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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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997TT vs F430 vs Gallardo SE

I have 250 miles on my new 997TT so far (got it Friday) I also happen to own the other 2 cars mentioned. The F430 is F1 & the G car is an SE 6 speed. My Turbo is also a 6 speed. Driving impressions so far is that the 997TT is truly World Class, easily will be the fastest, most drivable, dependable & comfortable. The F430 will be a close 2nd, as far as looks, that is too subjective (hence I own them all). Will get some pics of all three up on the board shortly. 997TT is GT Silver (fully loaded) F430 is Yellow/Black, G car is an SE Orange Metallic/Black.
 
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Glad to see you like your 997TT! Very nice collection you have! Love the color combo's you have on each car! Can't wait for the pictures.
 
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Very nice collection..Let's see the pics!

Also, a comparison of each would be great too
 
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Originally Posted by masterlu
I have 250 miles on my new 997TT so far (got it Friday) I also happen to own the other 2 cars mentioned. The F430 is F1 & the G car is an SE 6 speed. My Turbo is also a 6 speed. Driving impressions so far is that the 997TT is truly World Class, easily will be the fastest, most drivable, dependable & comfortable. The F430 will be a close 2nd, as far as looks, that is too subjective (hence I own them all). Will get some pics of all three up on the board shortly. 997TT is GT Silver (fully loaded) F430 is Yellow/Black, G car is an SE Orange Metallic/Black.
have you raced your 430 against your Gallardo? Which is quicker?
 
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Cant wait to see pics
 
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Must be rough.
Enjoy them in good health.
 
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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Three awesome cars, congratulations
 
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have you raced your 430 against your Gallardo? Which is quicker?
The 430 is the faster of the two.
 
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show us some pics of your babys, cant wait to see them
 
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It must suck to be you... LOL

Congrats on the acquisition. Enjoy.
 
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The 430 is the faster of the two.
Are both cars stock? From what we have seen this is not the case, although I do believe both cars are pretty evenly matched.
 
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Congratulations on the 997tt. That's super hot.

Here are a couple videos for what it's worth.

F430, 1/4 mile, people in jackets and hoods in stands... must be super cold. Same UK drag strip were the Ultima GTR did the 9.9.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...CF2E82F0DA.htm

Gallardo 1/8 mile run. With drag race calculator the time would come out around a 13.8 1/4. Night time... must be cold as well.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...8635A05096.htm

I also did a G-tech on a 2006 Gallardo with paddle shift, elevation 1400 ft, 70F temp. The shifting was disappointing with it taking a good half second between some gears. 13.16 @ 113 with 12 inch rollout.
http://members.***.net/superformance...do%20speed.jpg
 
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Originally Posted by greg schroeder
Congratulations on the 997tt. That's super hot.

Here are a couple videos for what it's worth.

F430, 1/4 mile, people in jackets and hoods in stands... must be super cold. Same UK drag strip were the Ultima GTR did the 9.9.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...CF2E82F0DA.htm

Gallardo 1/8 mile run. With drag race calculator the time would come out around a 13.8 1/4. Night time... must be cold as well.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...8635A05096.htm

I also did a G-tech on a 2006 Gallardo with paddle shift, elevation 1400 ft, 70F temp. The shifting was disappointing with it taking a good half second between some gears. 13.16 @ 113 with 12 inch rollout.
http://members.***.net/superformance...do%20speed.jpg
All very slow times with a horrible launch from the Gallardo. Also, I agree the Egear on the Gallardo sucks.
 
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Nice collection of cars...

Just the way I would do it if I can afford all those cars...haha

can't wait to see pics,
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Pics are coming, & yes they are all stock. Some have cosmetic mods, mostly carbon fiber add ons.
 
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