OT: My 997S came...a few pics...

[Chris!]

Good pick dave!

 

[Chris!]

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[Ry_Trapp0]

Thanks man...I actually like the Lobster's...:-D

Dave

lobsters? lol, i dont know why i just really do not like those. it needs something with lots of spokes. maybe some wheels with 8 razor thin spokes. the "lobsters" just look weird with square chunks cut out of the spokes. they would look pretty good if it wasnt for those missing chunks. hell, thats nit picking though, its a fricken :bowdown:carrera S!!!

 

[TheFleshRocket]

Nice car, although if I have to nitpick, I don't like the wheels. Never seen them on a Porsche before--or ANY car--and I hope to keep it that way.

 

[05GTOguy]

Very nice, love the color

 

[LSR]

Congrats. Dave

Enjoy

 

[Dave07997S]

Thanks everyone for the kind words, the car rocks. Now I just have to pay for it...

Fourcam...sorry you couldn't drive it all the way here for me..maybe next time..

The lobster's are the standard wheel for the Carrera S, they are actually not a bad wheel. They are relatively light for a 19X11" wheel at 25lbs and the fronts are just 22lbs.

Dave

 

[bubbrubb]

*cough*update your sig *cough*

 

[TORQUERULES]

Ya sorry for settling for a better car
lol

^^^^That is a matter of opinion buddy. Jeez.

Nice car. Love the yellow. It is so cool to see how that body style has evolved over the decades.

 

[dgussin1]

^^^^That is a matter of opinion buddy. Jeez.

Nice car. Love the yellow. It is so cool to see how that body style has evolved over the decades.

I would say it's a fact. The Carerra is a better car than the GT500. It'll get smoked in a straight line, but all other categories the porsche is ahead.

 

[Dave07997S]

I would say it's a fact. The Carerra is a better car than the GT500. It'll get smoked in a straight line, but all other categories the porsche is ahead.

Agreed the Pcar is a better car, but it should be at almost twice the price..the Shelby really is a bargain...if you can get one.

Dave here is a road test summary on Pcars from 993-997 including GT3's and Turbos. Look at the 997 3.8, Road and Track ran a 3.9 0-60 and the 1/4 mile in 12.3 @114.8mph. A lot of people felt the car was a ringer, but there were several other tests which had 0-60 in 4.1 and 12.6 @ 112mph. These things are choked off at the factory..the headers and mufflers are a joke on this thing. A guy on 6speedonline ran a 12.7@111mph with a 2.1 60 ft. time when 1.7-1.8 should be a no brainer in these cars with the motors over the rear wheels and 295 rubber. A properly running Shelby would definitely beat a 997S, but the driver better know what he is doing. It is so easy to launch these cars with all that weight and rubber in the back.

http://www.weissach.net/996-997_RoadTestSummary.html

Dave

 

[CobraRed01]

Nice color Dave!! Mod's on a Porsche? It's tough to improve on perfection. Good luck with it.

 

[dgussin1]

Nice color Dave!! Mod's on a Porsche? It's tough to improve on perfection. Good luck with it.

lol...umm, porsche guys are as crazy about modding as we are. check out this list of the fastest porsche cars from the 996TT forum on 6speedonline. Thanks to divexxtreme for putting the post together.

1/4 mile E.T.'s/Trap Speeds:

996/997/CGT:
In order of E.T.:
10.11 @ 142.4 - Markski / RWD
10.37 @ 139.6 – ToddZ / RWD
10.50 @ 140.6 - Joetwint / AWD
10.62 @ 132.5 - Sharky / AWD
10.65 @ 135.4 - Divexxtreme / RWD
10.74 @ 131.7 - Hamann7 / AWD
10.77 @ 131.5 - RenntechV12 / GT2
10.82 @ 137.2 - DMK / RWD
10.88 @ 136.1 - Chinitowest / AWD
10.96 @ 133.2 - Cgmeredithjr / GT2
10.99 @ 127.1 – ToddZ / 997TT AWD
11.0x @ 133.9 - RUF RT-12 / RWD
11.13 @ 124.1 – PorschePHD / AWD
11.17 @ 133.8 - sy996tt / AWD
11.1x @ 133.4 - Motor Trend / Stock Carrera GT
11.1x @ 130.1 - Roock RST AWD
11.25 @ 129.8 - RennTechV12 / AWD
11.36 @ 132.0 - BuddyG / AWD
11.51 @ 127.2 - John D II / AWD
11.54 @ 123.7 - Markski / AWD
11.58 @ 122.6 - KPG / AWD
11.5x @ 126.5 - RUF R Turbo 590 HP TT (AWD)
11.60 @ 124.7 - RenntechV12 / AWD
11.64 @ 129.5 - Dr. Joe / GT2
11.64 @ 124.2 - Hartmann / AWD
11.65 @ 126.0 - Divexxtreme / AWD
11.73 @ 124.6 - Heavychevy / AWD
11.82 @ 126.9 - TX Turbo / AWD
11.86 @ 119.9 - Motor Trend / Stock 996TT X50
11.91 @ 119.9 - Silver / AWD
11.9x @ 122.7 - RUF R Turbo 520 HP TT (RWD)
11.9x @ 116.1 - Motor Trend / Stock 996TT
12.08 @ 117.9 - Indykid / AWD
12.18 @ 117.8 - Devious996TT / AWD
12.14 @ 119.3 - Rwm514 / AWD
12.1x @ 116.0 - Motor Trend / Stock 996 GT3
12.27 @ 115.9 - Mr.Blonde / Stock 996TT
12.47 @ 117.4 - Gareeb / AWD
12.49 @ 112.9 - Luis95993 / Stock 996 GT3

