Subject	Horsepower is not that important to lap times
Posted by	kuah@splparts.com on May 02, 2008 at 9:49 AM
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In Reply To	someone with your mods and track record... posted by Waggz on May 01, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Message	it is fun no doubt, but given the same budget with the objective of cutting lap times, I would spend on horsepower last.
Follow Ups	Folks, there is a very real reason why the z32 places in - ENVYMYZ 22:01:52 05/01/08 it's only 10pm gramps (n/m) - LJZTT 22:03:43 05/01/08 30psi on the forum = late night. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 22:14:36 05/01/08 that's because Matlock is on (n/m) - LJZTT 13:28:34 05/02/08 We all disagree with you. (n/m) - BannonZ 22:07:29 05/01/08 I've GOT to get one of those cars. (n/m) - 240Z FeO2 22:13:20 05/01/08 Drive a M3 with urethane bushings and PSS9 Coilovers - jcieslik 22:15:33 05/01/08 kinda partial to my Z32 with SPL coilovers and Stoptech - Guapo 22:19:56 05/01/08 You still rockin' the stock turbos? (n/m) - Waggz 22:49:41 05/01/08 yep (n/m) - Guapo 22:54:07 05/01/08 someone with your mods and track record... - Waggz 23:54:19 05/01/08 My turbos still work fine. (n/m) - Guapo 08:46:09 05/02/08 they feel more than stockers..thats for damn sure (n/m) - genic 09:50:56 05/02/08 Well, cant argue with that. :) - Waggz 15:34:31 05/02/08 No, I haven't Last time I dynoed was when I had the - Guapo 15:45:18 05/02/08 Horsepower is not that important to lap times - kuah@splparts.com 09:49:24 05/02/08 besides, my car is already more capable than it's driver (n/m) - Guapo 09:58:32 05/02/08 Yep, that's been my philosophy for the last couple years. (n/m) - Inzane 10:06:29 05/02/08 Drysump FTW - aliaZ 10:29:51 05/02/08 Been there, done that. - ENVYMYZ 22:27:25 05/01/08 The Z gearbox is awesome...so precise... - Only1Z 23:20:59 05/01/08 That's probably the best way to describe it. - ENVYMYZ 06:55:46 05/02/08 The B7 RS4 looks freaking sweet... - Only1Z 19:33:46 05/02/08 Ours is for sale for 50k if you want it :) (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 09:29:09 05/03/08 Would make a nice daily driver... - Only1Z 13:30:59 05/03/08 JMH has that nifty little RS6 turbo kit just about finalized - ENVYMYZ 18:32:10 05/03/08 Al at CPT is an ASP dealer so that's what I'd go with... - Only1Z 00:56:52 05/04/08 Speaking of gearboxes. I pulled my M3s out and - jcieslik 08:19:39 05/02/08 "Stout" or not, do M3 trannies go through synchros as easily - Inzane 10:58:57 05/02/08 Drive an Acura TSX 6-spd. (I'm serious. Buttery smooth). (n/m) - Inzane 10:05:16 05/02/08 The Z clutch is second to none. - jcieslik 08:15:27 05/02/08 *meantime - Dustin 22:17:10 05/01/08 Where's the shop? (n/m) - zgene4 22:29:17 05/01/08 *shakes head* (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 22:56:34 05/01/08 Whatever (n/m) - CaliguyPurdue (redesigning) 02:38:51 05/02/08 which shop ? - Luke@tirerack 07:06:16 05/02/08 Sorry, but every Porsche I've driven felt better than the Z. - apudapus 08:16:33 05/02/08 you're like one of those parents who have a - ZEngineer (Dallas next month) 09:17:35 05/02/08 Why must you pick on redheads? :P (n/m) - MistressZ 09:51:43 05/02/08 my sister is that chubby red-head with a limp - genic 09:52:51 05/02/08 <3 (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 09:54:49 05/02/08 So you call your 2+2 "princess" too, eh? (n/m) - Guapo 10:00:40 05/02/08 whooooosh. