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You think I could sell one to Too Short?
My favorite Oakland Rapper -- his duet with Ice Cube in the early 90s "aint nuthin but a word to me" is an all time great... I put it on a loop when I roll my 253 company car... I do not go west of the narrows bridge in that car though.... that is truck country.
My favorite Oakland Rapper -- his duet with Ice Cube in the early 90s "aint nuthin but a word to me" is an all time great... I put it on a loop when I roll my 253 company car... I do not go west of the narrows bridge in that car though.... that is truck country.
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Ouch ouch ouch, that hurt! 
Yep, it's a Porsche 959! The third one in the state and it's NOT Bill Gates' nor Paul Allen's. A local entrepreneur whom has asked not to be named owns this spectacular machine. He was gracious enough to allow me to photograph his newest creation with the understanding that I not reveal who he is.
Yep, it's a Porsche 959! The third one in the state and it's NOT Bill Gates' nor Paul Allen's. A local entrepreneur whom has asked not to be named owns this spectacular machine. He was gracious enough to allow me to photograph his newest creation with the understanding that I not reveal who he is.
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not the most exotic, but a red BMW M3 on 405 yesterday heading south thru Totem Lake around 5pm. This thing was wicked mean. Rolled fenders, slammed low, Aero kit of some sort, 3rd radiator and a huge exhaust with like something monster under the hood.
Knew he wanted to try a pull with me, didn't fall for it because it was traffic and I had a suspission he had some mean mother under the hood.... YUP !
He throttled up and really took off like a bat out a hell - sounded like a GT race car - young guy about 20 -
BE SAFE, you have tuning tallent
Knew he wanted to try a pull with me, didn't fall for it because it was traffic and I had a suspission he had some mean mother under the hood.... YUP !
He throttled up and really took off like a bat out a hell - sounded like a GT race car - young guy about 20 -
BE SAFE, you have tuning tallent
Thanks man! this was like 4 months ago.. haha
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Is it a Canepa conversion? They do amazing work on the 959. Would love to simply walk through his garage and showroom one of these days.
Phase II Engine Upgrade
The phase II engine system includes eliminating the factory sequential turbo system and installation of an all new twin turbo system including new Garrett “Disco Potato” ball-bearing turbos, re-designed wastegates with TiAL diaphragms and titanium heat shields. Cam timing is optimized in addition to blueprinting all intake and exhaust valve springs. New intake runners are matched to K&N Air Filters. Upgraded fuel system, EGR, modern engine management system with ADL, F1 technology engine wiring harnesses, high output ignition system, upgraded alternator charge system and battery module, air pumps and air regulator valves, spark plugs, idle control valve, sensors, connectors, harness shielding, switches, adapters, hardware, etc. (369 new components in all.) A complete new stainless steel exhaust system with Porsche original equipment dual stainless catalytics are utilized. The exhaust is fitted with our new bypass system producing increased horsepower and a more aggressive engine note at the flick of a dash mounted switch.
In addition the entire clutch system has been modified and upgraded to improve pedal feel and actuation. This includes an improved pressure plate, disc, and modified clutch pedal assembly.
Suspension
The suspension has been upgraded to 959 S specifications incorporating Canepa Design’s new gas strut design and titanium coil-over springs.
Wheels
Canepa Design has re-engineered the factory wheels and developed a new bead design and modification which allows the installation of today’s state-of-the-art high performance ‘Z’ rated radial tires. Additional benefits include greatly improved handling and grip and an overall improved appearance
640 Horsepower, 570+ ft/lbs Torque
0-60 MPH 3 sec.
Quarter Mile 11 sec.
Top Speed 222 MPH
Phase II Engine Upgrade
The phase II engine system includes eliminating the factory sequential turbo system and installation of an all new twin turbo system including new Garrett “Disco Potato” ball-bearing turbos, re-designed wastegates with TiAL diaphragms and titanium heat shields. Cam timing is optimized in addition to blueprinting all intake and exhaust valve springs. New intake runners are matched to K&N Air Filters. Upgraded fuel system, EGR, modern engine management system with ADL, F1 technology engine wiring harnesses, high output ignition system, upgraded alternator charge system and battery module, air pumps and air regulator valves, spark plugs, idle control valve, sensors, connectors, harness shielding, switches, adapters, hardware, etc. (369 new components in all.) A complete new stainless steel exhaust system with Porsche original equipment dual stainless catalytics are utilized. The exhaust is fitted with our new bypass system producing increased horsepower and a more aggressive engine note at the flick of a dash mounted switch.
In addition the entire clutch system has been modified and upgraded to improve pedal feel and actuation. This includes an improved pressure plate, disc, and modified clutch pedal assembly.
Suspension
The suspension has been upgraded to 959 S specifications incorporating Canepa Design’s new gas strut design and titanium coil-over springs.
Wheels
Canepa Design has re-engineered the factory wheels and developed a new bead design and modification which allows the installation of today’s state-of-the-art high performance ‘Z’ rated radial tires. Additional benefits include greatly improved handling and grip and an overall improved appearance
640 Horsepower, 570+ ft/lbs Torque
0-60 MPH 3 sec.
Quarter Mile 11 sec.
Top Speed 222 MPH