while ago and I remember seeing them post an 8.8 sec 0-60 with a 5-speed 2.0L Protege. Well, I tried a couple of times to see what I could get and the best I did was 10.6 sec!!

Has anybody else do a 0-60 run? What'd u get? Any tips on how to get the best runs?

 

Did you do 0-60mph or 0-100km/h?

Because from 0-60mph you do only one gear change from 1->2 but in 0-100km/h you do 2, 1->2 and 2->3.

My 1.8 had 0-60 about 8.6 but 0-100 9.4 ... dont remember the excact numbers though but the difference was there.

 

I'm sure Motor Trend would have no problem revving it up and dropping the clutch for the best acceleration. Did you try that? I wouldn't want to damage my clutch like that unless I was legally racing.

 

I wouldn't say that dropping the clutch results in the best acceleration. Dropping the clutch too fast makes the revs drop, sometimes almost to stalling. Feathering the clutch for a second or so while the wheels catch up to the revs will result in a better launch.

 

Feathering will give you the best results. Keep the revs up while slipping the clutch a little so you don't loose too many rpms. Dumping the clutch will either bog or spin depending on the rpms.

Anyway 0-60 for the Protege is S.LOW seconds.


The atributes for the Protege are not its tire shredding straight line performance. It is its handling ability. That is where it shines.

 

I'm no expert, I'll admit that. I just remember reading for various cars, for example the RX-8, they said they revved it up to something rediculously high and just "dumped" the clutch. eek4ever, could you share exactly what you did, and also road/weather conditions? thanks

 

RX8 is RWD and you can start with higher RPM-s with that. All the body weight goes on back wheels and then it has better traction.

 

Eh? 0-60 mph is the same as 0-100 km/h (well, 96.56 km/h).

 

Ever thought that they had a better time because they are PROFESSIONAL drivers?

 

haha good point there. BUT...who says eek4ever ISN'T a professional driver?

 

doing a drag launch isn't going to do crap to a clutch

 

100 km/h is about 62 mph. Not much, but the slower the car, the more difference it makes in comparing times.

Say WHAT? Any type of use is wear on a clutch, however the the more (and faster) you slip it, or the more times you slam it, the faster it will wear.

Is this not just common sense?

The *feathering* of the clutch mentioned earlier is sheer hell on the friction surfaces. It's the best way to launch, but not the best way to drive your car if you like clutches to last a good long time.

It's all abusive - which WILL do LOTS of CRAP to your clutch.

~HH

 

Ok...Here's what I said that in reference to:
Now, I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the 2 mph to make it 62 would require the extra gear shift.

 

12 replies and only 1 person posted their 0-60 time!!!!

 

I've been trying with a stopwatch, I'm getting between 7.8 and 9.5 secs, not really acurate.

the FS-DE doesn't seem to be real consistant, some days it seams to pull a lot harder than others. Might have something to do with temperature, humidity, engine temp, the moons gravity...