Hand held dyno that works?

[craigmlieberman]

I'm sure you've heard about this Dynolicious software for IPhones, but here's a non partisan test that seems to work.

It's perfect for 4 wheel drive owners (like us RS4 guys) that don't have access to a rolling road/dyno.

Check it out, see what you think

http://www.garage419.com/episode/419_20080807

DISCLAIMER: I am in NO way connected with Dynolicious or any company that sells it, IPhones, or anything else. [/url]

[grizz]

Cool , I think i'll have a go at that for $13.....

[rolskii]

Thats cool ....

[Turbo Joe]

For 6 quid that is well worth it. Top piece of brass.

[TopBear]

Just done a quick test with it in my missus 2.0TDI Golf


Car: VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (140 bhp version)
Weight 1560 kg (1450kg kerb weight+my 100kg)
Drivetrain loss 20%
Conditions: Heavy Rain

1st run

0-10mph : 1.59 sec
0-20mph : 2.62 sec
0-30 mph: 3.85 sec
0-40 mph: 5.52 sec
0-50 mph: 7.44 sec
0-60 mph: 10.12 sec
0-70 mph: 13.22 sec
0-80 mph: 16.62 sec

1/4 mile 17.70 sec @ 82.6 MPH

Max Speed 81.9 MPH
Max Acceleration: 0.68G's
Peak Horsepower: 140 HP


2nd run
0-10mph : 1.44 sec
0-20mph : 2.45 sec
0-30 mph: 3.75 sec
0-40 mph: 5.50 sec
0-50 mph: 7.46 sec
0-60 mph: 10.23 sec
0-70 mph: 13.66 sec

1/4 mile 17.79 sec @ 79.2 MPH

Max Speed 79.4 MPH
Max Acceleration: 0.68G's
Peak Horsepower: 137 HP

Pretty clever piece of software.