This is a little late but I did a video comparison between stock and the original Canzoomer Stage 1. At first glance it is hard to see a difference between the two videos but once they are overlaid the changes are very apparent.

I'll redo the video when I have the upgraded Stage 1 and M flash. My Stage 1 is currently in transit and I should have it back this week. I also have an appointment on Friday to get the car serviced and hopefully reflashed.

 

Roy:

Here's the link: CZ Stage 1

 

good stuff!!! Great work guys!! The difference is obvious in the overlaying shots....awesome...can't wait to get mine.

 

Hey I just checked my tracking info at FedEX and it looks like they delivered my upgraded Stage 1. I guess I'll be heading home for lunch today.

Now I just have to wait until Friday to get the ECU reflashed.

 

Great video and consistent with my experience. Thanks. (Notice the dynamic movement, down, of the far left-hand gauge in both cases ... also consistent with my experience.)

 

Awesome job!! Thank you for putting that together.

 

Good job, looking forward to your stage 1.1 video. You make some of the best, i have your borla flamers, k&n, and now this .

 

Thanks! I should have the Stage 1.1 video done next week.

 

I am willing to download it

 

that little blinking yellow light, was that the tire pressure sensor ?

 

Yep, that's the infamous TPMS light. It was having a fit because I didn't install the pressure sensors on my winter wheels.

 

File is still there. I have no issue downloading it using the link I provided....

 

my10ae,

I had mentioned the Coastal Drive video and posted a link but it doesn't seem to be working any more. So I removed the reference to it to try to cut down on any confusion.

 

ffffffffast.

 

What's the stage 1 do the 1/4 in? Also, what is the blinking light in the left gauge cluster?

 

holy dejavu! try reading four posts up about the blinking light, buddy!!!! :o

 

I'm not much of a 1/4 mile junkie so I don't think that I can answer that question. Sorry.

There have been a couple of guys who have recently taken their stock cars to the track to get a decent baseline and they are planning on going back once they get their Stage 1. So keep an eye out for those posts.

 

DOH! Sorry about that. I don't know how I missed those 2 posts... oops.

 

Dude.. I have to ask you a question.. (Speed Racer). Do you have any other modifications to your exhaust besides the Borla (Mid Pipe, Hi-Flow cat) anything else.. Your shifts are perfect!!!!!!!!! it's amazing. When I try and shift fast like that it feels as if my car is bogging a bit.... Whats your secret??

 

Actually...he coulda shifted quicker. I think he intentionally didn't b/c he didn't wanna rape his tranny or something. I think it was more just to show the comparison..

 

No, it was just the Borla but I do have a CZ-4 mid-pipe & Random Tech cat on order to get ready for Stage 2. :D

Hmm... one thing that I do differently is to only lift off slightly on the throttle when I want to shift quickly. This keeps the motor in its power band and keeps it from lugging when you release the clutch. As Strong Bad said, this can be done quicker, than what I have shown, but it will be at the risk of doing damage to the drivetrain. If you want to see some incredibly fast shifting check out a few of the Best Motoring videos. It appears that some of the drivers shift under full throttle!

 

It's called speed-shifting (full throttle). My dad did that in his '69 Dodge Coronet RT when it was new... Of course, he never told me about it until recently (I'm a bit afraid to try it @ 9k+ though...).

 

Two comments:
1/4 mile times - Maurice seems to cut 1 sec. or so off his 1/4 mile times (and I'm not riding with you again when you do them, Maurice! . So stock he sees about 15 sec. runs and with the Stage 1 about 14 sec.

Speed shifting - if you are good enough you can shift without using the clutch. Expect to go through transmissions doing this! The syncros get in the way and can break. When racing "street cars" in street classes (no transmission change), they often remove the syncro rings, so they don't get in the way and don't break. If they break, the pieces can jam the transmission.

 

The last time I brought my car in for service the dealership said that they were having problems with their WDS and couldn't update my ECU that day. So I'll be bringing it back on Wednesday so that they can finish the job.

Once the car is reflashed I'll make a new video showing the differences between stock (M flash) and the CanZoomer Stage 1.

 

You can also file every other tooth off the synchros so they mesh easier. They used to call those tranny's "Crash Boxes"