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Well it was on the basis that conventional wisdom dictated that at less than 8 million RPM all vtec engines were useless. I went into it half-expecting the Saxo to keep up.
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
(Post 11607191)
Well it was on the basis that conventional wisdom dictated that at less than 8 million RPM all vtec engines were useless. I went into it half-expecting the Saxo to keep up.
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I sadly never got the opportunity to go in your S2000 Kenny, but your confirmation that it would easily downshift to 1st for a corner even melted my turbocharged heart.
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Originally Posted by john banks
(Post 11607235)
I sadly never got the opportunity to go in your S2000 Kenny, but your confirmation that it would easily downshift to 1st for a corner even melted my turbocharged heart.
Arguably worth a look at for your track car project. Only problem is limited roll over protection compare to hatch/saloon, probably more than you are looking to spend and not easy to hold a drift - which appears to be what you are going for. |
Gearboxes; now that's something Honda is a master at.
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S2000 would need extra rollover protection to pass scrutineering, and is too nice for a beginner. You really have to have no fear and that may be my biggest problem, it is really brain in the glovebox time... if the glovebox has been stripped you have a problem.
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Well look at it this way, a 90mph drift in a 3-series with (presumably) a roll cage cannot be more risky than a jaunt through Fife's back roads 3-up in horrible half-light conditions in something that looks like this if you so much as kerb it...
http://perlbal.hi-pi.com/blog-images...-vts-crash.jpg |
Ouch.
The wheels suggest that was a VTR? Lift off oversteer... |
Quite slow, this is the 330ci I am looking at on the track I will use. Bear in mind it was freezing so tricky and speeds lower than summer...
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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
(Post 11607341)
Ouch.
The wheels suggest that was a VTR? Lift off oversteer... |
That vid looks quite boring but I'll bet it's an absolute hoot, even at those speeds.
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I spun my (then your) 406 V6 from lift off oversteer on a wet roundabout. Didn't hit anything. That roundabout often seems a bit slippy.
In the car it is hilarious. Will improve my oversteer skills. |
John, I've been thinking about getting something to head along to DL with as well, seems like a really good set up there... it's between that and another Classic Scoob to have as a toy just now.
Cheers, Grant |
Originally Posted by john banks
(Post 11607367)
I spun my (then your) 406 V6 from lift off oversteer on a wet roundabout. Didn't hit anything. That roundabout often seems a bit slippy.
In the car it is hilarious. Will improve my oversteer skills. |
2015 dsg golf r 18mpg after 2 days
i hope it improves :lol1: |
Originally Posted by LUCKO
(Post 11639935)
2015 dsg golf r 18mpg after 2 days
i hope it improves :lol1: |
Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11639938)
Is it exceptionally thirsty or are you having a lot of fun? :D
its not as bad as my twinscroll hawkeye ;) |
Originally Posted by LUCKO
(Post 11639943)
having just got off a 6 month ban for multiple speedings ill let you decide
its not as bad as my twinscroll hawkeye ;) |
Originally Posted by LUCKO
(Post 11639935)
2015 dsg golf r 18mpg after 2 days
i hope it improves :lol1: Take it out of "Race mode" and put it in "Eco mode" managing 25mpg, so not to bad in mine!!!:D |
Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11639945)
How do you find it compared to the Hawk?
2 diferent cars jdm would waste golf r tbf 50bhp more |
Needs a map then ;)
A remap really brings the tfsi to life, trust me btw I never saw over 25mpg in my k1 tbh don't get much better in the a4 quattro tfsi |
Originally Posted by LUCKO
(Post 11639952)
jdm is aggresive 24/7 golf has options to be civilised if you want
2 diferent cars jdm would waste golf r tbf 50bhp more |
Originally Posted by cuprajake
(Post 11639958)
Needs a map then ;)
A remap really brings the tfsi to life, trust me btw I never saw over 25mpg in my k1 tbh don't get much better in the a4 quattro tfsi |
I'm about 8 weeks away from mine arriving... and time seems to be slowing down?! :lol1:
Cheers, Grant |
Originally Posted by RS Grant
(Post 11640037)
I'm about 8 weeks away from mine arriving... and time seems to be slowing down?! :lol1:
Cheers, Grant |
Originally Posted by Maz
(Post 11639961)
After nigh on fifteen years of Imprezas (with a momentary Evo and Volvo S80 blip) I need a change. I've currently got a 400bhp twin scroll Blob (sc42 turbo) and as you say, unless you're gunning it you're feeling unfulfilled. I wouldn't mind a newer more modern equivalent but feel I'd miss the Impreza. :(
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
(Post 11640050)
You will love it Grant:thumb: I'll detail mine the weekend and post some pics up!!:luvlove:
Look forward to seeing your pictures. :thumb: Cheers, Grant |
Originally Posted by Shaun
(Post 11640054)
Get an A45 and a tuning box.... It will be all over it! ;)
I can't get over the idea of not having a manual. It's ingrained in my DNA. Tell me you don't miss swapping the cogs yourself Shaun. |
Maybe not the right thread given the title, but the original poster Shaun now has an A45 and I've started drifting.
It was quite hilarious, but also quite difficult. The changing weather made it difficult to get consistency. With a welded diff I found that the 325ti with the rear interior stripped out and 215/50R16 Kumhos all round would initially be neutral or understeer and then with continued power move into nice oversteer which I was able to catch and hold. Not massive smoking drifts, but overdriving the rear with some angle. In the wet I had trouble with understeer, and had limited success mainly due to my beginner skills coordinating the hydraulic handbrake with the clutch, steeering and power, so generally it just made me spin but once got it spot on and the drift initiation was lovely, sometimes got it good in the dryish corners too to get the angle back and reduce understeer. However, my throttle and steering control was better than I expected and very enjoyable. The purest form I wanted to really nail was just power oversteer, and if I learn no more, I got that hooked up and sorted many times, if not very smokey and not with big angles. Still feels wild though. At the end of the day the only damage was an intermittent crank position sensor, £12 replacement. Next time at the end of the month to return with sticky front tyres, steering angle modifications, and if time caster/camber plates and coilovers. Practice with cones in the farmyard is improving hydro/clutch/steering/power coordination so I can attempt to get a 90 degree turn whilst sliding but go and end up pointing where I want to. Lots to learn. Lots of fun. Good diversion from stresses of work. |
Don't know what your Kumhos are like but you could consider using a cut slick, something like a Dunlop CR311, which you can get in a number of compounds. Put a soft compound on the front to get turn in and put a hard compound on the rear, maybe X12 front and X02 or X04 on the rear. I run CR311 on my Escort RS1800 which is setup for tarmac rallying.
If not Dunlops, as they may not be available in your size, Kumho, Hankook and DMACK all do motorsport tyres. |
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