What's in These Rice Burners?

[PatBuckley]

Originally Posted by AMF

They both have huge drive train loss. For whatever reason, I've seen some really over the top EVO's running massive power to overcome that. I haven't seen any over the top STIs (not saying they're aren't any, but I've seen a FEW EVOs)

Both are monsters out of the hole....I have yet to see an STI running 900hp to the wheels.

You can afford to have 40% drivetrain loss when you're running 900 ponies to the wheels. You can't afford 40% drivetrain if you're only running 400 horsepower (not against modified street cars on the highway at least).

No talking out of my ass. Just seen more over the top EVO's is all. Not disrespecting your car. I like STI's, I actually considered buying one...they pull hard in a number of respects (launches, braking, turns), but again, the achilles heel is at higher speeds, they tend to get eaten up by cars that are more efficient. That's all.

Relax.

So you say you haven't seen any STI's, and that they both have huge drivetrain loss.....nevermind.

900 hp at the wheels, huh? Street car?

Just think how fast the STI would be (155 top end stock) if it didn't have those HUGE drivetrain losses....

Actually I am pretty relaxed, you just don't know me, which is OK with me....