Does anyone remember when an autocross was referred to as a gymkhana? Oldtimers, chime in here, please.

 

Does it really matter?

 

Race one on slippery road, medium to high speed turns with no stretch of straight, and you'll be happy if you can keep up. On race track they have no luck (unmodified). The R is probably the best FWD chassis ever build. They was a comparison by a magazine done at the track and the R beat the SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO (220 hp , 2.0 lt 4WD)

 

Good point.

 

The stook is the stook

 

the real question here is does it matter what car can beat what car???....whose dick is bigger???... who gives a shit anyway?????

[This message has been edited by dbw (edited December 10, 2000).]

 

Dbw:

Hi there... but you got it wrong.

It's not whose dick is bigger, but whose get used most, and not by their own hand!

The car only gets the dick to work.

Dan

 

The most common assumption when the question of "keeping up" or "faster" comes up is that it refers to some straightline acceleration comparison. In this case, the result is determinable using test results from magazines with the following assumptions of the drivers:
- reaction time off the line
- shift time
- efficient use of the clutch during shifts

However, I prefer the more general definition of "keeping up" that is based on overall performance - including handling, braking, and most importantly driver confidence inspiring. It turns out that the balance of a car and the confidence it inspires for the driver is a major factor in being able to tap the abilities of any car. A driver who is very familiar with FWD cars is likely to be able to hustle the integra R around a road course faster than the same driver in an S2000. Given a novice driver in both cars, the Integra R is likely to do better. However, putting more experienced drivers in each car will probably give the edge to the S2000.

Now, in the wet or snow.... i think the Integra R will do better.

 

All things being equal, in a word "NO!" I owned both. I wouldn't have traded up if that was the case.

Cheers! Happy Holiday!