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Whats with the number on the rear drivers side window? Is that some sort of N'ring requirement?
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Didnt sound like it was hitting high RPM to me, but how can you tell if it was being pushed? |
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Thanks for posting. The handling looked pretty decent but the acceleration didn't jump out at me... I guess it could just be how/where it was filmed. Keep em coming!
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Thanks for agreeing, those who commented on my post. So many times I've been flamed on other forums for trying to get the truth out
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Is that weight 1150KG?
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That's what it says. 2535lbs isn't that bad. Though, I assume this is a page from BestCar magazine. So, take any info there with a grain of salt.
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BMW and Porsche have better-driving struts, by paying closer attention to the geometry so the lower control arm doesn't go past horizontal as quickly and using a lot of caster. (Which effectively creates negative camber into the way you're cornering). Not being an AWD-based architecture or cheap, there are less design constraints in these applications than Subaru has. The front geometry and caber curve are things I'm going to closely study before I purchase, I'm really not sure I want another strut suspension. Quote:
First off, it's a cheap car. Smaller tires are much much cheaper to replace and work well enough for most. Most performance enthusiasts will change wheels and tires anyway, as long as theres clearance I'm fine with derpy stock tires. For suspension testing and tweaking, smaller tires are much cheaper to use when you use a set a day, and the lower limits mean you're feeling the mechanical grip, behavior at the limit, and balance of the car much sooner. Much like the way people should learn to drive on good summer tires at the stickiest, no R-comps or slicks. Limits are lower and easier to explore, and much more of the mechanical behavior of the car is apparent rather than huge sticky tires making up for flaws. |
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I'll have to check again (at work so can't watch right now), but you for the most part when exiting the corner you wan to track the car out. I just figured he was taking the racing line by tracking the car's out and using all of the track. Either way though, the car looked really flat through the turns. I'm liking what I'm seeing thus far. |
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However, if the 2600 lbs estimate is correct with 170 hp, that should be 0-60 in around 6.9 seconds. http://www.060calculator.com/ |
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