I am not talking about every Impala SS in the world, simply this one. If you recognize this guy from your AutoX, I suppose it would be legitimate, until then I am simply stating this car would not "rip anyone a new hole"...
1. Automatic. I know just as well as anyone that this means drivetrain loss.
2. 260 HP in a 4500 pound car. I think I am being fair with 4500 pounds, I do not know. Yes it has a healthy amount of V8 torque, but it is still heavy, heavy, and more heavy.
2. Judging from the size of the brake rotors and the uneven drop, he probably just cut or heated his springs. Do not think it will be tearing too many up on the twisties any time soon.
4. Wheels. If you like the looks, fine. But the unsprung weight has to be crippling that car. Not just hurting it, but "cutting its legs off" crippling.
OT, do you think the success of the Impala SS at your AutoX might be partially due to the "point and click" nature of the ATX? Or was there a heavy (pun intended) dose of other ATX cars there?
