Subject	'What's not to like about Porsche?'
Posted by	vorpalZ on April 08, 2010 at 12:15 PM
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In Reply To	I'm struggling to think of a more successful, more prolific, posted by LJZTT on April 07, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Message	- Rear engine; you think Z32 engines are fun to work with, nothing like dropping the rear subframe for a motor pull - Bloody expensive total cost of ownership; as my cousin who owns a Porsche repair shop sez: "Porsche doesn't care if you own a 914 or a 911... an air filter is still ridiculously overpriced" Aftermarket isn't much better. - Volkswagen beetle styling... sticking with a 'classic look' is fine, but for 40 years? Clearly marketed to those who view the car more as a fashion accessory :) Just a few off the top of my head... Regards, WARNING!  Forum posts are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. My Zs are hybrid vehicles, they run on gasoline and money I'm off to wax mine and go for a drive now. - BigTDogg (MA) 07:17:08 07/17/09 times change, people change, but the Z32 still kicks ass. - apudapus 16:46:02 06/15/07 I was more wondering how you set your climate control to 22* lol, it would be that fastest freezer on wheels! - Briscoe'sZ32 (NJ) 23:15:44 02/05/07 You have *got* to be getting a cut from B&B :D - SeedyROM 15:24:29 08/16/06 What do you think B&B stands for? - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:57:09 08/16/06
Follow Ups	Porsche 997 vs. 470 rwhp Z32.. - eriksu9 08:07:08 04/07/10 my magic 8 ball says "you'll loose". 997 feels like is on - Cap927(Boston) 08:15:40 04/07/10 agreed... - eriksu9 08:29:12 04/07/10 2nd. but you'll eat him in the straightaways..... (n/m) - The Hawk 08:31:39 04/07/10 A highway pull - MAYbe. But the 997 will have the ability - Scotts94z32 12:10:18 04/07/10 Umm....he didn't say it was TT. He said S.... - The Hawk 12:55:46 04/07/10 I don't think he can run 470rwhp and drive it well anyway. - Scotts94z32 13:12:05 04/07/10 yes I have but generally about 420RWHP ... - The Hawk 13:49:12 04/07/10 290hp Exige vs Z06 and Viper = <2 car lengths down straight - LordZ 13:37:09 04/07/10 Your statement is a bit misleading as your car weights.. - The Hawk 15:59:10 04/07/10 you are the one that posted hp numbers not power to weight - LordZ 10:09:55 04/08/10 I also assumed that most people on here are bright - The Hawk 15:14:11 04/08/10 maybe an apple to pear for you... - LordZ 15:43:10 04/08/10 Didn't know the magic 8ball tests for size :) *"lose" (n/m) - NytWolf 10:50:31 04/07/10 he stuffs it in to see how well it fits. (n/m) - inf 15:39:52 04/07/10 Only have done a few events I can say I dont like the - nissanguyz32 08:19:13 04/07/10 One way to find out... - Z_Cherub 08:22:38 04/07/10 Not a track guru .... yet, but - zstod 08:25:07 04/07/10 If neither of you has been on a track, it wont matter. - Guapo 09:02:27 04/07/10 Lol.. - eriksu9 09:04:04 04/07/10 LOL...2nd that! (n/m) - 300twinz (satx) 09:05:01 04/07/10 ... - vorpalZ 09:25:48 04/07/10 Well, - eriksu9 09:27:55 04/07/10 a 1/4 panel on those Vipers cost more than a whole Miata - Cap927(Boston) 10:08:35 04/07/10 but at the end of the day, they have vipers and he - slayer fan 10:44:22 04/07/10 Bingo, Miata's are the epitomy of a chick mobile. (n/m) - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 10:50:26 04/07/10 You know its funny because I think the same.