04-23-2018, 11:44 AM | #155 |
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04-23-2018, 12:14 PM | #156 | |
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i tried a supercharged hks v2 brz. you do t notice that is heavier since you have SO MUCH more torque in all range
it actually "feels" (you like that word, dont you) lighter and not out of balance at all It amazes me you even thought about supercharging your car, when you even bought a 1500usd oem header because you are scared of inspection the shiny fuel-hungry emission-moster compressor didn t shut off your idea like instantly? |
04-23-2018, 12:38 PM | #158 |
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I was talking about weight balance and more weight in front. Not total weight!
And who said I thought about a supercharger? I test drove one accidentally, because I went once to a shop for another work and the owner was trying to sell me one. I never considered it as an option for me, but overall a positive displacement supercharger is a good option for a daily driver without too many compromises. If any of you still have issues with my decisions you can send me a pm. Let't not continue in this topic with all this bs. |
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Why would more power would ruin the car??
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Yeah, they said the same thing in the 60s too, in Thunderbird ads. That's the power of marketing on the uninformed. EDIT: haha - here's an even more recent ad for an even bigger turd: the Pinto. Better than the Chevette because of 'road-hugging weight'. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-l0kbd7egskbmzz.jpg
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https://s3.amazonaws.com/amv-prod-ca...tion-specs.pdf Apparently the 911 GT3. https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...11-gt3-feature
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Car and driver is great for making sharing their COG measurements! https://s3.amazonaws.com/amv-prod-ca...rx-sept-14.pdf https://www.caranddriver.com/compari...aru-wrx-page-2 They use math. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/ex...gravity-height For comparison, here's the Honda Civic Turbo, COG: 21" - PDF. http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...urbo-sedan.pdf
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My carbon fiber overlays and helium filled tires offset my weighted shift knob, so my net gain is nil, but my wing adds 2,500 lbs. of downforce at anything over 100MPH. Power? who needs more power?
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But your wing puts all the weight in the rear which is OK since that just provides more traction.
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Did some quick calcs:
Assuming original stock c.g. is 18.12" from ground (stock height) Added Edelbrock supercharger at stock height (estimated added weight 62 lbs at 24"): c.g. = 18.24" Lowered car 1.25" on Tein Flex Zs with supercharger: c.g. = 16.98". More power + lower c.g. = happy
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