F430's Options

[spyonu2007]

Hypothetically... If a Gt35R Evo running 24-25psi was to run a new Ferarri F430.. What do you think the outcome would be? (the newer f430 are a 480hp car)...

[Hornswoggler]

Don't get me wrong, Marcus. That sounds like a lot of fun!!!

It does sound more biased towards all-out horsepower than driver skill... would have to see this city circuit you put together.

I see two main obstacles to running something like this: Traffic and safety.

You can solve the traffic situation by closing the streets down before hand, kinda like the temporary street circuits (i.e. St. Petersburg, Long Beach, Detroit, etc). You close the street down, and its pretty much a road course, just temporary.

If you run this while traffic is live, ugh, thats just an accident waiting to happen. If I got in an accident due to my own misjudgement, I can handle that... but I don't want to run into some innocent family in a minivan. They didn't sign up to be part of a race.

Safety is closely related. It sounds like part of your proposed thrill is the lack of gravel pits, tire barriers, EMT, etc. so part of this would be my personal preference for reduced risk. I can't convince you on that part... but if this is on public roads with other traffic, it comes back to the safety of others.

Now, if the coast is completely clear.. hmm, I don't even want to be tempted as legitimate track venus are avaiable within a few hours drive where we can go as fast as we want. The safety of the track is there for good reason, I would prefer to have those facilities available when I push the limits.

Next spring, ride along with me for a session and I'll show you what a paltry 246 rwhp can do!

As for the driver skill gap between good street hooligan and seasoned track rat, we'll just have to agree to disagree. I'm not sure how you can pass such judgement without experiencing much road course action, you might be humbled.


You know, my traqmate could possibly facilitate renegade hillclimbs...