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 12:53:51 04/07/10 They are just very in touch with their feminine side.... - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 18:54:57 04/07/10 I've owned mine for 7 years already, and I've only met - dogpile 10:50:52 04/08/10 i'd rather have a fast Miata than a slow viper (n/m) - ztunerz 11:27:08 04/07/10 well if you view cars as fashion items, like a woman views - LJZTT 12:15:56 04/07/10 more like "status symbol". if i could afford a - slayer fan 14:04:51 04/07/10 and you can keep dreaming for that day which isnt coming - LJZTT 17:46:15 04/07/10 did i upset you? you are a pompous prick who thinks - slayer fan 19:28:22 04/07/10 Re: did i upset you? you are a pompous prick who thinks - nissansx 19:59:34 04/07/10 Maybe we should chip in n get her some masengill - The Hawk 08:50:10 04/08/10 LJ is a dick. But he's usually got a good point, - Z_Cherub 10:17:07 04/08/10 namecalling meanie (n/m) - LJZTT 10:56:23 04/08/10 yeah, i know. i guess i took the bait. guys like him - slayer fan 11:01:29 04/08/10 see sig, crybaby (n/m) - LJZTT 10:22:23 04/08/10 did i upset you? you are a pompous prick who thinks - slayer fan 20:37:09 04/07/10 uh ohhh, chord....struck (n/m) - LJZTT 10:23:46 04/08/10 that is awesome. (n/m) - sfarrah 11:12:02 04/07/10 Brilliant! (n/m) - Cuis-Z 11:47:06 04/07/10 Anybody ever thought that the Miata was about to be lapped? (n/m) - Summeronthechain (MN) 12:21:28 04/07/10 that is a congo line. not a schooling. (n/m) - Halo Z 16:10:20 04/07/10 Truth. (n/m) - Tu 11:59:45 04/07/10 Ding! That is the most logicial answer I've seen yet! (n/m) - LordZ 13:16:41 04/07/10 You will get destroyed, even on the straights. - Summeronthechain (MN) 10:10:15 04/07/10 NOT! How will he get beat in the straights w/ 470RWHP? - The Hawk 10:27:10 04/07/10 Unless you are talking about a long highway straight, I'm in - Scotts94z32 12:17:44 04/07/10 Porsche makes around 450 depending on dyno. - Summeronthechain (MN) 12:19:44 04/07/10 I have wondered how they *don't* heat soak with the engine - LJZTT 12:22:07 04/07/10 Engineering? - Summeronthechain (MN) 12:26:18 04/07/10 Maybe they do, I was just making the observation that - LJZTT 13:50:37 04/07/10 He said S, not TT. S = approx 330 on the dyno (n/m) - The Hawk 12:57:18 04/07/10 he said it was a Porsche 997S, not a Turbo (n/m) - Ahmed (Chicago) 12:59:10 04/07/10 you should see the myriads of vids of NSX's putting much - LJZTT 12:20:18 04/07/10 Yes, been watching them on youtube lately.... - Initial Z 23:14:22 04/07/10 Unless they are 1mile long straights power has little to - LordZ 13:20:36 04/07/10 Talk to member sawbonez..... - BLACKTT3Z 10:56:02 04/07/10 99% chances are you will lose >> - ztunerz 11:26:01 04/07/10 You could always rematch with drag racing! - i_drive 11:45:14 04/07/10 Stock 997TT 0-60 is 3.2s. Are you sure about that? - Scotts94z32 12:22:39 04/07/10 I still have those brand new OEM TT shocks! (n/m) - KongZTT GT28RS MD 11:56:11 04/07/10 The same driver in both cars = 997TT all day. (n/m) - Scotts94z32 12:08:40 04/07/10 BTW, are you running it at 470whp for the event? - Scotts94z32 12:17:12 04/07/10 I really gotta hit some nice tracks when I get the car out.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 12:27:29 04/07/10 He said it's an S, not a Turbo. It'll still take him in the - 91Z32TT 12:44:32 04/07/10 Finally someone that can read!!!! (n/m) - The Hawk 12:58:27 04/07/10 Ask Luke at Tirerack - Got Z? 14:37:47 04/07/10 Re: Porsche 997 vs. 470 rwhp Z32.. - Tektrader69 16:51:17 04/07/10 I'm struggling to think of a more successful, more prolific, - LJZTT 17:33:00 04/07/10 Re: I'm struggling to think of a more successful, more prolific, - ouikikazz 18:17:25 04/07/10 Truthx10! (n/m) - Initial Z 23:10:42 04/07/10 I wouldn't. :) - LordZ 10:11:49 04/08/10 pshhh, like you dont have the next best thing, or one-up - LJZTT 10:30:54 04/08/10 yup, the boxsters are pretty nice. an extra 10-15k over - LordZ 15:34:28 04/08/10 'What's not to like about Porsche?' - vorpalZ 12:15:20 04/08/10 I agree, I wouldnt be looking at a 911 or boxster/cayman - LJZTT 16:07:21 04/08/10 true 'dat (n/m) - vorpalZ 16:25:57 04/08/10 Re: 'What's not to like about Porsche?' - Crash 17:36:18 04/08/10
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