Fd3s Handling Numbers?
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From: Atlanta, Ga
yeah i didnt have too much doubt in my mind the FD would be better plus i defiantly think it is sexier than my MSP. I was just mostly curious due to the high number on the MSP on how it stacked up against the best mazda ever had to offer. It just stands to show though that mazda has their stuff dialed in when it comes to handling between the FD, RX8, Miata, and MSP
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From: Orange County, NY
Keep in mind, slalom times and cornering speeds aren't the end all of handling.
What we do know, and can testify, is that physics prove a lighter, well balanced RWD car is one of the best platforms for speed through the corners.
In the end it's what you feel and gain confidence with at the wheel. I have a friend with a Type R (one of the BEST FWD cars in reference to handling) I get to drive quite often and the difference is still there.
What we do know, and can testify, is that physics prove a lighter, well balanced RWD car is one of the best platforms for speed through the corners.
In the end it's what you feel and gain confidence with at the wheel. I have a friend with a Type R (one of the BEST FWD cars in reference to handling) I get to drive quite often and the difference is still there.
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[quote name='PhoenixDownVII' date='May 26 2005, 12:37 AM']Keep in mind, slalom times and cornering speeds aren't the end all of handling.
What we do know, and can testify, is that physics prove a lighter, well balanced RWD car is one of the best platforms for speed through the corners.
In the end it's what you feel and gain confidence with at the wheel. I have a friend with a Type R (one of the BEST FWD cars in reference to handling) I get to drive quite often and the difference is still there.
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ITR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! any pics?
What we do know, and can testify, is that physics prove a lighter, well balanced RWD car is one of the best platforms for speed through the corners.
In the end it's what you feel and gain confidence with at the wheel. I have a friend with a Type R (one of the BEST FWD cars in reference to handling) I get to drive quite often and the difference is still there.
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ITR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! any pics?
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From: Amityville, New York
actually one of the highest recorded skid pad numbers on a street car with street tires was a Skyline at the Tire Rack proving grounds, hardly lightweight but it does have all wheel drive
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From: Orange County, NY
[quote name='nopistons94' date='May 27 2005, 09:07 AM']Nice monster truck pictures ya got there
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Aww, you must be SO proud cause you just lowered yours a week ago.
They don't come 4x4'd from the factory, fool. It's when you go 17-18's without dropping the car at all that you can give me the 4x4 comment.
I've actually been told my car sits slightly lower than other stock FD's. I guess the Koni Adjustables made it lower a bit.
Almost though, nice try.
Another photo showing off my "truck"
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Aww, you must be SO proud cause you just lowered yours a week ago.
They don't come 4x4'd from the factory, fool. It's when you go 17-18's without dropping the car at all that you can give me the 4x4 comment.
I've actually been told my car sits slightly lower than other stock FD's. I guess the Koni Adjustables made it lower a bit.
Almost though, nice try.
Another photo showing off my "truck"
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Posts: 635
From: Orange County, NY
[quote name='Signal 2' date='May 27 2005, 01:42 PM']^Very nice Phoenix. That's a nice setting too. The colors on the barn in the background look good with the MB.
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Thanks, yea I noticed that and thats why I took the pic. And that pic there amongst others in person is how I got the "your car looks lower than stock settings" comments. Minus the nopenis rotard.
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Thanks, yea I noticed that and thats why I took the pic. And that pic there amongst others in person is how I got the "your car looks lower than stock settings" comments. Minus the nopenis rotard.
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[quote name='PhoenixDownVII' date='May 27 2005, 12:26 PM']Aww, you must be SO proud cause you just lowered yours a week ago.
They don't come 4x4'd from the factory, fool. It's when you go 17-18's without dropping the car at all that you can give me the 4x4 comment.
I've actually been told my car sits slightly lower than other stock FD's. I guess the Koni Adjustables made it lower a bit.
Almost though, nice try.
Another photo showing off my "truck"
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Don't cry penisdown.. I was just kidding with you. I know you don't spend money like that on stuff.... But we all have our own decisions so.. Just let me know when you wanna go 4 wheelin'
oh and where is that barn at? I didn't see it in your backyard
They don't come 4x4'd from the factory, fool. It's when you go 17-18's without dropping the car at all that you can give me the 4x4 comment.
I've actually been told my car sits slightly lower than other stock FD's. I guess the Koni Adjustables made it lower a bit.
Almost though, nice try.
Another photo showing off my "truck"
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Don't cry penisdown.. I was just kidding with you. I know you don't spend money like that on stuff.... But we all have our own decisions so.. Just let me know when you wanna go 4 wheelin'
oh and where is that barn at? I didn't see it in your backyard
