My FC vs moms Boxster S
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My FC vs moms Boxster S
Ok so my parents and I are arguing about whos car handles better and can take better corners. I've drivin my moms 2005 porsche boxster s and it didnt seem to handle, brake or accelerate as fast as mine
What do you guys think? I am I wrong to say my car handles better then hers?
Here are my specs
JDM s5 TII Front Half Conversion (RHD, Engine, Trans Etc.)
Microtech Stand alone ECU
Corksport 80mmdownpipe to 3inch all the way back
Puck type clutch
JDM Adjustable Tokico HTS601R
RS*R lowering springs
Front and Rear Strut Bars
Removed Emissions, AC, Blower motor, speakers,
Volk LE-37W 17" rims 225 tires all the way around
What do you guys think? I am I wrong to say my car handles better then hers?
Here are my specs
JDM s5 TII Front Half Conversion (RHD, Engine, Trans Etc.)
Microtech Stand alone ECU
Corksport 80mmdownpipe to 3inch all the way back
Puck type clutch
JDM Adjustable Tokico HTS601R
RS*R lowering springs
Front and Rear Strut Bars
Removed Emissions, AC, Blower motor, speakers,
Volk LE-37W 17" rims 225 tires all the way around
Last edited by Napsterfreak15; Sep 26, 2008 at 10:22 PM.
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I'd say it should be close. Take them to a track day and find out.
I've owned 2 second gens, one of them turbo. I was a porsche tech for almost two years.
If both cars where stock I'd say the porsche But with your mods I'd say you may have a slight advantage. I love the way the boxster handles. If you still have the rear steer then that automatically makes the Porsche better.
Mike
I've owned 2 second gens, one of them turbo. I was a porsche tech for almost two years.
If both cars where stock I'd say the porsche But with your mods I'd say you may have a slight advantage. I love the way the boxster handles. If you still have the rear steer then that automatically makes the Porsche better.
Mike
Assuming you have the same tires, on your part knowledge on setting up the suspension and alignment right will make a huge difference. Does the Porsche have struts? 4 piston calipers? rotor thickness and size? Spring rates? Shes probably got you on the chassis flex department. Just a few more things to argue about.
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It would be really hard to compare since it would also depend on the driver.
Here's the results from an auto-x that a forum member took place in a bone stock FB.
Here's the results from an auto-x that a forum member took place in a bone stock FB.
10 83 Michael Pinto 1984 Mazda RX-7 44.909
11 235 Brandon Cossette 1992 Honda Civic 45.571 Turbo'd
12 510 Mike Braaten 1970 Datsun Roadster 45.937 SR20DE swap
13 200 Bryan Brock 2002 BMW M3 45.988
14 49 Bruce Allert 1997 Mazda Miata 46.057 slicks
15 240 Chris Ruge 1990 Nissian 240SX 47.127 KDW II's
16 324 Steve Voigt 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT 47.318 Twin-Turbo
17 523 Kathy Averitt 1992 Honda CRX 47.376
18 610 Xuan Cadavona 1993 Nissan 240sx 48.220 SR20DET
19 511 Nemesio Flores 1995 Mitsu Eclispe 48.461
20 190 Bryan Tisa 2008 Subaru WRX 48.480
21 50 Kimberly Beck 2006 Mazda Miata 48.747
22 712 Alex Tores 1995 Ford Mustang 55.176
42 P3 109 Ryan Sauer 1979 Porsche 911SC 45.203
43 I1 152 Richard Averitt 1971 Porsche 914 45.366
44 S2 121 Peggy Munson 2002 Porsche 911 C4 Cab. 45.451
46 P3 84 Alan Wizeman 1984 Porsche 911 45.677
50 P5 1140 Shauna Beatty 2002 Porsche Boxster 46.665
Results from yesterday's autocross...
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11 235 Brandon Cossette 1992 Honda Civic 45.571 Turbo'd
12 510 Mike Braaten 1970 Datsun Roadster 45.937 SR20DE swap
13 200 Bryan Brock 2002 BMW M3 45.988
14 49 Bruce Allert 1997 Mazda Miata 46.057 slicks
15 240 Chris Ruge 1990 Nissian 240SX 47.127 KDW II's
16 324 Steve Voigt 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT 47.318 Twin-Turbo
17 523 Kathy Averitt 1992 Honda CRX 47.376
18 610 Xuan Cadavona 1993 Nissan 240sx 48.220 SR20DET
19 511 Nemesio Flores 1995 Mitsu Eclispe 48.461
20 190 Bryan Tisa 2008 Subaru WRX 48.480
21 50 Kimberly Beck 2006 Mazda Miata 48.747
22 712 Alex Tores 1995 Ford Mustang 55.176
42 P3 109 Ryan Sauer 1979 Porsche 911SC 45.203
43 I1 152 Richard Averitt 1971 Porsche 914 45.366
44 S2 121 Peggy Munson 2002 Porsche 911 C4 Cab. 45.451
46 P3 84 Alan Wizeman 1984 Porsche 911 45.677
50 P5 1140 Shauna Beatty 2002 Porsche Boxster 46.665
Results from yesterday's autocross...
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Thanks for the info guys. I performed the same cornering techniques at the same speed and they seem very close the front end of the porsche seems to want to slide and not grip more though.
The porsche is a type s but completely stock
My Suspension settings-
5 notches from fully loose in the front
rear is 7 notches from fully stiff
racing beat Rear DTSS Eliminators ARE installed
just weighed my car today 2550
The Porsche weighs a little under 3,000
I raced the Porsche once and I was beaten. It was very warm out and I had bad gas. My top mount inter cooler doesn't like it really hot air. If we race again I'll post the results. if thats not good enough i guess this thread will get closed.
The porsche is a type s but completely stock
My Suspension settings-
5 notches from fully loose in the front
rear is 7 notches from fully stiff
racing beat Rear DTSS Eliminators ARE installed
just weighed my car today 2550
The Porsche weighs a little under 3,000
I raced the Porsche once and I was beaten. It was very warm out and I had bad gas. My top mount inter cooler doesn't like it really hot air. If we race again I'll post the results. if thats not good enough i guess this thread will get closed.
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my car is pretty gutted .
Its hard to launch with my puck clutch I wasnt used to it at the time. I know it seems I'm making excuses but I can honestly say if i race my moms porsche again i will most likely smoke it.
I raced a 1.8L turbo 2008 audi hatch that my dad had for a bit i just killed it. This was from a roll and at night. my dad said that Audi is faster then my moms Porsche so.
Another car i raced were some stock wrx STI 2000-2005 years and those races have always been extremely close 0 to about 80 we are still side by side.
Its hard to launch with my puck clutch I wasnt used to it at the time. I know it seems I'm making excuses but I can honestly say if i race my moms porsche again i will most likely smoke it.
I raced a 1.8L turbo 2008 audi hatch that my dad had for a bit i just killed it. This was from a roll and at night. my dad said that Audi is faster then my moms Porsche so.
Another car i raced were some stock wrx STI 2000-2005 years and those races have always been extremely close 0 to about 80 we are still side by side.
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no it has an electrical problem drop in revs to quickly will like cut my power (usually under 1000 rpms) which then stops tps from working etc.
I've let people who have alot more racing experience then me try launching my car and none have been able too launch properly. So I relly don't feel so bad
I've let people who have alot more racing experience then me try launching my car and none have been able too launch properly. So I relly don't feel so bad
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