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Old 08-29-2017, 11:03 AM   #1627
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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 View Post
To add a few more things about weight and performance...

Is AWD worth the weight in performance? Maybe it could be.

Is a dual clutch transmission worth the weight over a single clutch? Maybe.

Are larger brakes better? Maybe, depends.

Is a stiffer chassis or suspension better? Depends.

Is magnetic suspension better? Maybe.

Is ABS n other traction tech worth the weight? Maybe.

Will weight in general help with traction when aero is lacking? Maybe.

Adding weight can very well lead to better stopping, turning and accelerating. The fact that the GTR did the Nurburgring faster than cars with more power that are lighter is a testament to that fact.

You are reversing cause and effect in your theory. Some components work better due to how they function and weigh more because of how they that function is achieved. The improvement is not related to the increased weight. If they could get the same function out of a reduced weight component it would work even better.


Weight in itself is very detrimental to stopping, turning and accelerating.
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