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Originally Posted by venomous
The SI potential, lies in the fact that it is a quicker car than the mini on the straights. This is where the advantage comes in.
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Jay,
You are correct, but if I may clarify something... The amount of time going "straight" in autocrosses isn't enough to make full use of the drivetrain's potential. Even CHris Shenefield has admitted to this.
You are talking about tryng to eliminate (or greatly reduce) one of the biggest weaknesses of autocrossing FWD cars, and that is how to get a car that can make power and get it to the ground. There are FWD people in Street Modified ($M) who are making a bit more power than you with gigantic wheels and tires, mega-grippy, clutch-based LSD's, and perfectly matched, high-rate shock and spring rates who can't do shit against the 4WD and RWD cars there. In fact, this is one of the many points that convinced me to sell the 93 Civic $M car and make my move to HS with the 2006 Civic.
And yet, to try this in GS with a weak LSD, a heavy curb weight, and 7" wide wheels is going to be quite the challenge. Though I am trying to avoid what I am about to suggest, here goes...
You may need to contact Moton. Why? Custom Koni's can be made super stiff, and work well in the process, but the Motons can make the car as easy to drive as the OEM units. And that's what you need to compete with the Cooper S... All the nervousness of an overdamped car without all the nervousness of an overdamped car.
Greg, any input on this... Assuming you're still reading this thread.
Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA