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Old 11-05-2011, 09:41 PM   #363
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Not super happy with the weight dist at 53/47. Nor the output of the motor at 200PS, nor the 151 lb-ft with a 12.5:1 CR.

With the weight distribution, it's sounding like they may be covering themselves with regards to less experienced drivers. To put things in perspective, that is the same distribution as a Supra, which had an iron-block L6 hanging out in front. With a rear-mounted H4, I was still hoping for 50/50 (despite the talk from the beginning of it NOT being 50/50). The distribution will ultimately affect max cornering with understeer being the limit, and the limit being less than if it were 50/50. Especially if people insist on staggering their wheels.

The motor numbers don't give me tingly, happy thoughts either. I'm guessing it has to do with emissions, and this thing better have outstanding mileage for the not-quite-200-bhp output.

On the other hand with all the talk of customizing it, I'm hoping it is as purposely choked down as the JZ's were from the factory, particularly the 1JZ. If it has retardedly choked exhaust manifolds, then TRD can advertise 20hp gains from their expen$ive headers. Hoping, anyways...
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