[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

My point when comparing the G42 vs G87 and sayingbthe G42 has more low end torque is this....

If you look at a dyno chart for each (or valid specs), where is the max torque reading and at what rpm (an actual dyno chart works best for visual). Its also best to compare apples to apples...from what can be found online (not a P1 owners dyno figures) are of a G42 RWD and G87 8AT. I believe mist specs that are out for the G42 are for the xdrive but it has torque maxing out at 369 @1800rpm, G87 is 405 @2650rpm. The G42 will pull harder and get the jump on the G87 out of the hole (from a true launch from break, not rolling).

Except it seems you assume the same launching RPM, AND that neither car is traction limited. Neither of those things has to be true, especially for MTs. (You can feather in the clutch while keeping the motor in the sweet spot.)

Since both cars can spin tires all the way through first, the power band doesn't matter.

On a lesser powered car which can't break traction, yes, tuning can improve redlight race performance.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Squidget

Except it seems you assume the same launching RPM, AND that neither car is traction limited. Neither of those things has to be true, especially for MTs. (You can feather in the clutch while keeping the motor in the sweet spot.)

Since both cars can spin tires all the way through first, the power band doesn't matter.

On a lesser powered car which can't break traction, yes, tuning can improve redlight race performance.

I have had no issues with my G42 M240 rwd spinning tires (its bone stock). I dont have my G87 yet so cant speak for that. To avoid spinning on my G87, I will be ditching the stock rears and running 305/30/20 drag radials (100 A traction).

I have no issues with my tuned S5 spinning (obviously its awd and I am running squared 265/30/20 on Advan GTs).

I take it you haven't done much drag racing, street ir track.

Not gonna go back and forth anymore. You all can think/say what you want.

[Rx-7ames]

I did not test drive a G87 before signing the papers. I drove a G82 manual and loved it, so I had no worries about the G87. I actually signed my paperwork on a Sunday, the day before my car was PDI'd. So nobody drove my car (outside of transportation)before I signed the papers.