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05-14-2008, 06:12 PM
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but like the op seems to be seeing, turbo lag kills the experience when compared to an equivalent performer that's NA.
My opinion is that they are rather doggish stock. As a contrary to the above, drivetrain loss is actually not that bad.
05-16-2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by fusionchickenleg,May 14 2008, 11:17 AM
even with bolt-on's and tune on stock turbo a stock s2000 can still walk it from a roll IIRC.
05-16-2008, 10:03 AM
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I was super excited about the WRX back in 2002 but as soon as they tested one I lost all excitement.... 94mph trap speed is slower than an Altima.....
they have a decent qtr mile time due to the awd if you drop the clutch at 6k but besides that the fun is over....
STI is obviously a different story..... but even those only trap at 100-103mph.....
my vette will do 125mph in the qtr.
they have a decent qtr mile time due to the awd if you drop the clutch at 6k but besides that the fun is over....
STI is obviously a different story..... but even those only trap at 100-103mph.....
my vette will do 125mph in the qtr.
05-16-2008, 06:08 PM
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94 isn't 'slow', but it sure isn't fast. As you mentioned, any remotely sporty car can run that. s2k's/350z's/etc. all trap 99+ typically.
125 is pretty quick. That's what I trap on my 600cc SS.
125 is pretty quick. That's what I trap on my 600cc SS.
05-16-2008, 08:21 PM
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My g/f has a '07 WRX and yeah, stock they are kinda slow and boring. She has since added a few mods and its responding nicely. Back when I had my S2k (bolt-ons) I would slowly pull away from "Stage 2" WRX's (intake, exhaust, increased boost, tune). A "Stage 2" WRX is about equivalent to a stock Evo or STI.