WeeG Stage 3 APR Leon Cupra R mk2 TFSI (Banana) 436.5bhp 438.2lbs/ft torque

Al

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Aug 29, 2005
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Not it this weather it won't lol

Want a bet? Ask G about said corner in the wet ;). Four wheel drive wont help grip on a corner - only with traction when pulling out of the corner.

The wheelspin issue is something I hated about the Leon hence why my next car will be four wheel drive. Having said that, when pressing on pretty hard with an LSD (on a dry road), the experience is somewhat different.

However, to drive, even with an open diff, other than wheelspin, the front drive 2.0T is faster than the four wheel drive when;

1) On a rolling start
2) Round mid/high speed corners

The problem with the likes of an Evo, especially a heavily tuned one is

1) Cost to run (fuel/insurance/servicing
2) Reliability (state of tune dependant)
3) Once they are on the move, they need more power than an equivalent sized front wheel drive car to be as quick due to drivetrain losses and extra weight.

Regarding launching issues, you just need to learn how to nurse the car off the line - less power = more spring on a launch ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEnl5EOku_I
 

WeeG

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Nov 5, 2008
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Well that's the car ready. Wavetrac LSD fitted to gearbox. New SPEC stage 3+ clutch rated to 580 lbs/ft torque fitted. Front and rear ARB's fitted and forge short shifter fitted :)
 
Oct 3, 2012
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While my gearbox is out I've decidd to spend some more cash. Wavetrack limited slip differential purchased and autotech front and rear anti roll bars

I have got a auto tech rear arb on mine, it really tightens the back end up, what do you think to the front arb?
 

Al

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Wait a minute - how many pedals does it have and how many wheels does the engine drive? My left foot is getting set for retirement and right foot going in to partial retirement remember :clown:
 
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