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Well in this case, the WRX had to be modded to even have a chance against a Z. They run high 14s stock, no where close to the Z. I think alot of people who modify their cars use the Z as a benchmark. I have a 04 STi and my goal is to make it so that it can run with my Z. (Still can't )
What kills me is there is no skill to launching a AWD car. You hit the rev limitter and dump the clutch. IN a MN6 vette, different story, you have to keep it around 2 grand and feather until you feel traction.
If you want to make a AWD car and a vette a fair match during a street race it needs to be from a roll. Just my opinion.
That's not completely true. You can't just bounce off the rev limiter and drop the clutch on a AWD, I mean you could if you don't care how long your tranny and clutch will last. I usually launch my STi right at 5k rpm and slip the clutch, that'll break the tires loose for a split sec and they'll grip right away. But even so, it's still alot of stress on the drivetrain. Also that guy WRX in the video could've had launch control, which will have secondary redline at launch, set to whatever he wants. If you just rev it up and drop not slip the clutch, the tranny won't hold up for long.
I got a 2005 WRX STi to drive around while in LA - its a very very impressive car to be a 4. It handles very very well, no turbo lag, nice shifter, BBS wheels and Brembo brakes from the factory.
BUT- after having it for 3 months, I'm done with it, I just purchased a 2003 MY Z06 (with 2,089 miles(!) YEAH!!!)2 nights ago form Connel Chevrolet down in Costa Mesa.
No way a WRX or STi come close to a Vette, any Vette.
Anyone wan to buy a 2005 White STi with 2,200 miles? Serious....
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