Older model Porsches (993 and earlier):
In order of E.T.:
9.79 @ 146.5 - JetJox 964TT
10.5x @ 155.x - Eddie Bello / 964 C2TT
10.75 @ 135.4 - Tito / 1988 911 Carrera (Single Turbo)
11.53 @ 130.1 - AdamT / 1990 Ruf CTR Yellowbird (RWD)
11.8x @ 128.2 - RUF CTR Yellow Bird 469 HP TT (RWD)

996/997/CGT:
In order of Trap Speed:
10.22 @ 144.8 - Markski / RWD
11.02 @ 143.2 – ToddZ / RWD
10.50 @ 140.6 - Joetwint / AWD
11.03 @ 138.4 - Chinitowest / AWD
11.10 @ 138.1 - DMK / RWD
10.76 @ 136.5 - Sharky / AWD
10.86 @ 136.0 - Divexxtreme / RWD
10.88 @ 134.7 - Joetwint / AWD
11.32 @ 134.3 - RennTechV12 / AWD
10.98 @ 134.0 - Cgmeredithjr / GT2
11.0x @ 133.9 - RUF RT-12 (RWD)
11.17 @ 133.8 - sy996tt / AWD
10.92 @ 133.7 - RenntechV12 / GT2
11.1x @ 133.4 - Motor Trend / Stock Carrera GT
11.36 @ 132.0 - BuddyG / AWD
10.74 @ 131.7 - Hamann7 / AWD
11.1x @ 130.1 - Roock RST / AWD
11.64 @ 129.5 - Dr. Joe / GT2
11.75 @ 128.2 - KPG / AWD
11.02 @ 127.6 – EVOMS 997TT (AWD)
11.51 @ 127.2 - John D II / AWD
11.82 @ 126.9 - TX Turbo / AWD
11.5x @ 126.5 - RUF R Turbo 590 HP TT (AWD)
11.65 @ 126.0 - Divexxtreme / AWD
11.60 @ 124.7 - RenntechV12 / AWD
11.73 @ 124.6 - Heavychevy / AWD
11.64 @ 124.2 - Hartmann / AWD
11.85 @ 122.8 - John D II / AWD
11.9x @ 122.7 - RUF R Turbo 520 HP TT (RWD)
12.22 @ 121.1 - Rwm514 / AWD
11.91 @ 119.9 - Silver / AWD
11.86 @ 119.9 - Motor Trend / Stock 996TT X50
12.3x @ 118.x - Car and Driver / Stock 996 GT3
12.08 @ 117.9 - Indykid / AWD
12.18 @ 117.8 - Devious996TT / AWD
12.47 @ 117.4 - Gareeb / AWD
11.9x @ 116.1 - Motor Trend / Stock 996TT
12.27 @ 115.9 - Mr.Blonde / Stock 996TT
12.49 @ 112.9 - Luis95993 / Stock 996 GT3

Older model Porsches (993 and earlier):
In order of Trap Speed:
10.5x @ 155.x - Eddie Bello / 964 C2TT
9.79 @ 146.5 - JetJox 964TT
10.75 @ 135.4 - Tito / 1988 911 Carrera (Single Turbo)
11.53 @ 130.1 - AdamT / 1990 Ruf CTR Yellowbird (RWD)
11.8x @ 128.2 - RUF CTR Yellow Bird 469 HP TT (RWD)

GPS based performance computer/accelerometer times (i.e., Driftbox, AX-22, etc..)

PLEASE NOTE: Since there are no 3rd party "timeslips" (such as those provided from actual drag strips), I cannot guarantee the accuracy of any of the below listed times. I can only post the information that the user submits to me. There is also the variance between computers; i.e., the Race Technology LTD AX-22 might be more accurate than a Racelogic Driftbox, or vice-versa. No one really knows for sure. My point is, while comparing these times is fun....please take them with a grain of a salt. Only GPS based, datalogger times will be accepted for this list. No extrapolated times from 1/4 mile timeslips. Also, all submitted graphs must be reviewed for accuracy and approved by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) before the time is posted. Current SME's are 'Jean' for AX-22 graphs, and 'KPG' for Driftbox graphs.

