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Luie,
I think what this comes down to is you are scared that my car is still faster than yours... j/k
There comes a point for all of us when we are ready to move on to our next project. But the one thing I would ask you is "did you accomplish everything you wanted to do with the car?" if not then is it really time to move on? You will never get your money back that you invested so when you are at the point of frustration is it worth starting all over again on a new platform, or sticking with it a little longer and get out of the car what you hoped for. Once you have done that, move on to your next challenge!
We all modify these cars for a reason and most of that is because we are not satisfied with STOCK. So if you are looking at a 997, GTR, Z06, EVO, whatever... will you be happy with a more expensive stock car that performs as well as your modified Z? My guess is no, and it is only a matter of time before the cycle starts all over again with buying parts to make your car unique and better than everyone else that drives the same thing.
I think what this comes down to is you are scared that my car is still faster than yours... j/k
There comes a point for all of us when we are ready to move on to our next project. But the one thing I would ask you is "did you accomplish everything you wanted to do with the car?" if not then is it really time to move on? You will never get your money back that you invested so when you are at the point of frustration is it worth starting all over again on a new platform, or sticking with it a little longer and get out of the car what you hoped for. Once you have done that, move on to your next challenge!
We all modify these cars for a reason and most of that is because we are not satisfied with STOCK. So if you are looking at a 997, GTR, Z06, EVO, whatever... will you be happy with a more expensive stock car that performs as well as your modified Z? My guess is no, and it is only a matter of time before the cycle starts all over again with buying parts to make your car unique and better than everyone else that drives the same thing.
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Originally Posted by jkenefic
Luie,
I think what this comes down to is you are scared that my car is still faster than yours... j/k
There comes a point for all of us when we are ready to move on to our next project. But the one thing I would ask you is "did you accomplish everything you wanted to do with the car?" if not then is it really time to move on? You will never get your money back that you invested so when you are at the point of frustration is it worth starting all over again on a new platform, or sticking with it a little longer and get out of the car what you hoped for. Once you have done that, move on to your next challenge!
We all modify these cars for a reason and most of that is because we are not satisfied with STOCK. So if you are looking at a 997, GTR, Z06, EVO, whatever... will you be happy with a more expensive stock car that performs as well as your modified Z? My guess is no, and it is only a matter of time before the cycle starts all over again with buying parts to make your car unique and better than everyone else that drives the same thing.
I think what this comes down to is you are scared that my car is still faster than yours... j/k
There comes a point for all of us when we are ready to move on to our next project. But the one thing I would ask you is "did you accomplish everything you wanted to do with the car?" if not then is it really time to move on? You will never get your money back that you invested so when you are at the point of frustration is it worth starting all over again on a new platform, or sticking with it a little longer and get out of the car what you hoped for. Once you have done that, move on to your next challenge!
We all modify these cars for a reason and most of that is because we are not satisfied with STOCK. So if you are looking at a 997, GTR, Z06, EVO, whatever... will you be happy with a more expensive stock car that performs as well as your modified Z? My guess is no, and it is only a matter of time before the cycle starts all over again with buying parts to make your car unique and better than everyone else that drives the same thing.
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Originally Posted by roncfpz
More than likely that's the one. 
Yes!!!
If you give me a ride in it. I'll let you drive my car on 21lbs
of boost any way you want!
I can see Luie in 3 years posting on Vette, Porsche, Viper forums saying how he wishes he wouldnt have spent $100K on a build and had left it stock. Luie you are worse than me, you run out of mods to do and your journey feels like it ended. I never once became bored with my car at 525whp, Im a simple guy
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I just got back from the bike dealer (got a bike gas prices..LOL). Its sunny 70 degrees, windows down, stereo up, a faint sound of the BOV in the back ground. Wow! Just heaven!! Today my car is not for sale, maybe it will next week. LOL.
I dont even have a P car and already hanging out and starting trouble over at 6speedonline..LOL
I dont even have a P car and already hanging out and starting trouble over at 6speedonline..LOL
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One drive in a stock 911 Turbo and you will say "bro this car is nice, but it's weaksauce!"
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
Originally Posted by Alberto
One drive in a stock 911 Turbo and you will say "bro this car is nice, but it's weaksauce!"
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
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Originally Posted by Alberto
One drive in a stock 911 Turbo and you will say "bro this car is nice, but it's weaksauce!"
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
Cant compare stock to your beast, and by the time you get the same beast feeling in another car that your Z delivers, well you know.
If you can afford it, I would go the modded 911 turbo route. I know a few guys making around 500awhp on a stock block. You can probably get a used 996 or 997, dump around 15-20k in her, and have an awesome beast - with AWD
European cars are just so much nicer in every aspect, I wish I would have gone that route in the beginning, but I think most of us never thought about the amount of money we dumped into our cars.
European cars are just so much nicer in every aspect, I wish I would have gone that route in the beginning, but I think most of us never thought about the amount of money we dumped into our cars.
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Originally Posted by George@GTM
If you can afford it, I would go the modded 911 turbo route. I know a few guys making around 500awhp on a stock block. You can probably get a used 996 or 997, dump around 15-20k in her, and have an awesome beast - with AWD
European cars are just so much nicer in every aspect, I wish I would have gone that route in the beginning, but I think most of us never thought about the amount of money we dumped into our cars.
European cars are just so much nicer in every aspect, I wish I would have gone that route in the beginning, but I think most of us never thought about the amount of money we dumped into our cars.
+1
You make it sound so easy "15 - 20K"
Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
+1
You make it sound so easy "15 - 20K"
You make it sound so easy "15 - 20K"
Have you driven a 911 turbo yet? If you haven't I wouldn't do it, because then you wouldn't know what your missing
i was watching some vids on youtube the other day where a porsche tuning company upgraded the stock 997 TT to twin 30Rs, made 800+whp on a stock motor, it was an amazing car.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wkg2EMpPeeA
switzer performance.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wkg2EMpPeeA
switzer performance.
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Originally Posted by George@GTM
lol I know, But honestly thats what it would take
Have you driven a 911 turbo yet? If you haven't I wouldn't do it, because then you wouldn't know what your missing
Have you driven a 911 turbo yet? If you haven't I wouldn't do it, because then you wouldn't know what your missing
I have driven a stock 996tt, power wise its weak sauce, handling is great, stops good.
I also drove a 997TT with some "AWE tunning" 530hp, and that thing was sick! I just could not get it out of control, 100% traction....well 90%. Handling.... puts my Z to shame not even in the same ball park, hell different game. This makes me think what a GTR would feel like with 550hp????
Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
I have driven a stock 996tt, power wise its weak sauce, handling is great, stops good.
I also drove a 997TT with some "AWE tunning" 530hp, and that thing was sick! I just could not get it out of control, 100% traction....well 90%. Handling.... puts my Z to shame not even in the same ball park, hell different game. This makes me think what a GTR would feel like with 550hp????
I also drove a 997TT with some "AWE tunning" 530hp, and that thing was sick! I just could not get it out of control, 100% traction....well 90%. Handling.... puts my Z to shame not even in the same ball park, hell different game. This makes me think what a GTR would feel like with 550hp????
I agree, Stock 911TT compared to your Z is not even close power wise, but you can get some good power with out opening up the block, that is the best part.
There are a ton for sale our here in cali if you start looking for one...
-George