has any one else noticed this, i have a skyline thats got a stage 2 drift and awd upgrades and i think it is than the 100% stock civic i just bought today. maby its the batteries but i duno, ill test it tomorrow. any one else come across this?
Depends on if you are talking about top end speed or fastest lap times.....
I have an RSX that I quickly upgraded to AWD. I noticed a slight decrease in top speed but a good pickup in handeling and cornering speed. I think it looked slower than it was because there was little or no drift in the corners and you could not power steer the back very easy.
I then added a stage 2 motor - tried the drag and the drift. Took off the AWD for all out speed and now it takes a good 20 feet before the back tires stop spinning. And the wheel slip is hard to control in corners now. I think a stage 1 on 2wd would be faster on a short road course than a stage 2 AWD because it is easier to manage the power.
For all out straight line speed the 2wd will be best, but if you are on a typical track, I would bet the AWD will produce quicker lap times.
So my opinion is that they all have a place depending on the race (I'm a poet!). 2wd stage 2 for long strights, AWD stage 2 for the twisties.
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