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 11:49:40 05/02/08 not so much (n/m) - Guapo 11:52:49 05/02/08 Wrong thread, that's the Veyron guy :-) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:25:55 05/02/08 Let's not exaggerate too much. As much as we love our Z32s - Inzane 11:05:17 05/02/08 I'd love a Ferrari or a Mclaren, but they're just a tad - Guapo 11:08:19 05/02/08 I agree with every word you just said. (n/m) - Inzane 11:25:30 05/02/08 Oh, so that's where the attachment comes from. - BradZ (FL) 11:29:35 05/02/08 it's an enthusiast thing (n/m) - Guapo 11:33:23 05/02/08 And a crippling disease. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 13:25:43 05/02/08 I'm fine, thanks. So sorry about your malady. (n/m) - Guapo 13:32:52 05/02/08 I'm not exaggerating, I'm 100% serious. - BigTDogg (MA) 11:12:58 05/02/08 what short of a 360 or a 911turbo could replace a Z? - AntiHero 11:59:44 05/02/08 $60k USD new or used? BTW, this is awfully similar to - Inzane 12:22:31 05/02/08 who ever said it was the "only"? (n/m) - Guapo 12:31:13 05/02/08 No one outright SAID it, but... (n/m) - Inzane 13:09:18 05/02/08 so, you're just reading more into it then :) (n/m) - Guapo 13:25:00 05/02/08 Come on, am I really a heretic that deserves to be burned at - Inzane 13:28:12 05/02/08 just sayin :) (n/m) - Guapo 13:38:18 05/02/08 NSX (n/m) - Jackie 15:08:54 05/02/08 I will never ... EVER buy another Honda (n/m) - Guapo 15:10:19 05/02/08 They're Acuras :) - Jackie 15:29:17 05/02/08 Granted, anything looks good next to a WRX (n/m) - Jackie 15:31:23 05/02/08 They're nice and all, but I'll keep my Z32 :) (n/m) - Guapo 15:33:21 05/02/08 And if I hear "underpowered" I'm gonna start slapping people (n/m) - Jackie 15:10:50 05/02/08 *with a Lovefab turbo kit (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 18:09:43 05/02/08 because americans are incapable of distinguishing between - LJZTT 13:34:12 05/02/08 I'll agree with the second paragraph. (n/m) - Guapo 13:39:48 05/02/08 So you're a fan of American Idol? You and BigTDogg - spicyZ 14:33:26 05/02/08 I prefer to watch it alone in a dark room (n/m) - Guapo 14:35:04 05/02/08 Rat - BigTDogg (MA) 14:40:05 05/02/08 Whhooaooa!! I got a big one on the line here!! :-P (n/m) - spicyZ 14:42:23 05/02/08 you should hold him in a shoulder-lock and make him say - ZEngineer (Dallas next month) 14:55:48 05/02/08 LOL! (n/m) - LJZTT 15:05:08 05/02/08 Yeah but he may do the same to me and make me say "chow-dah" - spicyZ 15:57:04 05/02/08 2nded - i wouldnt trade my particular Z for most o ther cars - tya 11:48:14 05/02/08 yep, every year I keep looking for a new car to - vorpalZ 12:02:51 05/02/08 Other cars come and go, but the Z32 keeps winning awards - NytWolf 12:23:54 05/02/08 What "awards" has it won since it went out of production? - Inzane 12:28:00 05/02/08 Car shows don't count. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 13:25:08 05/02/08 We get it, you're jaded. - Kenny 13:41:02 05/02/08 Now THAT'S the Kenny we know and love! (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:47:41 05/02/08 Only for you, Kenny <3 (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 14:31:33 05/02/08 lol! (n/m) - spicyZ 14:34:14 05/02/08 . - ENVYMYZ 18:08:46 05/02/08 You clearly did not read the full post. Try again. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 14:33:09 05/02/08 I agree almost completely with you!! - darkmann 16:13:21 05/02/08 The z32 is a classic - tya 02:13:01 05/03/08 "I don't like it when people compare..." That's too bad, - Inzane 13:57:52 05/03/08 "its not the fastest for its class and price range compared - Guapo 18:47:44 05/03/08 $10k???? Ouch. :-/ (n/m) - Inzane 19:50:17 05/03/08 Since you like comparisons so much compare those cars - tya 02:36:37 05/04/08
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