Why is my NA so quick? Seriously
06-28-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tedwright
All the turbo cars have forged rods. It is a common misconception that only the 86 does.
06-28-2005, 03:27 PM
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The n/as are great cars. Quick, adequately so (not blisteringly fast like a boosted version, but adequate to excite), fantastic in the curves, etc.
At 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a 951 and less than that in annual maintenance costs, I often wonder why I even got a 951. . . Then I go boost myself and it's all remembered. . .
'course I may end up trading it in for a 911. Something about the sound of a 3 liter air cooled flat-6. . . Question ultimately becomes, what's more addictive, that sound or the boost?
At 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a 951 and less than that in annual maintenance costs, I often wonder why I even got a 951. . . Then I go boost myself and it's all remembered. . .
'course I may end up trading it in for a 911. Something about the sound of a 3 liter air cooled flat-6. . . Question ultimately becomes, what's more addictive, that sound or the boost?
06-28-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
'course I may end up trading it in for a 911. Something about the sound of a 3 liter air cooled flat-6. . . Question ultimately becomes, what's more addictive, that sound or the boost?
06-28-2005, 03:50 PM
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My 944 was really quick when I had that Jetta for my daily driver. However, now that it's been replaced with the Miata, the 944 seems to have slowed down a bit.
On the flip-side, the 944 also suddenly got more reliable!
BB.
On the flip-side, the 944 also suddenly got more reliable!
BB.
06-28-2005, 04:35 PM
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The reason the 83 NA seems faster is due to less weight, less sound proofing and manual steering.
These things give the appearance of more speed.
Any 944 will probably gain 5-6 hp just from cleaning stuff and making sure everything is in tip top shape.
These things give the appearance of more speed.
Any 944 will probably gain 5-6 hp just from cleaning stuff and making sure everything is in tip top shape.
06-28-2005, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared944
I 2nd that, Matt. My NA is pritty quick too
06-28-2005, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TheStig
mine's just louder now but gives you that feel in high-G turns
06-28-2005, 09:45 PM
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Maybe the 83 944 is quicker because it's lighter. Mine does not have power seats, power sunroof, power rear hatch, I'm going to weigh this car soon on a truck scale, I'll post it's weight here for what it's worth, perhaps you guys with the later 944s and 951s can weight theirs too, 968s as well.
Mine seems pretty quick, although I'd like a 951, might get next year, they are so good looking.
Mike
Mine seems pretty quick, although I'd like a 951, might get next year, they are so good looking.
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06-28-2005, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony K
Mr.2,
Every 83 I have ever driven has been noticeably faster than every later NA I have driven.
Every 83 I have ever driven has been noticeably faster than every later NA I have driven.
Seriously, I wouldn't mind an '85.5 interior. Later sport seats are nice, too. But I don't wish for the power sunroof or $400 A-arms.
06-28-2005, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony K
Mr.2,
Is your NA an 83? Every 83 I have ever driven has been noticeably faster than every later NA I have driven. My former 83 could also chirp the tires from 2nd to 3rd, and 3rd to 4th had a real thrust, too. I'm not one for power displays, but the 83 I had could leave a nice long patch of rubber on any pavement.
Is your NA an 83? Every 83 I have ever driven has been noticeably faster than every later NA I have driven. My former 83 could also chirp the tires from 2nd to 3rd, and 3rd to 4th had a real thrust, too. I'm not one for power displays, but the 83 I had could leave a nice long patch of rubber on any pavement.
Bugger!
Who cares! I love him anyway! And yes, they don't accelerate off the line for ****. But wait till you hit 3k in 3rd! WWWWHHHHHOOOOOOSSSSHHHHHH! Goodbye all the V8 crap!
and the mazdas, toyotas, nissans and other imitators.
