Starting to like my car
03-16-2019 | 03:54 PM
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From: Uniontown, Ohio
Starting to like my car
I bought this '04 C4S with 42k miles and didn't really care for it. Service records back to day one. New engine and clutch in '13 with the unserviceable IMSB, really the only reason I considered buying it, Swapped some new wheels, tires ans my friend painted my rotor hats. Previous owner maintained it by the book, brake flushes etc. It was tough coming from a 1000 RWHP Hellcat, Everything feels so slow.Thank god it's growing on me,
03-17-2019 | 03:07 AM
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From: Oceanside/Vista (N. San Diego County), CA
Do you just want to go super fast in a straight line? Or do you want a car to have to learn to drive, but if you do, will stomp the Hellcat at the track. Both are fun, just different cars.
03-17-2019 | 05:54 AM
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From: Michigan
Congrats on your car, it (and your garage!) look amazing! I agree that the more you drive it, the better it gets. As for acceleration, you could do some small things to help (engine tune, sprint booster, etc.) or bigger things (FSI 3.8) in the long run. Also, if you haven't already, a day at the track for an HPDE with your car will forever change your view of it's performance.
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03-17-2019 | 09:44 PM
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I bought this '04 C4S with 42k miles and didn't really care for it. Service records back to day one. New engine and clutch in '13 with the unserviceable IMSB, really the only reason I considered buying it, Swapped some new wheels, tires ans my friend painted my rotor hats. Previous owner maintained it by the book, brake flushes etc. It was tough coming from a 1000 RWHP Hellcat, Everything feels so slow.Thank god it's growing on me,
03-17-2019 | 10:59 PM
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From: Apalachin, New York
Nice car.
As a former Drag racer(long time ago) I understand your initial impression.
But as the OP stated, take your your 996 to an HPDE.
It will let you really appreciate how well these cars are designed and built.
Not to mention Fun/$$$ ratio
As a former Drag racer(long time ago) I understand your initial impression.
But as the OP stated, take your your 996 to an HPDE.
It will let you really appreciate how well these cars are designed and built.
Not to mention Fun/$$$ ratio
03-18-2019 | 01:45 AM
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From: near Jackson, MS
At one time all I did was drag race. Then I started autocrossing, then I did a few track days.... now I prefer a light responsive car with a reasonable power to weight ratio. I’m also older and more sane. People change and so does taste in cars.
03-18-2019 | 09:42 PM
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From: Apalachin, New York
This is what happens when you have an afternoon in the summer and all your weekend chores are done.