Miata vs Sti
#22
She's running a huge front mount with stock turbo? That's the stupidest **** ever. Also, sti injectors? Why? that td04 barely maxes out the stockers running 20psi and rich as hell. Sounds like her wrx is modded retardedly and I doubt its making 240whp. Just my opinion though.
A well tuned STI on a stock turbo with supporting mods should trap 105-108.
A well tuned Miata with a 2560 will trap higher but be slower in the 1/4. It's just easier to launch an AWD car and get a respectable 60 ft.
Frank
#23
Exactly. I told his dumb *** not to get a vf22. Its just a damn 39 with a TIIIINY bit larger compressor god for MAYBE another 10-20hp which is beyond retarded to spend money on and consider an "UPGRADE". He made 280 with a 39 and now 300 with the 22. Whoopty friggin dooo...
Now he has a laggier, peakier powerband, and is maxing out the vf22 just to make the extra 20hp. I had to pull a bunch of timing up top too cause he doesn't want to taper boost and the turbo is just huffing hot air.
Oh well, its his car/money.
Now he has a laggier, peakier powerband, and is maxing out the vf22 just to make the extra 20hp. I had to pull a bunch of timing up top too cause he doesn't want to taper boost and the turbo is just huffing hot air.
Oh well, its his car/money.
#26
IIRC correctly it was something close to a 2560. Ill look for the thread.
Found it
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t39626/
Found it
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t39626/
#27
I've been wanting to get a good race only thing I got my my friends Saab aero and I emberrased him like no other, and then my other friend with a stock audi a4 1.8t I won't even wanna tell you what waist of gas that was. But they don't know anything about cars and just cause their cars cost 15-20k more than mine they think they'll beat me LOL
#28
AWD is a huge advantage on the street for sure, but frankly on the strip its down to skill. My lame skillz got me 1.8-1.9 60 foots in my DSM (in my defense that was on 205 width all seasons). Thats well within what a good driver can do on almost any RWD platform with a good tire and decent power. Most guys at the track in Evo/WRXs will cut something like a 1.7 if they are halfway decent from what I have seen. Turbo Miatas just dont spend much time at the strip in compairison.
#30
AWD is a huge advantage on the street for sure, but frankly on the strip its down to skill. My lame skillz got me 1.8-1.9 60 foots in my DSM (in my defense that was on 205 width all seasons). Thats well within what a good driver can do on almost any RWD platform with a good tire and decent power. Most guys at the track in Evo/WRXs will cut something like a 1.7 if they are halfway decent from what I have seen. Turbo Miatas just dont spend much time at the strip in compairison.
Frank
#32
I look at it a different way.
I think it's impressive that Subaru can put together a tough, comfortable, and reliable 3300lb+ four-door that can at least keep pace with a little forced induction miata. The STI is reasonably fast on the dragstrip and roadcourse. And is nearly untouchable on gravel/dirt/ice. AND you can fit carseats in the back, fill it with groceries, or go on a trip with the family.
In addition to our Turbo Miata, we also have an '02 WRX, an '06 STI, and a '90 DSM. On a nice day on nice roads the miata is a blast, and it's definitely faster and more fun for autocross. Acceleration wise they feel about they same but I've never put them head-to-head. The miata at 9/10's involves a lot of driver attention which makes it fun and rewarding. The STI practically drives itself at 9/10's and is a bit boring once you are used to it.
But if I had to pick one car to get me and my stuff from point A to point B, as fast and as safe as possible, under imperfect road conditions (I suppose that's the definition of rally), it would definitely be the STI.
I think it's impressive that Subaru can put together a tough, comfortable, and reliable 3300lb+ four-door that can at least keep pace with a little forced induction miata. The STI is reasonably fast on the dragstrip and roadcourse. And is nearly untouchable on gravel/dirt/ice. AND you can fit carseats in the back, fill it with groceries, or go on a trip with the family.
In addition to our Turbo Miata, we also have an '02 WRX, an '06 STI, and a '90 DSM. On a nice day on nice roads the miata is a blast, and it's definitely faster and more fun for autocross. Acceleration wise they feel about they same but I've never put them head-to-head. The miata at 9/10's involves a lot of driver attention which makes it fun and rewarding. The STI practically drives itself at 9/10's and is a bit boring once you are used to it.
But if I had to pick one car to get me and my stuff from point A to point B, as fast and as safe as possible, under imperfect road conditions (I suppose that's the definition of rally), it would definitely be the STI.
#36
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#39
Traction is over rated
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