Power to weight ratio

theDreamer · 01-13-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

A FI system is $5K and can get you a minimum of 50HP at the very very basic level. The Michelins, a set of wheels and a flywheel cost nearly $3K and can't come anything close to what 50HP can do for you. Where do you guys learn your math, the Rick Perry campaign?

Oh yeah, go buy a base model if you care so much about the weight. It is nearly 100lbs lighter than the sport

You are just using the logic of one item though.
Power/weight is great from FI, but wheel/tire (and flywheel I guess) gives you less weight, which leads to better power and more grip, better balance, etc.

Yes, this thread is originally about power to weight, but you also have to calculate into other factors when balancing a car the moment you throw a monetary value onto what you are getting.

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