the need for speed
26 February 2009, 07:50 PM
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the need for speed
can anyone tell me what bhp is enough, as i am completly powerhungry as i am sure are 99%of people on this forum. i have done a few engine mods to my car and ought to be thinking about handling or break upgraids next but i just can,t help looking at bigger turbo's and such.
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Depends on how good you are at driving. Do you want a point n' squirt car or something with plenty driveability.
I've not tried, but i'd like to have about 450 in a newage and i reckon high 3's in a classic would be similar.
I reckon if you had 450 though, it's that close, you'd probably want to try for 500.
I've not tried, but i'd like to have about 450 in a newage and i reckon high 3's in a classic would be similar.
I reckon if you had 450 though, it's that close, you'd probably want to try for 500.
28 February 2009, 11:00 AM
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The laws of diminishing returns are hurtful....
With a simple re-map, plus extras mine made 340 bhp (new-age) and it felt pretty quick.... two years and several thousand pounds later it has 390 bhp and really feels quick, but is it worth it ?
Probably not !
imho, the standard suspension, clutch and brakes couldn't cope so also needed up-grading.
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P.S. Could have had a new STI (second hand) for what I've spent !
P.P.S. 250 bhp/ton ?
With a simple re-map, plus extras mine made 340 bhp (new-age) and it felt pretty quick.... two years and several thousand pounds later it has 390 bhp and really feels quick, but is it worth it ?
Probably not !
imho, the standard suspension, clutch and brakes couldn't cope so also needed up-grading.
LOL
dunx
P.S. Could have had a new STI (second hand) for what I've spent !
P.P.S. 250 bhp/ton ?
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