Swift

[Secret Chimp]

Shit, I need to get a set of Sparco mudflaps for my car. My front fenders had black snow boogers hanging from them with the last snow.

[BimmerM3]

Is that really important? 

With a car like that, it's insanely important.

[Laconian]

With a car like that, it's insanely important.

15s 0-60 with a stick. I shudder to think of how much slower it would be with an automatic.

[the Teuton]

I'd import the drivetrain from the Euro Justy and make an AWD Swift.  Turbocharge that 1.3 liter, too.

[Laconian]

He'd never have the opportunity to use the AWD. The race already would be over before he'd even hit the first turn.

[Eye of the Tiger]

15s 0-60 with a stick. I shudder to think of how much slower it would be with an automatic.

It's only 15s because the highly effecient 155-width tires can't put all that insane power to the ground. I with some 175 tires, I'm sure it would accelerate much more swiftly.

[the Teuton]

It's only 15s because the highly effecient 155-width tires can't put all that insane power to the ground. I with some 175 tires, I'm sure it would accelerate much more swiftly.

My car is rocking 185/65s right now.  You're going for Viper-width with 175s, trust me.

[Eye of the Tiger]

My car is rocking 185/65s right now.  You're going for Viper-width with 175s, trust me.

Ya, dude. I'm kind of skeptical, though, since they are so expensive.

[the Teuton]

Ya, dude. I'm kind of skeptical, though, since they are so expensive.

$30 a pop brand new is really expensive for tires, isn't it?

Mounting and balancing is almost more expensive.

[Eye of the Tiger]

$30 a pop brand new is really expensive for tires, isn't it?

Mounting and balancing is almost more expensive.

http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/938366764.html
used, only $25/set of four
I'll mount and balance them myself, so that's free 

[Tave]

This is why auto depreciation never ceases to confuse me. If Nick wanted to, he could probably find a set of rubber that costs more than what he paid for the entire car.

[280Z Turbo]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=06HR3HTR200&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

Get these. Your car will be able to take turns at 100 mph.

[Eye of the Tiger]

This is why auto depreciation never ceases to confuse me. If Nick wanted to, he could probably find a set of rubber that costs more than what he paid for the entire car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=06HR3HTR200&fromCompare1=yes&place=0

Get these. Your car will be able to take turns at 100 mph.

how can it take turns at 100 mph if it can't even go in a straight line at 100 mph? conservation of angular momentum?

[280Z Turbo]

how can it take turns at 100 mph if it can't even go in a straight line at 100 mph? conservation of angular momentum?

naws

The Rabbit has 205/60/13 Hoosiers on it and weighs about the same as the Swift. It's weird to drive because there's so much more grip than there is power. You couldn't spin it out if you tried.

[Tave]

What does it top out at? Your power/weight ratio is roughly equivalent to the Aveo (a little less). I think I could probably do 115 with a nice tailwind down a hill.

[Eye of the Tiger]

naws

[the Teuton]

1800 lbs/70 hp = 25.71
2700 /110 = 24.54 (I'm running 19s in the 1/4 mile, too!)

Anyone else have semi-decent numbers that are comparable?

[Eye of the Tiger]

naws

The Rabbit has 205/60/13 Hoosiers on it and weighs about the same as the Swift. It's weird to drive because there's so much more grip than there is power. You couldn't spin it out if you tried.

I had the same problem with my 1990 Civic I set up for autox.
Come to think of it, the Civic's 1.5L was rated at 70 hp and it weighed 2100 lbs - 300 more than the Swift. If I could beat Vettes around an autox course with that Civic, just think of what I can do with a Swift!

[280Z Turbo]

You could ride a bike around the course faster than a Corvette. They're too fat to fit between the cones.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You could ride a bike around the course faster than a Corvette. They're too fat to fit between the cones.

Ok, how about multiple first place finishes in the ever popular and competitive Street Touring Sedan class?

[SVT_Power]

how can it take turns at 100 mph if it can't even go in a straight line at 100 mph? conservation of angular momentum?

oh noes. physics.

now that my exam is over, no more thinking about physics for a good 4 months

[Laconian]

1800 lbs/70 hp = 25.71
2700 /110 = 24.54 (I'm running 19s in the 1/4 mile, too!)

Anyone else have semi-decent numbers that are comparable?

Don't forget to factor in AWD driveline losses. I bet you guys are dead even.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Don't forget to factor in AWD driveline losses. I bet you guys are dead even.

And the autotragic

[Cookie Monster]

And the autotragic

LAWL

[the Teuton]

Don't forget to factor in AWD driveline losses. I bet you guys are dead even.

I have timed my car hitting 60 in the low-12s.  If he can actually top that, then I'd say you're right.  Somehow, I doubt it at this point.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I have timed my car hitting 60 in the low-12s.  If he can actually top that, then I'd say you're right.  Somehow, I doubt it at this point.

I can dyno and measure 0-60r with my iPhone. Don't think I won't.
I tried it in the Volvo, but I couldn't keep the phone from sliding around so it just gave me crazy numbers.

[Laconian]

I can dyno and measure 0-60r with my iPhone. Don't think I won't.
I tried it in the Volvo, but I couldn't keep the phone from sliding around so it just gave me crazy numbers.

It'll be even harder in the Metro, with the crosswinds constantly throwing the car into oncoming traffic.

I need to make an app like that for the Wiimote. Pair the Wiimote with a laptop, toss a Wiimote into the glove compartment and let the laptop record all the data.

[Eye of the Tiger]

The SWIFT has made it home without much fuss.
The temp gauge was quite active, so the thermostat may be a bit sticky.
The motor makes a little clickity clacking... no big deal, I'll probably rebuild it in class next semester.
Aside from the lack of power steering, and a bit narrower seat and footwell, I felt like I was back in teh 'st33m. The throttle response, powerband, engine noise, brake feel, clutch, shifter, hand brake, steering wheel, buttons and switches are all so close to a 'st33m, it's not even funny.

[3.0L V6]

What does it top out at? Your power/weight ratio is roughly equivalent to the Aveo (a little less). I think I could probably do 115 with a nice tailwind down a hill.

It's not the power to weight that will kill his top end, it's the aerodynamics. The large frontal area and small 4 cylinder engine with 70hp will  struggle with anything over 80+ mph.