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Originally Posted by Lobo1186 (Post 394428)

They aren't. There is no holding their own when you have a twin turbo mustang pushing 900hp pulling up next to you (which is still cheaper than a 10 year old "S"). Sure maybe against most stock muscle cars it might be close depending on the year. The new GT putting out 420 out the factory and then with some basic cheap mods... Boxsters dont stand a real chance.

So I guess you failed to read where I said 300HP cars. The fact that you some how interpreted me comparing our Boxsters to a 900HP car is very amusing. And you are bringing up new mustangs. I specifically said 2007 and older. Attention to detail goes a long way.

Street racing, who has done it?

The fact a small displacement NA six cylinder car keeps with 5.0 and larger v8s (not to mention from in many cases 5 or more years newer cars) always be considered a feat and something to be quite proud of about our cars.

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 394318)

Absolutely never no way no how not gonna happen because it's stupid and irresponsible.
That's what the track is for.

Just my opinion ;)

Well said.

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Originally Posted by BIGJake111 (Post 394434)

Curb weight difference. Back seats, big ol hood, etc.....

The feel of a 5.0+ off the line is impressive. Love that rumble of HP.

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Originally Posted by Timco (Post 394436)

Curb weight difference. Back seats, big ol hood, etc.....

The feel of a 5.0+ off the line is impressive. Love that rumble of HP.

Oh I do totally agree if I wanted a car for that I would never choose the boxster, never recommends it for someone looking for that. It is just good to know the car is fairly well rounded.

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Originally Posted by PorscheBound (Post 394431)

There was no failure. I also initially never mentioned a sub 300hp mustang. From the beginning I have been talking about modified street racers (I used the mustang as it has a big market share in this type of thing). The comparison is valid (you may laugh here because this is what is actually amusing) because as I stated you could build mustangs like that all day long with the price of a Boxster S. However, if I must play in your small bracket of street racing cars (specifically only ones that would be slower, not the vast majority of what is out there) then yes. I agree 100% the boxster can beat cars in a drag race cars that are slower. However, in a straight line, dollar for dollar these cars are not meant for street racing.

pound for pound it might be considered a feat that a NA 6 could beat an NA 8 granted it would be specific v8s.

Besides, we all know the last year Ford rolled out a decent mustang was 1969.

The 69 Boss 302 was great to drive. But the 66 gt40 was pure joy

The faux side ducts kill me :D

Brake cooling? Sure...

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 394444)

The faux side ducts kill me :D

Brake cooling? Sure...

I never understood any of that. Fake hood scoop and other fake vents.

I made a sign that says "0-100km in 5.1 sec" which I show to those wanting to race. They mostly get a big laugh out of that. They know what their car will do.