Fastest P-Plate Legal Car

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Originally Posted by Steffo

The biggest surprise to me was how the S2k goes in comparison to the RSC and ITR. I was expecting them to be alot better but they're... well... not.

That surprises me too as it defies over 5 years experience sprinting against the things. The S2k has a few things against it; 1) some of the drivers have more money then talent, 2) they have a reputation for a nervous rear end which can make people gun shy, 3) they can sometimes take a bit of experimentation with alignment to get the best from them. But once you work through those areas they are faster than ITRs. I spent a few hours competing with stock S2ks when I was on R tyres – the S2k drivers were good steerers and the gap between us was more or less consistent at the start finish line for lap after lap. All of the quick S2k guys in Aust seem to be about 2-3 secs quicker than the quick ITR guys – just the way it is. You just have to know how to get the best out of them. have a look here for some lap times some of the quicker drivers have gone on to various Porsches, Ferraris, Evos and 350Zs (and they are very quick in them)

I (and a lot of other guys) think that Honda have dropped the ball with the new CTR – heavier, no LSD, not much more power, etc. Part of the problem is that if the model that you base your hotties on goes up in size and weight and backwards in engineering then you’re behind the 8 ball when you try to build the screamer model.

Wasn’t there a rumor somewhere about Renault overquoting the new Clios engine output? If they ever feel silly enough I’m sure they could wack the Megane turbo engine in.

If you do make it down to Vic don’t forget the Island, Winton (long) and Calder (long). I’m taking a training course at Sandown later this year and will be doing a few more sprints next year so hopefully I can pick up a few seconds.