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(05-04-2012, 04:00 AM)Flofocus Wrote:

(05-03-2012, 06:25 AM)02_svt_guy Wrote: Ya i really need to get into something RWD as i have buddies that track higher hp cars regularily in the summer and i am itching to get out there with them. Unfortunetly my SVT does not cut it compared to a Z06, and a 2002 camaro ss.

Get better at driving. You don't know how many times I've seen much lower horsepower cars own guys in that Z06 or whatever higher horsepower car is out there. If your a shitty driver, getting a higher horsepower car will make you even shittier.

Good brakes, good handling and good driving can overcome almost any horsepower advantage - especially on a technical track like say Calabogie.

I have no difficulty whatsoever hanging with M3s, M5s, and any number of other high hp cars except those driven by drivers who are better than me - and the more I race the fewer there are of those.

Even a couple of years ago, my 160 hp Fusion with standard size brakes and just a heavier sway bar and Eibach Pro-kit became something that other drivers began to take note of as I got better as a driver. I really should post the in-car video I have of the Fusion.

In my opinion Luc the worst thing you could do for the development of your driving skills is just go out there and buy horsepower- learn to drive the momentum cars fast and then you will be able to put that horsepower to good use, rather than just become a danger to yourself and others - on the track speed doesn't kill, but inexperience with too much power and false bravado does.

Just my .02 - plus you spend a lot less money that way.