sh@un

You're right there. Here's a scenario- You could have an mildly modded old low tech, big cube, push-rod 2 valve V8 that made the same torque at 4500rpm as a worked RB whatever, but what happens to the V8 the harder you rev it? In most cases, the torque curve drops off like you just pushed it over a cliff, and therefore the car is no faster when revved. The 'Line on the other hand has just started to come on boost hard, and holds or increases that torque value for 1000's of rpm more- thereby having a much higher power and torque level in the upper rev range than the V8. And thereby giving better acceleration when launched correctly.

Important for what? Tractability or outright pace? The car that holds on to the most torque at high revs (and therefore has the most power) will be quicker in every track racing discipline that counts. You'd be better off with more low down torque (i.e under 3500 rpm) in a pure street car, and sacrificing ultimate top-end power in a pure drift car to obtain better throttle response/adjustabilty in the 4000-7000 rpm zone. A few disclaimers here, but comparing cars of roughly similar aero C.D's, and both with the correct gearing to suit the power delivery characteristics/launch traction/engine rev range- The car with the best power-to-weight ratio (not the most torque) will always have the quickest E.T at a drag strip. Anyone that tells you differently is either ignorant or stupid.

geek

at least this one isn't claiming to own a 743kW BNR34

ism

"we were just messin' around- but you had to go too faaaaar!"

that new Falcon kit makes it look a bit like a "sportivo'd" Aurion no wonder it's code name is Orion

skylines don't have HVAC filters only the better euro gear from the 90's started to get those

get in touch with Aaron from sliding performance (check his trader thread) he should be able to sort you out

so it finally died eh? i'm sure it'll be back better than evah

yeah, it'd be a bit incongruous

shame it's too big for my kitchen =[

how the hell do they keep a building so flawless? the mechanics must get complexes if they drop oil on the floor

bwahaha- the Technology Centre? damn straight

the only drawback is probably that they would understeer more easily.

I'm sure the police will find the 'speed log' function handy when prosecuting a driver in court for some speeding offence after an accident. lol

and just install an aftermarket ECU and get rid of the speed-cut too

HB MS

McLaren F1 LM.... ...oh, you said realistic

should be fine for that application just don't go slipping it much

pecker

my car doesn't deserve a name

buddy

lol

there's a whole forum full of cars many times sadder than this one called laughatrice.com