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Originally Posted by 70rs
Not to argue against your comment, but how much power can really be used in a PT car that is done right. (good suspension, tires, brakes...)
What is the limit of useful power? The limits come into play with traction of course. And there is a big difference between the auto x course and open track too. I assume an open track event might be able to use more power and help, but that at the auto x too much power might be tough to manage unless you want to go drifting. ??
I ask because I am shooting for about 500-550 hp and my car will be 90% street driven. But it will have a very good suspension system, brakes and tires too. I figured the HP goals I have in mind would be more than enough and too much more might just be wasted.
Your thoughts? Any ones thoughts?
Thanks for any input on this. Just something I had been thinking about.
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HP has nothing to do with being fast. You realize this when you're passed by a spec miata or boxster. Its all driver.
A key fact most pro-touring folks forget. Hence many cars being driven by other drivers and not the owners.
In the track community you'll hear stories about stock looking subarus and occasionally oddball cars like mazda speeds showing up to track events and dominating the entire field. Why? not power, its the driver, and the driver knows the car.