Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 15/01/04 11:23 PM Share Posted 15/01/04 11:23 PM Just noticed in the latest motor mag that next month there's a shootout between the XR6 Turbo, XR8 and SS utes. And to make it even more interesting they're all autos. I'm the backing the XR6T, due to the fact that we know the XR8 is slower already and the auto in the SS is pretty average compared to the BA's slusher, if they were all running manuals I think it would be line ball between the SS and XR6T.Anyone else got an early pick? One month to go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 16d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 15/01/04 11:32 PM Share Posted 15/01/04 11:32 PM Interesting that these tuners choose utes to modify when the sedans are lighter and should go faster. Maybe it's easier to launch a leaf spring rear ended vehicle than an independendent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 15/01/04 11:41 PM Author Share Posted 15/01/04 11:41 PM Interesting that these tuners choose utes to modify when the sedans are lighter and should go faster. Maybe it's easier to launch a leaf spring rear ended vehicle than an independendent? Peter from APS told me that the utes suspension setup is better for drag racing, not to mention the $ figure is smaller to.The utes in the test I refer to are just stockers as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 21y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 16/01/04 12:03 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 12:03 AM If they are all stock and drivers are equal=catch us if you canProbably come down to which advertiser pays the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 2m 1d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 16/01/04 12:09 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 12:09 AM Probably come down to which advertiser pays the most l reckon your right mate!These mags are all a crock of sh*te IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 16/01/04 02:15 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 02:15 AM Cash for comments? In the media? Dont believe you! :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2000 Member 259 Member For: 21y 7m 19d Location: riddells creek Posted 16/01/04 02:26 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 02:26 AM Probably come down to which advertiser pays the most l reckon your right mate!These mags are all a crock of sh*te IMO amen brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 21y 11m 25d Location: North Brisbane Posted 16/01/04 02:50 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 02:50 AM My mate has purchased an auto SS ute and trust me, the turbo is going to have its work cut out for it in a straight line! My modified manual t ute easily accounts for it, but not as much as you would think!The SS is let down by its absolute $hithouse auto box, woeful is a word. But it does ride better and doesn't feel as disjointed as my turbo can. But then again, my turbo is easier to hang out and keep there safely - on a closed road under controlled conditions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 16/01/04 04:01 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/04 04:01 AM (edited) My mate has purchased an auto SS ute and trust me, the turbo is going to have its work cut out for it in a straight line! My modified manual t ute easily accounts for it, but not as much as you would think!The SS is let down by its absolute $hithouse auto box, woeful is a word. But it does ride better and doesn't feel as disjointed as my turbo can. But then again, my turbo is easier to hang out and keep there safely - on a closed road under controlled conditions.... Not to mention your ute, leaf springs and all is actually capable of carrying a load without having to stop at Bob Janes every 10,000km for new rear rubber, even just towing something heavy stuffs em! Edited 16/01/04 04:04 AM by alxr6t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordfan Member 15 Member For: 21y 9m 15d Posted 16/01/04 01:05 PM Share Posted 16/01/04 01:05 PM Does the SS have traction troubles because of the lighter rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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