Why do S2000's keep racing me? (or what should I replace my 951 with?)
10-26-2007, 01:45 PM
#77
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stock for stock or equal-dollar modified (say, $5000 into each) the 951S should win every single time.
Even a standard 951 should give the S2K a very good run, and a 968 should be able to kill it.
Even a standard 951 should give the S2K a very good run, and a 968 should be able to kill it.
10-26-2007, 01:48 PM
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Pontiac Fiero owners claim the V6 5-Speed Fieros are as fast as mid 6s in the 0-60. Reality claims the V6 5-Speed Fieros are as quick as high 7s.
Lets remember that a 6.2 from Car & Driver is ideal conditions, with a professional driver that knows at exactly what point to slip the clutch and at exactly what rpm will yield the best result.
The kid on the S2000 message board is probably no where near as experienced as Shadda Chabba or however you prounounce / spell that weirdo's name.
Todd,
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2004 VW Beetle Convertible (Wife's)
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX-P74
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6 (3.2)
1984 Porsche 944
1981 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 (Olds 455)
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter (1800cc)
10-26-2007, 01:50 PM
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Yeah, it's an utter feat when one Honda powered Indy Car beats another Honda powered Indy Car.
Todd,
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2004 VW Beetle Convertible (Wife's)
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX-P74
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6 (3.2)
1984 Porsche 944
1981 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 (Olds 455)
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter (1800cc)
10-26-2007, 01:52 PM
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Hahah... yeah...
And then there's that fat asian guy who always test drives the American cars. Csere hates the American cars, so his nimble frame always tests the imports and they make the fat guy drive the American cars.
Todd,
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2004 VW Beetle Convertible (Wife's)
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX-P74
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6 (3.2)
1984 Porsche 944
1981 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 (Olds 455)
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter (1800cc)
And then there's that fat asian guy who always test drives the American cars. Csere hates the American cars, so his nimble frame always tests the imports and they make the fat guy drive the American cars.
Todd,
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2004 VW Beetle Convertible (Wife's)
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX-P74
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6 (3.2)
1984 Porsche 944
1981 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 (Olds 455)
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter (1800cc)
10-26-2007, 02:00 PM
#82
Race Director
10-26-2007, 02:14 PM
#84
Not boring!
Road corse in a 944 is boring because that's the forte of the car.
Getting a 944 to go fast straight ain't so easy.
10-26-2007, 03:37 PM
#86
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I think I may have found out why you're getting shagged by S2000 drivers. After closer inspection of your rear bumper with my proprietary imaging software, I noticed this:
10-26-2007, 09:36 PM
#89
Burning Brakes
curious topic - so i did some data trolling.
see www.fastestlaps.com
compared 944 turboS to s2000
Hockenheim Shorttrack, Germany
Lap Time:
S2k: 1:18.2
951: 1:20.8
Max Speed:
S2k: 149.42
951: 163.68
0-60:
S2k: 5.9
951: 5.9
1/4 mile:
S2k: 13.9
Power to Weight ratio:
S2k: .14
951: .13
Overall Points for Track Performance & Straight
Line Speed:
S2k: 75
951: 64
S2k matched time of 968 TurboS @ Hockenheim, 1:18
S2k runs the Nordschleife in 8:39
see www.fastestlaps.com
compared 944 turboS to s2000
Hockenheim Shorttrack, Germany
Lap Time:
S2k: 1:18.2
951: 1:20.8
Max Speed:
S2k: 149.42
951: 163.68
0-60:
S2k: 5.9
951: 5.9
1/4 mile:
S2k: 13.9
Power to Weight ratio:
S2k: .14
951: .13
Overall Points for Track Performance & Straight
Line Speed:
S2k: 75
951: 64
S2k matched time of 968 TurboS @ Hockenheim, 1:18
S2k runs the Nordschleife in 8:39
10-26-2007, 10:40 PM
#90
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Must be bouncing off the limiter in every gear to get those times...
the fact of the matter is that a 951 is hands down a better car. Its better looking, more powerful, and can actually be useful around town without blipping the throttle high enough to scare children away.
the fact of the matter is that a 951 is hands down a better car. Its better looking, more powerful, and can actually be useful around town without blipping the throttle high enough to scare children away.