New (to me) car... What to buy???

[martispeed]

Since I havent driven a MS6 I dont know for sure but im worried it will FEEl like a big car. I mean im used to my little Mp3 and enjoy that i guess...

Steve how does the speed6 compare to your old protege???

 

[martispeed]

I know I should just go testdrive some but it seems like alot of dealers dont think im worth their time...

 

[tunersteve]

Since I havent driven a MS6 I dont know for sure but im worried it will FEEl like a big car. I mean im used to my little Mp3 and enjoy that i guess...

Steve how does the speed6 compare to your old protege???

Good question. Honestly, you can feel the weight difference. The steering isn't as neutral as the Pro was with springs on it. I did lower the MS6 and put a new RSB on, which helped neutralize the steering a lot, and it tracks much better now. That's probably the biggest area for improvement on the car.

It doesn't FEEL heavy (steering wise), but without a sticky set of tires, you notice the big ass of the MS6.

Too bad there's not a fun run soon or I'd let you take mine for a spin.

 

[tunersteve]

Just did a little searching, it looks like to take out an MS6, you're gonna have to drive. Most of them are 60-70 miles away from your zip.

 

[martispeed]

Yea springs and a RSB would probably be the first things on order. From my understanding through reading the MS6 has a tendency to under steer even with AWD most likely because its FW biased power wise...

Im guessing that when you say it tracks better you mean this under steer it reduced mainly by the RSB.

 

[martispeed]

Yea I am all over the place all the time. I spend most of my weekends down in Pinckney. So driving for me is nothing new haha.

 

[tunersteve]

Yea springs and a RSB would probably be the first things on order. From my understanding through reading the MS6 has a tendency to under steer even with AWD most likely because its FW biased power wise...

Im guessing that when you say it tracks better you mean this under steer it reduced mainly by the RSB.

Yes, the RSB made a huge difference, and the springs helped as well. The car will actually oversteer if you let it, especially with the new suspension bits. I'm convinced the surge to 50/50 F/R power dist. will allow the rear to step out a bit before the DSC/TCS ropes it back in.

Snow driving is a blast though.

 

[martispeed]

Yea and I do plan to do a little autocrossing with whatever I get fun fun fun!!!

 

[tunersteve]

Yea and I do plan to do a little autocrossing with whatever I get fun fun fun!!!

Well, you could buy mine and go with it LOL! Then I could go out and get my 2011 GT!

 

[martispeed]

When it comes to autocross, although im still a total newb, im sick of trying to power out of corners and under steering haha. Eventhough its probably my driving techniques causing it.

 

[martispeed]

How many miles on it?

 

[tunersteve]

How many miles on it?

39k. Car is in tip-top shape too.

 

[martispeed]

well you could pm me some numbers (make sure there are proper pics!!!!!) hahaha jk

 

[tunersteve]

well you could pm me some numbers (make sure there are proper pics!!!!!) hahaha jk

You got PM. Let me know if you have any more questions (take it to PMs).