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      06-17-2022, 09:47 PM   #23
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I find it funny how everyone with a car that is subjectively slower always return to the "well it's fun to drive" argument
I find it funny how many people only care about straight-line acceleration. They are encouraging the EVs across the board.
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Let's see how much faster the Supra will be with the 6MT. My guess is it will only be marginally quicker/faster than a 6mt Z. We're talking maybe .2 seconds and 1 to 2 mph in the 1/4 mile, if that.

Then add the same Michelins as the Supra and then braking and lateral grip gets way closer too.

Even though the Supra will be significantly slower than the auto Supra, most know it will be substantially more fun to drive. It's why I ordered my M235 with a 6MT.
Having owned a Nissan and an Infiniti, you get what you pay for with Nissan. Both in a good and bad sense. I would not hesitate to get the Supra over the Z if one can afford it.
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      06-18-2022, 03:28 AM   #25
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It's really not a hard argument to make. Slower cars like the Toybarus are loads of fun because you can wind them out on public roads without exceeding the speed limit (sometimes). Miatas are slow as hell, but one of the most rewarding cars you can drive at any price point. Hell, my 128 is slower than a V6 Camry. Which is more fun to drive?
Yeah my Lexus IS was painfully slow, but as a result I was constantly wringing it out and driving at the limits without even going at dangerous speeds for the conditions.

Most modern cars have such superb NVH and are so technically capable that they need to be driven at go-to-jail speeds for the driver to even feel anything.

I think low 4s from 0-60 is more than quick enough. And on tight curvy back roads, HP and acceleration don't matter as much as lightness, handling, and steering feedback.
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It's the 3.0 liter engine out of the Q60 Red Sport, not the 3.8 from the GTR.

I always wonder how these videos get widely available information wrong.
Pretty sure it was referring to the fact they are from the same VR family of engines. He very clearly states moments later it’s the 3.0TT lifted from the Infiniti Q50.
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      06-18-2022, 06:41 AM   #27
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Tx for the vid, OP. I look forward to watching it later.

Ya, I'm a pragmatist too, and can't stand (+the fear of) getting speeding tickets, it's a real PITA. I don't track, so that's why for me, it would be Miata Is Always The Answer.
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      06-18-2022, 07:28 PM   #28
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I think low 4s from 0-60 is more than quick enough. And on tight curvy back roads, HP and acceleration don't matter as much as lightness, handling, and steering feedback.
Just took this for a spin

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Just took this for a spin

Is that the 997 you just got? Lovely color, well maintained.

I spy a beautiful Saab 9-3 too.
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Yes on the 997 and well spotted on the Saab. Had it 11 years, still only 83K miles. Getting a bit beaten up now as it has always lived outside, little things like aircon and exhaust failing....... starting to rack up repair bills but so long as it's still well less than a new lease, even a Nissan Kicks is $350 a month, makes no sense to ditch it.

The 997 colour shifts from almost aqua on a bright day to the purple blue you see there on a heavy cloudy day. Car has 40K miles, has rock chips etc, not a garage queen but I didn't pay for one wither. I may need to get the hood resprayed one day, a lot of small chips. Has my first whoopsie moment today through a fast corner, could feel the engine trying to move itself tot he front of the car, it was not a big moment but i felt it squirm. Tyres are hard, need replacing too.

Oddly enough, looking at your Giulia, I used to own a Giulia too as a young, single man.

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Is it just me or are these kind of videos a depressing reminder that it's the end of the road for fun ICE cars?
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Yes on the 997 and well spotted on the Saab. Had it 11 years, still only 83K miles. Getting a bit beaten up now as it has always lived outside, little things like aircon and exhaust failing....... starting to rack up repair bills but so long as it's still well less than a new lease, even a Nissan Kicks is $350 a month, makes no sense to ditch it.

