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Old 11-30-2024, 03:26 PM   #15764
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Originally Posted by arpad_m View Post
Realistically, if I want to be completely honest, no, you don't need more than that.

When I was at 560, the car was already very quick. Now, however, it's more of a monster that no longer runs out of steam at around 110 mph and demands respect 100% of the time. So does one need 730-740 or more? No, but it's fun

One more thing, my power level is probably the top end of (or a bit beyond) what you can put down in a RWD car with "normal" tires. What I mean by that is tires that can be used in any weather you'd want to drive a Camaro, temps ranging from 35-40 to 100-105 degrees, dry or wet or downpour, which I'm sure you also get a fair share of in South Florida.

I run Michelin PS4S, others swear on the Conti ExtremeContact Sport 02, both excellent choices that can do all of that. My meaty 315/30 rears can hook from a 20-25 roll and then the car pulls like there's no tomorrow. Not from a dig, but that ship has probably sailed for you as well.

Any more than this much power, and you're in drag radial territory with serious compromises.
Lol, I'm pretty sure that once upon a time you hit that 550 zone, and then wanted more. It happens to most us all I'm sure. That being said, I'm pretty confident it'll happen to me as well. Btw, I run the Conti Sport 02's and they're great in the rain as well as the scorching Soflo summer heat. They don't disappoint.
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