Boxster S vs GT 5.0 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Yellow986S · 01-08-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Yeah same here. He didn't say what year & that varies alot by the year.

One of the 5.0s was a 2004 or maybe a year older. Not too sure on the other one's year but I think it was probably a 2006 or older.

Porsche9 · 01-08-2014, 08:22 PM

A 2004 has about 260 hp and is significantly heavier then a Boxster. They are about a 0 to 60 in 6 car. BTW they actually have a 4.6l. A 2011 or newer 5.0 would rip you a new one. The newer 6 cyl might get you too as they have 305 hp. I am sure they thought you were driving a girl's cars and ended up being a little surprised. Keep it safe.

jb92563 · 01-08-2014, 08:35 PM

I also like doing max performance launches from a light but if I think someones trying to race I
Go slow and calm because street racers do stupid things and I dont want end up in a wreck because
of someone elses stupidity.

Most of those with more car than they can handle cant stay in their lane or control the spinning rubber.

You will have more Porsche fun on a track and it will be way safer and more rewarding when you beat another S.

Beating anything else is just a waste of time.

I just yawn , sit back and enjoy the music when street racers are around.

RawleyD · 01-08-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jb92563

Beating anything else is just a waste of time.

Nah, I think it's pretty fun. . taking on all comers! lol :troll:
Only in a safe manner of course! a few seconds of high revs just to show what's capable.

One of my favorites was annihilating a hatchback with 4 teenagers inside.
I didn't even have to try .

Porsche9 · 01-08-2014, 08:50 PM

There's more fun to be had at the track. Doing a A/X at the Bonduraunt road course this Saturday.

Yellow986S · 01-08-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche9

There's more fun to be had at the track. Doing a A/X at the Bonduraunt road course this Saturday.

I agree that the track is the place to go fast. Much safer and cheaper compared to CA's crazy priced tickets.

I can't wait for my next track day.

Porsche9 · 01-08-2014, 09:13 PM

The A/X I'm doing is $40 thru AZ PCA. I used to do them in In CA years back. A DE at Streets of Willow was $100 including lunch. Monterey isn't too far from where your at. Now that would when hell of a track to run on.

Yellow986S · 01-08-2014, 08:53 PM

My favorite experience was a few roll races on the highway with an 87 supra full of teenagers.