Made a big mistake - test drove a WRX!

[E30@iLand.net (Mike VanAmburgh)]

Speaking of autocrossing a VR6, congrats to the Potterman for his 2nd
place finish with his GTI VR6 at the SD Tour!  You're braver than I am. 
After I autoxed my VR6 Jetta, I sold it.  :-)

Mike

Neal Tovsen wrote:
> 
> Well, I'll put one more tally on the chalkboard. Who's
> next? Again, I don't intend to bash VWs, but their new
> cars just aren't as good.
> 
> > 1) turbo lag.  This is not much different
> > than my VR6, it doesn't do
> > much until 3K either.
> 
> I drove a VR6 on an autocross for the first time a
> couple weeks ago. I was really surprised, but you're
> right! I didn't know they were so peaky. Once it got
> going, though, it really hauled ass. Once I got used
> to it, it wasn't a problem.
> 
> > 3) Need for the 17" rims.
> >  Nope.  I couldn't get
> > it to break loose.  They (the tires) did tend to
> > fold over a bit, but
> > nothing major.
> 
> Eh? What do 17" rims have to do with traction? The
> only thing rim size has to do with wheel spin is that
> larger wheels rob horsepower! The WRX does look good
> with 17's though.
> 
> > They (the tires) did tend to
> > fold over a bit, but
> > nothing major.
> 
> That is entirely the fault of the Bridgestone RE-92
> tires. They aren't bad as all-season tires go, but
> they SUCK as dry street performance tires. They also
> have a nasty tendency to go out of balance. Replace
> them. I'm on my second set only because I don't drive
> too crazy on the street, and I get them cheap at the
> dealership 'cause no one wants them. :)
> 
> Neal
> 
> BTW, did I mention that Subaru of America actually
> SENT ME MONEY for being the best Subaru in GS at the
> Ft. Myers ProSolo? $100! That's what I call enthusiast
> support. Kinda too bad that I'm building a VW
> autocross car and will be retiring Scoobie soon. Maybe
> VW will get the hint and start doing the same type of
> stuff.
> 
> =====
> ~Neal
> 
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