Test Drove Cobalt SS, My Take Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I test drove a Cobalt SS today. I was debating with some people about the traction issues with higher powered fwd cars which lead to this. I wanted to drive an srt-4, but I couldn't find a Dodge dealership close enough. I figured the supercharged Cobalt would be okay. The guy told me it was underated at 213hp to the wheels. I don't know about underated, but I'd believe 213. I wasn't really impressed though. I've driven faster. But with the traction, I didn't have a problem. It was the model without the LSD too. I've still got to find a srt-4, which I think will have more issues because of higher hp. But really, I didn't have a problem at all keeping traction. But, it was a nice dry day, and it has Z rated Prelli's on it.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

What is your point? Are you trying to suggest that this experience proves that you were right about high horsepower FWD cars not having traction problems? Come on now.

No, I'm not saying I'm right. I'm still saying it's not to bad. This wasn't that high of hp, and it was a dry day with good tires. I have to do more testing. One test doesn't prove anything. I need to find a way to measure this. I don't think I have the tools to really make this a propper study, but I'll take opinions and ideas on what I should do.

btw, that thing really put my Celica to shame. I'm not real happy with the slow POS again.