new to forum.. and yes I do have questions

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by alohaincal

Blinkwatt,

I have the 5 speed manual model. Is the trip faster? I guess when I bought the car I had a preconception of what the car could do. At roughly 220 HP and with it's current weight, this car should move. I'll clean the MAF over the next few days and hope this does the trick.

Thanks

The 99s have 200hp and 180lbs,I may be one or two off but you get the point. No,no the manual is much faster then the tiptronic. You can get a few more ponnies out of it for $1k but not much(chip and intake),just enough to keep up with 2.7Ls(these have 220hp+). The car may not be the quickest to launch,but once you get into third it starts to pick up.

[denverpete]

First off - it's a 2.5L five speed. It's not fast. Period. 0-60 is in the mid 6s range. If you're interested in more speed, I would suggest an '03S or a 911. Otherwise, just enjoy the fact you have one of the best handling street vehicles on earth....

[Brucelee]

Yes, the 2.5 is no drag queen.

If you really have a defective MAF replace it immed. You will likely feel the difference but again, this is no torque monster.

Good luck.