[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Mike

We believe the car as the *potential* to be faster than a s2k. It's all going to depend on the front suspension not failing us.

There's are some real strengths and weaknesses to the car.

Pros:
- Engine should be easily tuned to 250hp with bolt-ons (TBD). I'm thinking intake, exhaust, test pipe, and tune.
- Car is LIGHT. Losing 100 lbs from stock is a matter of running a quarter take of gas, taking out spare tire + tools. Losing another 100 lbs is a battery, exhaust, and rear seat removal, all of which is easily reversible.
- Coupe chassis; possibly stiffer, and no roll bar needed immediately.
- Car is aerodynamically superior. S2k has front downforce, but massive rear lift. This car has lower Cd and possibly smaller frontal area. As long as there's no significant lift, it's already at a significant aero advantage.

250hp/2500 lbs is quite potent versus a s2k with 250hp/2700lbs.

Cons.

- Front struts. Takes rim/tire space.
- 5x100 wheels. Limits rim choice.
- Unproven engine and platform.
- Extremely limited aftermarket support for a while.

i dont think 250 is going be be easy or cheap and nobody knows anything really about the aerodynamics other than that stupid cod people are getting worked up about. and a hardtop goes a long way as far as aero is concerned. i just dont see this car being faster or having more potential than the s2k