The Santa Pod Grudge Match LC vs CTR vs ST

[CupraUK]

Anyone going to Santa Pod on Sunday (22nd)?

I'm going with a few mates/collegues for a friendly grudge match to prove which is the quicker in a straight line, Leon Cupra, new shape Civic Type R and Focus ST. Another guy is coming in his T25 Scooby, so we won't be trying to beat that!

The Focus is chipped and the driver is pretty handy, so I reackon I'm going to struggle. The Type R is standard so I'm pretty confident of coming in faster.

 

[andycupra]

mmm... im not sure it will be easy against the civic. you need to put the power down well.

 

[Willie]

I would say this will be very close and mostly down to the starts you get and getting the power down.
do your home work and practice your starts, set your car up correctly and you should be mixing it with them. I'm sure your mates will be doing the above too

 

[kineticz]

I think it'll be very close too. Best get some practice starts in!

 

[Nev_LCR]

1/4 mile bores me. Best test is on track. It show the real performance of a car. Brakes. Suspension and torque.

 

[JamJay]

LCR is faster than CTR, proved that one before

 

[skullmunki]

LCR is faster than CTR, proved that one before

he's not in an LCR though might be close with the type r, but don't be dissapointed if he pips you

 

[traumapat]

Good luck mate. May the traction gods smile on you

 

[JamJay]

he's not in an LCR though might be close with the type r, but don't be dissapointed if he pips you

But the mods he has, puts it on the same level as and OEM one, if not slightly better

 

[DIFT]

Too close to call... depends on who is the better at the quarter mile.

Im shocking at it, but I enjoy it.

 

[Lodgey180]

go on lad do us proud.. but as said above the CTR's are not a slow car mate

 

[George]

In all honesty I'd say you struggle. The Leons are heavy cars! But best of luck, do your research and practice launching - and you may surprise them if they haven't done their homework

 

[sheffboy]

There's tons of grip on the starting line at santa pod. It's a good 5mm deep in rubber.

i reckon timing your gear shifts will be more vital.

 

[Razor]

what shape civic is it ?
its not that fair if its standard too !!

 

[warren_cox]

Is there a best tyre pressure setting for the strip at Santa Pod? I ran std pressures on a slightly damp track at Brunters and I was wondering whether I should have increased or decreased the PSI from OE recommendations or just leave them as they are. Brunters surface is not good so it was hard to know what to do.

 

[billyhas]

20 psi front .Leave the back as normal. Some say increase rear pressure for better rolling resistance

211bhp - 222ft lb.........14.6s @ 94mph Santa Pod

Not a bad for what equates to a standard lcr (210BHP AND 225BHP) .Had a race with a standard 225 when my lcr was standard (210bhp)and there really was nothing in it.You'll p-ss the CTR with a 14.6 unless your mate is exceptionally good at launching.
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Originally Posted by Nev_LCR
1/4 mile bores me. Best test is on track. It show the real performance of a car. Brakes. Suspension and torque.

Why bother posting in a 1/4 mile thread then?

 

[Faisal]

everytime i try to launch,i either put too much power in and i wheelspin,or put too little in and it doesnt shift

good luck for urself,pwn them noobs!!!!

 

[jambondrums]

20 psi front .Leave the back as normal. Some say increase rear pressure for better rolling resistance

211bhp - 222ft lb.........14.6s @ 94mph Santa Pod

Not a bad for what equates to a standard lcr (210BHP AND 225BHP) .Had a race with a standard 225 when my lcr was standard (210bhp)and there really was nothing in it.You'll p-ss the CTR with a 14.6 unless your mate is exceptionally good at launching.
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Originally Posted by Nev_LCR
1/4 mile bores me. Best test is on track. It show the real performance of a car. Brakes. Suspension and torque.

Why bother posting in a 1/4 mile thread then?

That's interesting to know fella, I've fairly recently bought a 210 lcr, and have often wondered if the 225 is much, if any quicker!!

 

[sykesytdi]

dont underestimate the focus boys lol

 

[acidstrato]

ST 2.0 or 2.5?

the latter remapped will destroy a LC with a k03s + any spec no problems at all, and iirc 1st gear in the ST is limited so very little spinning compared to a car bouncing around 6-7k