Free Mod Increases Performance 8% Instantly!

Bogie · 04-15-2008, 09:37 AM

I was doing some SKY "engineering" the other day and was working acceleration numbers for the SKY torque, tires, and gearing. Thanks to Newton, we have a nifty little equation that helps us related force, mass, and acceleration:

F=ma

solving for accleration we have:

a = F/m

Acceleration can be improved in two ways. One is to increase the Force, which bascially wraps back to horsepower, torque, and gearing. The second way is to reduce mass. I started to look at the latter....and then I started to look at ME. I weigh about 240 lbs. The SKY, a modest 2990 lbs. I decided to determine what percentage of ME is "m", and since the relationship between "m" and "a" is a linear one, it would tell me how much of "a" is affected by ME.

240/2990 = 8%

That is somewhat dissapointing. Almost one tenth of SKY's power is devoted to moving ME.

And then it hit me. I can get an instant 8% increase in performance by simply jumping out of the car.

Edit: Upon further reflection, I believe the proper calcuation is 240/ (2990 + 240) = 7.4%

Gerry · 04-15-2008, 09:39 AM

Test your hypothesis and let us know how it comes out for both you and the car.

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 04-15-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie

I was doing some SKY "engineering" the other day and was working acceleration numbers for the SKY torque, tires, and gearing. Thanks to Newton, we have a nifty little equation that helps us related force, mass, and acceleration:

F=ma

solving for accleration we have:

a = F/m

Acceleration can be improved in two ways. One is to increase the Force, which bascially wraps back to horsepower, torque, and gearing. The second way is to reduce mass. I started to look at the latter....and then I started to look at ME. I weigh about 240 lbs. The SKY, a modest 2990 lbs. I decided to determine what percentage of ME is "m", and since the relationship between "m" and "a" is a linear one, it would tell me how much of "a" is affected by ME.

240/2990 = 8%

That is somewhat dissapointing. Almost one tenth of SKY's power is devoted to moving ME.

And then it hit me. I can get an instant 8% increase in performance by simply jumping out of the car.

Taking a passenger (~165#) down the 1/8 rutinely cost me over .1 sec. -J

marlboromike · 04-15-2008, 10:09 AM

Each passenger in a car is worth 2% more in gasoline

Accelleration = Final Velocity -(minus) Initial Velocity
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and all of u thought i was just a pretty face...

**Celt03** · 04-15-2008, 12:21 PM

OMG - is there anything worse than a bored engineer ...

SKYtime · 04-15-2008, 12:23 PM

True and hysterically funny. I'm looking forward to the picture of both you and car after you test the hypothesis.

MidniteBlues · 04-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Please, make sure you make a video of it...

Need a parachute?

marlboromike · 04-15-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Celt03

OMG - is there anything worse than a bored engineer ...

A married engineer!...but i swear, I'm no engineer. Just remembering some formulas in physics...I don't know how I ever got passed that class.

OLDMX4 · 04-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Slimfast = More HP ?

Sky_Pilot · 04-15-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDMX4

Slimfast = More HP ?

Bogie · 04-15-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

A married engineer!

Damn straight. There is an evolutionary reason the engineer gene lay dormant for one or more generations.

YouTube - Dilbert - The Knack

xmicro_Redline · 04-15-2008, 08:35 PM

That means if you loose 40 lbs you will gain about 1.5 - 2% more horse power. Better than a Cold Air Intake.

willis · 04-15-2008, 11:17 PM

So at 190 I would gain 6.4% Good thing I purchased the CAI instead. So If you have a CAI and push a 190lb passanger out the door would you say I had a 12.8% gain

OLDMX4 · 04-15-2008, 11:30 PM

When racing motorcycles ........ the saying around the pits was 7lbs equals 1hp

Now if I can just lose 280lbs ... that would get me to my 300hp mark

Wait, then I would weigh like a negative 80lbs

doc-o-pharm · 04-15-2008, 11:33 PM

Maybe install one of these in the Sky: The Man-Sized Remote Control Car - Born Rich

Lil GTO · 04-16-2008, 12:43 AM

So if you filled the trunk with helium... or that would only affect the weight not the mass - and might reduce the traction available.

