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unfamilia wrote:
Yeah but east west engines- the mazdas had notoriously weak gearboxes- I had onebefore I got my first datsun. Cultus is getting rare too.
Heaps of kei car options from Japan but 660cc turbo awd is not what he Wants power wise I'm sure.
Toyota caldina is great- 206kwstock 3sgte awd. Doubt it will fit 1200 though.
Alot of guys have great results with mild ca's and srs in rwd. Awd won't Be a magic answer for traction in a light shell for traction.
If suspension sorted well enough should have no troubles with rwd and cheaper and easier to fix
yea gear box are also second concern which is why dsm was my top pick. the stock can be made to work and if not aftermarket gearbox are available if i decide more power.
and ya I understand that but 4 tire traction will give me better traction that 2.
whats your definition of mild? power wise I mean.
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Shifty wrote:
In my opinion, around 300rwhp is the right amount for a lightweight street car.
280-320 will give you say 115-120mph in most small cars which is wickedly fast but still useable on the road with a 205-225 semi slick tyre.
The only way to put more power down, is get a bigger car and bigger tyre. I have been in a couple of 600rwhp+ supras and they hook up very well.
An auto will also help traction greatly, in most cars.
but yes I agree 300whp is plenty for a light car, but for the same reason as I own a litter bike vs a 600cc I just want more power. just as people are happy with 600cc others are happy with 1k+. just preference.
really? how big are the tires on the supras?
I owned a 500whp mk3 supra before my datsun and it would break loose a 275 all summer kumho tire... from the time I bought it from the store. (yea I regretted that choice lol)
I dont see a supra getting traction at 600+whp with 275 or less. those things are way too dam heavy.
and ya no auto for me please
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1200rallycar wrote:
my rally car is 900kg, with half full petrol tank ready to run (no driver)
that is 1984 pounds.... so under 2000 should be easy, the rally car has a full steel roll cage and many extra safety and navigational stuff in it
if you can get under 2000 then you wont need so much horsepower to go the same speed
how much power do you have on it? I dont really plan to rally, interested in straight line performance. But yes I understand your point. I guess i just like going faster everytime I upgrade to a different project.
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looks like slicks... if they ever made a slicks that are street legal ill take them in smaller size lol.
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