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[techswede]

18 minutes ago, RevoltTrain said:

Interesting, I wonder if you could essentially convert a non aero model into one. If not it's not the end of the world. Could always maybe build the motor a bit to handle more boost? 

What year was the saab again?

[JoaoPRSousa]

Just now, techswede said:

What year was the saab again?

 

2000

[techswede]

Just now, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

2000

After a proper service and some fixes if it needs it there is always the BSR tuning kits. 

Stage 3 allegedly ups the power from 170bhp to 265bhp and 425nm's of torque. 

 

[JoaoPRSousa]

Just now, techswede said:

Stage 3 allegedly ups the power from 170bhp to 265bhp and 425nm's of torque. 

 

[techswede]

1 minute ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

 

 

Saabs engines are pretty decent for power adding. 

There is a local guy with a snot green 900 that makes close to 600bhp (Or so i've heard anyway) 

Why you'd want 600ish bhp to the front wheels is beyond me though. Probably goes from 0-death pretty quick

[RevoltTrain]

Just now, techswede said:

Saabs engines are pretty decent for power adding. 

There is a local guy with a snot green 900 that makes close to 600bhp (Or so i've heard anyway) 

Why you'd want 600ish bhp to the front wheels is beyond me though. Probably goes from 0-death pretty quick

I mean more power than that through the front wheels isn't unheard of. There's a 700hp Prelude on 1320 video 

[RevoltTrain]

6 minutes ago, techswede said:

After a proper service and some fixes if it needs it there is always the BSR tuning kits. 

Stage 3 allegedly ups the power from 170bhp to 265bhp and 425nm's of torque. 

 

Jesus. 

[techswede]

Just now, RevoltTrain said:

I mean more power than that through the front wheels isn't unheard of. There's a 700hp Prelude on 1320 video 

There was an article a while ago in the swedish car magazine "Bilsport" 

1000bhp volvo 850. Front wheel drive. 

[RevoltTrain]

1 minute ago, techswede said:

There was an article a while ago in the swedish car magazine "Bilsport" 

1000bhp volvo 850. Front wheel drive. 

That wouldn't be as bad I feel like, it's heavier and longer than the Prelude, but then again that probably doesn't matter enough to make up for 300hp worth of difference though

[techswede]

1 minute ago, RevoltTrain said:

Jesus. 

Don't know if i could personally say go for it though.

Getting spares would be a pain i'd imagine. (As it is with my chevy) 

Its doable. But the shipping isn't fun.

 

They are pretty good cars though. Judging by how toooons of people drive them around here and i've heard very little bad stuff

[RevoltTrain]

Just now, techswede said:

Don't know if i could personally say go for it though.

Getting spares would be a pain i'd imagine. (As it is with my chevy) 

Its doable. But the shipping isn't fun.

 

They are pretty good cars though. Judging by how toooons of people drive them around here and i've heard very little bad stuff

Yeah I'm looking more for a DD than anything else. Always a possibilty to buy a second car down the line and mess around with adding power to the Saab, if things go well that is. I'm getting ahead of myself a bit 

[chaozbandit]

@Maybach123 @JoaoPRSousa 

 

The collection is still pretty small, by my standards. Those three RSs were Majorette models - slightly pricier, but their range is very limited. The below is what HotWheels has done - 993 GT2 (regular and premium casts, which I have both), 997 GT3RS (premium Euro Style cast), and 991 GT3RS (standard cast).

 

I know there are more (I have a 356A, not pictured) and the hunt is always the best part. Porsches are still quite rare 

 

[pagani123]

9 hours ago, GlassBomb said:

Dash cover + Airbag = Bad time.

Actually i was only planning on using it when parked. Not sure if i want to drive with it on.

[FuzzyYellow]

5 minutes ago, chaozbandit said:

@Maybach123 @JoaoPRSousa 

 

The collection is still pretty small, by my standards. Those three RSs were Majorette models - slightly pricier, but their range is very limited. The below is what HotWheels has done - 993 GT2 (regular and premium casts, which I have both), 997 GT3RS (premium Euro Style cast), and 991 GT3RS (standard cast).

 

I know there are more (I have a 356A, not pictured) and the hunt is always the best part. Porsches are still quite rare 

 

we have an old 959 hot wheels somewhere. it's pretty damaged though. I think I have a couple Carrera GTs in my bin of cars, along with a blue enzo. (these are all the $1 ones you get at Walmart though.)

[pagani123]

Just now, vinyldash303 said:

Most of them are a super tight fit and don't fold well from what I've heard. The good ones are super close to interior color so it's not going to be out of place

ohh then i might like it a bit better.

[JoaoPRSousa]

48 minutes ago, terrytek said:

honestly my parents dont care how much power my car has, as long as i bought it myself. so if i wanted to buy a lambo, i would, if i had the money. but 15 grand is my budget, and the e39 m5 seems to be in that range.

 

Forgot to add that I'd rather have fun in a slow car than not have any fun in a fast car. Speed limits here are quite shit (even tho no one gives a shit )

[JoaoPRSousa]

Some good news for NA lovers (like me )

 

http://www.motortrend.com/news/ferrari-f12-successor-to-retain-v-12-power-skip-hybrid-and-turbos/

[Real_PhillBert]

4 minutes ago, JoaoPRSousa said:

Some good news for NA lovers (like me )

 

http://www.motortrend.com/news/ferrari-f12-successor-to-retain-v-12-power-skip-hybrid-and-turbos/

This is excellent news!

 

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Additionally, the new front-engine V-12 coupe is rumored to feature significantly smaller dimensions as well as reduced weight. Ferrari rates the lightweight F12tdf’s curb weight at 3,351 pounds.

 

[JoaoPRSousa]

2 minutes ago, Wedsea040 said:

I don't think any of us will be able to benefit from this though lol

 

It's still nice to see a manufacturer like Ferrari not joining the dark side and keeping *some* engines naturally aspirated.

That's why I love Lamborghini

[Real_PhillBert]

1 minute ago, Wedsea040 said:

I don't think any of us will be able to benefit from this though lol

Likely not, but a step away from the current scheme of cars progressively getting bigger and heavier is a step in the correct direction if you ask me.

[Real_PhillBert]

2 minutes ago, Wedsea040 said:

What about Porsche? Their cars are remaining mostly naturally aspirated

The 911 line went all boosted now...

[JoaoPRSousa]

2 minutes ago, Wedsea040 said:

What about Porsche? Their cars are remaining mostly naturally aspirated

 

You don't want me mentioning all the brands that mostly use naturally aspirated engines, do you

[Real_PhillBert]

Just now, Wedsea040 said:

There are more lines than the 911...

Sorry, I thought we were talking about Porsches...

[pagani123]

13 minutes ago, Wedsea040 said:

What about Porsche? Their cars are remaining mostly naturally aspirated

the only cars from porsche worth buying that are not turbos are the gt4 and 911 r

Edit and the gt3 rs

[Real_PhillBert]

1 minute ago, Wedsea040 said:

I'm confused. I thought we were? I was saying that they still have a number of naturally aspirated cars such as the 718's and the Cayennes and whatnot, even though in 2017 all 911's are going turbo

It was a joke about the only real Porsche being a 911. Dont worry too much about it.

 

But yes of course they do make several NA models as well.