what is faster than a 996
14 January 2006, 01:14 AM
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TVR cerbera (bye bye in straight line not cross country)
E46 BMW M3 or E39 M5 (identical performance in all areas)
Merc AMG C32 (faster in straight line, much slower point to point)
Audi RS4, (tune it!)
E46 BMW M3 or E39 M5 (identical performance in all areas)
Merc AMG C32 (faster in straight line, much slower point to point)
Audi RS4, (tune it!)
14 January 2006, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by billythekid
For 15-18k you can get a good Caterham with circa 200bhp, in fact if you wait a few weeks you can buy my 1998 SLR (200bhp) which is in mint condition. That will do 0-60 in around 4 seconds and 0-100 in 10 seconds.
The 996 does it in 11.5 seconds so you should have them. Will also brake and corner much better than the 996. Wont be an every day car though and long motorway journeys are a PITA.
The 996 does it in 11.5 seconds so you should have them. Will also brake and corner much better than the 996. Wont be an every day car though and long motorway journeys are a PITA.
14 January 2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbie T
Have you driven an elise? Granted the exige is quicker but the elise is a very capable little car. I thought the same as you until i drove one.
To answer the original question, tune the scoob up without them knowing. Then you wont have to buy anything else and you'll have the stealth factor
To answer the original question, tune the scoob up without them knowing. Then you wont have to buy anything else and you'll have the stealth factor
Sold the scoob already have an X5 now
and for that reason don't think I will ever have another BMW. THe elise is the only car I have ever driven that handles and 'feels' better than a 106 gti but 146bhp just isn't enough might have to get a super charger for it.
14 January 2006, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Luan Pra bang
Sold the scoob already have an X5 now and for that reason don't think I will ever have another BMW. THe elise is the only car I have ever driven that handles and 'feels' better than a 106 gti but 146bhp just isn't enough might have to get a super charger for it.
and for that reason don't think I will ever have another BMW. THe elise is the only car I have ever driven that handles and 'feels' better than a 106 gti but 146bhp just isn't enough might have to get a super charger for it.
19 January 2006, 10:33 AM
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Get new friends, they sound like ***** ......as do you, Rolex boy
My advice Luan buy Evo FQ340, slap a motec or an autronic ecu on it. It already has the necessary exhaust and induction. You'll murder both porsches. Job done
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19 January 2006, 10:41 AM
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IMO like I said on page 1, even if you have a faster car, unless it out classes the Porsche they will still feel superior.
I have a friend in the city who is into his aston's, porsches, range rovers etc. Even though my scoob was quicker he wouldn't be soon dead in it. I suspect the people you are trying to beat will feel the same.
I have a friend in the city who is into his aston's, porsches, range rovers etc. Even though my scoob was quicker he wouldn't be soon dead in it. I suspect the people you are trying to beat will feel the same.
19 March 2006, 08:26 AM
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Obvious. BMW E46 M3 CSL. A lot quicker than the specs suggest and tumbling in price.
As quick, if not quicker in a straight line and astonishing on the twisties or track. ie. GT3 pace.
Plus, they have the prestige/snob value your mates will understand. A future classic!?!
As quick, if not quicker in a straight line and astonishing on the twisties or track. ie. GT3 pace.
Plus, they have the prestige/snob value your mates will understand. A future classic!?!
19 March 2006, 11:11 AM
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You can pick up a Honda powered S1 Elise for around 18k. 0-100 in 10 seconds. Supercharge it for another 3.5k, 0-100 in 8 seconds
Or an Audi powered Elise, that shouldnt have any trouble keeping up either Theres a 250bhp one for sale for 16k.
Or an Audi powered Elise, that shouldnt have any trouble keeping up either
Theres a 250bhp one for sale for 16k.
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19 March 2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by STIV5M3X5EXiGES2
Obvious. BMW E46 M3 CSL. A lot quicker than the specs suggest and tumbling in price.
As quick, if not quicker in a straight line and astonishing on the twisties or track. ie. GT3 pace.
Plus, they have the prestige/snob value your mates will understand. A future classic!?!
As quick, if not quicker in a straight line and astonishing on the twisties or track. ie. GT3 pace.
Plus, they have the prestige/snob value your mates will understand. A future classic!?!
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19 March 2006, 12:16 PM
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'One got a rolex but no diamonds so the other got a rolex with diamonds'
Anything as their huge naff watches will slow them down due to the excess weight.
Diamonds on a mans watch FFS.
Anything as their huge naff watches will slow them down due to the excess weight.
Diamonds on a mans watch FFS.
19 March 2006, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
Except they cost £30k + which is twice his budget!
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Sorry, missed that bit. Ok, how about an early Elise and dropping the Audi or SC Honda engine in. 0-100 sub 10secs! and all for under 18k.
19 March 2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Luan Pra bang
Sold the scoob already have an X5 now
I guess if getting one-up on your buddys is REALLY that important then you'll just to have sell a bit more crack each month/more kebabs in your shop, then get that 996 turbo
19 March 2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Get a 993 Turbo.
Or a EVO 8 FQ340
Or F355
You wont beat their cars on overall prettyness so you should choose something thats faster and looks real mean.
Or a EVO 8 FQ340
Or F355
You wont beat their cars on overall prettyness so you should choose something thats faster and looks real mean.
19 March 2006, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
No offence mate, but you and your mates sound like typical X5 drivers to me!
I guess if getting one-up on your buddys is REALLY that important then you'll just to have sell a bit more crack each month/more kebabs in your shop, then get that 996 turbo
I guess if getting one-up on your buddys is REALLY that important then you'll just to have sell a bit more crack each month/more kebabs in your shop, then get that 996 turbo
Think you should read the thread. I have said that it will probably be an elise and that I don't need to keep up with anyone. I have said that it was just really a discussion to consider any alternatives to the elise. As it happens I will be a dad soon and therefore I decided to stop wasting money on cars and motorbikes and think more about paying for my kids school fees etc.
19 March 2006, 09:57 PM
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E39 M5
Top Speed 184.0 mph
0 - 30 mph 1.7 seconds
0 - 60 mph 4.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph 11.4 seconds
¼ mile 13.2 seconds / 107.4 mph
Lateral Acceleration 0.87g
(figures from the 'web)
and you can take your mates.
Mine is for sale by the way, I'm getting a 996
Phil
Top Speed 184.0 mph
0 - 30 mph 1.7 seconds
0 - 60 mph 4.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph 11.4 seconds
¼ mile 13.2 seconds / 107.4 mph
Lateral Acceleration 0.87g
(figures from the 'web)
and you can take your mates.
Mine is for sale by the way, I'm getting a 996
Phil
16 May 2006, 09:32 AM
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heres a good site for comparisons, I battered a 996 targa, the look on his face was priceless
its on rwd at the moment, fwd and 4wd are on left
http://www.letstorquebhp.com/rwd.asp
its on rwd at the moment, fwd and 4wd are on left
http://www.letstorquebhp.com/rwd.asp
16 May 2006, 01:31 PM
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Evo, simple as. My old 7 FQ300 was only fractionally slower than the porsche turbo i raced once..He put about 4-5 cars on me over a set distance. Get a newer model evo and breath on it slightly and you will be around the 996. Easy.
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