F430 vs GT2 -- in the real world.....and the winner is?
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F430 vs GT2 -- in the real world.....and the winner is?
We did the first of what we hope will be several of OUR real world testing of the performance of the F430. In a very safe environment, we ran the 430 against a well sorted out 2003 GT2 -- several high speed runs of 70 to 140 mph -- and the cars were dead even. 
We knew neither one would blow the other away, but we expected the GT2 to pull on the 430. We were a bit surprised as this particular GT2 both feels faster than the 430, and it IS, indeed, very FAST. It has, in the past, out accelerated a heavily modified FVD 993TT and Stage II GIAC modified 996TT and runs about equal with both a Ruf and Andial (3.8 litre) modified 993TT.
We tried to get our friend (not Watt) with a Z06 to join the testing but he couldn't make it for this one -- maybe next time. Stay tuned.
Let the flames begin.....
We knew neither one would blow the other away, but we expected the GT2 to pull on the 430. We were a bit surprised as this particular GT2 both feels faster than the 430, and it IS, indeed, very FAST. It has, in the past, out accelerated a heavily modified FVD 993TT and Stage II GIAC modified 996TT and runs about equal with both a Ruf and Andial (3.8 litre) modified 993TT.We tried to get our friend (not Watt) with a Z06 to join the testing but he couldn't make it for this one -- maybe next time. Stay tuned.
Let the flames begin.....
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Re: F430 vs GT2 -- in the real world.....and the winner is?
Originally posted by Jack(LA)
We did the first of what we hope will be several of OUR real world testing of the performance of the F430. In a very safe environment, we ran the 430 against a well sorted out 2003 GT2 -- several high speed runs of 70 to 140 mph -- and the cars were dead even. We knew neither one would blow the other away, but we expected the GT2 to pull on the 430. We were a bit surprised as this particular GT2 both feels faster than the 430, and it IS, indeed, very FAST. It has, in the past, out accelerated a heavily modified FVD 993TT and Stage II GIAC modified 996TT and runs about equal with both a Ruf and Andial (3.8 litre) modified 993TT.
We tried to get our friend (not Watt) with a Z06 to join the testing but he couldn't make it for this one -- maybe next time. Stay tuned.
Let the flames begin.....
We did the first of what we hope will be several of OUR real world testing of the performance of the F430. In a very safe environment, we ran the 430 against a well sorted out 2003 GT2 -- several high speed runs of 70 to 140 mph -- and the cars were dead even.
We knew neither one would blow the other away, but we expected the GT2 to pull on the 430. We were a bit surprised as this particular GT2 both feels faster than the 430, and it IS, indeed, very FAST. It has, in the past, out accelerated a heavily modified FVD 993TT and Stage II GIAC modified 996TT and runs about equal with both a Ruf and Andial (3.8 litre) modified 993TT.We tried to get our friend (not Watt) with a Z06 to join the testing but he couldn't make it for this one -- maybe next time. Stay tuned.
Let the flames begin.....
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I would think the Z would endup ahead because it makes no downforce. It would have been like comparing a surgical knife to a one from K-mart they all cut wood. For this test I would have shown in up in one of these: 
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Originally posted by 20C4S
Amir the merciful
would be interesting to see how his M5 up against the 2.
Amir the merciful
would be interesting to see how his M5 up against the 2.
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Originally posted by quartermile
I would think the Z would endup ahead because it makes no downforce. It would have been like comparing a surgical knife to a one from K-mart they all cut wood. For this test I would have shown in up in one of these:
I would think the Z would endup ahead because it makes no downforce. It would have been like comparing a surgical knife to a one from K-mart they all cut wood. For this test I would have shown in up in one of these:
Anyways, back on topic..
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Originally posted by quartermile
I would think the Z would endup ahead because it makes no downforce. It would have been like comparing a surgical knife to a one from K-mart they all cut wood. For this test I would have shown in up in one of these:
I would think the Z would endup ahead because it makes no downforce. It would have been like comparing a surgical knife to a one from K-mart they all cut wood. For this test I would have shown in up in one of these:
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jacques le slam,
since when is acceleration straight line relevant???? you're just trying to lure the Z's into shredding yo' 430 so you can take delivery of your Z and ditch that lotus!!!!
btw, for those of you that know limerock, check out 57's in a stock Z
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...4&forum_id=100
since when is acceleration straight line relevant???? you're just trying to lure the Z's into shredding yo' 430 so you can take delivery of your Z and ditch that lotus!!!!
btw, for those of you that know limerock, check out 57's in a stock Z
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...4&forum_id=100
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Originally posted by quartermile
And even so the Z supposedly matches the GT2/GT3 times with an extra 50-100hp and wheels shaking off the car.
And even so the Z supposedly matches the GT2/GT3 times with an extra 50-100hp and wheels shaking off the car.
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Originally posted by watt
[B]jacques le slam,
since when is acceleration straight line relevant???? you're just trying to lure the Z's into shredding yo' 430 so you can take delivery of your Z and ditch that lotus!!!!
[B]jacques le slam,
since when is acceleration straight line relevant???? you're just trying to lure the Z's into shredding yo' 430 so you can take delivery of your Z and ditch that lotus!!!!
It's only relevant to you Z06 guys.
The Z will definitely not shred, smoke or otherwise demolish the 430 -- you will be surprised at how close they will run in this most unimportant test of real world acceleration.
At the track, I'll whip your butt with my Lotus -- I don't need no stinkin' CS or 430. They would be overkill.
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Originally posted by yehaw
Quartermile, I think you would end up ahead (in the manure pile making contest) because you always make no sense. It would be like comparing the spoon occasionally used by some around here to the K-mart shovel you use; they all fling BS. For this test, you should show up with one of these:
Quartermile, I think you would end up ahead (in the manure pile making contest) because you always make no sense. It would be like comparing the spoon occasionally used by some around here to the K-mart shovel you use; they all fling BS. For this test, you should show up with one of these:
Nice of you to make at least a response to his idiotic comment. I am not even honoring his rubbish with a response anymore.
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Originally posted by quartermile
I have come across a few people on this board that seem to have trouble understanding me and they fit the exact same profile ..... they own a Chevy
I have come across a few people on this board that seem to have trouble understanding me and they fit the exact same profile ..... they own a Chevy
You need to take a long look at your posts and see if you are trying to add something to this forum or just trying to instigate others.
I can honestly say I haven't seen one of your posts with any meaningful information whatsoever.
Good Luck in life.