kb58
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| posted on 22/3/12 at 01:05 AM |
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That's really hard to do... in fact, pretty much impossible. It comes down more to unsprung weight, cost of the tires, what looks nice, and what
compounds are available. 275mm was about "it." Of course, racing slicks can be installed to really stick, but to answer your question
directly, there's little chance that street tires will hook up 400 whp... even if I went larger. It's simply a problem of the weight on
the tires and the available compounds. It's all about compromise.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 22/3/12 at 06:41 AM |
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Love it, good effort. What turbo are you using and at what peak boost?
[Edited on 22-3-12 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 22/3/12 at 11:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kb58
That's really hard to do... in fact, pretty much impossible. It comes down more to unsprung weight, cost of the tires, what looks nice, and what
compounds are available. 275mm was about "it." Of course, racing slicks can be installed to really stick, but to answer your question
directly, there's little chance that street tires will hook up 400 whp... even if I went larger. It's simply a problem of the weight on
the tires and the available compounds. It's all about compromise.
Mmm this is roughly the conclusion I'd come to as well, I'm glad it's not just me!
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kb58
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| posted on 23/3/12 at 04:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Love it, good effort. What turbo are you using and at what peak boost?
Garrett GT3071, and about 9 psi on 91 octane fuel.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 23/3/12 at 04:49 PM |
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That's impressive figures off 9psi, very impressive.
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