Cars We Drive!

[A Y]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Thanks, A. I've used Turner for most of the work on my car. Unfortunately, their relationship with Ground Control went south, and they went through a brief period where they seemed to be ripping off some of GC's designs. Anyway, they refuse to touch anything GC and it's problematical to have them to do work anywhere near my suspension.

Sucky. Other than that issue peculiar to my setup, they really are a great shop. The shop only exists to support their racing, as you know.


- B

GC has that effect on people.

Have you ever seen the McLaren F1 in the Turner shop?

For the GT3, please reconsider if they're still making the sunroof mandatory for the US.

--Andre

 

[farfisa23]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

GT3.


- B

Spend the extra coin and get the GT3 RS. Sick, sick, sick. Though, as an NE daily driver, you're better off with a Panamera or Cayenne.

I love the Panamera.

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Yeah, I hear you, particularly with New England potholes and road salt on those meticulously machined GC Cali bits, I'm thinking catastrophic failure is in the offing.

Might have to go p-car...I think that I've ruled out the Aston.

Maybe Sly Stallone California...

...I mean, statistically, I'll be dead in a few years anyway.


- B

I was talkin to spook and he's right in saying that pretty much every e46 is doomed just a matter of time, such a shame. Going to leave the car with brad soon.

No california, gt3 is imminent and only jet approved vehicle of the bunch. You still got that nascar fan pic?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

GT3.


- B
That would be a great choice.

 

[farfisa23]

I just spent the last twenty minutes building Porsches on the website. I hate you guys.

Like they say, you can live in your car, but you can't drive your house.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by jet

I was talkin to spook and he's right in saying that pretty much every e46 is doomed just a matter of time, such a shame. Going to leave the car with brad soon.

No california, gt3 is imminent and only jet approved vehicle of the bunch. You still got that nascar fan pic?

Is that fwocker spook still driving in white?


- B

 

[lpresq]

Originally Posted by A Y

Nice. I have the Borla on mine, along with the SRP and associated software. Seriously consider the SRP package. The exhaust is pretty freaking loud, though.

--Andre

Thanks! Borla consistantly receives rave reviews, notwithstanding Capristo. Do you run into much drone with your system? My other possibility is through TPC. They offer a Turbo kit, which pushes the HP up to 485; 1/4 mile in 11.7 at 121mph. It would be amazing, but it has a 10K price tag, and I'm sure mods would have to be done on the frame to support the increased torque.

Edit: With the Turbo kit, the Cayman will be able to run with a GT3.

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by lpresq

Thanks! Borla consistantly receives rave reviews, notwithstanding Capristo. Do you run into much drone with your system? My other possibility is through TPC. They offer a Turbo kit, which pushes the HP up to 485; 1/4 mile in 11.7 at 121mph. It would be amazing, but it has a 10K price tag, and I'm sure mods would have to be done on the frame to support the increased torque.

Edit: With the Turbo kit, the Cayman will be able to run with a GT3.

The Borla has pretty loud droning between 2 and 3K RPM, especially if you lug the engine. You eventually get used to it, and the exhaust sound elsewhere is worth the trouble. I think it sounds better than a stock 8-cylinder Ferrari.

I would not do a turbo kit in any car, especially the Cayman. Heat issues will be the worst problem, and really has to be designed into the packaging of the whole car from the beginning.

--Andre

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by A Y

The Borla has pretty loud droning between 2 and 3K RPM, especially if you lug the engine. You eventually get used to it, and the exhaust sound elsewhere is worth the trouble. I think it sounds better than a stock 8-cylinder Ferrari.

I would not do a turbo kit in any car, especially the Cayman. Heat issues will be the worst problem, and really has to be designed into the packaging of the whole car from the beginning.

--Andre

Heh, my dad was telling about an old mini he used to own back in england that he put a turbo on. Every 150miles or something he had to get out of the car and tighten some bolts or something.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

GT3.

Not GT3 RS or GT2? Disappointing.

 

[Sherlockian]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Not GT3 RS or GT2? Disappointing.

If you want to be hardcore, why stop there? Contact the good folks at Ruf to build you a really hairy Porsche.

 

[ama]

GT3 RS, for sure

 

[jet]

B, look what our conversation sparked.

Should I continue the legacy with an e92 m3, clubsports and lms?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

GT3.


- B
I read in AutoWeek that a hybrid GT3 will be unveiled in March.

 

[akatsuki]

Admittedly heresy from a Porsche owner, but the R8 is just a better car than the GT3 for driving around. Interior is better, drivability around town is better, it is also more unique in styling whereas the GT3 will just be recognized by car geeks.

Not that you can go wrong at that price range. And purchases are definitely emotional - hell, I am thinking about buying a 550 Maranello just because I always wanted one, not because it is practical or the best performer or anything like that.