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Old 12-27-2008, 10:56 PM
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I had a chance to test drive an 07 TT today at a local dealer in NJ and I couldn't get the smile off my face! There are few things that give me an instant grin and driving that twin turbo was one of them. OMG! You guys are keeping a effen secret! Now I get it! That car drove like it had a jet engine, now I have to get one some how.....
Old 12-27-2008, 11:27 PM
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Bob, I was super happy with my C4S... until I too drove the TT and went for it a few months ago. Just love the whoosh of the turbos kicking in. Effortless and masses of power whenever its needed. Just a different driving experience to the 4S.
Old 12-27-2008, 11:31 PM
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Darn I was all set to get a new C2S with the PASM suspension and now you go posting this. Looks like I'll have to do a little more "research"
Old 12-27-2008, 11:35 PM
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I like to use the analogy, the Turbo feels like a LEAR JET, literally. That is, until you hit the over-boost button. Then it turns into a fighter jet...
Old 12-28-2008, 12:20 PM
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However, if the car is a DD, and hardly tracked, can one enjoy the power? I love the looks of that car, but already have 3 tix in my "s"...cannot imagine what would happen were I to obtain a TT....
Old 12-28-2008, 01:25 PM
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Oh yes the power is usable on a daily basis.
Old 12-28-2008, 01:26 PM
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The only, and I mean ONLY, reason not to get a Turbo is just the damage to your license it will cause. Where I live, it's way over-policed. A Turbo would just get me into trouble... Hell, I hardly have the opportunity to wring out my base Cayman around here. That said, if I move back to CA or somewhere else where I have a chance to work it, I'd get a Turbo in a heartbeat.
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DD works fine, but I must have the occasional local back roads or long trip to wring it out. Last ticket was 88 in a 75 in the middle of NV, go figure.

Around here, I have fun with on/off ramps. Set the audible speedo alarm to 85 (in a 65) and back off to 70. To do otherwise in a red TT is asking for it.
Old 12-29-2008, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Where I live, it's way over-policed.
Welcome to the Evil Commonwealth

VA cops
Old 12-29-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
The only, and I mean ONLY, reason not to get a Turbo is just the damage to your license it will cause. Where I live, it's way over-policed. A Turbo would just get me into trouble... Hell, I hardly have the opportunity to wring out my base Cayman around here. That said, if I move back to CA or somewhere else where I have a chance to work it, I'd get a Turbo in a heartbeat.
Chris,
I have your C4S sitting in my warm garage waiting for you....No risk of a ticket since it's so tame....
Old 12-29-2008, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob in NY
now I have to get one some how.....
Can't wait to see it at the next Rennlist run
Old 12-29-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob in NY
Chris,
I have your C4S sitting in my warm garage waiting for you....No risk of a ticket since it's so tame....
Bob - you never know... I will know where I'm living very shortly (next month or so).
Old 12-29-2008, 03:28 PM
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Me too. I thought I would alweays be satisfied with the power of my X51..Til I drove an early 07TT Coupe.. Felt the need for speed immediately.
Old 12-29-2008, 07:59 PM
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Commonwealth of Virginia is the most OVER policed place in the U.S. Invest in a Valentine 1 which is illegal but is a most here in Virginia. Radar detectors are illegal but not a moving violation as speeding is. Most cops here are either too lazy or too dumb to hold down a real job. Hammer down!!!!
Old 12-29-2008, 10:36 PM
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Mee Three.... I have had a great time tracking my GT3. I spend a bit more time in a lightly modded 997 turbo...and I was hooked to the thrust under WOT.


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