Took a Mazdaspeed for a spin
#16
Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
It's just a given FACT that powerful FWD cars will torque steer, and that cars that handle VERY WELL will have a fairly rough ride. That's just physics...
It's just a given FACT that powerful FWD cars will torque steer, and that cars that handle VERY WELL will have a fairly rough ride. That's just physics...
#17
Wow - Turn your back on a thread and look what happens! I realize with more power will come torque steer but the common statement/criticism has been why only a 30 hp gain with the turbo. True it is more power but fairly modest so the torque steer was a surprise. A lot of it had to do with poor surface, whooped tires and the turbo kicking in after you are rolling. I certainly did not mean to criticize anyone for their choice - I was just expressing my opinion. As far as the harsh ride goes I autocross and certainly would err on the side of good handling & harsh versus soft and squishy. I was merely surprised that it rode more harshly than my wagon with lowering springs. I would want to track the car to evaluate whether the harshness was worth it. Harsh doesnt equal good handling but it can be a by product for sure. For me I felt better because I did not walk away from the car saying - WOW! I am missing out. For those of you MazdaSpeeder's out there God Bless. Its a beautiful car and very competent handler no doubt. I just won't be trading in the wagon for one. Now if a turbo kit happened to fall off the truck on my street - Well.............
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