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I got the numbers from a popular WRX forum a few years ago when the WRX first came out here in the states, and they were reaffirmed by several tuners with posted pictures of the actual dyno read-outs. One of them might have been Cobb - I used to live up in northern CA and they were big up there back then. The numbers all depend on which dyno is being used and whether the dyno operator inflates the numbers by altering temps, etc on the computer at the time of the dyno runs. With AWD, there are even more drivetrain power losses than with a typical RWD car. [/quote]
I've seen videos of 950 HP WRX that ran a 9.1 quarter mile. It won't be long before they break the 8 second barrier. It's an exciting time to be a WRX owner
The aftermarket is starting to cater to the WRX community now.
Holy moly! 950 HP?!? The 9.1 time must be wrong, it should be lower than that unless the 950 hp was peaky, gutless and hard to drive/launch, especially considering the AWD. RWD cars with comparable power get into the mid 8's. (mostly Supras) True, they're running slicks, but an AWD WRX should still be able to launch harder I'd think. Any idea why that WRX's times weren't lower?
With the black/gray Hayabusa in the picture I posted with it's stock motor, stock chasis (unstretched and unlowered) gets me down the 1/4 in the high 9's. I haven't tried the Turbo 1k at the strip yet, but I'm told that with my system/power/weight, I could get into the 7's if I lowered and stretched the bike. Right now it wheelies like the front wheel is riding a pogo stick, so I probably couldn't even break into the 9's.
Sportbikes are just sick. They're on a different planet! However, I'd rather be in a cage instead in case of an accident
True dat. I have broken my left collarbone 5 times and my right two times. That's just two bones. I've also broken my back, hands, several ribs, nose, skull, etc.
I'm eyeing an used Suzuki SV650s for my first bike. How is that? I know I need to take a MSF course first.
The SV650 is an outstanding first-time bike, that remains fun to ride as you become advanced. These bikes are popular as race bikes for club-level racing, and I have hustled a few of them through the twisties faster than my racer-replica buddies could go. Great bike. They also hold their resale value pretty well which sucks if you're buying used, but is nice if you're buying new. Congratulations on being smart enough to know about taking a MSF course first.
Nice Hayabusa, dude. You do track times in your spare time or something?
Yes to track days. No real racing. Just going around and around in circles. Or going straight down a dragstrip for fun. It's also a good way to improve advanced riding skills. Here's a picture of one of my other Hayabusas. This one has been lowered slightly out back as a project I did for a motorcycle magazine I wrote for.
Hey, those 290 hp WRX STi are way plenty of go for the street. 400 hp or so will be overkill for everyday driving, please! The 290 hp WRX STi is already a king of the streets because I test-drove one long time ago and that thing is really fast and tight.
400 hp or so may be overkill for you, but for a select few, it's just not enough. Unless it scares me in every single gear, it's never enough.
I have a friend with a Hayabusa that puts out over 600 HP and is street legal. It also holds the current Bonneville salt flats speed record at slightly over 250 mph. I don't think it's enough.
-Aquaman