The 997 colour shifts from almost aqua on a bright day to the purple blue you see there on a heavy cloudy day. Car has 40K miles, has rock chips etc, not a garage queen but I didn't pay for one wither. I may need to get the hood resprayed one day, a lot of small chips. Has my first whoopsie moment today through a fast corner, could feel the engine trying to move itself tot he front of the car, it was not a big moment but i felt it squirm. Tyres are hard, need replacing too.

Oddly enough, looking at your Giulia, I used to own a Giulia too as a young, single man.

That Giulia is gorgeous
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Yes on the 997 and well spotted on the Saab. Had it 11 years, still only 83K miles. Getting a bit beaten up now as it has always lived outside, little things like aircon and exhaust failing....... starting to rack up repair bills but so long as it's still well less than a new lease, even a Nissan Kicks is $350 a month, makes no sense to ditch it.

The 997 colour shifts from almost aqua on a bright day to the purple blue you see there on a heavy cloudy day. Car has 40K miles, has rock chips etc, not a garage queen but I didn't pay for one wither. I may need to get the hood resprayed one day, a lot of small chips. Has my first whoopsie moment today through a fast corner, could feel the engine trying to move itself tot he front of the car, it was not a big moment but i felt it squirm. Tyres are hard, need replacing too.

Oddly enough, looking at your Giulia, I used to own a Giulia too as a young, single man.

My dad had a Saab 9-5 from that era and I always found the 9-3 to be the better looking of the two. Always had a soft spot for Saab.

Lovely Giulia, didn't know you had one. A true Alfisti.
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      06-19-2022, 07:49 PM   #35
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Oh yeah the 9-5's look a bit weird with the dame edna front end, but they hold a lot of shit and eat miles.

The car has been pretty good to me but the last 3 to 5 years, the rapairs are starting to tally. Still cheaper than a bog basic new car but more than i want to spend.
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Miatas are awesome fun to drive in stock form & only gets better with mods.

Add boost & the Miata is perfect.
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My dad had a Saab 9-5 from that era and I always found the 9-3 to be the better looking of the two. Always had a soft spot for Saab.

Lovely Giulia, didn't know you had one. A true Alfisti.
Is it Alfisti or Alfisto in singular?
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Is it Alfisti or Alfisto in singular?
You're right, Alfisti is plural. Singular is Alfista.
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Pretty sure it was referring to the fact they are from the same VR family of engines. He very clearly states moments later it’s the 3.0TT lifted from the Infiniti Q50.
I didn't watch the video, was merely responding to what someone posted.
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Well, IF you are lapping, starting with a car that doesn't have to be significantly modified is a huge gain, as significant modifications often push you into "modified" classes where you are competing with prepped/built race cars, where you are at much bigger disadvantage, unless you build that slower car to the same extent, thousands and thousands of dollars and modifications later where the car essentially loses it's street-value.
I've seen dudes in stock Miata's outrun dudes in Camaro SS's on track... 90% of it is the driver, 10% is the car.
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I didn't watch the video, was merely responding to what someone posted.
Your comment implied the video was wrong, which it wasn’t. The fact you made the comment without watching it is pretty funny.
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I've seen dudes in stock Miata's outrun dudes in Camaro SS's on track... 90% of it is the driver, 10% is the car.
Are we talking about catfish Camaros or the current LT1 Camaros
Because even my grandma can drive that thing pretty quickly around a track
If 2 cars are within 8/10ths of each other I would agree
But an ND Miata with a pro driving it will still not be faster than the current Camaro SS with an amateur driving it
That scenario is 10% driver and 90% car
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Your comment implied the video was wrong, which it wasn’t. The fact you made the comment without watching it is pretty funny.
The post I responded to said it was a GTR engine, which it is not. I was assuming the poster hadn't misunderstood the video, which apparently he did. I'm aware of the differences between the VQ/VR, of which the latter is just the evolution of the VQ.

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But an ND Miata with a pro driving it will still not be faster than the current Camaro SS with an amateur driving it
That scenario is 10% driver and 90% car
No way. Seen this time and time again and I'm talking newer SS's too.
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