300Kw Whats It Like On The Street

[polzin]

Well i made 208kws on my stock turbo and i am bored with the power i am looking to upgrade but i want to know whats it like with 300kw? will i get bored and is it still street friendly?

[iruvyouskyrine]

Every speed limit is within reach in a matter of seconds.

[Manuel Kasko]

You will always get used to the power and want to chase more, it's just the way things are.

Remember that feeling of getting into your 200kw car and thinking it was quick? Well that's what 300kw will feel like for the first few months.

I'm running 250rwkw and to be honest it's really good for the street because I have a responsive turbo. I find it hard to even use 250kw on the street without breaking laws.

[polzin]

i think i would be happy with 270 to 300kws well for now the skyline mainly comes out on weekends and planing a few trips for track days i love the feeling just getting put back into my seat big grins

[Manuel Kasko]

Are you in NSW because a track day just got announced in the events section.

But yeah from what I have heard it seems a lot of people are happy with roughly 300kw for some good fun on the track.

[polzin]

yea i am newcastle i will have to have a look at this thanks

[Hadouken]

300kw is oodles. Whether it is street friendly or not is 100000000000000% based on how you control that right foot. You can drive a 400kw car like a 50kw pulsar if you wanted to.

[GTRPSI]

You will always get used to the power and want to chase more, it's just the way things are.

Remember that feeling of getting into your 200kw car and thinking it was quick? Well that's what 300kw will feel like for the first few months.

I'm running 250rwkw and to be honest it's really good for the street because I have a responsive turbo. I find it hard to even use 250kw on the street without breaking laws.

Exactly

I spent part of today in a Mclaren MP4-12C, i can tell you if it lays the power down well like the Mclaren, even 441Kw can get boring after a while.

Something with big cams and a big turbo hit of power can feel far more quicker and scarier, even though it wont be doing 0-100 in under 3 seconds......

[Manuel Kasko]

Torque, it's all about the torque

[Sinista32]

That +100kws will cost you around $3,500 (or more) depending on what modifications you have now.

[The Bogan]

I had 380 in the old 33, it was enough to destroy gearboxes but after a while even 380 is boring.

Was fun at the track and drags though.

I would say if you are looking for a powerful car you need at least over 400 with lots of torque all coming on by a least 4500.

Just remember that at that power level most of the drive train becomes a consumable.

As for chasing power, my latest car has around 85kwaw but handles like a go cart, and I think it's much more fun that way.

[polzin]

all i need to do is upgrade the turbo and injectors i have all the other supporting mods i think one day the magic number will 400kws but for now around 300 wiill be good

[Manuel Kasko]

That +100kws will cost you around $3,500 (or more) depending on what modifications you have now.

He speaks the truth!

-standalone ECU

-fuel pump

-injectors

-intake

-exhaust

-intercooler

-AFM (depending on ECU)

And a tune of course.

Plus other bits I probably missed.

[Manuel Kasko]

As for chasing power, my latest car has around 85kwaw but handles like a go cart, and I think it's much more fun that way.

I should really get an mx5 shouldn't I haha. Everyone says that they are like a go kart

[polzin]

my mods are

3" exhaust, k&n pod, r33 select adapatroinc ecu, e85 800hp rated fuel pump and fmic

[Manuel Kasko]

Chuck some injectors in and also get a hypergear high flow. Tune it on e85 and enjoy your 300kw

[polzin]

thats the route i am looking at thanks every one

[rondofj]

If you want 400kw for later then ditch that RB25 and get a 2J Supra, else you will have your money disappearing really fast once things break in the r33. Or have a built RB25 and still waste as much cash. Thats what my plans are for later once I get hold of a nice RZ Supra, not a big fan of the bulbuous looks though..

[KiwiRS4T]

300kw on the street is quite quick. .. but you will still be done by Evos, WRX etc.

On the track or drag strip you will have to do some serious work on the tyres and suspension etc to take advantage of more power.

[AngryRB]

I never wanted 300kw to hose off anyone, it was the pure sound and ability to lay rubber like butter when the torque comes on, Evo's and

WRX's can be quick but sound boring to me.

Go to the drags and even a 10sec V8 or EVO gets boring, watching a pissed off RB is more exciting.

Edited July 5, 2014 by AngryRB