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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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RS4 is feeling left out, so santa is bringing some more noise and a free gift!

Free de-speed limiting for B7 RS4

YouTube - RS4 Exhaust

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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Went test driving today...

996 GT3 - Basically the same as my RS, been there got the T shirt etc etc

997 C2S - Very nice, love the new 997, lacked power.

997 TURBO - You thought a 510bhp M5 was fast? Think again. This thing has just re-written the rule book! Fastest thing I've ever driven. Got a lovely 40 minute mixed drive.

Very impressed, however it's up for a 3 figure asking price.


Don't think I'm likely to find anything else as quick Turbo for a while... 0-60 3.9 and wont stop going till the needle is pointing at 200mph I don't think any car on the market today could be as fast a > b in ANY condition (4wd). However the 997 GT3 is probably a more involving drive.

But, it's not all about going warp speed so it's Aston time tomorrow

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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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what do you do for a living man.... just curious.... i think im in the wrong bussiness.... i love cars and would kill for some of the ones you have owned!
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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He is employed to keep car salesman employed

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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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i bet... can i be your car salesman.... i bet i could make a killing
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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what do you do for a living man.... just curious.... i think im in the wrong bussiness.... i love cars and would kill for some of the ones you have owned!
He only works one hour a day max !!

Not even that some days !!!

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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reminds me actually, got an invite here from porsche for a 24hr test drive i really should use....
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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The aston was a lovely bit of kit, felt amazing to drive. Although it 'only' has 380bhp it delivered it well, and when you look at the sterring wheel and see the 'badge' brings a smile to your face.

But then I got onto the A12 and planted the loud pedal, it was 'fast', but the 997 Turbo isn't fast. The 997 Turbo is "WARP SPEED".

So I'd made my mind up, 997 Turbo. It's a GT car, that can be used on track, and can go from 0 to 100 in under 9 seconds. I was planning on calling the dealer tomorrow and buying the 'x demo' car I had driven.

However it seems this x demo car has abit of history, just like my 996 GT3 RS it's an x press car. In fact it's this VERY car:

YouTube - Fifth Gear - Porsche 997 Turbo review

So it's been ragged by all the jorno's, I'm sure Porsche UK have looked after it, but this car is still being sold at list! With only 1 year warranty left!

I know now I want a 997 Turbo, but I don't know whether to chance this one. COnsidering it's going at list price I think I may just order one and wait... But you know I hate waiting!!

Grrrrr, just when I thought I had it all decided!

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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TART JUST BUY IT !!!!!!
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Is that the official accountants advise!

It's list price on an 06 plate and has been ragged by every jorno in the UK

Arghghghghhg!!
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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More to the point do you like that blue colour? I do but i'd imagine it's dangerous come resell time when everyone wants silver / black
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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PETROLHEAD ADVICE
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
More to the point do you like that blue colour? I do but i'd imagine it's dangerous come resell time when everyone wants silver / black
As long as it has gold wheels
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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This guy has had GT3 wheels put on

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Calling ABW!




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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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That ones American too

Can see the number plate surrounds on this pic


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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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ohhh my trousers just got tight....
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Id wait for a proper one mate.. you'll change your mind in that time again anyway
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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I feel ya there. Don't think there's any other cars in the market place I could change my mind for though? Until they launch the Turbo S
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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just get it until they bring that out.....
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
The aston was a lovely bit of kit, felt amazing to drive. Although it 'only' has 380bhp it delivered it well, and when you look at the sterring wheel and see the 'badge' brings a smile to your face.

But then I got onto the A12 and planted the loud pedal, it was 'fast', but the 997 Turbo isn't fast. The 997 Turbo is "WARP SPEED".

So I'd made my mind up, 997 Turbo. It's a GT car, that can be used on track, and can go from 0 to 100 in under 9 seconds. I was planning on calling the dealer tomorrow and buying the 'x demo' car I had driven.

However it seems this x demo car has abit of history, just like my 996 GT3 RS it's an x press car. In fact it's this VERY car:

YouTube - Fifth Gear - Porsche 997 Turbo review

So it's been ragged by all the jorno's, I'm sure Porsche UK have looked after it, but this car is still being sold at list! With only 1 year warranty left!

I know now I want a 997 Turbo, but I don't know whether to chance this one. COnsidering it's going at list price I think I may just order one and wait... But you know I hate waiting!!

Grrrrr, just when I thought I had it all decided!
0-100 in under 9 sec's
type 25 times according to iain
plus half the price
only eight weeks wait also

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Nice idea but....

Type 25 would struggle on the autobarhns, scoobys can't cope with sitting at 150mph all day long, so Ive been told anyway?

Also can you imagine if it broke down in Germany! IF your lucky enough to find a scooby dealer and he opens the bonnet he would mutter something in Germany and point to Japan
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Get litcho to build you a special T25 then.... sure he would....
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Special, using German parts you mean?

Ah Ze ScoobEe wiv zee BMZ engine jarrrr!
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Nice idea but....

Type 25 would struggle on the autobarhns, scoobys can't cope with sitting at 150mph all day long, so Ive been told anyway?

Also can you imagine if it broke down in Germany! IF your lucky enough to find a scooby dealer and he opens the bonnet he would mutter something in Germany and point to Japan
simple steve
stop going to germany
they all hate us anyway

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btw, love that 911 turbo m8
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Special, using German parts you mean?

Ah Ze ScoobEe wiv zee BMZ engine jarrrr!
Or buy an E30 M3 and put the E60 M5 lump in plus a rather large turbo
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Watch this for some inspiration.. watch it all its worth it

Video - Gothenburg By Night - The swedish famous movie about streetcruising and one phat 800HP Beemer. Made by SteerBear productions
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