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Old 04-26-2017, 01:31 PM   #58
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
Funny, I figured it was the meaty torque band, shorter gear ratios (which the new 86 closed the gap on), more advanced suspension, shorter wheelbase, and better F:R weight balance were all part of it's arsenal, not just overall weight.

Aside from weather the biggest differences between this and the last comparison is the weight of the RF-ND and the gear ratios of the 86, I suppose the 5hp bump played a part too. The PP might have been worth a bit more because of the dampers, but I doubt it's significant.
Lol well yes all of those make a difference. I meant to say that it's the big advantage over the 86. Yes shorter gears, torque band etc.. But because the car is 2300lbs instead of 3000lbs, those differences have a bigger impact.

It's like the difference between adding 20whp to an 86/BRZ and adding 20whp to an 500hp BMW SUV lol. The end result is more apparent in the 86/BRZ
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