 dont know if this is the right section but...., i was reading on alltrac.net that these guys' st185's run 15&# |
 Feb 19, 2007 - 4:19 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
when we swap into the 6th gens they run like low 14's right? why is that?
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Feb 19, 2007 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
id say weight. and hp lost in the awd drivetrain.
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Feb 19, 2007 - 4:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 9, '06 From Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Because your chassis is very close to 1000 lbs lighter.
And you only have 2WD. AWD is only good for limited traction. Once you have traction, all it does is drain extra power from the engine. Don't get me wrong, I love having AWD, but it does hurt power to the ground numbers. --------------------  |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 4:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
is the 6th gen really that much lighter??? wow....i thought the 5th gen looked lighter. o well.
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Feb 19, 2007 - 9:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 9, '06 From Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
5th gen chassis is physically smaller I believe.
But the 6th gen is a bit lighter. Keep in mind the GT/ST 5th gen is only ~ 2600lbs. The Alltrac has more options, the widebody [adds a slight bit of weight] and of course the AWD, which adds a considerable amount. -------------------- |
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Feb 20, 2007 - 12:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
plus toyota changed the metal that the 6gc shells are made of.. lighter metal and is less prone to rust.
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Feb 20, 2007 - 6:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so all that can take off almost 2 seconds in the 1/4 mile??? (sry 4 sounding newbish
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Feb 20, 2007 - 9:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 28, '04 From FLA USA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Yes, it's all about weight/hp ratio and traction.
2005 Lotus Elise : 190hp, 1975 lbs, 13.2 sec @104mph 2005 Nissan 350Z : 287hp, 3247 lbs, 14.6 sec @99.3mph -------------------- _Gary
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