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More tyre surface on the road = More grip no matter how small. Engineering Explained had a video going over the how and why recently even.
 
ChrisD. said:
Weight does make a huge difference, my DC5 keeps up with a lot of more powerful machinery, that's before corners get involved.
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Well mrk weighs about as much as a sheet of A4 paper so he makes some epic weight saving there. Although I'm not sure of the weight of those watches he wears.

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But the weight of the camera equipment and emergency car detailing products and tea make up the weight difference anyway. :p
 
ChrisD. said:
Weight does make a huge difference, my DC5 keeps up with a lot of more powerful machinery, that's before corners get involved.
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That's what I love about my ST205. Only 350bhp but roughly 1300KG's now while retaining full interior and air conditioning (Have stripped out a lot of audio, spare wheel, fiberglass wings etc). Had a fantastic play with a brand new focus RS. The guy couldn't believe my car was 22 years old. He actually seemed a tad embarrassed :). A compareable RS3 or Focus RS are getting on for nearly 300kgs more.
 
adam cool dude said:
That's what I love about my ST205. Only 350bhp but roughly 1300KG's now while retaining full interior and air conditioning (Have stripped out a lot of audio, spare wheel, fiberglass wings etc). Had a fantastic play with a brand new focus RS. The guy couldn't believe my car was 22 years old. He actually seemed a tad embarrassed :). A compareable RS3 or Focus RS are getting on for nearly 300kgs more.
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They were never slouches anyway.

My Teg currently keeps with my mates Evo X SST, I think once the shorter final drive goes in and I'd be edging it. I've not bothered stripping any interior of mine, not sure whether it's worth it as it's typical flimsy Jap stuff anyway.
 
adam cool dude said:
That's what I love about my ST205. Only 350bhp but roughly 1300KG's now while retaining full interior and air conditioning (Have stripped out a lot of audio, spare wheel, fiberglass wings etc). Had a fantastic play with a brand new focus RS. The guy couldn't believe my car was 22 years old. He actually seemed a tad embarrassed :). A compareable RS3 or Focus RS are getting on for nearly 300kgs more.
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Yep its amazing how quick an older 350HP car is if well setup. The M3 because its circa 1350kg, 360-380BHP, RWD so lesser transmission losses and of course the SMG really helps to propel it. The new Focus RS would have no chance against it, they'd need 400+, my mates TT RS only keeps it honest in a straight line as that is 400HP, 400lb/ft area and is also around 1400kg, so not particular heavy either. The think the new Focus RS is like 1600kg area, pretty crazy for a hatch.
 
Keep mentioning the evolve remap. If i remapped mine it would be quicker then stock, probably gain more then 20hp & 15nm of torque. :p

If I find a video on youtube of a TT mk3 with the same engine/gearbox then I'll post it lol.
 
Let's face reality Blackhawk, a fwd TT is going to be toilet vs a 6 cylinder engine producing 120 more powers however you want to play it :p
 
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mrk said:
Let's face reality Blackhawk, a fwd TT is going to be toilet vs a 6 cylinder engine producing 120 more powers however you want to play it :p
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What if he fitted wider tyres and modern high-performance sticky tyres?

I heard that knocks half a second off the 0-60.
 
Blackhawk47 said:
Just wait till I get a mk3 TTS. :p
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Even still MRK's will be his. You will just be renting :p

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