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Old 11-14-2013, 09:58 AM   #194
Mikem53
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Originally Posted by Hanni_0176 View Post
Sraight line acceleration isn't boring, and there is some thrill to stomping the gas and running to redline through the gears... but it doesn't compare to carving through corners. You still get to enjoy straight line accel during corner exit and up until you have to get on the brakes for the next turn... but the experience is much more dynamic. When to start braking, how hard to brake, heal/toe, proper gear selection, correct driving line, throttle modulation during cornering, when/where to go WOT during corner exit, etc. There's a reason why games like Gran Turismo are popular, and why there aren't any successful racing games that have you running down a drag strip over and over.
Well we aren't talking about video games here.. My last car was most entertaining during straight line runs and capable on a road course as well..
I love the handling of this car and all.. But to say there is no value in straight line accel.. Is just ignorant and wrong.. The only reason I went to a slower performance car was purely one of economics... Not because straight line speed is boring or worthless as some are trying to believe..
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