Guest rob19 Guests Posted 05/05/04 07:42 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 07:42 PM I was lent a just released DVD called Serious Performance 7. It featured a track (Oran Park) test between a 300+ kw XR6T and a 220 kw Nissan R34 GTT. The R34 turned out to be the better car...Why?Honestly...let's come up with some figures:XR6T 1700 kg 300+kw rear-wheel drive tiptronicR34 1400 kg 220kw rear-wheel drive tiptronicXR6T 176kw per tonneR34 157kw per tonneAlso, both cars were driven by professionals - Warren Luff (XR6T); Ric Shaw (R34)Warren commented that the skyline seemed to have more power than the XR6T.Any comments. Has the T just been out-classed by a similar (non 4WD) car with much less power? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 05/05/04 09:21 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 09:21 PM I was lent a just released DVD called Serious Performance 7. It featured a track (Oran Park) test between a 300+ kw XR6T and a 220 kw Nissan R34 GTT. The R34 turned out to be the better car...Why?Honestly...let's come up with some figures:XR6T 1700 kg 300+kw rear-wheel drive tiptronicR34 1400 kg 220kw rear-wheel drive tiptronicXR6T 176kw per tonneR34 157kw per tonneAlso, both cars were driven by professionals - Warren Luff (XR6T); Ric Shaw (R34)Warren commented that the skyline seemed to have more power than the XR6T.Any comments. Has the T just been out-classed by a similar (non 4WD) car with much less power? Put your spoon between your legs & say bi bi. Picking on the boss's ride 1st up you must have for brains. Hope you weren't expecting a serious reply as you certainly don't deserve one!Scotty CCC Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob19 Guests Posted 05/05/04 09:31 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 09:31 PM I'm just wondering who's got for brains.300 plus kilowatts beaten by 220kw ricer. What gives? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 05/05/04 09:35 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 09:35 PM I know which car is more popular on this websiteScotty CCC Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob19 Guests Posted 05/05/04 10:05 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 10:05 PM I am not trying to put you down with the comments made.I love the XR6T. My post was a legitimate query on what everyone thinks on how to improve the performance of the XR6T not just in terms of power output but as an overall package.True, it's still early days but the progress being made is terrific.Scotty CCC...you don't have to react in such a defensive manner. It makes the Ford community look bad! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 05/05/04 10:21 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 10:21 PM I am not trying to put you down with the comments made.I love the XR6T. My post was a legitimate query on what everyone thinks on how to improve the performance of the XR6T not just in terms of power output but as an overall package.True, it's still early days but the progress being made is terrific.Scotty CCC...you don't have to react in such a defensive manner. It makes the Ford community look bad! Well Rob,you come here with a 1st post dumping on a car that's very special to us all here, wether you knew it or not. The performance of the XR6T doesn't need improving at all. You must take another look at the cars & ask yourself a question of why they're of different performance levels. Then you might make a decision to think about what you say before you just try to envoke abuse (which I believe is your ambition) from people who'd obviously take it to heart any criticism of their choice of ride.By the way, I love my XR6TScotty CCC Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvanxr Member 502 Member For: 22y 5m 26d Location: Country NSW Posted 05/05/04 10:55 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 10:55 PM I watched the same clip via a link on this site. I remember the drivers also praising various aspects of the T. I think some of the comments could be taken with a grain of salt. I think as proved by some members that the T has a huge performance modification potential.And yes Chris's car looked great. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonky The Bionic Man - half man-half titanium Member 1,766 Member For: 22y 28d Location: Dodge Scat Pack Posted 05/05/04 10:57 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 10:57 PM How is the Datsun a better car?For starters the DVD is in that Series targeted towards the Performance Stickers and Bodykits brigade.What was the criteria for judging the difference between the cars.Is it straight line acceleration ( I think the APS Ph2 XR6T has already shown it's merit at Eastern Creek - into the 10's already)Is it handling? (The BA has already shown it's merit in Targa Tasmania and GTP)Is it Performance Stickers and Bodykits factor ( The Datsun wins hands down with the "Doof doof" brigade - The Falcon is too 'Skippy' for these people)The basic fact still remains that the Falcon has a larger base engine (4 litre as opposed to 2.6 litre) which makes it a bigger air pump, thus a bigger explosion in the cylinder, thus more torque generated, thus more 'twist' or pulling power.The comparison falls apart on the fact that you are comparing a 4 door family sports sedan with a pseudo sports two door car which is a poor man's version of it's GTR sibling. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 22y 1m 4d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 05/05/04 11:04 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 11:04 PM How is the Datsun a better car?Is it Performance Stickers and Bodykits factor ( The Datsun wins hands down with the "Doof doof" brigade - The Falcon is too 'Skippy' for these people) Ahh Plonky ...youv'e still got it Rob19 enjoy the forums Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 5m 22d Location: Sydney Posted 05/05/04 11:12 PM Share Posted 05/05/04 11:12 PM one gripe Luffy had, and he mentioned it a few times, was the suspension of the T. But he does point out that the T is a road car and not a track car though.I too grabbed the clip from the link on the forum! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10556-whats-going-on/#findComment-118797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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