Comments on: Amir Rosenbaum Spectre Performance

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:35:47 +0000

Its nice to see the RWD vs FWD war is still raging. The cars change but car guys never do. I agree with both of you (Manny and Sandy). I have driven the same 1.5L 94 Civic DX sedan for ten years now so I’m a HUGE Honda/FWD fan. The car has over 310k mile on the original bottom end and its seen four seasons of autocross. But first and foremost I’m a car guy so I’m mostly in to the fastest cars on the streets. The fastest cars are always RWD so I’m stuck. My point is, I love my Civic, but when can afford one I’ll get a RWD.

Even though Adam burned the whole import tuning community in this Carcast and sincerely hates us, I still listen to all the Carcasts and I love em so keep up the great work.

I also have to say- not everyone has a budget like you and Adam, some people have to “make lemonade with lemons” and make a FWD work for what they want in a car, so give us a break!

By: CarCast

CarCast — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:22:37 +0000

Hey Manny -

Don’t take it too badly, it’s more for the crazy tuner guys that give the fwd a bad name. And more power to ya’ and the Del Sol, I dig cars like that messing with the more established cone racers. I still don’t want a fwd car excep and old Cadillac Eldorado but race what you got, then get into the S2000. I think that is a super sleeper car that people will forget about in a couple of years then they will come down in price a bit. BTW S2k and NSX are great cars, often underrated for some reason.

Sandy

By: Manny

Manny — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:13:39 +0000

Great show. It did hit a nerve, with me being a Honda fan and all. I do agree that FWD has an inherent disadvantage, the two main points being weight distribution and front tire wear. However, depending on the circumstances and car setup the effects can be minimized. 1988 to 2000 year Honda Civics and Integras are known for being the best FWD platforms with their 4 wheel independent wishbone suspension and low drivetrain loss compared to other FWD cars. Look at how well the Realtime Racing Acuras have done agains the BMW’s in the Speed World Challenge. Even the Tri Point Mazdas have done well.

I have a 1994 del Sol (yes, go ahead and make fun) that’s set up for autocross and track days that I have a blast in and often times I’m bumper to bumper with some RWD cars like Miatas, Elises and Mustangs to name a few. My investment?: $4000 on the car and $5000 in go fast mods.

Do I still want a propper sports car? Yes, of course. I’d like to own a Honda S2000 or NSX some day. But to say FWD cars are like man boobs? Ouch?

Great podcast as usual by the way. I just recently found out about it and am catching up on all the old episodes.

By: CarCast

CarCast — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:49:57 +0000

How did you finish in the pack? Any AWD’s do better? Quoting you did better then an El Camino has not much credibility, it’s like me saying I ran the cones in my Excursion against a Semi-Truck and beat it by a few seconds. If it’s your thing, really cool truck. But does anyone really expect an El Camino to do better the a small car of any drive line type?

Sandy

By: Seb R.

Seb R. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:32:10 +0000

Saw this car in person at autocross last month…It’s wild and looked like a real handful on course. BTW…my FWD 89 Honda Civic was several seconds faster.

By: J-Bob

J-Bob — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:51 +0000

Amir was really cool. He needs to come back soon. I really like Concord Grape Jelly. The strawberry is good too. Everything looks good in the jelly photo to me. I have problems with many food variety packs but I like a variety of jelly. I think Adam does not like grapes. I heard him rant on raisins, grape ape and now grape jelly. Sorry Adam you’re wrong, grapes rule!

By: Grape Ape

Grape Ape — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:22:39 +0000

and i am the bastard that takes the grape Jelly

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:38:58 +0000

damnit, i really need to proof read my own posts. Link here: http://svtplay.se/v/1543824/stcc