SRT-4 Jumping???

[spicynamja]

My friend owns an SRT-4. Amazingly fast car. Its like a monster. The handling is a bit floaty though, can't corner without some money spent on suspension. Our car is quite quirky it seems but I love the fact that it is limited edition, and the styling is much hotter. Also the SRT-4 seems to have massive clutch issues.

 

[muohio]

Some people trade in the car for the next new thing all the time. I still remember a guy that would always have the newest car on the market. Once he traded in his 1 year old Prelude for a new one because it was in white. I think his last car cost him 10k more becuase of all the dollars rolled over. For some people, they will get the SRT4, play with it for a year, and then trade it in on something else.

 

[Focus]

What is all the extra power worth in the car if you can't put it in to use except for straight line?

 

[vodapas77]

What is all the extra power worth in the car if you can't put it in to use except for straight line?

lol. I love this conception that Neons (or SRT-4s) can't handle. Obviously they aren't on par with the MSP, but then again the MSP isn't on par with the SRT-4 for power. But, keep in mind that shortly after the Neon's release it became a favorite with SCCA members as a cheap econo box for Auto-X. Theres a reason for that. It handles very well for an every day commuter and with a few suspension tweaks it was very competitive with much more expensive vehicles through the cones.

 

[Focus]

lol. I love this conception that Neons (or SRT-4s) can't handle. Obviously they aren't on par with the MSP, but then again the MSP isn't on par with the SRT-4 for power. But, keep in mind that shortly after the Neon's release it became a favorite with SCCA members as a cheap econo box for Auto-X. Theres a reason for that. It handles very well for an every day commuter and with a few suspension tweaks it was very competitive with much more expensive vehicles through the cones.

Let me rephrase what I said. And BTW I have several friends with SRT-4s.

In my OWN experience, driving both vehicles. Yes the SRT-4 has power but it will not handle as well. My Mazdaspeed is also in the 13's on the 1/4.


And the quality is piss poor. Just the other day at the track my buddy broke 3 studs just removing the nuts so he can put his slicks on. He is always complaining about some thing on the car.

You can bring me 100 articles that say this and that about each one of the cars. Nothing beats actually driving them both and comparing.

 

[vodapas77]

Let me rephrase what I said. And BTW I have several friends with SRT-4s.

In my OWN experience, driving both vehicles. Yes the SRT-4 has power but it will not handle as well. My Mazdaspeed is also in the 13's on the 1/4.


And the quality is piss poor. Just the other day at the track my buddy broke 3 studs just removing the nuts so he can put his slicks on. He is always complaining about some thing on the car.

You can bring me 100 articles that say this and that about each one of the cars. Nothing beats actually driving them both and comparing.

Oh, I'm not disagreeing with you on any of that. I was just commenting on the general conception that SRT-4s can't handle. They can handle. Just not as well as a MP3 or MSP.

 

[rocketspeed]

I'd probably trade my MSP for one if I owed less on the MSP. I like the power. I like the MSP too, but I like the power of the SRT-4.

 

[srtchick]

Well, i test drove one the other day & what can i say.. i fell in love with it, so much more pep on the hwy than my speed & more upgrades I'd think i'd have ALOT more fun adding stuff to this car because it can handle it! yeah i love my msp but i think its time for something new (lol2)

 

[xtrememps]

I test drove the srt-4 and liked the engine a lot, that's about it. The shifter annoyed the hell out of me (felt like I was driving a truck), the rear roll down windows were a big no-no with me since i like to randomly roll down all my windows if the weather is nice and back up if i get on the high-way, plus it's an american car...and everyone I know has had some sort of major issue with theirs.

 

[AutoBox]

Well, i test drove one the other day & what can i say.. i fell in love with it, so much more pep on the hwy than my speed & more upgrades I'd think i'd have ALOT more fun adding stuff to this car because it can handle it! yeah i love my msp but i think its time for something new (lol2)

TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!! i would get one.....if i didnt plan on gettin a evo so bad lol

 

[orangezoom]

TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!! i would get one.....if i didnt plan on gettin a evo so bad lol

I am with you, that is my next car. EVO. With the money I have spent on my speed I could have had one already.

 

[xtrememps]

I was thinking about an EVO, but I kinda like the whole sleeper Protege idea better...even though a modded EVO can smoke a severely modded msp...but I never see any modded EVO's around me anyway lol.

EDIT: Rofl, i have 69 posts...i dont think i'll post anymore.

 

[AutoBox]

I am with you, that is my next car. EVO. With the money I have spent on my speed I could have had one already.

yeh the evo mr is just too tempting..i was plannin to get a evo once im done my ba degree but i cant wait.....doin a few mods to the msp and then its "piggy bank" time for the evo

 

[DigitalHeadShot]

I was thinking about an EVO, but I kinda like the whole sleeper Protege idea better...even though a modded EVO can smoke a severely modded msp...but I never see any modded EVO's around me anyway lol.

EDIT: Rofl, i have 69 posts...i dont think i'll post anymore.

come and play with my evo tehehehe...... lol

anyways, comeon guys the neon is fast but puts down WAY to much torque. My buddy at work has a neon that he blows each and every paycheck on. He has so much torque that he cant get traction even with the largest tires on the market. (im talking slicks at that) in order to use all this super power he just had to have and what most people seem to think is GREAT he will have to cut his car all to hell. The point is sure you can get power galore but you dont have the traction to play with it. He only runs a 12.9 or 12.8 with well into the 300 hp. I personal dont like it but then again im a rally or auto x kinnda guy. The craftsmenship of the car's chassis is horried. Plus that car always seem to have to be tooled on. MY buddy seems to always have to fix something. Im not just talking about results of power im talking about just crap like windshield wipers, interior etc. Oh did I mention when I test drove a stock one before I bought the msp the car felt more raggady than a 92 civic cx I used to have?

 

[srtchick]

well i USED to hate the SRT-4 with a passion -might I add- & swore id never buy another domestic again. BUT it grew on me after seein the aftermarket support which mazda=s***. its overall best bang for the the buck period & i cant wait to get it.

 

[MazdaDryvr]

I've never driven a SRT-4 (the dealers here dont let people test drive them) but i did go for a cruise in a Spec-V the other day. It pulls nicely through each gear. I wish the MSP had nice linear acceleration like that. Too bad they're butt ugly! All in all, I'm quite happy with my MSP and I havent even modded it yet. With a FMIC and 2.5" turbo back exhaust I think it'll be fast enough to satisfy my needs. I'm no racer, just a daily driver who likes to pass people.

 

[ONRAILS]

Traitor!!!

Well, i test drove one the other day & what can i say.. i fell in love with it, so much more pep on the hwy than my speed & more upgrades I'd think i'd have ALOT more fun adding stuff to this car because it can handle it! yeah i love my msp but i think its time for something new (lol2)

 

[srtchick]

(kissass)(lol2) (butt)

 

[ONRAILS]

Just curious... how do SRT-4's fair in accidents? Has anyone seen, or heard?

 

[srtchick]

heres one :http://141.157.157.99/sdc/wreckgallery/