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Old 05-14-2006, 05:58 PM
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This from a dealer to whom I addressed the question: does the car (advertised) have sports chrono. Unbelievable, eh?




The one option that this knock-out Carrera S will not have is the Sports Chrono Pkg. We've not found that option to add anything significant to the Carrera S in the way of performance that can be experienced. The neat little stop watch won't be there to clutter the dash board. Maybe we can throw in a Halda stop watch instead. That way you can carry it from car to car.

The car will be here in about four or five weeks. Guaranteed to be the hottest, most spectacular Carrera S. Let me know if you're interested to own it.

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Old 05-14-2006, 07:54 PM
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What am I missing? He's correct that SC does not add any performance - just quicker throttle response.
Old 05-14-2006, 08:02 PM
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He seems dead on to me, those are exactly my thoughts on sports chrono as well: just a stop watch taking up space and messing up the lines.
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
SC does not add any performance - just quicker throttle response.
Is that not better performance?
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Originally Posted by mundman
Is that not better performance?
If you floor it, it'll be floored no matter what.
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An honest car dealer. There is hope yet .
Old 05-14-2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mundman
Is that not better performance?
Um, no.



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