Manual or Auto-tragic??
#31
SoCal, I sure will tell you. I got mine last month when it was on sale from Escort for $119. I tried it in my Saturn before I traded it in for the HHR, and it seemed to work good. I only wish I had it back when I had my 280Z. I did a lot of work on it: engine, exhaust, lighter flywheel, and replacing metal with fiberglass (hood, fenders, headlight buckets, rear hatch) and tube bumpers. That car weighed 2708 with 1/2 tank of gas, tools, spare tire, and me in the car. I was planning on swapping the engine for a small block Chevy. (It had every suspension part replaced with a full race setup). That car was awesome.
#32
Jeesh Lee - maybe your handle should be "Saturn2708"
I'm gonna hafta invite you over when we build our AA/Gas HHR Panel!
Soooo...I've got 5 GTech Pro SS's in my eBay watch box now...guess I'll have one soon!
I'm gonna hafta invite you over when we build our AA/Gas HHR Panel!
Soooo...I've got 5 GTech Pro SS's in my eBay watch box now...guess I'll have one soon!
#33
Originally Posted by snksknr94
Whatever you feel like doing. All I wanted to know is how your driving ability came into play with an auto car at the track. Like I said point it in the right direction and stomp the pedal, not much ability needed. I'm eagerly awaiting how you plan on making up the mph difference, without throwing performance mods at it.
Note: I'm talking about a stock HHR, not a built hotrod with a high stall, etc. I know they take a bit more effort.
Note: I'm talking about a stock HHR, not a built hotrod with a high stall, etc. I know they take a bit more effort.
Fenris
#34
I read the manual about the I position. It offers braking for the engine while going down downgrades where the HHR would normaly accelerate. You can also use it while going up hill to keep your auto from shifting between 3rd and 4th as much as it would in D. It actualy limits your shifts! Chevy suggest using it while driving on winding hilly roads or for towing a trailer. It sound just like 2 on any other auto transmission. I don't think I'll use it again but I had to try.
#36
I know it isn't built for speed, but sometimes I wish it had alot of power. Yesterday on my way home I was just wanting to race everyone and beat a vibe and a matrix but got whooped by a Chrysler pt cruiser turbo.
#38
Originally Posted by captain howdy
In time once things become available we will have more power. At least enough to beat a PT GT. Don't kill my fantasy this time snksknr94! I didn't say beat a Vette!
#39
Just Keep in mind the enemy has:
Engine: 2.4-liter HO Turbo DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower: 230hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 245ft-lb @ 2400 - 4500 rpm
Drive Type: front wheel drive
0 to 60: 7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 secs @ 92mph
Engine: 2.4-liter HO Turbo DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower: 230hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 245ft-lb @ 2400 - 4500 rpm
Drive Type: front wheel drive
0 to 60: 7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 secs @ 92mph
#40
Originally Posted by snksknr94
I stepped out on this thread a while ago. I'll let reality speak for itself when people start taking these things to the track. I'm going to go once, but I'm not looking forward to my first 16+ sec. and sub 100mph slip.