Brombacher opinions on a TT
12-09-2013, 05:34 PM
#16
FVD's site shows exactly what comes in a stage 2. There is a tune, filter, exhaust etc….along with claims. From what I hear the people that sell it are really nice so I guess that counts for something.
12-10-2013, 01:44 AM
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Great spirited debate. To Phillips question the stage 3 included new turbos I think and I wonder if stage 2 does as well, I suspect not. I'm a little leery about changing turbos. Upgrading turbo cars with engine mgmt , intercoolers and exhaust upgrades can deliver big increases with usually little impact on drivability and reliability. When you start changing turbos it get more complicated with more downside I think. I'm really leaning toward an 11 TTS. Plenty of power in stock configuration, all that's required is more $$$, which always seems to be the case...
12-10-2013, 02:06 AM
#18
You are on the right track with TTS. With the other you will only wind up spending the $$$ at one point anyway and not necessarily getting what you were hoping for.... Plus it is an older car. The gen 2 TTS is a performance package and is the sum of its parts.
12-10-2013, 05:03 PM
#19
Burning Brakes
Great comments, I appreciate your insights. It's interesting that the mods were only done a couple of months ago. I have a copy of the invoice but haven't connected with he shop that did the work. The customer supposedly did the work and then immediately decided to buy a Lambo, so sold the car. I agree the asking price is high, but I consider that a starting point for negotiations. I'm probably going to steer clear of the car. This purchase will be a long term keeper, so I'll probably do a service contract on it, which I can't do on this car. I jet spent some good seat time in an 08 turbo 6 speed and a 11 turbo S. The 08 was nice, but i have to admit I was hooked on the S. Asking prices are mostly in the high 120's but that has to be coming down. I may just try to wait until I can find a nice 2011-12 turbo S in the 110-115 range. Anyone want to venture a guess on how long that wait will be?
12-11-2013, 01:17 PM
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I have one advantage Porsche 25th, I live in So Cal and for all it's faults it does have lots of great cars around for sale. If I were buying a newer car long distance is OK, but as they get older, a face to face visit is essential, along with a PPI.
12-12-2013, 09:00 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
0 Bids and overpriced I would pass on it.
Why Mod the car then sell it to many things don't add up but I am paranoid at times.
LOL almost bought the F430 with F1 until I priced the clutch last week.
Ian
Why Mod the car then sell it to many things don't add up but I am paranoid at times.
LOL almost bought the F430 with F1 until I priced the clutch last week.
Ian
12-15-2013, 02:53 PM
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flyjets, I jet sold a Ferrari and am returning to a Porsche, one of the primary reasons being the unbelievable costs associated with maintaining the cars properly. Porsches are expensive to maintain but Ferrari's are in a whole different class.
12-15-2013, 11:23 PM
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Bryan i have an FVD with 200 cell sport cats. and Evo headers. i couldnt be happier. theres a nice "howl" after 4k rpm. it does that backfire popping sound when getting off throttle, and the turbo whistle is almost always audible. great exhaust.
12-16-2013, 09:02 AM
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Steve k ny!
What do you think you are doing? Showing up here with actually owning the products??!! Are you sure you didn't "read" about the howl or the backfire popping? w/ the turbo spooling sound?
Wow...
I'd love to see yours with the EVO headers next to a FVD Stage 2 w/o. Did you do it at the same time or separately?
What do you think you are doing? Showing up here with actually owning the products??!! Are you sure you didn't "read" about the howl or the backfire popping? w/ the turbo spooling sound?
Wow...
I'd love to see yours with the EVO headers next to a FVD Stage 2 w/o. Did you do it at the same time or separately?
