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Ten Dealiest Cars and 930 made it!
Hey, the 930s made it as the number 8 in the ten deadliest cars design.
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Well that's just great! I have two on the list and I don't own a 911 turbo. #4 and #1
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Cool, I've looped #1, 5, 6, and 8 at speed.
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2014 Cayman S (track rat w/GT4 suspension) 1979 930 (475 rwhp at 0.95 bar) |
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What?! Where's the mid-80s vintage Audi 5000? "Unintended acceleration" per a 60 Minutes spot around that time.
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I learned my lesson at Summit Point one year on the Jefferson course...Hit the A-pex too early and was running out of track and tried to add some juice to get me some traction..while shaking the steering wheel hoping for some grip....I was going fast enough for the turbo to kick in....OUCH...sent me into a tail spin and into the woods... Luckily..no one was hurt and the car came out with a very small twig stuck to my bumper...Now I know why they call it the widow maker...
Learned my lesson. They are so much fun and fast when you hit the line and a beast if you are not... I just updated my Signature.. I have a 1979 930 Last edited by vascott01; 03-02-2009 at 02:13 PM.. |
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If you've never spun your 930 you've never really driven it !!,, I lost my virginity at Mt Treblant
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I couldn't agree more with their discription of the Vette. And yes, our cars were not intended for the driving impaired.
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My wife cringes every time I tell her I am taking the "Widow Maker" on a run
Don't worry dear, I never lift while cornering!
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) I got my first 930 from a friend when I was 20 years old and my father cringed at the idea (him knowing first hand how dangerous they were... as many of his porsche friends crashed theirs)
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wow, iv owned 1/2 the cars on that list!......
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The engine is always trying to get out front. I think it's very important to see what happens when the back swaps ends, It should be done in a controlled environment. The car does not give you a lot of warning, when it happens it happens pretty quick. If you own one you should be aware of the tendency for this to happen 911's are bad 930's are very bad. Lots of these have been backed in to road side objects at high speeds the early cars were the most dangerous. If you have not spun your 930 I would recommending trying it on the track so you and the car stay safe.
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MT 930 1987 930 - Gone but not forgotten A man with priorities so far out of whack doesn't deserve such a fine automobile. I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth - Steve McQueen американский |
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First try at tracking my car at a HPDC (High Performance Driving Clinic) and the tail end of a long day of instruction and track time...Deep appreciation for race car drivers!!..and when you feel tired listen to yourself...Adrenaline/exhaustion can be evil.
coming into turn 7 on the Jefferson Course at Summit point...Hit the A-pex too early and was running out of pavement..tried to keep it on the road...Several double quick left/right turns of the steering wheel to gain traction and I hit the gas peddle, hoping to kick me back in...Turbo kicked in and poof My wide a$$ came right out and spun around....
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I am a complete Nooooob but I am trying to understand this car...It is not meant to be a garage queen...Sorry to offend anyone...but they are intended to be driven....and driven hard... I have allowed fellow friends with 993's 996's and they are amazed at the turbo kick and speed...110 in second gear...YEAH That turbo kicks in, it needs to be pointing straight....Unless you learn how to utilized the kick...It is not for meek.... All I can say is....We are so lucky to have what we have...You will have a deeper appreciation for what you have once you have someone show you what it truly can do....I did...and this instructor really showed me what these cars are capable of doing...... THEY ARE FREAKING AMAZING...I only hope to experience her true potential one day....
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1 #10 VW type 2 2 Sammy's #9 (1 on toyota axles with 35's) 1 #8 my 930 2 #4' Beetle. and yes my '67 had the infamous trunk mounted gas heater! it was cool, it had its own fuel pump, spark plug, and Exhaust pipe coming out in the front fender well!!!  Guess I like flirtin' with disaster. (no molly hatchet reference)
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1969 and 1986 Porsche Targa and Coupe 1720cc and 3
1979 Porsche 930 3.4
2002 Porsche 996TT
Porsche Monkey
Ducati
1987 Porsche 930 3.3T
