Hi,

Just tossing this Q around with a few mates tonight. I know that there is a point where this question really does become car specific.

So let's make it that.

On a WRX - What would you choose?

10% more power, 10% less weight, 10% better braking or 10% better grip?

Cheers,
Nik

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We talking about a stock WRX? If so handling for sure. 10% more power over stock wouldn't be as much of an improvement as handling IMO

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When you guys put it like that then yeh weight wins, didn't think it through.

10% less weight

reasons: due to the weight loss, breaking power is increased and so is power only slightly i guess.

cons : loose grip depending on aero

Hi,

Yer, stock, or at least the exact same car.

I would have though 10% less weight is the best? I agree 10% extra power probably wouldn't be better than the others around a track or similar.

Cheers,
Nik

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There are two kinds of failures: those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought.

for me and my car, 10% more power is only about 25hp, where as 10% less weight is at least 130kg lighter, which i think will be more significant, hence i'd go for 10% less weight.

I agree, weight for sure, breaking will improve as a result!

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yep a weight reduction for the big fat pig for sure...

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10% less weight or I could just go on a diet to loose some kilos

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Where's the poll??

10% less weight easy

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Less weight FTW. Allows you to stop faster, handle better (less grip required) and accelerate faster for the same power. Win-win-win.

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