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Originally Posted by dennis68
The 480ft slalom is more of a handling test than skid pad ever will be but still is plagued with the same lack of variables. I would like to see the SAE change its venue for performance testing to use a closed track that all manufactures must use when placing claim about vehicle performance as it related to handling capability.
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Where would this track be located that all mfgs would have to truck their cars to?
Then of couse you would have to use the same drivers and make sure you have the same weather conditions.. lots of variables and it's another one of those "sounds good on paper" deals that really isn't practicle in real life.
Lets say the track is in Texas.. you truck the car there for the before.. truck it back to the shop in xyz.. do the mods then truck the car to Texas for the after and truck it home.. opps.. its raining so you do it again next week.. lol
These tests when done right are good for comparison and show a range of improvements (or not).. The track test would be the best, but it's just not practical unless you have hugely deep pockets.