I bet they used a 480 slalom, I think that is the larger size that is frequently used? If so, ask Carl C how fast he did the cones several years ago in his leaf sprung car on a 480 slalom.
In everyone's defense on this though, my guess is that there is a whole lot left in DSE's test mule, it just needs sorting. I bet if you optimized the car overall for one performance benefit, it could do really well. Still, there doesn't appear to be "magic" in the setup even though the drama of comparitive numbers in the magazine would suggest it. Unless you know what other cars are capable of, it is hard to draw an absolute conclusion. Which, of course, is typical in competition for all of this stuff.
Mark
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