So...I test drove the new 2012 WRX STI

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

If any car is that dominant in a touring class it's because the rules allow it to be. All turbo cars are running restrictors, varying in size in each car, suspension, tuning, and braking rules are very specific, the cars are limited by the rules of the class, not the performance they're capable of. You can be sure there will be rule changes to make the class more competitive, just like happened after the 2005 and 2006 seasons when the STi's finished 1-2 consecutively. In fact, didn't an Evo win the 2010 T2 championship followed by two BMW M cars. . . ?

The stock sti trans is good to 400awhp+/-, but 350awhp or less could easily put a T2 sti DEEP into the T1 time range. T2 STi's are making less than 240awhp. That's why your comparison is misleading. You're talking about how your supercharged, 550rwhp+ camaro with waayyy more modifications than you would be allowed if you raced in the T2 class, puts down T1 times in comparison to the sti T2 cars. A T2 STi with even a few power bolt ons and no restrictor would be perfectly capable of T1 times as well.

I understand your point about my highly modified street Camaro. That has to be moderated by three significant factors. First. T1 cars are stripped down. No HVAC, no interior, racing seat... 2nd T1 cars run on slicks and not street tires. Finally they are caged and triangulated. Our street cars are full interior, full amenity vehicles running on street tires.

[midnighter]

The only car I would currently want over my 2010 Camaro SS is a restored matching # 1969 Z28 with correct DZ302 engine.

[THUMPER20X]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Have you driven anything like my Pedders USA Camaro?

Last week really late at night. The owner wasnt home but you have some really nice stuff in your shop lol. I have driven one with all BMR suspension, adjustables and slicks at a autocross. I dont know how close that is to yours but I have driven some high high end stuff and performance cars. Having owned both a 5th and an Sti. Both once were stock and then modded I feel I can accurately rate the two cars fairly. Gotta give the STi's justice they are alot of car than they get credit for.

[JusticePete]

FYI

Originally Posted by 600hp-lpe

hey guys.. just got back from a nice relaxing Vacation.

I had another SCCA autocross race today.. I came in 1st place in Street Mod division. This was event #5 out of 9 for the year... I am still in 1st place for this season.

Damn.. those modified Subies are tough to beat! Margin of victory was by .02 of a second..!!!