|
02-12-2002, 10:41 PM | #21 |
1ST BA TURBO MEMBER
|
[color=#000000ost_uid1]I have often thought of getting an older MX5 with turbo
as can be had for 19/20K but they are too small inside for me with the pedals being too close together. Even the new ones have that problem. So no matter if I paid 19k or 129k I would still forever be hitting the clutch pedal whilst braking with my size 12 feet. :angry: The Astina has more room, never understood that ?? Regards Mal[/colorost_uid1]
__________________
If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!! |
02-12-2002, 10:55 PM | #22 |
Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: melb.vic.au
Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle
Posts: 16,525
|
[color=#000000ost_uid0]probably becasue it doesnt have as large a transmission tunnel, because the gearbox isnt in the same place ::[/colorost_uid0]
__________________
jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--|--SLOWTEGE--|--BEETLE--|--SUBSTITUTE--|--AZ-1 |
03-12-2002, 01:08 AM | #23 |
AstinaGT Regular
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 307
|
[color=#000080ost_uid0]yeah, i had a similar problem with the mr2. i shoe size is 10.5 and it take a while to get used.[/colorost_uid0]
__________________
[url=www.ezzy-style.com.au]EZZY-Style Motorsportsurl] |
04-12-2002, 02:55 PM | #24 |
AstinaGT Regular
|
[color=#FF0000ost_uid0]Wont argue too much Mal, and i know its a helluva a lot more than just suspension, but sort a car out and it can get the power down. Unlike a, well, acquaintance's 200SX which ended up off the road whilst accelerating out of a roundabout when trying to see how it handled near 2 bar of boost.[/colorost_uid0]
__________________
'90 Astina SP |
04-12-2002, 10:58 PM | #25 |
1ST BA TURBO MEMBER
|
[color=#000000ost_uid1]Traction is the key word. *Guys run slicks and tub their
cars because they need it to get traction. *Get a car at that level and put it on the road on street tyres and it would be stuffed. *With the technology we have available now with injection, boost control etc etc you can make motors with incredible horsepower. It becomes easy to go past the ability of the tyres and then inherent design problems associated with either FWD or RWD or AWD come in to play. *Each one has its own problems. Example V8 supercars. *Same horsepower but the ford was never as good due to smaller wheeltrack so they don't corner as well and spinout. Regards Mal[/colorost_uid1]
__________________
If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!! |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
FS: [QLD] Mazda 323 Turbo BG sedan | SedanBG | For Sale/Wanted | 1 | 14-06-2006 06:34 PM |
FS: [VIC] VF 34bb turbo | tx3_realm | For Sale/Wanted | 1 | 14-06-2005 04:23 PM |
Turbo BJ "RUN IT" or "RUN ME" vs a Turbo Astra SRi | preeman80 | General Automotive Talk | 23 | 14-02-2005 01:47 PM |
I got my hands on some dough and a turbo and intercooler. | preeman80 | Forced Induction & Engine Conversions | 106 | 30-10-2004 10:56 PM |
Miscka's turbo astina for sale - For sale | BigBoyLemonade | For Sale/Wanted | 57 | 26-06-2003 08:22 PM |