1/4 time for new '09 c2 's' w/pdk
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I was running max performance summers. The burnout would have been helpful simply because the tires had become covered with small debris (sand, etc) on the return to the line. It would have also helped as the tires are rated for around 60F (if I'm not mistaken) and I was running them in 40F weather. On the two slower runs, my tires had significant slip, to the point of traction control kicking in. I also had 3/4 tank of gas and ~40 lbs worth of books and bags. Had the weather been more accommodating and I prepped more carefully, I think sub 12's would have been possible.
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They must have been running very hot tires with no fuel in the tank on that video. Went to the dragstrip a few weeks ago and made three passes, best was just over 12 seconds for a C4S PDK. Granted I couldn't do a burnout due to the AWD and it was dipping near 40F, so traction was somewhat of an issue.
12.1 or 12.3 ? What exactly ?
After watching the BMI video several times, I think high 11's (11.78 to 11.9's) or low 12's (12.05 to 12.25) would be realistic
So, what was your exact time, please ?
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I saw a guy with a 997.1S with X51 airbox, X51 throttle body and IPD plenum modified to fit X51 throttle body along with 200cpi cats, X51 headers and a tune (forget which one) but he ran a 12.2 @ 116mph, I was impressed.
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They must have been running very hot tires with no fuel in the tank on that video. Went to the dragstrip a few weeks ago and made three passes, best was just over 12 seconds for a C4S PDK. Granted I couldn't do a burnout due to the AWD and it was dipping near 40F, so traction was somewhat of an issue.
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New England Dragway up in NH. Every Friday and Wednesday night, just show up, pay $20, and you can make as many runs as you can fit in. You'll likely be one of the only imports there, but everyone was very friendly and willing to give pointers and chat.
As for my exact times, I can't find the slips, but from memory it was a 12.2 and ~120MPH trap.
As for my exact times, I can't find the slips, but from memory it was a 12.2 and ~120MPH trap.
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Porsches are not designed for the drag strip. I could care less what its 1/4 mile time is.
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I had a 2006 E55 and I loved the raw straight line power of that beast. But Porsche is more competent in every aspect, and comparable straight line with my 06'E55. One thing Corvette and Viper don' have is back seat. My 6 & 4 year olds love cruising with daddy, and for me that is priceless.John
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He just wanted to share with us the superior Viper he has. I had a 2006 E55 and I loved the raw straight line power of that beast. But Porsche is more competent in every aspect, and comparable straight line with my 06'E55. One thing Corvette and Viper don' have is back seat. My 6 & 4 year olds love cruising with daddy, and for me that is priceless.
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I had a 2006 E55 and I loved the raw straight line power of that beast. But Porsche is more competent in every aspect, and comparable straight line with my 06'E55. One thing Corvette and Viper don' have is back seat. My 6 & 4 year olds love cruising with daddy, and for me that is priceless.John
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Were you on street tires. It has been a while since I have been to a drag strip but in my experience street tires do not benefit from the burn out pit unless you are running some kind of a really high tread wear street tire.
High 12's is a great time for a Porsche IMO!
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High 12's is a great time for a Porsche IMO!
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hey viper guy
Welcome to the Porsche forum buddy, I personally love when people troll to other forums and bring up some friendly jibber and own a different car then the forum they are in. Asking questions to owners of the forum they are in, share their experience and yes even some llight humor/jabs...
welcome to the hood
welcome to the hood
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I guess I made a mistake in trying to inject some friendly humor on what appears to be a somewhat serious forum. Never said one car is superior than another. And for those that posted sarcastic remarks..hey it's America guys. You can post whatever you like...actually makes me chuckle. For those that were friendly and chuckled along with me...glad to be part of your porsche family...I take delivery of an '09 911 'S' black/black PDK, sports chrono on Monday!!
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It will on Monday..tried to post to gather info on what model best suited my needs. Sorry if I offended you.