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Originally Posted by ZDan
AP1 vs. AP2 isn't exactly analogous. AP2 tested 1mph faster in the 1/4 vs. AP1, 2nd-gen FT86 is *6mph* faster in the 1/4 vs. 1st-gen.
While AP2s typically dyno 3-5% higher, they have less rpm headroom above power peak.
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Yep to be clear, I don’t think it’s the same situation, just that there are similarities. Interestingly I’ve heard AP1’s are now being sought for their “rawness” even if arguably not as good.
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Originally Posted by PBR
The weight distribution is annoying. Looking for a lightweight battery and about to install Cusco rear LCAs because they looked like the heaviest I could find haha. Never got on with my AP2. The lack of steering feel was a big disappointment. Also the chassis felt wobbly. Don't know the figures bit I'd guess the torsional rigidity to be quite low. Found the S2k to be less than the sum of its parts where the 86s are more than the sum or their parts.
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An easy and useful way to gain weight back on the rear of the gen 2 is to add a spare tire. That’s something they deleted from the gen 2 (probably to minimize listed weight gain between generations) but also affected the weight balance.