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  1. 08-23-2007, 01:53 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    i beg to differ

    also HP is the most overrated stat
    power to weight ratio and gearing
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  2. 08-23-2007, 01:59 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    power to weight ratio and gearing
    damn skippy
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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    damn skippy
    Plus i'm willing to bet a 750hp car won't get around Road Atlanta much, if any, faster than a 400-500hp version with the exact same suspension and gearing setup. Highway runs, if that's what you live for...then yes it will effect the outcome..but then you have to look at the reliability side of a vehicle and the stress it puts on the car with that much power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Plus i'm willing to bet a 750hp car won't get around Road Atlanta much, if any, faster than a 400-500hp version with the exact same suspension and gearing setup. Highway runs, if that's what you live for...then yes it will effect the outcome..but then you have to look at the reliability side of a vehicle and the stress it puts on the car with that much power.
    exactly,id rather have a 200HP handling machine then some 1000hp boat
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