There is a reason why true racing cars have no carpet - no radio - and use titanium and carbon fiber etc - to reduce weight.

04-15-2008, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	Free Mod Increases Performance 8% Instantly! I was doing some SKY "engineering" the other day and was working acceleration numbers for the SKY torque, tires, and gearing. Thanks to Newton, we have a nifty little equation that helps us related force, mass, and acceleration: F=ma solving for accleration we have: a = F/m Acceleration can be improved in two ways. One is to increase the Force, which bascially wraps back to horsepower, torque, and gearing. The second way is to reduce mass. I started to look at the latter....and then I started to look at ME. I weigh about 240 lbs. The SKY, a modest 2990 lbs. I decided to determine what percentage of ME is "m", and since the relationship between "m" and "a" is a linear one, it would tell me how much of "a" is affected by ME. 240/2990 = 8% That is somewhat dissapointing. Almost one tenth of SKY's power is devoted to moving ME. And then it hit me. I can get an instant 8% increase in performance by simply jumping out of the car. Edit: Upon further reflection, I believe the proper calcuation is 240/ (2990 + 240) = 7.4% __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver Last edited by Bogie : 04-15-2008 at 11:10 AM.

04-15-2008, 09:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 568 My Photos: (0)	Test your hypothesis and let us know how it comes out for both you and the car. __________________ '08 Silver Pearl Red Line delivered 5 Oct '07 Three pedals Red leather Monsoon Chrome rims Spoiler

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,119 My Photos: (6)	Each passenger in a car is worth 2% more in gasoline Accelleration = Final Velocity -(minus) Initial Velocity _______________________________ T2 (Time Square) and all of u thought i was just a pretty face... Last edited by marlboromike : 04-15-2008 at 10:14 AM.

04-15-2008, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,571 My Photos: (6)	OMG - is there anything worse than a bored engineer ... __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

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SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,125 My Photos: (0)	True and hysterically funny. I'm looking forward to the picture of both you and car after you test the hypothesis. __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

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04-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,570 My Photos: (0)	OK Bogie Please, make sure you make a video of it... Need a parachute? __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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OLDMX4 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 My Photos: (13)	Slimfast = More HP ? __________________ Black Redline Black Leather 5-Spd Manual Chrome Wheels Deck Spoiler 6 CD/MP3 Monsoon XM Radio Stubby Antenna "ImSaturn" Member #139 OLDMX4 ImSaturn Page

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xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,477 My Photos: (1)	That means if you loose 40 lbs you will gain about 1.5 - 2% more horse power. Better than a Cold Air Intake.

04-15-2008, 11:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
willis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern IL Posts: 155 My Photos: (1)	So at 190 I would gain 6.4% Good thing I purchased the CAI instead. So If you have a CAI and push a 190lb passanger out the door would you say I had a 12.8% gain

04-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
OLDMX4 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 My Photos: (13)	7 lbs When racing motorcycles ........ the saying around the pits was 7lbs equals 1hp Now if I can just lose 280lbs ... that would get me to my 300hp mark Wait, then I would weigh like a negative 80lbs __________________ Black Redline Black Leather 5-Spd Manual Chrome Wheels Deck Spoiler 6 CD/MP3 Monsoon XM Radio Stubby Antenna "ImSaturn" Member #139 OLDMX4 ImSaturn Page

04-15-2008, 11:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
doc-o-pharm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 116 My Photos: (0)	Maybe install one of these in the Sky: The Man-Sized Remote Control Car - Born Rich __________________ '08 Chili RL GMR Tune, Wastegate mod, PAL adaptor, Dejon IC, Custom Grill If the Prodigal Son's a parable, and if Adam and Eve are metaphors, then maybe God is just figure of speech.

04-16-2008, 12:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lil GTO First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 703 My Photos: (0)	helium? So if you filled the trunk with helium... or that would only affect the weight not the mass - and might reduce the traction available. There is a reason why true racing cars have no carpet - no radio - and use titanium and carbon fiber etc - to reduce weight.

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