Car Thread!

[TRDCorolla1]

Tires make a big difference, especially in cornering. A good test is to go on the freeway and try to look for those 360 degree on ramp or when you're merging full circle to another freeway. I could be going 60mph around one of those fairly easily. I've got these 96Y or perhaps 98Y (forgot) rated tires and whew, they grip the road like a mother.

 

[LambOfGod]

Haha, well mine isn't slow. Although I havent tried to drag anyone.

I know my car has 20 aftermarket horsepower. Its not much, but either way, better then stock.

My car corners like a beast though

I have a 3 degree pitch on all tires.

Did you put it on the Dyno to verify these changes? How do ya know what its putting down?

 

[D-Lew]

The reason you smoked a new SI is because they have no more torque than my car has... 200hp doesn't mean a thing when you've got just over 100 ft-lbs.

 

[Half Evil]

Did you put it on the Dyno to verify these changes? How do ya know what its putting down?

No.

I know, just from looking at various specifications and listening to my brother.

The car has like 160 stock hp, with probably 10-12 added hp from the exhaust, and maybe another 5-6 with the cold air.


Not exactly 20, but you get the general idea. Its more then stock.

 

[NeXuS1]

No.

I know, just from looking at various specifications and listening to my brother.

The car has like 160 stock hp, with probably 10-12 added hp from the exhaust, and maybe another 5-6 with the cold air.


Not exactly 20, but you get the general idea. Its more then stock.

Actually what companies advertise is all BS, intake is more like a sound mod 1-3HP, if the exhaust is a full catback that could give you some more gain.

Dude I raced a white SI like your he got me by half car, dang I wish I was stick. I could have won hehe.

 

[mark thorpe]

upgraded my car

 

[mark thorpe]

its a beast.. lol.. £490 of pure daewooey goodness

 

[D-Lew]

Not bad for a Daewoo... Needs more rim.
Throw on some magnesium rally wheels!

 

[mark thorpe]

haha, im not spending more on wheels than i did on the car lol..

 

[Cabbs]

What matters is how much power is getting to the wheels. Manufacturers usually give horsepower at the crank, so you will get around 30% drivetrain loss. But I think the SRT4 and Cobalt SS is measured at the wheels from the factory.