Don't get twisted, I'm not mad. It's all in fun and a good way to kill time at work. The thing is you should expect to get flamed sometimes and either you take it and move on or you get butthurt and play the game. Next time just think about what you type before you hit submit. You have a good Sunday too and watch out for those rav4s

 

I believe so. Something like a single belt for all the accessories and electric power steering.

 

gravity in hawaii must be the average rotational mass of the center of the earth, thus more horsepower on dyno?

 

Trolls Trolling Trolls - Encyclopedia Dramatica

 

You guys...

 

Like it.

 

My mind is full of confusion. I thought this thread had a bunch of engine parts scattered all over the place. I like the BRZ, although have never driven one. I think it's under-powered, and this is from a 1990 Miata owner that races in STS class in auto-x that packs a whopping 78 whp.

I'm for great handling cars, but you need some power to connect the corners.

I'm waiting for a few more horses in the BRZ before I jump on that bandwagon. Kinda like when the bugeyes first came out and a little while later the STi arrives. Sucked to jump on that bandwagon just to be on the bandwagon. Sometimes good things come to those that wait.

 

*disclaimer* not trying to start anything here

how do you think the BRZ is underpowered and you drive a Miata? the BRZ has a better power to weight ratio than the Miata. so is it you're saying you think it needs more power to be competitive or just that you personally would like it to have more hp? saying the car is underpowered and never having driven it is just ignorant imo.

 

 

I picked up a FR-S the other day. Car is great, power is good and I haven't even taken it over 4k rpm yet. The torque dip in the 3-4 range is obvious to me, I want to say they did that for highway cruising since at 70mph-75mph it's sitting around 3k rpm. Anyway, the $hit talking should wait till after anyone drives te car. I think it's great.

 

This thread is great.

Natural Selection at it's finest.

 

 

By mentioning the Miata, I was merely pointing out that I know what a great handling underpowered car feels like. A Miata can carve the corners with the best cars out there, but at my prep level for my class, it's down on power.

I haven't driven it yet, I concede that, but if the chassis of the BRZ is as good as they say, IMO it could still use an add'l 30-50 whp.

 

i see your point in regards to auto-x. depending on the class it could very well be at the bottom in regards to power. then again there's already an s2000, so do we really need another one? the point i guess is that you don't go to the Louvre and tell everyone the Mona Lisa needs bigger ****. i think for what it was designed to do, it does the job well.

 

Colt Ralliart Version-R

Mitsubishi released a new Colt Ralliart Version-R in Japan on May 30, 2006. Its 4G15 engine, with MIVEC variable valve timing and turbocharger, produces 154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) at 6000 rpm and 210 N·m (150 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm for manual model, 154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) at 6000 rpm and 180 N·m (130 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm for CVT model. Other key features include a stiffer spot welded chassis, stiffer suspensions, improved exhaust system, improved steering mounting, bodykit, 240km/h scale　speedometer, low profile high-grip 16 inch tires (205/45R16), and Recaro bucket seats borrowed from the Lancer Evolution VIII MR. The rear seats are molded for two passengers, as opposed to three in the rest of the range. Incidentally, this is the same engine used in the 2004 European performance specification Colt (cz-T), only running slightly increased horsepower figures (torque stayed the same). This version is also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Colt Ralliart, without the 'Version-R' designation. The CVT version is officially sold in Singapore and Hong Kong under the same designation as Japan.

In 2008, the Version R went through a minor facelift with its engine uprated to 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 6000 rpm and 210 N·m (150 lb·ft) at 3500 rpm for the manual model, 154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) at 6000 rpm and 180 N·m (130 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm for the CVT model. In Australia and New Zealand the 2008 and onwards models were fitted with lighter rims and chrome headlamps, but the sunglass holder and front Recaro seats were removed and replaced with standard sports seats to reflect a reduced retail price. Also in 2008, a limited version called Colt Ralliart Version-R Special was launched in Japanese market for a limited number of 300 units. The difference from the usual version is further stiffer continuous seam welded chassis and a Ralliart muffler. Another 200 units of Version-R Special were launched in 2010.


Done, underpowered FWD still fast around a small track. Pulls mad g's