The NISMO redeems itself...ish

Technik330 · 10-13-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Since this thread has deteriorated into a discussion of weight, you might want to see what it really means in real life application. 100lbs = only a tenth of a second in the quarter.
Per the calculator it takes 10hp to make up that 100lbs...Drop a few lbs or add a few HP, it's all the same in the end..

Play with your own numbers here: 1/4 Mile ET Calculator

That's a valid fact, but weight reduction goes further than "drag" racing- lighter weight is beneficial in braking, handling, and general acceleration in and out of turns, etc.

I agree add a little power, take some weight out, and you get

Modshack · 10-13-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technik330

That's a valid fact, but weight reduction goes further than "drag" racing- lighter weight is beneficial in braking, handling, and general acceleration in and out of turns, etc.

I agree....I'm not a drag racer, but it's the only way to factually determine the cars acceleration potential and the true differences weight has on the overall situation so it may be of use to some. Too many guys here are either Quarter mile or horsepower focused. Makes me think I'm on the Corvette forum...

Dropping unsprung weight, chassis balance and the things you mention are more important to me but that falls on a lot of deaf ears when you start into the HP wars (witness the now closed Nismo dyno thread).

Ah well...

Technik330 · 10-13-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I agree....I'm not a drag racer, but it's the only way to factually determine the cars acceleration potential and the true differences weight has on the overall situation so it may be of use to some. Too many guys here are either Quarter mile or horsepower focused. Makes me think I'm on the Corvette forum...

Dropping unsprung weight, chassis balance and the things you mention are more important to me but that falls on a lot of deaf ears when you start into the HP wars (witness the now closed Nismo dyno thread).

Ah well...

All good, I hope I didn't make the "wrong" entrance in this thread/forum...I've been living in my intro thread for the most part

I think your post makes sense, regarding the majority of the people being quarter mile people, espcially when the vast majority of "Races" end up being light to light or on a freeway.

HP Wars always make me think of Mercedes, throw some power at it, it's okay if it's a 4.5k lb+ "super car"

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