Playing with some mustangs later
10-01-2010, 10:59 PM
#31
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Hopefully you are a humble fellow...... I predict you will get you *** handed to you by both cars.
Also when those cars are prepared as most of the track 944 cars are here (coilovers,swaybars,bushing,wheels/tire,brakes,brake cooling,weight reduction) they too are capable track cars
Also when those cars are prepared as most of the track 944 cars are here (coilovers,swaybars,bushing,wheels/tire,brakes,brake cooling,weight reduction) they too are capable track cars
10-01-2010, 11:40 PM
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My point being more that if you accept that these new cars have 25+ years of new tech on them, they are already starting with a big advantage. Put a V8 with a blower and they have a significant power / torque level over us too. The main thing we have is the lack of weight. So put a well sorted 951 with a good driver against one of these cars on a track with multiple laps and I think we'd still beat them. I assume these new cars have all sorts of active management though which may or may not be to their advantage. So long as it's not too overbearing. If it's not, then they have us at a disadvantage.
10-01-2010, 11:49 PM
#34
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I only hope that once Porsche is done clowning around with the Panamera series or SUV's, that they give their heads a shake and start designing a new 944 series. Someone should start a petition to get Porsche to do that.
10-02-2010, 12:01 AM
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10-02-2010, 12:30 AM
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Well here's the new engine for the modern 944.
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...-turbo-in-2013
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...-turbo-in-2013
10-02-2010, 12:33 AM
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Yup, but then when you start talking the vette, you don't even have a real weight advantage. My 951 was replaced with a supercharged C5 Z06. It without question will destroy my old Vitesse stage3 modified 951 in any venue to include road racing. The only disadvantage I can identify thus far is you really have to be on your game to hussle this 550rwhp car safely around a road coarse.
Up to date suspension and bigger wheels with sticky rubber. If you want to make it a fair fight we'd better add some aero to our 951 too. How about Tony G's car with a race 3L motor?
10-02-2010, 01:12 AM
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10-02-2010, 01:14 AM
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I understand that newer cars can and will smoke a 944 turbo, but these cars aren't slouches either. These cars are a lot of fun to drive. I would rather have a 944 turbo than most newer cars.
10-02-2010, 01:49 AM
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Well here's the new engine for the modern 944.
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...-turbo-in-2013
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...-turbo-in-2013
10-03-2010, 03:18 PM
#43
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Just a bit OT, since someone mentioned the M3: I had the pleasure of driving a stripped out 2010 BMW M3 on the track for about 10-15 laps. It is a seriously quick and good handeling car. And no doubt faster than my 951 BUT, and its a big but: My 951 feels faster. Its just the way the power is delivered; Nothing, nothing, nothing, 3500 nothing, 3501 Everyting!!!
The M3 on the other hand is just so linear in power deliverance that you dont feel the power in the same way.
Fastest car=M3, most fun=951
For the record, my car has a few mods including the MAF, super 65 turbo, mafterburner, etc, etc
As for the forthcomming street race: No shame loosing to those cars, you will still have the biggest smile
The acctual M# i drove:
http://www.palmersport.com/bmw-m3-gtp.aspx
The actual 951 i own:
The M3 on the other hand is just so linear in power deliverance that you dont feel the power in the same way.
Fastest car=M3, most fun=951
For the record, my car has a few mods including the MAF, super 65 turbo, mafterburner, etc, etc
As for the forthcomming street race: No shame loosing to those cars, you will still have the biggest smile
The acctual M# i drove:
http://www.palmersport.com/bmw-m3-gtp.aspx
The actual 951 i own
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10-03-2010, 09:58 PM
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The coolest thing about the 951: most can be purchased with 1 payment of $6000 or so. The new mustang will need lots of payments.
Uncoolest thing about the 951: When the mustang clutch breaks, or headgasket, he can have it towed to the dealer for a warranty repair.
Uncoolest thing about the 951: When the mustang clutch breaks, or headgasket, he can have it towed to the dealer for a warranty repair.