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Originally Posted by jadewbj
I like the quote where he says “there are a number of ways of increasing performance, with engine power output probably the most recognizable. Tires with a high level of grip are also essential.
These items can all be modified by customers after they have purchased the car.
Yet designing a low centre on gravity body from scratch can only be achieved by the car’s manufacturer. "
They know those who want more power will go and get it. They put the money into something the owner really can't change.
Thanks for posting the videos. It was really cool to learn all the little engine tricks and body things they did to the car. I am going to watch the toyota video now and see what they claim. It is funny that both companies basically make it sound like they did everything.
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No problem. And agree, power and tires you can add later, but the basic foundation of the chassis -- i.e., cg height, balance, polar MOI, weight, material strength, suspension design -- are all things the manufacturer needs to get right from the beginning.
Unfortunately these are things that won't show up on a spec sheet and may get overlooked by the casual buyer (although I think a spirited test drive in both an Accord and FR-S would be enough to highlight a lot of these differences as well).