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PM sent. We'll have to work around our busy schedules and iron out how we want to do this, but I'm sure the guys would enjoy seeing a few fun runs. 
Start giving some thought to where and how the safest way to pull this off would be. Daylight always makes for better videos and it's always nice to see what isn't hiding in the dark.
I assume you'll want to run on pump gas and regular street tires, but again we can work out the details going forward.
Lets try to stay in touch and get this done...
Start giving some thought to where and how the safest way to pull this off would be. Daylight always makes for better videos and it's always nice to see what isn't hiding in the dark.
I assume you'll want to run on pump gas and regular street tires, but again we can work out the details going forward.
Lets try to stay in touch and get this done...
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.... and the TURBO S is faster than regular 996tt x50 witnessed first hand at track and on street.
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Because of the "S" logo...............
You would not know this unless you have one in your garage or raced one in its stock form. I have been saying this since 2005. They are different.
You would not know this unless you have one in your garage or raced one in its stock form. I have been saying this since 2005. They are different.
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Incorrect, see below.
Yes. Same as GT2.
2005 TTS comes in at 489HP (same as GT2 but AWD). 996TT X-50 at 450HP. Standard 996 TT at 420.
It was an upgrade for 2005 from the X50 package you could get in 2002 / 2004. The ceramic brakes being part of the standard package for 2005 on the Turbo S vs it being a very expensive option on the X50. I also think it had more HP as well.?. Not sure though.
My understanding is in 05 there were more Turbo S's made then regular Turbos.
My understanding is in 05 there were more Turbo S's made then regular Turbos.
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996 GT2 started with 462 hp, then was increased to 483
hp. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2)
However, the chart on this link suggests that the Turbo S had 489 hp, which is reportedly the same as the GT2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996
Of course, wikipedia is not the greatest source of information.
This month's Total 911 has every iteration of the GT2 described in a piece about the new GT2 RS. I believe the numbers were the same as quoted above for the 996 variants, 462 and 483.
hp. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2)
However, the chart on this link suggests that the Turbo S had 489 hp, which is reportedly the same as the GT2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996
Of course, wikipedia is not the greatest source of information.
This month's Total 911 has every iteration of the GT2 described in a piece about the new GT2 RS. I believe the numbers were the same as quoted above for the 996 variants, 462 and 483.
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489 or 483 whatever it's higher than 450.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1...e-996-GT2.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1...e-996-GT2.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2
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996 GT2 started with 462 hp, then was increased to 483
hp. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2)
However, the chart on this link suggests that the Turbo S had 489 hp, which is reportedly the same as the GT2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996
Of course, wikipedia is not the greatest source of information.
This month's Total 911 has every iteration of the GT2 described in a piece about the new GT2 RS. I believe the numbers were the same as quoted above for the 996 variants, 462 and 483.
hp. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT2)
However, the chart on this link suggests that the Turbo S had 489 hp, which is reportedly the same as the GT2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996
Of course, wikipedia is not the greatest source of information.
This month's Total 911 has every iteration of the GT2 described in a piece about the new GT2 RS. I believe the numbers were the same as quoted above for the 996 variants, 462 and 483.
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It was nice to finally meet up with you at the Pike... I had a good time!
While leaving I quickly drove through Taco Bell and got hit up by a few kids wanting to race. I guess they hit up your buddy with the black Viper as well. I got a kick out of them doing the 10 second look over of the car (tires, looking under this and that) while trying to put something together. Probably had some highly modded AWD something or another with a big azz turbo and spray, but I didn't bother to ask them. It broke my heart to decline, but I had to get home. I almost called you to see if you were interested, but I figured to had limited time as well...
Anyway, we'll have to meet up again sometime soon. Looking foward to seeing some new mods on your car!