Performance/Handling Differences--
#2
Drifting
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the WB is actually a tad slower but 0-60 and top end due to extra weight and wind resistance
it should handle better (more rubber) and stop better if its got the turbo brakes
it should handle better (more rubber) and stop better if its got the turbo brakes
#3
Burning Brakes
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I love my 930 brakes, but they don't necessarily stop a Carrera any faster than the stock brakes do. The larger rotors do provide better heat dissipation (avoiding brake fade over time) and I do like the "pedal feel" of the larger master cylinder and calipers, etc.
Keith
'88 CE coupe
Keith
'88 CE coupe
#4
Race Car
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If you randomly grabbed a regular Carrera and a Turbo-look and put both on a track, it's likely that other mods the owners have done would make a bigger difference in how they performed. A widened track and bigger brakes are both pretty minor changes, in the bigger picture.
But the brakes on the Turbo-look will resist fade better. And the wider track will make a slight difference in cornering performance. The nice thing about the widebody is that with a little work you can run much wider wheels and tires, which will make a difference in lap times. Steering the TL will require more effort, and it will be a little less well-behaved under hard braking on uneven surfaces. (But again, those differences aren't dramatic.)
On the street, the big differences are the look of the two cars -- which is subjective. Also notable is the way the value of the factory Turbo looks have held on. They've essentially become collectibles.
For a dramatic change, find a Turbo-look with a Turbo motor in it. Porsche called it the 930.
But the brakes on the Turbo-look will resist fade better. And the wider track will make a slight difference in cornering performance. The nice thing about the widebody is that with a little work you can run much wider wheels and tires, which will make a difference in lap times. Steering the TL will require more effort, and it will be a little less well-behaved under hard braking on uneven surfaces. (But again, those differences aren't dramatic.)
On the street, the big differences are the look of the two cars -- which is subjective. Also notable is the way the value of the factory Turbo looks have held on. They've essentially become collectibles.
For a dramatic change, find a Turbo-look with a Turbo motor in it. Porsche called it the 930.
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I've driven both stock cars, I couldn't tell the difference in acceleration but I did feel the WB sat flatter around corners but was a little 'duller' on turn in, didn't seem as flickable. The brakes were a huge improvement though. For me it came down to condition of the car and I personally liked the look and rareness of the WB. I think either car will put a smile on your face.