View Poll Results: Do you value more than straight line speed?
Yes.
39
79.59%
No.
9
18.37%
Im takin the 5th on this one.
1
2.04%
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Atheist.
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From: MD
Of course I value more than going straight, sometimes you have to make a turn or two. 
I think I know where you meant to go with this; all of a sudden "drag racing" is the epitomy of the race scene. I am not a drag racer nor will I ever pretend to be. My car is not and was not meant to be a drag car; although it can be altered to drag; I've seen a Z32 that runs 7's.
Point is, if all I was concerned about was 1/4 times, I would not be driving a 300ZX. I like to go fast (+100mph) and THAT is where my car excels. Plenty of members here could kick my ass from a launch. But at 140mph most of your steering wheels will be shaking or your speed limiter has already kicked in.
As far as cornering, I take it slow for safety's sake. I'm not in a little FWD car anymore.
I think I know where you meant to go with this; all of a sudden "drag racing" is the epitomy of the race scene. I am not a drag racer nor will I ever pretend to be. My car is not and was not meant to be a drag car; although it can be altered to drag; I've seen a Z32 that runs 7's.Point is, if all I was concerned about was 1/4 times, I would not be driving a 300ZX. I like to go fast (+100mph) and THAT is where my car excels. Plenty of members here could kick my ass from a launch. But at 140mph most of your steering wheels will be shaking or your speed limiter has already kicked in.
As far as cornering, I take it slow for safety's sake. I'm not in a little FWD car anymore.
Doin' (today) stuff
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There is much more than straight line speed in determining a cars worth. Look at the new RX-8. Straight line? Respectable. Handaling? Now you've got something....
I Also think there is something to be said of practicality and comfort. A miata is by no means practical. But fun as hell? Yes. Minivan, Practical, but boring as hell. There has to be compensation. RX-8 wouldn't have happened if it weren't for thoes goofy little doorlets. Many people sacrafice creature comforts for speed and weight reduction. So yeah i value more than straight line speed but don't expect me to be seen in a CRX "R" hybrid. I like having seats and a/c...
I Also think there is something to be said of practicality and comfort. A miata is by no means practical. But fun as hell? Yes. Minivan, Practical, but boring as hell. There has to be compensation. RX-8 wouldn't have happened if it weren't for thoes goofy little doorlets. Many people sacrafice creature comforts for speed and weight reduction. So yeah i value more than straight line speed but don't expect me to be seen in a CRX "R" hybrid. I like having seats and a/c...
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From: Richmond, VA
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I like to turn and i like to go fast straight. It was really hard to have the best of both in one car. Almost impossible.
So i have two. One goes straight, one goes around corners. both do each really well.
So i have two. One goes straight, one goes around corners. both do each really well.
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oh and theres no way to quantify corner carving prowess, cuz no one takes their car to a skid pad with the correct equipment to test.
and not everyone goes road racing, and even more variable is not everyone has the same power at road racing events. This is why cornering is not so easily quantified.
and not everyone goes road racing, and even more variable is not everyone has the same power at road racing events. This is why cornering is not so easily quantified.
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From: Denzel, WA
Originally posted by Greaser
oh and theres no way to quantify corner carving prowess, cuz no one takes their car to a skid pad with the correct equipment to test.
and not everyone goes road racing, and even more variable is not everyone has the same power at road racing events. This is why cornering is not so easily quantified.
oh and theres no way to quantify corner carving prowess, cuz no one takes their car to a skid pad with the correct equipment to test.
and not everyone goes road racing, and even more variable is not everyone has the same power at road racing events. This is why cornering is not so easily quantified.