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Old 05-01-2009, 10:23 AM   #1
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Super Nova or Boxster

I was in the same position before. Had a 73Nova and was thinking of dropping $30K in mods and turn it into a Street killing Machine with an art work that reads SuperNova. But after a test drive at insane speed while taking a curve in a Boxster I decided to sell the Nova.

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Old 05-01-2009, 01:36 PM   #2
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Mustangs can be made to handle...but...

Be prepared to shell out some bucks. I have two friends that are Mustang heads... Both have pure race cars (I know...I know different subject), but they can be made to handle well. One car is set up for NASA American Iron series and is seriously fast. He does some DE's we me and I watch him toast some 996 / 997 TT's and the occassional GT3 (but then again he is a very good driver). But now (finally!!) on to my point. He built up a 03 Cobra with 600 HP at the crank and every brake and suspension mod he could throw at it (he also has an arrangement with a distributor where he does the install labor and the partner buys the performance parts at wholesale). This car is just wicked!! I have seen him go toe-to-toe with Vipers, Gallardo's, GT3, ETC and he usually passes them all. But like I said...you gotta spend the $$$.

They tried to convince me to buy a Mustang GT that would become track modified and I though about it....for about 5 minutes. I just love the feel of the Box-S and at the track it really is a true track weapon.
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Old 05-01-2009, 01:45 PM   #3
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Be prepared to shell out some bucks. I have two friends that are Mustang heads... Both have pure race cars (I know...I know different subject), but they can be made to handle well. One car is set up for NASA American Iron series and is seriously fast. He does some DE's we me and I watch him toast some 996 / 997 TT's and the occassional GT3 (but then again he is a very good driver). But now (finally!!) on to my point. He built up a 03 Cobra with 600 HP at the crank and every brake and suspension mod he could throw at it (he also has an arrangement with a distributor where he does the install labor and the partner buys the performance parts at wholesale). This car is just wicked!! I have seen him go toe-to-toe with Vipers, Gallardo's, GT3, ETC and he usually passes them all. But like I said...you gotta spend the $$$.

They tried to convince me to buy a Mustang GT that would become track modified and I though about it....for about 5 minutes. I just love the feel of the Box-S and at the track it really is a true track weapon.
Thanks man, I really appreciate another opinion in this. Especially someone that knows what they're talking about!

To tell everyone the truth I've never driven a Boxster before. Once I do, I'll let you guys know what I think!

Actually, I think you meant $$$$$
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Old 05-01-2009, 02:11 PM   #4
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Mustang doesn't have a ring time... oh nevermind.

ZR1 & Viper ACR on the other hand....
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Old 05-01-2009, 02:33 PM   #5
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Mustang doesn't have a ring time... oh nevermind.

ZR1 & Viper ACR on the other hand....
??? Ring time???



Read this on one of my Stang forums...

"It also depends a lot on the course... I had a plain ol' 1999 Boxster. Wasn't quick off the line... The motor didn't really start to pulling until you got around 4,000! So off the line, in a straight line race it was a bit of a dog... but get that car in the twistys!!! LOOK OUT! That car was absolutely glued to the pavement! That car was so sure footed in the corners it was un-frigging-believeable!!! But one look at the 05 Mustang and the Porsche had to go!!! LOL!"
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