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I went with the 99 for the reasons I went with the 99 the first time, Cable operated throttle, provides quicker response and more of a connection with the driving experience, lighter weight vs later years, LSD which could not be had other than 04 40th anniversary cars and 99's the traction control can be completely defeated.
I am an avid autocrosser and try to make at least a few DE's every year so for me, driver involvement and control are a huge factor for me. Case in point with the E-Gas cars is that they have a delay from when you apply throttle. Also, with PSM while you can deactivate it, it will if you reach a certain slip angle re-activate (when brakes are applied) fix you and deactivate. Not great if you are an autocrosser and you are looking to rotate your car or you begin a rotation and trail brake to maintain a rotation. Also with E-Gas, it does not allow for left foot braking as any application of brakes shuts off throttle. These factors combined with no LSD (essential in autocross as even with the rear engine weight bias, can brake the inside tire loose) pushed me away from the MK II's.
I was lucky enough to drive a MK II in an autocross to get a nice comparison. Felt slightly heavier and slower in it's reactions. Plus they seem to have just as many problems with IMS shaft failure.
LOL this is an old thread. Had the car for over a year now.
I am an avid autocrosser and try to make at least a few DE's every year so for me, driver involvement and control are a huge factor for me. Case in point with the E-Gas cars is that they have a delay from when you apply throttle. Also, with PSM while you can deactivate it, it will if you reach a certain slip angle re-activate (when brakes are applied) fix you and deactivate. Not great if you are an autocrosser and you are looking to rotate your car or you begin a rotation and trail brake to maintain a rotation. Also with E-Gas, it does not allow for left foot braking as any application of brakes shuts off throttle. These factors combined with no LSD (essential in autocross as even with the rear engine weight bias, can brake the inside tire loose) pushed me away from the MK II's.
I was lucky enough to drive a MK II in an autocross to get a nice comparison. Felt slightly heavier and slower in it's reactions. Plus they seem to have just as many problems with IMS shaft failure.
LOL this is an old thread. Had the car for over a year now.
Last edited by Teuton; Mar 25, 2009 at 09:54 AM.
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