Santa Please: A Road Racing VW Rabbit

[fast Ed]

Re: Santa Please: A Road Racing VW Rabbit

Ed, is there an "in between" with respect to the momentum versus power debate? If so what would you cite as an example?

Hmm, that's certainly an answer that depends on one's definition of "too much power" for a road course. IMO of the new stuff out there for sale these days, something like the 2009-2010 Cobalt SS with the 260hp 2.0L DI turbo engine would be a good example of a good balance. Sufficient oommphh in a straight line, but also enough braking, cornering, and tire to get the job done. One of the local Solo I guys runs a 1:40 lap at Mosport in a 4-door Cobalt SS which is apparently stock other than a set of Nitto NT-05 tires. For comparison, a friend who is a capable driver runs 1:37 in an 06 Mustang GT with the Shelby Brembo brakes and (used) Hoosier Koni Challenge tires, which are probably good for at least 1 to 1.5 seconds over the Nittos, if not more ...


cheers
Ed N.