# 5th gear: GTI rapes WRX

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 18, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5th-gear-gti-rapes-wrx/45208 "2008-03-18T08:53:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 18, 2008, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5th-gear-gti-rapes-wrx/45208/2 "2008-03-18T09:00:46Z")

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AWD when you have less than 500 hp and dry pavement = wasted weight and parasitic driveline loss. AWD when you have 220-230 hp like the WRX = just stupid, except for low traction situations. I’ve said it over and over… I’d love a RWD WRX if you could eliminate all the fat from the un-needed AWD system (aka, not just disconnect the front driveshaft).

It would be faster, lighter, brake better, get better gas mileage and cost less.

Suprised a front driver was able to beat it though.

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