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#31
02-15-2006, 08:18 PM
Originally Posted by Kevin D
I personally am curious to see how well the variable geometry turbos they're using will last. I know the aftermarket industry have tried to implement this technology in various turbos and turbo kits for a while now and have had major issues with "reliability." Furthermore it made just "turning up the boost" difficult as turbo life would go severly downhill with VATN style turbos. My experience has shown me that a high stress component like a turbocharger performs best and is most reliable when kept *simple.*" Hence, I'm very wary of the implementation of this style turbo in the new car....having said all that, if there's anyone that can pull it off and keep it reliable..its porsche. 
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#33
02-16-2006, 01:16 AM
SO MUCH DOUBT!!!
C'mon guys... the looks havn't changed "much" (drastically) which means that alot of their resources went into making the car quicker. I totally agree on most accounts that it is lacking something in the looks department. However, I think that on the lot, in person, some will change their minds; and after a test drive MANY will change their minds
With that said, however, the GT3 bandwagon is going to be huge.
C'mon guys... the looks havn't changed "much" (drastically) which means that alot of their resources went into making the car quicker. I totally agree on most accounts that it is lacking something in the looks department. However, I think that on the lot, in person, some will change their minds; and after a test drive MANY will change their minds
With that said, however, the GT3 bandwagon is going to be huge.
#34
02-16-2006, 09:31 AM
Originally Posted by dr_sharp
SO MUCH DOUBT!!!
C'mon guys... the looks havn't changed "much" (drastically) which means that alot of their resources went into making the car quicker.
C'mon guys... the looks havn't changed "much" (drastically) which means that alot of their resources went into making the car quicker.
...... no problem there.....I always tip my hat to someone able to find the silver lining.That said.......you're right, they haven't changed all that much on the car......and except for the front & the back I like what they've done.
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02-16-2006, 09:33 AM
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For those of you who have not seen this thread, check it. It has some p-shops of 997TT's lowered with different wheels. I doesnt look that bad now does it?......
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=42630
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=42630
#36
02-16-2006, 11:18 AM
Originally Posted by bond
The other question is - what will an x50 eventually do?? - 11.2 1/4 with tip?? - 3.1 to 60?? - insane.
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#37
02-16-2006, 11:40 AM
Originally Posted by Zlaatan
To drop your 0-60 and 1/4 times on a slow car is fairly simple but when you have a car that "presumably" does 0-60 in 3.4 and 11.6 in the 1/4, I think you need more than a X50 pack to get down to the times you state.
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#38
02-16-2006, 02:43 PM
True, it probably has to be that much faster for them to sell it.
But I guess what I was trying to say is that the x50 pack must produce a h*ll of a lot more than the 30bhp that it did for the 996TT.
Maybe it'll be 70bhp more for the 997TT, I don't know, but it has to be alot more than for the 996TT to cut .3sec off the 60 time. Just because it's already so fast.
I don't know how much faster the X50 996TT is than the standard 996TT to 60 but I highly doubt it's 0.3sec.
But I guess what I was trying to say is that the x50 pack must produce a h*ll of a lot more than the 30bhp that it did for the 996TT.
Maybe it'll be 70bhp more for the 997TT, I don't know, but it has to be alot more than for the 996TT to cut .3sec off the 60 time. Just because it's already so fast.
I don't know how much faster the X50 996TT is than the standard 996TT to 60 but I highly doubt it's 0.3sec.
#39
02-17-2006, 01:15 PM
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it may be ugly, it's definitely heavy.
but the numbers in the fedex got MY attention. Tip for me.
how do i get 300# out? no sun roof, gt3 seats... then what.
ps i like the wheels. easy to clean once a month
but the numbers in the fedex got MY attention. Tip for me.
how do i get 300# out? no sun roof, gt3 seats... then what.
ps i like the wheels. easy to clean once a month
#40
02-17-2006, 01:25 PM
Originally Posted by Zlaatan
True, it probably has to be that much faster for them to sell it.
But I guess what I was trying to say is that the x50 pack must produce a h*ll of a lot more than the 30bhp that it did for the 996TT.
Maybe it'll be 70bhp more for the 997TT, I don't know, but it has to be alot more than for the 996TT to cut .3sec off the 60 time. Just because it's already so fast.
I don't know how much faster the X50 996TT is than the standard 996TT to 60 but I highly doubt it's 0.3sec.
But I guess what I was trying to say is that the x50 pack must produce a h*ll of a lot more than the 30bhp that it did for the 996TT.
Maybe it'll be 70bhp more for the 997TT, I don't know, but it has to be alot more than for the 996TT to cut .3sec off the 60 time. Just because it's already so fast.
I don't know how much faster the X50 996TT is than the standard 996TT to 60 but I highly doubt it's 0.3sec.
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#41
02-17-2006, 05:18 PM
Ok, yes I don't know but what I'm trying to say is if you have a car that does 0-60 in 3.4sec, you need to add more than 30bhp to make it .3sec faster. That's it. I never said you were wrong.
And if the X50 996TT does 0-60 in 3.9 then I can't understand how the same car with 30bhp less does it in 4.2. I know it's about torque as well but anyway, it sounds a bit easy...
But then again, if c&d can make the 997s go .8sec faster to 60 without any mods, imagine what they would do with 30bhp extra!
And if the X50 996TT does 0-60 in 3.9 then I can't understand how the same car with 30bhp less does it in 4.2. I know it's about torque as well but anyway, it sounds a bit easy...
But then again, if c&d can make the 997s go .8sec faster to 60 without any mods, imagine what they would do with 30bhp extra!
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02-22-2006, 10:24 AM
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Its soooooooooooooo ugly and performance soooooooooo not impressive that I htink I will stick to Lambo...
Next car is eitheran 07 G spyder or 07 Murci (waiting to see what they reveal in Geneva in a few days)
Next car is eitheran 07 G spyder or 07 Murci (waiting to see what they reveal in Geneva in a few days)
#45
02-24-2006, 08:24 AM
Originally Posted by msindi
Its soooooooooooooo ugly and performance soooooooooo not impressive that I htink I will stick to Lambo...
Next car is eitheran 07 G spyder or 07 Murci (waiting to see what they reveal in Geneva in a few days)
Next car is eitheran 07 G spyder or 07 Murci (waiting to see what they reveal in Geneva in a few days)
.... The new Turbo is alot faster than a gallardo SE and a 2006 murci...Lets see a murci do 0-60 in 3.4
-Bueno!!!!! tutosh!!!!