So what is that car?
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Originally Posted by Akilldema,Jan 2 2007, 12:41 PM
I guess my thoughts on that are this: I've seen those cars spin all 4 massive sticky tires. Their front tires are the size of his rears and those cars are AWD. They also have a very linear power curve. It just seems doubtful that it would be an easy win. Torque differences are night and day as well. 1/4 the Lambo is going to win IMO. Top end race, we know the Lambo wins.
He makes just as much if not more HP and is significantly lighter.
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He runs 275s, it's not an assumption. His torque isn't even close, which is why I said above the 2 races I think he'd lose. In the right conditions in a roll on, it could happen. Honestly, I hope he did because my car should be damn close to his when done and it would be great if I could beat one of those.
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Originally Posted by Akilldema,Jan 2 2007, 02:35 PM
His torque isn't even close, which is why I said above the 2 races I think he'd lose.
Problem 1: You equate torque with acceleration.
Problem 2: You fail to realize that Sideways never loses!
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1: Yeah, you're right. As a general rule of thumb, if there are 2 cars that weigh close to the same amount and have the same horsepower output, the car with DOUBLE the torque will prevail. (Of course the Lambo doesn't weigh anything near an S2000). Anyone with an S2000 with its whopping 150 ft/lb knows that even with a 4.11 gear it's not exactly a drag king.
2: Oh I realize alright.
2: Oh I realize alright.
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Originally Posted by Akilldema,Jan 2 2007, 02:35 PM
He runs 275s, it's not an assumption. His torque isn't even close, which is why I said above the 2 races I think he'd lose. In the right conditions in a roll on, it could happen. Honestly, I hope he did because my car should be damn close to his when done and it would be great if I could beat one of those.
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Originally Posted by Akilldema,Jan 2 2007, 03:03 PM
1: Yeah, you're right. As a general rule of thumb, if there are 2 cars that weigh close to the same amount and have the same horsepower output, the car with DOUBLE the torque will prevail.
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Originally Posted by Akilldema,Jan 2 2007, 12:41 PM
I guess my thoughts on that are this: I've seen those cars spin all 4 massive sticky tires. Their front tires are the size of his rears and those cars are AWD.
