Just had a best time of 5.4 sec without launch control enabled. Also, I have to agree that just as I approach 60 MPH, I redline and need to upshift into 3rd. I find myself hitting 3rd to make the 60 MPH acceleration timer in my track-apps work. I found something else kind of strange, but not sure if it was only me. After a few runs, I noticed that there was a decrease in power from 3000-5000 RPM. For example, the times I was getting for the first few runs were around 5.4 to 6.0, but in the next 3 runs, it was around 7! I think the engine was heating up? The temp gauge looked normal, so might be something else. The last run was around 6.4. The outside temp is 80-F and the tires were starting to smell since the first run.
93 Shell gas... Waiting for the price to drop more on chevron. I can't justify 80 cent difference from regular to premium that all the chevrons around me are charging. The shell down the road is pushing a 30 cent difference between the two... Haven't seen that in years.
My gps is old so yeah, who knows. I understand the numbers and it seems like it should be as you say. It is possible that ford screwed up with the speedo and or the app. Sucks and really kind of makes me disappointed. I have ran about 30-40 attempts now with the gps and the app and not once able to make it to 60 without 3rd with either.
I seriously doubt this. It is far more likely that it is tied to the front wheel speed sensors which are part of the ABS. If it were tied to the speedometer, it would measure the distance that the surface of the rear tires traveled during wheelspin - you could power-brake your way to a crazy 0-60 time without ever moving the car.
