bartonmd Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I did a search but didn't find anything with "lateral" in it and WAY too much stuff with "handling" in it. So how many lateral G's does a stock Lumina euro or an FE3 anything else pull? I'd guess .8 or so, but have no idea truthfully. Anybody have a magazine from the early 90's with the actual info in it? Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I think I've seen high .7s....but its been a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 My magazine article on the Lumina Z34 claims .79g on the skidpad "with NASCAR inspired sport suspension unique to the Z34" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners? NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 The z34 got nothing "unique". I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I've got an article here that says the TGP pulled .84g on a 300ft diameter skidpad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners? NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great. This topic isnt about NASCAR. And, a pushrod turning nearly 10,000 rpms, with over 12:1 compression is pretty impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 The z34 got nothing "unique". I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that. I don't think the Z34 was a part of that. The Lumina didn't come out until '90. I've read that article, I went to my school's auto tech library and Xeroxed the entire thing It's sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 NASCAR inspired? Does that mean it will only make left had corners? NASCAR race cars aren't that impressive.......they are still pushrod motors with a soild axle in the rear. It makes the "sport" (or drivers) a better (closer) race.......but as far as the actual cars go.........not that great. This topic isnt about NASCAR. And, a pushrod turning nearly 10,000 rpms, with over 12:1 compression is pretty impressive 9,500 is about the most that they turn them. But yes, I'm sure they can go to 10k. I was just quoting what the advertising thingy says. It is the Isn't math fun ad if any of yall are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 The z34 got nothing "unique". I have a '88 Motor trend somewhere with all the w-bodies tested (car of the year showdown) let me check on that. I don't think the Z34 was a part of that. I know. Aint life grand? All the '88's also had 15 inch wheels "sporting" some tall tires. The Lumina didn't come out until '90. I've read that article, I went to my school's auto tech library and Xeroxed the entire thing It's sweet. I saw it on the microfilm at my school too, and snatched the actual mag on ebay. I still see one show up on ebay every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Anybody have a magazine from the early 90's with the actual info in it? I have a Motor Trend long-term report on a flex-fuel '92 Euro. If memory serves me right it was high .7 g's. I'll check and let you know when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight rider Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 We need to scan these articles and old ads to give to GnatGoSplat for the w-body main page. Then when this type of question comes up, all you have to do is search the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 That's a good idea. I must have a dozen or more articles on W-bodies. I knew keeping all my magazines would come in handy someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 what is this "g" number and how is it calculated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 We need to scan these articles and old ads to give to GnatGoSplat for the w-body main page. Then when this type of question comes up, all you have to do is search the archives. not like haveing something for the mainpage will make a difference, not like the mainpage EVER gets updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 what is this "g" number and how is it calculated? It referrs to the lateral acceleration that a car can produce. For example, if a car produces .88g's on the skidpad, that means it produces 88% of the Earth's gravitational energy in sideways force. It's a description of how much sideways grip a car has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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