The 996TT is a HORRIBLE drag racing car!!
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
I agree 1000%. That's also why you see the 996TT ETs and trap speeds so disproportionate. A trap speed of 140mph with a real drag car = an ET in the low 9's, not 10.37
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme
I personally think it's a fine drag car in stock or modded configuration. The launches could be better...but it makes up for it on the back 1/8th. I guess it just depends who you ask.
Your car with a different setup and the same power to weight ratio would be running mid 9's.
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Originally Posted by ari
I agree with almost everything you said. The car is almost as difficult to launch in RWD mode. The one thing this car does have going for it is the rear weight bias.
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
Of couse you do Mr. 10.65
Your car with a different setup and the same power to weight ratio would be running mid 9's.
Your car with a different setup and the same power to weight ratio would be running mid 9's.
Even with my bad 1.80 60' times...my car, only making 565-570 rwhp that day, was still the fastest street car on the track, with only one trailered race car being faster.
My point is that even with the disadvantage of low 60' times...modded TT's can still stomp equal HP cars that run much better 60' times.
Last edited by Divexxtreme; Apr 5, 2006 at 12:11 AM.
Originally Posted by 01TT
Wow, very impressive! This was at a dragstrip, right? Not a gtech or the type of timing equipment that was used at the shootout a few years back? Did you get to the 330' mark before the rods bent? If so, what was that time? Thanx.
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Originally Posted by sharkster
If I see a 1.4 60 foot from any 996 TT I will eat my hat (or least one of the Shark Werks hats)!
When you get the invite, the price of admission will be "one Shark Werks hat" and you have to promise not to begin eating it until after I return from the run.
A video of you chomping away at your hat will be priceless along with making for some excellent advertising. I think once we deliver the 60 foot time I'll just coast to the end so as to possibly collect on another priceless video in the future. 
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Alex,
When you get the invite, the price of admission will be "one hat" and you have to promise not to begin eating it until after I return from the run. A video of you chomping away at your hat will be priceless.
When you get the invite, the price of admission will be "one hat" and you have to promise not to begin eating it until after I return from the run.
A video of you chomping away at your hat will be priceless.
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Originally Posted by sharkster
Hehe I would rather eat my hat and see you pull a 1.3/1.4 (if it's a 1.3 I'll eat two hats!).. If anyone deserves to do it- it'd be you. You've waited long enough!!!
The bet is a 60 foot time in the 1.4's or lower. Agree or not?
If we do it you eat a "Shark Werks" had while I video the feast.
Last edited by cjv; Apr 5, 2006 at 11:05 AM.
Originally Posted by cjv
Alex,
The bet is a 60 foot time in the 1.4's or lower. Agree or not? If we do it you eat a "Shark Werks" had while I video the feast.
The bet is a 60 foot time in the 1.4's or lower. Agree or not?
If we do it you eat a "Shark Werks" had while I video the feast.
If it's a 1.3 I'll eat two hats
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Originally Posted by VRAlexander
I will bring the mustard and Alex's favorite BBQ sauce!
(talk about indigestion!)
If sharkster agrees, I would like to ask if you could provide the video as well as being a witness.
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Originally Posted by RennTechV12
I said exactly the opposite,
Where have you seen an AWD 996TT get a 1.3-1.5 60' time? In order to do so, you have to change the basic nature of the car...WHICH WAS MY ORIGINAL POINT.
Where have you seen an AWD 996TT get a 1.3-1.5 60' time? In order to do so, you have to change the basic nature of the car...WHICH WAS MY ORIGINAL POINT.