60 -130 mph (96.5-209.2 kph):

5.15 - Markski / RWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
5.64 - Todd Z / RWD / Driftbox / 2 shifts
5.9x - VRAlexander / AWD / AX-22 *1.3 BAR run / 2 shifts
6.15 - DMK / RWD / Driftbox / 0 shifts
6.26 - Chinitowest / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
6.45 - RenntechV12 / GT2 / Driftbox / 0 shifts
7.93 - KPG / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
8.10 - 9Eleven / GT2 / Driftbox / 1 shift
8.3x - 996TT STEVO / AWD / AX-22
8.76 - Scotty slc / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
9.10 - Bill S / 993 Ruf R Turbo 490 HP / AX-22 / 2 shifts
9.56 - Topgun / AWD / Driftbox / 3 shifts
10.06 - Panas001 / AWD / Driftbox / 1 shift
10.96 - Woodster / AWD / AX-22 / 3 shifts


For the sake of comparison, here are some 60-130 times for very fast street and production vehicles:

4.6 - 1100 rwhp TT Viper
4.8 - 900 rwhp Supra (88GT47, TH400, no NOS)
4.9 - 940 rwhp Supra (35 psi)
5.1 - 840 rwhp Supra (30 psi)
5.4 - 1,000 rwhp TT Viper
5.9 - GSXR 1000 with bolt-ons
6.1 - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
6.9 - Mosler MT900S
7.0 - Ferrari Enzo
7.3 - Porsche Carrera GT
8.9 - Mercedes SLR McLaren
9.1 - Porsche 993 RUF Turbo R (100 octane)
9.2 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
9.4 - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
9.5 - Ferrari F430
10.9 - Lamborghini Murcielago
11.7 - Ferrari Challenge Stradale
12.1 - Lamborghini Gallardo
12.2 - Porsche 996TT

 

[CobraRed01]

dgussin1...ya got me on that one....lol. I guess one man's* "perfection" is just another man's* "starting point". Personally, I'd love one of them there Porschee's even if it was on the slow-side. Seriously sorted-out out-of-the-box.


* substitute "woman" as required to fit your individual needs.

 

[ac427cobra]

lol...umm, porsche guys are as crazy about modding as we are. check out this list of the fastest porsche cars from the 996TT forum on 6speedonline. Thanks to divexxtreme for putting the post together.

Not sure why someone would want to drag race a Porsche?!? :shrug:

That would be like someone road racing a GT500!??! :lol:

Oh, wait.................. Um........ nevermind!!! :idea:

;-) :-D

 

[dgussin1]

Not sure why someone would want to drag race a Porsche?!? :shrug:

That would be like someone road racing a GT500!??! :lol:

Oh, wait.................. Um........ nevermind!!! :idea:

;-) :-D

Their turbo's are not ideal for drag racing, just as they are not ideal for road racing. The GT3's are much better road racing cars.

The porsche turbo's excel at roll racing.

 

[fangstang]

Agreed the Pcar is a better car, but it should be at almost twice the price..the Shelby really is a bargain...if you can get one.

Dave here is a road test summary on Pcars from 993-997 including GT3's and Turbos. Look at the 997 3.8, Road and Track ran a 3.9 0-60 and the 1/4 mile in 12.3 @114.8mph. A lot of people felt the car was a ringer, but there were several other tests which had 0-60 in 4.1 and 12.6 @ 112mph. These things are choked off at the factory..the headers and mufflers are a joke on this thing. A guy on 6speedonline ran a 12.7@111mph with a 2.1 60 ft. time when 1.7-1.8 should be a no brainer in these cars with the motors over the rear wheels and 295 rubber. A properly running Shelby would definitely beat a 997S, but the driver better know what he is doing. It is so easy to launch these cars with all that weight and rubber in the back.

http://www.weissach.net/996-997_RoadTestSummary.html

Dave

The shelby is a bagain if you can get it for sticker, otherwise, its not at $60K!

BTW, your car looks amazing, I'm a big Porsche fan, and your car looks great! Good luck with it.

 

[bunk22]

Great looking car :beer:

 

[ShelbyKid]

Love the look of the 997's. Glad they went back to the round headlights. Have always liked how the 911's have "evolved" from one genearation to the next without really changing the overall look of the car.

Speed Yellow rocks

 

[FormulaFord]

Congrats! Nice car. Ford should take note that their dealers (BS ADM's) are driving customers to other products. But hey when you loose billions in one year, what do we know?