For several months now I have really wanted to purchase an eclipse RS/GS, being that I am a poor mofoo going to college etc I cant afford to cars so I need to make sure I make the right choice. So anyways what does that have to do with the racing section? Well I want to start a discussion up about the advantages, disadvantages of the different drivetrain layouts and what cars they are good with etc. Personally I am a drag and street race kidn of guy but I want a car that handles really well too that I could get into some SCCA with however I want a lot of raw hp to blow down the 1/4 mile strip for an 11 or even 10 second possibly. No matter what anyone says, FR is the best layout for drag racing. Just look at the top fuelers, they aint AWD with those monster tires in the back and teeny bicycle wheels in front. However eclipse's dont come in rear wheel drive, although I have heard of a RWD conversion (Buschurr Racing)? Although until about 10 seconds FF is still fine for drag race. But how does FF handle on the cornering? Any of you guys have serious suspension modifications on your FF eclipse's and seriously track race em? Or would I better spend my money getting a GSX and upgrading the turbo and suspension? What do you all think?
