The Goal vs Porche 718 S turbo Boxer - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

new2subaru · 04-24-2017, 09:22 PM

The OP hasn't been back since 04-22-2017 01:26 AM

I really dislike when people start a thread and walk. If you're going to start a thread you should mind that thread!

Tcoat · 04-24-2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I certainly wouldn't want an 86 modded for drag racing or car shows no matter how 'perfect' it objectively was.

Exactly. And a correctly modded track car would be useless to me no matter how much was put into it.

nikitopo · 04-25-2017, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

What exactly is "correctly modded" though? All mods are pretty subjective based on personal preference. The odds of having even two people agreeing on every single mod done to a car are pretty remote I would think.

Your own car is modded. It was done by a professional tuner (TRD) that had a clear understanding of what to do. Same can be said for the ones tuned by STI or some parts created by engine manufacturers/tuners that don't change too much the engine performance and the overall balance. It can be subjective again, but it'll be in the area "I don't like the work of TRD" or "I don't like the work of STI" or "I don't like the work of TODA" and not in the area "I don't like your own selections or your personal preference".

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I certainly wouldn't want an 86 modded for drag racing or car shows no matter how 'perfect' it objectively was.

I agree with you.

r_rated · 04-25-2017, 11:08 AM

Modding a car is fine - and fun! Modding a car to beat another car that is a temporary benchmark is absolutely fruitless. That needle will change. There is no perfect car. A 911 is as close as it gets but yet many 911 owners still want a tertiary car.

If you really want a Porsche then get one in your budget. Porsches are near indestructible and easy to work on. Get an old 924, 944, early Cayman - whatever fits your budget but even a great and well taken care of 996/911 can be had for 20K. Each car has quirks - mod to address what you can't live with and love it for what it is.

The most fun car I've owned was a 98 M Roadster - didn't even have traction control. Was a parts bin car and the suspension when it came out was already primitive and out dated. Far from the fastest at the time and as good as handling as the best available? (Miata for one) not a chance. Was it fun - absolutely! Lap times and stats only matter if there is money on the line.

Rampage · 04-25-2017, 01:47 PM

If you are buying Porsche Boxsters and FR-Ss for drag racing then you are already doing something wrong.

Jaden · 05-02-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GT86Blue

This is my goal. I have a 2014 Frs. Yep I'm a Toyota Fan. My buddy got a porche 718 s boxer Turbo. 2.5 L 350 HP 309 tq. And Boxer 4 cil. Road and Track talk shit that it sounds like a STI. "Yes Subaru WRX and STI owners be mad" it has s a 12.4 to 12.9. standing Quarter mile and track wise is great too. Got to find that stat.

Got to beat it.. just to prove a point. JSRC can do this with ACE Headers and... well good tires... full blown Turbo is not an option cause live in Cali. Watch the vid folks!! And see what the mean.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...rything-right/

Ace headers are no more an option than full blown turbo if you live in Cali...

Just saying..

Jaden

ST185RC · 05-02-2017, 01:06 PM

ask a lady which one she would rather step foot in. The answer will be your winner.

strat61caster · 05-02-2017, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ST185RC

ask a lady which one she would rather step foot in. The answer will be your winner.

Yeah, the winner is whoever dodges the bullet of a partner who cares too much about what other people think.

Rougenite · 05-02-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Atropine

Once again...I will just leave this here...

I mean, nothing against the dude that built the car, but he didnt have a clear 'path' that I could see.

Its a mish-mash of parts.

20k can get you a full built motor with a ballin ass FI setup. the other 10k would go into Brakes, wheels, tires, etc.

Of course its gonna sell for shit, sinking cash into cars is not an investment, its a money pit. The market will be niche as in only other tuners would give a shit.

funwheeldrive · 05-02-2017, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Yeah, the winner is whoever dodges the bullet of a partner who cares too much about what other people think.

You didn't buy your car to impress the ladies????

strat61caster · 05-02-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

You didn't buy your car to impress the ladies????

Not only can I not afford the badge, I can't afford the STD medication either.

WolfpackS2k · 05-03-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantana frs

Germany builds driving machines. Unfortunately they can also drive your checking account into the ground. However, after motor number 5 blows a turbo 86 wont be far behind.

Uhhhh, modern Porsche reliability is at or near the top of the heap in every category.

The OP is on a fool's errand. It would take an obscene amount of money to recreate the well rounded performance offered by a stock PDK 718 S.

Lantana frs · 05-03-2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Uhhhh, modern Porsche reliability is at or near the top of the heap in every category.

The OP is on a fool's errand. It would take an obscene amount of money to recreate the well rounded performance offered by a stock PDK 718 S.

I understand. However, speed costs money whether it comes from Japan or Germany and the Germans charge a premium for it.

WolfpackS2k · 05-04-2017, 10:17 AM

And that has what to do with your comment about blowing motors?

04-25-2017, 01:47 PM	#47
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r_rated Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: Porsche 911 Location: NC Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Modding a car is fine - and fun! Modding a car to beat another car that is a temporary benchmark is absolutely fruitless. That needle will change. There is no perfect car. A 911 is as close as it gets but yet many 911 owners still want a tertiary car. If you really want a Porsche then get one in your budget. Porsches are near indestructible and easy to work on. Get an old 924, 944, early Cayman - whatever fits your budget but even a great and well taken care of 996/911 can be had for 20K. Each car has quirks - mod to address what you can't live with and love it for what it is. The most fun car I've owned was a 98 M Roadster - didn't even have traction control. Was a parts bin car and the suspension when it came out was already primitive and out dated. Far from the fastest at the time and as good as handling as the best available? (Miata for one) not a chance. Was it fun - absolutely! Lap times and stats only matter if there is money on the line.

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