[s-cars] RE: Stebro

[TM]

The fact is, I already have a big Audi sedan. I don't need a second one,
unless it is to replace the first. Nothing that Audi has offered in
recent
years (2000 or newer) has the raw power and the handling to make for a
really
_fun_ track and autox car as well as a _fun_ daily driver, IMHO.

The reason I'm looking hard at the IRS equipped Cobras is because I want
the
car to be able to handle bumps without getting too upset, one notable
problem
that I've heard of the solid axle cars.

The relatively cheap power upgrades and much higher baseline power is a
big
factor as well- only the Camaro, Vette, Evo and WRX STi are comparable
in this
regard. The first three are other options that I'm looking at.

Unless you can post lap times that prove your point, there's no way
you're
going to convince me that any stock US-market Audi can beat a stock SVT
Cobra on a road
course.

Taka

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces+t44tq=mindspring.com at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces+t44tq=mindspring.com at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Theodore Chen
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 5:21 PM
To: matt ludwig
Cc: //Scar //Scar list
Subject: Re: [s-cars] RE: Stebro



--- 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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