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accordionfolder
accordionfolder UltraDork
2/14/24 1:39 p.m.

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

bobzilla
bobzilla MegaDork
2/14/24 2:12 p.m.
accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

there's been talk of a 4.1 Cadillacs. The thing to remember at 25:1 that's technically a slow car. A heavier car with more power would walk those low power cars down every straight, so making them give it up in the corners helps even it out. WE've got a 4cyl accord joining the ranks this year. 

RonnieFnD
RonnieFnD Reader
2/14/24 2:13 p.m.

The c spec cars look like they could be even cheaper than the b spec cars. 

theruleslawyer
theruleslawyer New Reader
2/14/24 5:03 p.m.
accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) UltimaDork
2/14/24 5:19 p.m.

I saw a Suzuki Firenza for $2500 the other day. Those things are rated at 128 HP and about 2700 LB. Only had 77,000 miles and looked pretty rust free by Michigan standards. It would be slow enough I think, and there wouldn't likely be another one show up!

Edit: I also saw a 2013 Kia Rio SX for sale in Ossian, Indiana if someone was serious about trying Sundae Cup. Just copy Bobzilla's build and go have fun.

 

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
2/14/24 10:06 p.m.
theruleslawyer said:
accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

Mercedes put 600hp through 185s in the 1930s.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/15/24 9:19 a.m.
theruleslawyer said:
accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

My MG has about that power level and runs 195s. My track Miata has about 20% more than that and runs 225s. Just don't shock them loose and you'll be amazed as how they can hook up. 

bobzilla
bobzilla MegaDork
2/15/24 9:41 a.m.
DeadSkunk (Warren) said:

I saw a Suzuki Firenza for $2500 the other day. Those things are rated at 128 HP and about 2700 LB. Only had 77,000 miles and looked pretty rust free by Michigan standards. It would be slow enough I think, and there wouldn't likely be another one show up!

Edit: I also saw a 2013 Kia Rio SX for sale in Ossian, Indiana if someone was serious about trying Sundae Cup. Just copy Bobzilla's build and go have fun.

 

Dude, give me your checkbook and I'll put it together for you. 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280195001584770/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A2848e5f8-d2db-48b6-83c3-1a74c09e861b

 

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