S2ks are in trouble
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From: North Richland Hills, TX
Originally Posted by RFCR,Nov 8 2008, 02:33 PM
If you pay GT3 price for a GT3, you will still be making substantial sacrifices. GT3 will force you into a situation of lower reliability (seal leaks common), ultra harsh ride, non streetable ground clearance (scrapage everywhere thats unavoidable), torque steer, higher maintenance requirements and adjustments (despite factory claim of low maintenance intervals), rear weight bias, loud as hell at speed (much louder than S2000, rattles like bucket of nuts (after break-in), lower back pain due to harshness of ride coupled with painful ergonomics (biased towards support rather than comfort), hot boot area (cooling system runs in front causing a very hot storage compartment), much more expensive maintenance cost for services, shorter lifespan (debatable), and the ever noticeable cost of entry for a GT3 (over twice the price of an S).
The S has and will remain a classic niche vehicle, a roadster, more rare than a 911, less capable as an all-out racing machine than GT3, uniquely designed(chassis/engine/configuration). The S is more nostalgia than anything at this point. I don't believe the S keeps up with modern goal of an all around racing car, but you do get a car that was designed as a cruising roadster that can spank cars around tighter tracks, while maintaining daily practicality.
I would also suggest reading a brochure for the GT3 and its mention of how daily usable it is. Then go out and actually live with a GT3 on a daily basis. For the reasons above, you will realize that what Porsche describes about their GT3 is not very true, as that machine is a monster on the track, but as a result, compromises daily usability and practicality when compared to other sports cars.
The S has and will remain a classic niche vehicle, a roadster, more rare than a 911, less capable as an all-out racing machine than GT3, uniquely designed(chassis/engine/configuration). The S is more nostalgia than anything at this point. I don't believe the S keeps up with modern goal of an all around racing car, but you do get a car that was designed as a cruising roadster that can spank cars around tighter tracks, while maintaining daily practicality.
I would also suggest reading a brochure for the GT3 and its mention of how daily usable it is. Then go out and actually live with a GT3 on a daily basis. For the reasons above, you will realize that what Porsche describes about their GT3 is not very true, as that machine is a monster on the track, but as a result, compromises daily usability and practicality when compared to other sports cars.
Dude, have you ever driven a GT3? I have (a friend owns one), and find your comments laughable. No, they're not the best daily drivers, but I'm wondering where you came up w/ some of those claims.
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From: Northeast Jersey
Originally Posted by Flite,Nov 8 2008, 03:34 PM
Think of it like an old MG or something. It's not about how fast it is compared to other cars. It's about how big a smile it puts on your face.
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yeah i undstand him.. its running around the same HP as they did 9 years ago.. while every other company is stepping it up. Why change a good thing? is true.. but they should give us a faster alternative as to F/I or a more HP engine.
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Alright mah nikkah'z. I iz gon' break dis down fo j00.
OP just said he felt the car could use a little more power.
Simple "sure" or "i don't think so" would have answered this troll and saved us the hassle of having to read 7 pages of COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIET.
Give me back my life, now.
OP just said he felt the car could use a little more power.
Simple "sure" or "i don't think so" would have answered this troll and saved us the hassle of having to read 7 pages of COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIET.
Give me back my life, now.
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From: Savannah, GA, USA
If you want something that you can track/auto-x + race people off the lights with the new Z is looking good
I love my s2000, its just way more fun to drive than anything else I've tried no matter what HP/torque
I love my s2000, its just way more fun to drive than anything else I've tried no matter what HP/torque