C2S vs. C2S-X51
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Originally Posted by AeroSmith
The X51 just wants to rev up. It feels like a wild animal. The CS is somewhat more gentle. The X51 has scared the crap out of me a couple of times. The CS was within my comfort range at all times and all RPM.
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Originally Posted by AeroSmith
The redline on my tach reads 7,200. I do not yet know if I can exceed that as I'm still breaking her in. I'll have to get back to you on this.
381 hp seems to happen AT redline then. Very interesting. I am sure you will be able to go past 7200 as the graph (on the sport coupe site) seems to plot to nearly 7500.
You prolly wont even use all those horses most of the time, since driving at redline usually only happens on the track.
In my 996, I can go at least 500 rpm past redline before the fuel cut kicks in. [Which is now a sound I love]
If only x51 were less expensive.
At least it includes PSE. [$2,400]Thanks again.
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What I wanna know is: how can you guys stand to drive your Über-Carreras on public roads with all the rubbish cars out there? Even in my tired old 993, at the end of a day trip I'm about ready to go postal from all the "rolling roadblocks". 
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Originally Posted by Dan V
What I wanna know is: how can you guys stand to drive your Über-Carreras on public roads with all the rubbish cars out there? Even in my tired old 993, at the end of a day trip I'm about ready to go postal from all the "rolling roadblocks".
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Originally Posted by Dan V
What I wanna know is: how can you guys stand to drive your Über-Carreras on public roads with all the rubbish cars out there? Even in my tired old 993, at the end of a day trip I'm about ready to go postal from all the "rolling roadblocks".
Also, I find this car (as I did my 996) to be a lot of fun just driving around my neighborhood at 30-40 MPH. Sure I'm not pushing the limits but it's fun to hit apexes right and never need your brakes. The 997S is a pure joy at any speed. That said I am getting a craving for PDE number 3.
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Originally Posted by AeroSmith
I'm very much hoping one of the Club Coupe guys can comment on the impact of the SC's sport mode on throttle response in an X51 equipped Carrera.
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Thanks for the info aerosmith . Does anyone have x-51 or any exhaust mod on thier cab, cause i've ordered the 997s cab and was thinking the noise of the exhaust might get tiring after awhile with the hood down, cause there's good weather down here
. Does anyone have x-51 or any exhaust mod on thier cab, cause i've ordered the 997s cab and was thinking the noise of the exhaust might get tiring after awhile with the hood down, cause there's good weather down here
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Also, bear in mind that a delta of 30hp here and there makes very little difference in the real world. Perhaps a couple of car lengths over a quarter of mile.....is it worth it? IMHO yes, but then I would say that...
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Originally Posted by tlsmithx
Could you elaborate on the sport shifter vs. standard? Smoothness, notchiness, throw, etc. Thanks!
It's a neat option. For grins I can see myself having it installed while the car is in for regular service. A must have? I don't know. Fun? No doubt about it.
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Originally Posted by AeroSmith
I'm very much hoping one of the Club Coupe guys can comment on the impact of the SC's sport mode on throttle response in an X51 equipped Carrera.
Did this ever get answered? My x51 with SC is coming in March
im climbing the to the head waiter spot since Nov 1st I test drove x51 without SC and im wondering how much more fun x51 is with SC
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Throttle response is more "instant" and very sensitive - once you get used to driving around with it on it take a few seconds to get used to the standard mode. It does make "Heel and Toe" shifting a little eaiser...
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I like the idea of a EVOMS intake, headers, free-flow cats, and exhaust that I can take with me to my next 997C4S than dropping $17K that will not net me a dime on resale.
My dealers (P and BMW) have never given me grief about my bolt on mods with respect to warranty PERIOD!
My dealers (P and BMW) have never given me grief about my bolt on mods with respect to warranty PERIOD!
