2G type S vs 3G type S??

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Jun 23, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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PhilB81

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Originally Posted by csmeance

The 2nd Gen TL is a bit lighter than the 3rd Gen TL, weight is a pretty big factor in racing!

Also the AT transmissions have about an 18% loss, while the 6MT has about a 10% loss. The 6MT is also 200-300 pounds lighter and has gears much closer to each other.

I agree with you weight is a big part of the equation. From other SCCA Club Racers the rough equation they go by is 1hp = 10lbs. But this is for a race car that goes left right and brakes ... Not just a drag race. And car weights are more 2000 lbs and engines sub 200whp. I'm sure the dynamics change as the numbers increase.

Also depends on the race a quick 0-45 the light car will have an advantage but if you do a 1 mile long run or even 0-100 mph the higher HP start to really show their advantage.

Also the tires on the car can make a world of a difference.

Last edited by PhilB81; Jun 23, 2009 at 10:01 PM.

Jun 24, 2009 | 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by csmeance

Yea I wasnt sure about the percentages, but I knew it was about a 10% difference between the two.

Good point about the gear ratio's as well.

Why dont we stop stipulating and someone post up some actual numbers!