Disappointed with the first test drive. Can't believe it!!
03-21-2009, 11:01 PM
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Hehe, I'm currently driving a corola but I have had a 06 Z4 M for 2 years which was off leased this month and a Ducati 749s which I miss dearly. Driving Chuck's car gave me the same feeling as I was riding my Duc. Pulls hard and quick.
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03-22-2009, 06:01 AM
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From standing start, up to 120mph Duke would pull 25-35 feet on a flashed 911TT. Then TT catches up and its all over for Duke.
As far as Suzzy is concerned; unless 1000cc - same story.
And finally; TT always get's them at top speed. ;-).
I love bikes, I race them but TT on the road is a much safer proposition. And performance wise - sod all in it. You have to be insane to race TT on a bike through the twists. it's just so much easier in the TT.
As far as Suzzy is concerned; unless 1000cc - same story.
And finally; TT always get's them at top speed. ;-).
I love bikes, I race them but TT on the road is a much safer proposition. And performance wise - sod all in it. You have to be insane to race TT on a bike through the twists. it's just so much easier in the TT.
03-22-2009, 07:03 AM
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03-22-2009, 08:40 AM
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And when you get into a modded TT you will run down liter bikes, unless the rider is VERY good... I've surprised more than a few, and one Bussa owner specifically stalked me to my destination after I dropped him shifting into 3rd... His exact words to me were "what the hell have you done to this thing, cause I've never been pulled by a car!" 
Love my bikes... LOVE my 996TT!
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Love my bikes... LOVE my 996TT!
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03-22-2009, 07:39 PM
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comparing a 749 to a tt? are you sure you dont mean boxster?
I used to ride a hayabusa for 3 years - awesome bike.
Most baikes i roll againt LOVE playing, and enjoy getting waxed by a 600HP TT. (although they usually *think* they have a chance)
a month ago however, some dude in a 08 busa wanted to go from 30mph getting on the 5N...
wow - even I was surprised that i beat him that bad.
749duc should really only play with boxsters and cayman...749 really?
I used to ride a hayabusa for 3 years - awesome bike.
Most baikes i roll againt LOVE playing, and enjoy getting waxed by a 600HP TT. (although they usually *think* they have a chance)
a month ago however, some dude in a 08 busa wanted to go from 30mph getting on the 5N...
wow - even I was surprised that i beat him that bad.
749duc should really only play with boxsters and cayman...749 really?
03-22-2009, 08:09 PM
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qirex,
I didn't mean to compare the 749 against the TT in term of pure speed. I was comparing the feeling of it. Since you've ridden a bike, you know that a bike is really "quick", you feel as if you were going really fast, perceptive speed. So I was saying that Chuck's TT is so fast that it gives me the same feeling as my Duc used to give me.
I didn't mean to compare the 749 against the TT in term of pure speed. I was comparing the feeling of it. Since you've ridden a bike, you know that a bike is really "quick", you feel as if you were going really fast, perceptive speed. So I was saying that Chuck's TT is so fast that it gives me the same feeling as my Duc used to give me.
03-22-2009, 09:11 PM
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aha...
one thing that I agree with you is that a stock 420HP TT feels LESS "raw" than a 997. Evan at 420 vs 355/380 the TT is still WAY faster than the number would have you believe.
But yes...its a bit *tame*
which is why a flash and exhaust (500HP) is very neceessary!
my cars at 600 and is completely dialed in. Its still very civilized - but can get aggro quick.
I think 500-740 is the sweet spot for these cars - while still being 100% daily drivable..
one thing that I agree with you is that a stock 420HP TT feels LESS "raw" than a 997. Evan at 420 vs 355/380 the TT is still WAY faster than the number would have you believe.
But yes...its a bit *tame*
which is why a flash and exhaust (500HP) is very neceessary!
my cars at 600 and is completely dialed in. Its still very civilized - but can get aggro quick.
I think 500-740 is the sweet spot for these cars - while still being 100% daily drivable..
03-24-2009, 03:10 PM
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funny thing is that my first drive in a 996TT was totally different. Totally stock and it accelerated like no ones business. Faster than any previous 911 turbo for sure. I was sold. The power comes on so smooth it is amazing.
03-24-2009, 04:59 PM
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mine too!
it was a yellow 2002 at pioneer centers. TI was amazed at the feel of the "invisible hand" pulling the car faster and faster exponentially even as the tach climbed linearly...
03-30-2009, 02:49 PM
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Ive had a couple of 911's before an 80 targa and an 996 Cabriolet before finally getting my dream car an Turbo. First time I drove it I was impressed and even now every time I drive it it still brings an smile to my face, especialy now with an k24/18g set up. They are just awesome machines
04-09-2009, 09:50 PM
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banhbao, Not trying to start a war here, but I see you were once considering a 928? I have one for sale that will embarrass even modded 996tt's. 552 whp and the whole car is new including 8k new paint, custom rear flares and wing that were tastefully done in a factory look. BTW I too also want a 996tt ironically! PM if interested.