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Jun 21, 2014 | 11:43 PM

#46

lunarx

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Someone please run Capsfan.
So we can see what 0.1s faster looks like ; )

Jun 22, 2014 | 12:07 AM

#47

zhecks

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Capsfan

I ran my car hard today and the kick you get when shifting at redline is pretty aggressive, it almost feels like you have a bottle. Do you have the same kick in a non x51? I would love to run against a 991s without the powerkit to see the real difference. I was quite impressed, especially coming from a new modded s6 with at least 500hp. Anyone in VA want to make a run or two so we can settle this? I have a feeling this 30hp is more like 40-45. BTW, no wheel spin so you get the full effect. I am really impressed.

Going back to my original question. Has anyone run a X51 against a regular 991CS? I know it is only 30 HP but that's about the same difference between a base 997 and a 997 S ( 345hp vs. 385hp, 40 hp). And they are not the same.

Last edited by zhecks; Jun 22, 2014 at 09:44 AM.

Jun 22, 2014 | 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zhecks

Going back to my original question. Has anyone run a X51 against a regular 991CS? I know it is only 30 HP but that's about the same as difference between a base 997 and a 997 S ( 345hp vs. 385hp, 40 hp). And they are not the same.

Based on your questioning about marginal time differences reported from across different tests that are well within measurement error and variations in gas, air temp, barometric pressure, and driver weights, I don't think it would be worth getting - for you. If you drove them back to back to feel and know what the difference is at various speeds, you might refute that.