Anyone ever go backward?
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If only P would make a wide bodied gt3, gave it a lighter clutch (eg like a 997S) a full leather interior with SC and nav etc as standard equip, an extra 500cc's and maybe an extra 2 cylinders to make more torque, redline to 8500 rpm, 0 to 100 in 3.4 sec, 6 spd man and all the usual gt3 performace underpinnings, then we have a worthy adversary as a daily driver.
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Thats what I'm talking about. I love everything about my C2S except I wish it had about 50..... make that about 100 more horsepower! I know the X51 is an option, bargain Porsche priced at 17K for 23 more hp.
Jim
[/QUOTE]Thats what I'm talking about. I love everything about my C2S except I wish it had about 50..... make that about 100 more horsepower! I know the X51 is an option, bargain Porsche priced at 17K for 23 more hp.
Jim
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I had a Carrera before the Turbo and I miss the nimble feeling of the RWD. The torque of the Turbo is addictive, but with traffic I can not really push the Turbo for too long without risk of getting into big trouble. I think it is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.
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It seems that the natural 'drift' in the Porsche world is to start with a 911 rwd (I have a 05 C2S) and ascend up the food chain to a awd turbo. I am looking for a 2010 or 2011 tt or tt-S. My question is does anyone go the other way ie missing the 'lightness', simplicity, the exhaust note etc. of the rwd normally aspirated car? Is the need for power and speed just too addicting?? You can only go so fast on most modern roads in this day and age.
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Couldve bought either one. After driving both (GT3+Turbo) it seemed like the GT3 was a major step UP from a Turbo. I had a Turbo for a week and it felt numb while fast in astraight line. On the track, stock it felt pretty poor! Now granted, I live in Florida and there is no stop and go traffic. On the other hand, the GT3 felt raw, connected, just as fast (stock 2010) and much more involving. Realizing all this, both cars are fantastic and we are all very lucky to have this choice.
I went from a 996 C4 to a 996 Turbo X50 (with a modified Subaru STi in between). After the STi, I couldn't live with the power of a naturally aspirated 911.
The altitude here makes a big difference though. A turbo is king. If I lived at sea level again, I might get a GT3 instead of a Turbo.
The altitude here makes a big difference though. A turbo is king. If I lived at sea level again, I might get a GT3 instead of a Turbo.
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I kept my "old school" 1991 964T so that any time I want that humbling experience of over riding the laws of physics or raw driving feel I have it. I think each model has its own unique characteristics and satisfies different needs. Its all about what type of driving environment you want to play in. Bottom line is none of them will leave you disappointed.
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