[s-cars] RE: Stebro

[Theodore Chen]

--- matt ludwig <matt.ludwig2 at verizon.net> wrote:
> i did not receive this email from Taka. must be some weird reply to vs. 
> reply all going on. thank you for passing it along Teddy.
> 
> 
> On May 14, 2004, at 5:00 PM, Theodore Chen wrote:
> 
> >
> > --- TM <t44tq at mindspring.com> wrote:
> >> Matt-
> >> Show me proof that an IRS-equipped SVT Cobra cannot lap a road
> >> course faster than most Audis. No way is a stock UrS coming anywhere
> >> close to the Cobra's performance.
> 
> but you're not considering this one. you are looking at the '01 and it 
> does not have the IRS, no? it has the solid rear. i am still confused 
> though how/why a stock mustang can/will "out handles much better than 
> the Audi."

actually, the IRS showed up on the '99 cobra and all cobras have had
IRS since then.

on a smooth track, IRS isn't necessarily a clear advantage over a
well-tuned solid axle.  trans-am race cars and NASCAR stockers use
solid axles.

i'll give you a few reasons: suspension geometry, engine not hanging
out in front of the front wheels, ability to put bigger tires on.

rather than debating this, you might find it more fun to go test-drive
a mustang cobra at the dealer.  :)

-teddy



	
		
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