Lets Talk Acceleration Reactions

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 01/22/2017 at 15:33 • Filed to: Acceleration

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I must say that one of, if not, the biggest form of enjoyment I get from being a car enthusiast is when I can share my love and excitement with other people. When someone smiles, laughs or just gets entertained by something I do involving cars it brings me massive joy. That’s why I love acceleration reaction videos.

Let it be a Hellcat, a Tesla (I don’t like Tesla videos as much because of the lack of sound) or any form of fast car I can’t help but want to do the same with as many people as I can. In fact, one of the key things I want from my next car is the ability to thrust the backs of my passengers into the seats. My question is, at what point does the acceleration provoke a good reaction from the average person.

My guess is around 5 second and under 0-60. What do you think?

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:36

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Acceleration reaction with the Jetta: ....................

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 01/22/2017 at 15:37

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Damn that’s close to my Golfs! Just add more points.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:46

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TheHondaBro > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:46

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A well-tuned VTEC engine should get a good reaction.

It would be like this:

*steps on accelerator*

*nothing happening*

*but then suddenly ZOOP*

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:54

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Somewhere between 6 and 7 for people with average cars. 5 to 6 with higher-end cars. However, what really matters is the 0-40mph time, as that’s the most shocking experience for most people.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:55

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I’d say under 6 would scare most.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:56

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The noise is an important part of the reaction. I’ve got a big Dinan exhaust bolted to a V10 that is pretty quiet until you put your foot down flat and the sudden roar — especially in a tunnel — hoo boy does all conversation stop.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:58

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If they aren’t used to it, just about any hard acceleration will get them. I have a habit of doing second-gear pulls with new passengers in the WRX. It gets ‘em every time!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 15:59

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In second gear between 65 km/h and 110 km/h, my car makes a shocking amount of forwards progress. Merging with a passenger is usually fun.

Vicente Esteve > TheHondaBro 01/22/2017 at 16:46

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I wasn’t expecting any other answer but this one from you.

Vicente Esteve > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 01/22/2017 at 16:47

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I agree 100%. The initial launch is what makes the biggest “oh shit” factor.

Vicente Esteve > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/22/2017 at 16:47

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Under 6 would scare plenty.

Vicente Esteve > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 01/22/2017 at 16:48

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Thats why I don’t like Tesla videos as much. Noise can make a car “feel” much faster than it is.

E60 M5 is best M5.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/22/2017 at 16:51

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Torque is just great.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 16:51

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I like to think I’d be cool with it but I’d probably loose it.

Vicente Esteve > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/22/2017 at 16:53

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You have to know the car extremely well.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 16:53

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Yup, although a little extra power would be nice. Maybe I could snag a dual exhaust ECU next time the local junkyard does a 50% off sale.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 16:56

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Yeah. I’d rather it be my car than someone elses.

TheHondaBro > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 17:00

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*zoop*

JGrabowMSt > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 17:01

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Driving an auto is boring, but the HEMIWagon (with 3.06 gears, a big difference from the 2.82 stockers), is a fucking hoot to do pulls from 35-65 merging on the highway.

Ill admit that the fun is linear even beyond that, even if the acceleration isnt quite as drastic.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/22/2017 at 17:13

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How much of a change would that bring?

Vicente Esteve > JGrabowMSt 01/22/2017 at 17:15

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I came to the realization that doing pulls is going to be a MUCH more common enjoyment of my car than say, a great mountain road.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 17:45

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An extra 20 crank horsepower and an extra 10 lb-ft at the crank. For $27 plus tax, I’d say it’s worth it.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/22/2017 at 18:49

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Thats a damn great deal.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 19:11

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And it will still run on regular gas.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/22/2017 at 19:20

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I don’t think premium will bring any benefit.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 19:41

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Premium’s a lot more expensive than regular, so that’s why I like this idea.

NYankee1927 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 20:37

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My 0-60 in 4.6 usually results in an angry “FUCK YOU” from my wife instead of that girl’s reaction. People handle acceleration differently I guess. Although it is odd, when we are riding she is always flooring it.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/22/2017 at 21:42

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Gas prices in Mexico are ridiculous as well...

Vicente Esteve > NYankee1927 01/22/2017 at 21:50

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Hey a reaction is a reaction.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Vicente Esteve 01/22/2017 at 23:30

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With the current conversion rate, I’m paying around 19.2 pesos a litre for regular gas. Canada, eh.

Vicente Esteve > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/23/2017 at 07:26

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I am paying about the same for premium.

Azrek > Vicente Esteve 03/06/2017 at 09:11

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I usually only get reactions on Fast Turns or Interstate Ramps. I can accelerate pretty quick in my E92 M3, but most folks seem ready for it. It is when I punch it on a turn or a long on-ramp that I get yelled at as they are squished in the chairs.

Ex-girlfriend used to yell at me, but one day she was really mad with the world and I was driving her to the beach she yelled at me to go faster on the on-ramp.

“Why are we going so slow?! Go faster!!!”
“Aye aye”

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Vicente Esteve 03/08/2017 at 14:32

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At first I was like daaang look at those legs. But it’s probably partially thanks to the fish-eye lens.