750hp fwd.... Impressive but pointless at the same time.The white one is running just over 750 bhp
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Caporegime
Think the most I'd want to go FWD would be about 400~ from a MK2 RS or something. And even then you would need stupidly sticky tyres. Seen a fair few 400HP FWD builds, from SR20 Primeras to Volvos to Saabs to diesel Skodas, and I don't think any more than that would be sensible! 
Man of Honour
Big power FWD doesn't necassarily suck
Caporegime
Stops the front from going light under acceleration when the suspension lifts, which could cause traction issues. I imagine.
I managed to get out for the first proper drive of the year on Sunday morning. These are the first photos of the car since having the wheels recoloured and spaced - looking much better in my opinion.
Shame it wasn't sunny as well, so I only used the phone camera, but at least it was a dry and mild morning
Shame it wasn't sunny as well, so I only used the phone camera, but at least it was a dry and mild morning
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Soldato
What is this like?
And have you ever thought it need more power (torque to be more specific)?
And have you ever thought it need more power (torque to be more specific)?
Caporegime
Looks so much better with the OEM wheels refinished in one colour.
I love it. And yes....the amount of power isn't the problem. Its the way it's delivered. There's a big torque hole right in the midrange which I reckon is the cause for all the criticism, and which was my only gripe with the car. I've modified mine with a new exhaust header and remap which has flattened the torque dip and raised peak power about 10% or so. Its still not a "powerful" car, but its much more felixible and you don't get that disappointing lull in acceleration right in the midrange.
Its sucks more than rwd or awd when you have lots of power.
Soldato
FWD is the exact reason they exist. Wheelie bars are somewhat different rather than preloaded traction bars to limited weight transfer from the front axle.
Gotcha. I was thinking they were purely to prevent the thing doing a wheelie due to torque from the rear wheels.
Took this home yesterday. 410bhp on the daily map with just over 500bhp on the naughty mode
I overtook you on the a50 last Sunday. Sounded nice. Didnt realise it was so powerful! Looked very clean also.
Soldato
New motor. So far I really like it. Very well built and drives nice.
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Soldato
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Aha, small world, what were you in?
Yeah I'd have just been collecting it last Sunday before I joined the M6, great timing
No longer so clean though. Hopefully the rain breaks long enough this weekend.
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Soldato
A mate was there today and got some pics of you https://www.flickr.com/photos/steburns/
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