optronix
Senior Member
I think there's plenty to be gained with smart modifications, but you do have to be careful and understand there's virtually always a trade-off. That's why I stalk Zygrene's channel above all others! It is DIRECTLY relevant to me and what I want ideally from my car. Let him go through it while I watch! If he makes a few bucks while he's at it, all the better!!!Really appreciate all the info guys. Funny how messing with cooling makes things worse. People seem to be trying to fix what’s not really broken.
In 90%+ of use cases, we probably cannot approach the limits of a bone stock car.
I know I've stated in here before that even just the -15mm in offset from my Apex wheels noticeably impacted steering feel in a not so great way. But not enough to offset the aesthetic gains! (yes I've been called shallow at times)
That said, I am at the point now where I am clearly being held back on an autocross course by the things that came on the car from the factory. Namely, the PS4S tires and factory camber settings. I don't make it to a "real" race track often enough to hit the OEM limits in that setting, nor do I care to take it there just based on personal risk tolerance- but autocross I am indeed "driving FLAT OUT", and am definitely hitting those barriers.
I have always maintained that the car doesn't need any more power. That won't stop me from trying to enhance the sound, and if as a byproduct from that results in a ~20-30whp gain I won't shed a tear.
But overall, as a road car the car is nearly perfect as it comes from the factory. It's already been stated but I'll reiterate here- trying to turn this thing into a track beast will at best, be an exercise in frustration- as a few folks in here are currently discovering! At worst, a clear waste of time, money, and energy.
The Type S is perfect for being a "single car" option that can do many things very well, both from a track and street perspective. I don't really think there's a better car, at any price! that does it better. But... personally I'll never expect it to be truly "exceptional" in either category. There are objectively better platforms for both daily comfort, and track performance.
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