STi-7 power-to-weight ratio
16 August 2002, 11:31 PM
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Is the new-shape STi a lardy dog?
UK00 Turbo weighs 1,235Kg. New UK STi weighs 1,470Kg. That's 235Kg or 16% heavier.
To put this in perspective, 235Kg is 37 stones - the equivalent of three fat birds on board
Permanently 
My full de-cat UK00 with superb TD04L hybrid turbo from Mark (R19KET) and EcuTek3 remap from John Banks produces about 290bhp and a thumping 300ft/lbs at 3,200rpm. Costs about the same as PPP, too, including the exhaust.
So if I go for a new STi-7 it's gonna need 345bhp just to stay level
I know there's a 120kg lighter RA on special import, but I can't be doing with that hassle.
If you want a quick Scoob (which I do
) what is the best car to start with?
Thanks guys,
Richard.
PS I want air-con and ABS, too. This is an everyday car. Cheers.
UK00 Turbo weighs 1,235Kg. New UK STi weighs 1,470Kg. That's 235Kg or 16% heavier.
To put this in perspective, 235Kg is 37 stones - the equivalent of three fat birds on board
Permanently My full de-cat UK00 with superb TD04L hybrid turbo from Mark (R19KET) and EcuTek3 remap from John Banks produces about 290bhp and a thumping 300ft/lbs at 3,200rpm. Costs about the same as PPP, too, including the exhaust.
So if I go for a new STi-7 it's gonna need 345bhp just to stay level
I know there's a 120kg lighter RA on special import, but I can't be doing with that hassle.If you want a quick Scoob (which I do
) what is the best car to start with?Thanks guys,
Richard.
PS I want air-con and ABS, too. This is an everyday car. Cheers.
17 August 2002, 09:16 PM
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Yes, it's a lardy dog, almost the weight of a R32 Skyline
http://www.gtr.co.uk/R32_Specs.html
You may have already reached the best compromise with what you have. Genuine 170 bhp / litre could get expensive
Yes, it's a lardy dog, almost the weight of a R32 Skyline
http://www.gtr.co.uk/R32_Specs.html
You may have already reached the best compromise with what you have. Genuine 170 bhp / litre could get expensive
17 August 2002, 10:32 PM
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Richard
The thrills that you are looking will start with cars called 'EVO's' The down side is that no one will talk to you on scoobynet again (could be a good thing) and everyday useability may be significant.
Maybe the Focus RS will do the trick..... Nurse, where's my medication?
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The thrills that you are looking will start with cars called 'EVO's'
The down side is that no one will talk to you on scoobynet again (could be a good thing) and everyday useability may be significant.Maybe the Focus RS will do the trick..... Nurse, where's my medication?
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