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Old 08-02-2007, 07:13 PM   #30
Xitdxr
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Originally Posted by V8GLI
And thats why I drive a V8! Its the drivability through the range that makes it good. (Im not picking on turbos, I could probably word that sentence better)

Good logical examples there Merlin, it was a good read.
I use to own an EF XR8 manual, i thought it was very good, power delivery was sufficient, handled well because of the suspension upgrade, it was a top car. I now own a VW polo GTI, It is turbo and has all of 110kw and 220nm of torque, but it out paces the xr in a straight line, especially once u get into 3rd gear.
Not all turbo's have lag, especially in 1st taking off, most will launch fine and sprint for the horizen. The only time mine has lag is when im in second and going around a corner under 20km/h.
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