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Old 02-04-2015, 10:59 AM   #29
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My favorite line from that video:

It has 385ish hp @ 10,000 foot elevation and 104 deg F.

After having owned the previous top dawg Cayman R, I want this car so badly. From what I have heard from my two Porsche salesman buddies, the limited production is very real and most have probably already been spoken for. I am tempted to contact my two local dealers and get on the list, but I really want to finish my S2000 build.
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Old 02-04-2015, 11:15 AM   #30
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This thing with a big EFR turbo slapped on would be insane.

But... used original NSX for $30k.
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Old 02-04-2015, 11:34 AM   #31
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This thing with a big EFR turbo slapped on would be insane.
Good luck tuning that. Porsche is more security tight with their ECU's than Fort Knox.
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Old 02-04-2015, 12:44 PM   #32
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Good luck tuning that. Porsche is more security tight with their ECU's than Fort Knox.


why do car companies do that??
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Old 02-04-2015, 12:48 PM   #33
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why do car companies do that??
Warranty claims.
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Old 02-04-2015, 01:26 PM   #34
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Lexus does the same correct?
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Old 02-04-2015, 02:18 PM   #35
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A Manuel, Mid Engine RWD Porsche....... The heavens have heard my please of help
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If that is all you wanted, they have been making the Porsche Boxster for years now.
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RS version 400hp to follow? Stop holding it back already
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If that is all you wanted, they have been making the Porsche Boxster for years now.
*That's a hard top and looks badass* lol
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*That's a hard top and looks badass* lol
So a Cayman GTS?

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When did Porsche open up a plant in Mexico????

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So a Cayman GTS?

.....But it doesn't come with dat wing and child eating front bumper
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When did Porsche open up a plant in Mexico????

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Should have said *hard core* before the rant
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