gto or 350z

[Monty_Burns]

I wonder how the Munro would have looked with the VZ front end, or even the VX front, I always thought the VT front looked dated, even when it came out new.

Ditto. I reckon the VYII Calais front would look alright on the Monaro....and maybe bolt on those gorgeous 19'' VY Senator alloys - that real chunky 5-spoke design.

[SlickHolden]

screw them both. You need a Honda. And stickers. Lots and lots of stickers.

Too hold it all together.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Too hold it all together.

And let's not forget the ingratiating additional power of 50bhp from a NOS sticker

And as for GReddy... phwoar!!

[STREETFIRE]

3bhp is hardly a cause for consternation...

What the heck, then?

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

What the heck, then?

You said that Vauxhall liked to understate their power figures.

3bhp is hardly understating it by a vast amount!

Also, '500' is much cleaner on a badge. The only cars that spring to mind in recent years as having the more insignificant number in the equation are the Clio hot hatches- 172, 182 and 197, respectively.

The MG ZT 260 V8 had 265bhp, the Elise 240R has 243bhp... just that normally the power figure (if it's included in the name) will be rounded to the nearest/most accurate zero.

[The_Canuck]

The MG ZT 260 V8 had 265bhp, the Elise 240R has 243bhp... just that normally the power figure (if it's included in the name) will be rounded to the nearest/most accurate zero.

LP640? 639 I belive

[nota]

You said that Vauxhall liked to understate their power figures.

3bhp is hardly understating it by a vast amount!

Also, '500' is much cleaner on a badge. The only cars that spring to mind in recent years as having the more insignificant number in the equation are the Clio hot hatches- 172, 182 and 197, respectively.

Previous model HSVs developed 298kw but carried a '297' badge coz they reckoned it was a better looking number

[Ferrer]

Previous model HSVs developed 298kw but carried a '297' badge coz they reckoned it was a better looking number

Similar thing happened with some Ferrari cars which were named after unitary cubic capacity. For instance the 250 in truth displaced 246cc per cylinder or the 275 dispalced 274cc per cylinder.

[SlickHolden]

And let's not forget the ingratiating additional power of 50bhp from a NOS sticker

And as for GReddy... phwoar!!

LOL I know all about sticking things down right now

[STREETFIRE]

You said that Vauxhall liked to understate their power figures.

3bhp is hardly understating it by a vast amount!

Also, '500' is much cleaner on a badge. The only cars that spring to mind in recent years as having the more insignificant number in the equation are the Clio hot hatches- 172, 182 and 197, respectively.

The MG ZT 260 V8 had 265bhp, the Elise 240R has 243bhp... just that normally the power figure (if it's included in the name) will be rounded to the nearest/most accurate zero.

I don't get this:
500bhp = 373kW
In the Vauxhall, 503bhp = 368kW
What's going on?

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

I don't get this:
500bhp = 373kW
In the Vauxhall, 503bhp = 368kW
What's going on?

Er... by my calculations, 503bhp = 375kW.

Now you explain to me what's going on!

LOL I know all about sticking things down right now

Yep, otherwise it increases aerodynamic drag and that makes your 10-second quarter mile fly outta the window

Previous model HSVs developed 298kw but carried a '297' badge coz they reckoned it was a better looking number

I can go with that I see where they're coming from... what's wrong with a 300 badge?

LP640? 639 I belive

... thus proving my point

[STREETFIRE]

No, a 503bhp car was tested at 368kW. Those are the power figures for the VXR 500. Dyno prints show horsepower including drivetrain power loss, while kilowatts are normally measured at the flywheel - meaning no power loss. Drivetrain loss can vary, but it increases a lot if you have your air-fuel mixture out of whack. But having your ride spin the dyno to 500bhp normally means 373kW from the flywheel.

[The_Canuck]

... thus proving my point

Hope I helped...

[monaroCountry]

Have a look at this drift monaro against an Toyota AE86 IN THE WET.

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

Better yet wait for the upcoming Pontiac G8.

[midnightdorifto]

This thread is giving me a headache. The kid doesn't need a 350Z. He doesn't need a 240SX. I'm not sure I'd trust him with an old Altima. Let alone an LS* powered anything. Am I the only one who thinks this kid might need to grow up just a bit before even putting some thought into this? As much as I'd like to see some 16 year old get cocky and kill himself in a new and creative manner, this is just excessive.

Mr. rgibbs205, look, take my word for it. I've had some good friends get hurt doing what you want to do in a closed, safe environment. You've got too much to live for. Get something slow, light, and reliable. Neither of these cars fit that bill. I don't mean to offend you, but these cars are a bit above your skill level if I judged correctly.