I'd also like to know, hopefully it was a joke.

 

well, somebody commented on the 5.8 0-60 that some mags have gotten.

I would assume they have a good 0-60 because they are awd and get better traction.

So they would probably get the jump on an S2000, but the S2000 would quickly overtake.

 

don't pay attention to my nonsense

 

F20C,

Actually the fact that it's awd really hurts the WRX on a launch. Since the WRX really needs to spool up th turbo a bit, it would be useful if it could get a little wheelspin, much like doing a 7k clutch drop in the S2k. Unfortunately there is absolutely no way the subie is going to get any wheelspin, so every launch is pretty much going to be like an off-idle launch for them.

My friend has an Audi S4 and he's found that he gets better 1/4 mile times on wet pavement bacause he can dump the clutch and actually get a little bit of wheelspin before all 4 tires hook-up.

 

awd=all wheel drive

 

You add power to the WRX, and the awd will make it a holeshot monster. Unfortunately, the talk is that the scooby trannies can't take much power before they break...

 

haha, the talk is our differentials ain't worth a shit either

 

You'd really need a ton more power before the awd becomes really helpful on the launch. My roomie's S4 is probably pumping out about 310 HP or so (and even more torque), and he's still hampered by the awd on launch.

Clark

 

I honestly don't think he knows how to launch.

I've seen an EVO 7 from a standing start eat an NSX and an RX-7 - badly.

WRX + a $5-$6k turbo package will have that car doing 0-60 in mid to low 4's and 1/4 mile in mid 12 second range. That is supercar fast.

WRX tranny can't handle more than 260-270ft/lb of torque reliably. That is still enough to make serious hp.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2kRob
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WRX tranny can't handle more than 260-270ft/lb of torque reliably.