Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by clutchdj

If you haven’t, you have to drive one, over 5k. Nice snappy NA feel to it. No buttons on the steering wheel. But if you prefer more modern tech, A 992 gt3 is a better choice in the long run.

I’m sure the drive is absolutely amazing, but I won’t get more enjoyment out of a 991 GT3 than what I get from my 992. Paying essentially the build-MSRP of a 992 GT3 for the older car would feel like a waste of money (…especially once the newness wears off). I would be infinitely happier with the 992 GT3. I don’t mind steering wheel buttons.

Originally Posted by minn19

Don’t get me wrong, I know 60k is a lot of money, but I’d have a hard time paying nearly 200k for a 6 year old car when I could have the newer/two year old one with the updated suspension, motor, longer warranty etc for 50-60k more.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/8...-3e13141bfb94/

Both are beautiful, but I love the 992 GT3 with swan neck spoiler.

Agreed! In my case, I would get the 992 GT3 at MSRP, so it’s worth it to just wait a couple of years. At MSRP the 992 would be the no-brainer option.

Originally Posted by minn19

I forgot and NickyC, I’m not just saying this for you! I really liked the F82 M4 CS tuned S55 that thing was/is amazing.

The S55 was a brute for sure.

[Sedan_Clan]

It’s interesting…..


…I don’t drive my 992 a lot (…I just hit 4700 miles this weekend after 2 years of ownership), but when I do, I’m reminded of how crazy fast the C2S actually is. It’s so much fun to drive. After we finished coding the AeroKit Monday, my buddy who has a 992 TT/S and a 992 GT3 remarked how surprisingly fast the C2S is. He had never ridden in a regular Carrera prior to my car. The pics below were taken in his hanger next to two of his personally owned fighter planes; he has 4 or 5.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by minn19

I forgot and NickyC, I’m not just saying this for you! I really liked the F82 M4 CS tuned S55 that thing was/is amazing.

Thanks! Obviously not Porsche/Z06 level, but I really love my car.

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It’s interesting…..


…I don’t drive my 992 a lot (…I just hit 4700 miles this weekend after 2 years of ownership), but when I do, I’m reminded of how crazy fast the C2S actually is. It’s so much fun to drive. After we finished coding the AeroKit Monday, my buddy who has a 992 TT/S and a 992 GT3 remarked how surprisingly fast the C2S is. He had never ridden in a regular Carrera prior to my car. The pics below were taken in his hanger next to two of his personally owned fighter planes; he has 4 or 5.

Car looks great! The fact you have a buddy with not one, but two personally owned fighter jets is pretty darn cool!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

Car looks great! The fact you have a buddy with not one, but two personally owned fighter jets is pretty darn cool!

Thanks bro!

Apparently if you have the money you can purchased decommissioned jets for a few million a piece.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by minn19

You made start thinking what my favorite engines are/were that I’ve owned. Currently I think my top three is the Z06 LT6 followed by the CGTS 4.0 flat six and the AMG C63S 4.0 TTV8.

How about yours and others here?

gawddamn you've owned everything, so the more INTERESTING question is,

Which are your LEAST favorite engines?!

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Thanks bro!

Apparently if you have the money you can purchased decommissioned jets for a few million a piece.

Well if that's all ... I still can't afford it

but dude your car is fucking awesome

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Well if that's all ... I still can't afford it

but dude your car is fucking awesome

Thanks G! She has come a long way and is 75% complete. Once my seats arrive I will be done modding and I’ll just enjoy the drive. It took five big/major mods to get me to that happy place.

[GrussGott]

In Porsche Washington News:

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

In Porsche Washington News:

That made my heart hurt!!!!!!

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Thanks bro!

Apparently if you have the money you can purchased decommissioned jets for a few million a piece.

Damn, now that’s ballin! Looks like F-5s or T-38s. If people remember the first Top Gun, the “MiG-28” never existed and were F-5s. Are you friends with Tom Cruise?

[minn19]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

gawddamn you've owned everything, so the more INTERESTING question is,

Which are your LEAST favorite engines?!

Good question, I think you know I didn’t like the S55 in non CS tune. I just never meshed with that engine, always thought it was way too peaky. Hard to describe it. I preferred the N55 until I drove the M4CS, then I loved the S55.

Currently I’m not a huge fan of the 4V BWs TTV6. There is nothing wrong with it, just not that particularly interesting. The rest of the car is so good though it covers up that aspect. GM/Cadi missed a huge opportunity to be very unique in the segment by not putting a version of the N/A LT2 in it. That would’ve been a home run and it would’ve had more power etc. Weight/size is amazingly similar as well.

I know this is sacrilegious, but I didn’t find the 992s 3.0 TT flat six very interesting. It’s like the rest of the car in that it is amazingly efficient and great at what it does, there was just no fun drama for me in it. You hit it and all of sudden you are going 100 mph with little sound etc. I’ve said it before, that car/engine are exceptionally good at everything it does that to me it was almost boring. I screwed up by having the N/A 4.0 before in the Cayman before having the 911s. I can see why everyone lusts after the GT3 (RS or not). Or of course the GT4/RS etc.


Please don’t hurt me Sedan_Clan

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

In Porsche Washington News:

Looks like it'll still bring $100k on BaT! Engine still good!

[W///]

Originally Posted by minn19

You made start thinking what my favorite engines are/were that I’ve owned. Currently I think my top three is the Z06 LT6 followed by the CGTS 4.0 flat six and the AMG C63S 4.0 TTV8.

How about yours and others here?

I'll stick to a BMW list.
S65 with a tune and catless exhaust is my all time favorite. I have an S54 in a Z4M Roadster which is great, but I think it doesn't touch the V8 IMHO. I've driven an E60 M5 V10 and didn't think it was heads and shoulder better than the S65, but I do realize the E60 weighs more so that could skew my perspective.

Second place would be the S55. I had it in my M2C paired with the 6MT which I liked, but after I drove the M4 GTS, I was SOLD. What an absolutely crazy combo!

Other notable engine for me is the B58. Have had a few for daily purposes and it just does everything so well.

[Humdizzle]

Originally Posted by minn19

You made start thinking what my favorite engines are/were that I’ve owned. Currently I think my top three is the Z06 LT6 followed by the CGTS 4.0 flat six and the AMG C63S 4.0 TTV8.

How about yours and others here?

1. GT3 4.0
2. 458 italia
3. S54 M3

my old celica gts with the 2zz-gte was also fun. revved to 8200 and you could feel the 'vtec' changeover. GTR was a powerhouse but honestly that engine didn't have much character and sounded like the typical VQ. S55 is similar, makes good power throughout the rev range, but thats it.

worst engine would probably be the scion FRS. didn't like the subaru warble and the huge torque dip.