993 C2S vs. 993 Turbo
06-30-2005, 10:45 PM
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I made the switch from a 96' 993 C4s, to a 97' Twin Turbo. You will be so much happier, believe me... 
... this happened cause i got my butt kicked on the freeway by a Supra Twin Turbo. Not only is it faster, but it is the way driving this kind of car should be. Owning a Twin Turbo, has a kind of pride knowing you are driving one of the fastest production cars made. 
... this happened cause i got my butt kicked on the freeway by a Supra Twin Turbo. Not only is it faster, but it is the way driving this kind of car should be. Owning a Twin Turbo, has a kind of pride knowing you are driving one of the fastest production cars made.
07-01-2005, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by H20NOO
I agree. But for $7,500 you'll get a big performance increase, a much more focused and exhilirating sports car and 2wd.
Nothing you do to a naturally aspirated 993 will touch a turbo unless you want to spend insane amounts of money. And then, what's the point?
MC
Nothing you do to a naturally aspirated 993 will touch a turbo unless you want to spend insane amounts of money. And then, what's the point?
MC
For cost details on gears and synchros, contact Steve Weiner.
07-01-2005, 02:40 AM
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I agree with you. If you are hoping to see any return on your investment, a TT is the far better choice. At this point, they have bottomed out pricewise and will likely begin to appreciate from here forward.
On the other hand, I'm not planning to sell my 993 and have enjoyed incremental performance improvement through a combination of professional assistance and DIY trial and error (+ $$$). I'd put my 98 993 Cab up against a Supra turbo at this point with some degree of confidence (as long as the Supra wasn't one of those 1100 hp monsters).
I'm considering a 997 GT3 when they hit the markets but will likely keep my 993 Cab with all it's mods. After all, a highly modified 993 Cab will never be worth a stone stock 993 TT.
MC
98 993 Cab - PSS-9's, DAS Roll Bar, Cup Airbox, Fabspeed SuperCups, Fikse FM-10's, Big Reds, RS Flywheel, Short Gears, RS Clutch and Pressure Plate, Andial Strut Tower Brace, Sparco Milano Seats, 5-Point Harnesses, ROW Sway Bars, no funds.
I agree with you. If you are hoping to see any return on your investment, a TT is the far better choice. At this point, they have bottomed out pricewise and will likely begin to appreciate from here forward.
On the other hand, I'm not planning to sell my 993 and have enjoyed incremental performance improvement through a combination of professional assistance and DIY trial and error (+ $$$). I'd put my 98 993 Cab up against a Supra turbo at this point with some degree of confidence (as long as the Supra wasn't one of those 1100 hp monsters).
I'm considering a 997 GT3 when they hit the markets but will likely keep my 993 Cab with all it's mods. After all, a highly modified 993 Cab will never be worth a stone stock 993 TT.
MC
98 993 Cab - PSS-9's, DAS Roll Bar, Cup Airbox, Fabspeed SuperCups, Fikse FM-10's, Big Reds, RS Flywheel, Short Gears, RS Clutch and Pressure Plate, Andial Strut Tower Brace, Sparco Milano Seats, 5-Point Harnesses, ROW Sway Bars, no funds.
07-01-2005, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jamie022
Google reveals nought. Do you have contact details, please?
TIA.
TIA.
http://www.guardtransmission.com/products.htm
Call them and talk with Paul Guard. He is as dry as English humor but nobody I've talked with knows Porsche trannys like Paul. He's as close to P-car tranny sainthood as you can get.
MC
07-08-2005, 06:04 AM
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Come on guys do yourselves a favor and jump in and get dirty. The satisfaction of doing your own work is unmatched, and think of the money you'll save. Oh another plus is you will know that it's been done right because you did it yourself and will never think hmmmm I wonder if my mechanic did something wrong. A clutch job on a Porsche is not that hard to do. I do have to add though that you do have to be a little mechanicaly inclined. Thats my 2cents. Oh BTW Turbos rule!!!
And Steve, stop trying to sell my car already your killing me. ;o)
And Steve, stop trying to sell my car already your killing me. ;o)
07-08-2005, 07:42 AM
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I know one owner who had an RS, went to a TT and he is so miffed that all his buddies are spanking him, that he is selling the TT and looking for an RS again.
Depends what you want.
Like a GT3 and a 996. One is hard, the other....
Depends what you want.
Like a GT3 and a 996. One is hard, the other....
07-08-2005, 11:35 AM
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depends what u like, both are classics that you can enjoy forever and will always feel good about. i had a c2 and now a TT. love them both and i get joy everytime i look at the TT. That said, its not clear the TT is more fun on normal street than the c2 due to the weight (less tossable) and lack of 2-wd and you really dont feel the speed unless you stretch the car out which is not a good idea in congested areas (nyc/ct). Of course, for track or living in montana, the TT is a blast.
Just dont buy a NA993 if you have a 'turbo dream' b/c then you will never be happy and always look ahead.
Just dont buy a NA993 if you have a 'turbo dream' b/c then you will never be happy and always look ahead.
07-08-2005, 03:27 PM
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Ooops.. no snobbisn meant or intended for that matter.
It is a like comparing Paris Hilton and Drew Barrymore... one is hard and the other soft.
Nothing wrong with either... depends on preference.
In future, I will try to be more subtle.
It is a like comparing Paris Hilton and Drew Barrymore... one is hard and the other soft.
Nothing wrong with either... depends on preference.
In future, I will try to be more subtle.
07-08-2005, 03:28 PM
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I think the RS is much more forgiving than a TT because of its better handling and great balance. I also think that a good driver in a TT is not likely to get beaten by a good driver in an RS on a track..any track. A GT3 can be a serious contender although not in my personal experience since I have tested both (I am more used to the TT I must admit). I have never driven an RS and no doubt it is an amazing P Car, if it is as fast as a GT3 or GT3RS with R compound tires, then yes I think it can beat a TT. IMO they are pretty much the same.
Being the reputed skeptic that I am, can I test your RS on the "ring" in a couple of weeks?
I think the RS is much more forgiving than a TT because of its better handling and great balance. I also think that a good driver in a TT is not likely to get beaten by a good driver in an RS on a track..any track. A GT3 can be a serious contender although not in my personal experience since I have tested both (I am more used to the TT I must admit). I have never driven an RS and no doubt it is an amazing P Car, if it is as fast as a GT3 or GT3RS with R compound tires, then yes I think it can beat a TT. IMO they are pretty much the same.
Being the reputed skeptic that I am, can I test your RS on the "ring" in a couple of weeks?
