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What makes it tick?
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dude I need a strap like that with the red stitching for mine!!!Back home to LA. Wearing this beauty!
It doesn't just tell time. It tells history.
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Yeah bro!!
It doesn't just tell time. It tells history.
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I just stumbled onto this thread! The text of the pics was nice, but on a large monitor, the R8 looks much better! Congrats again on the R8 and manual transmission.
My car is a bit more humble, but pretty exciting to drive: 2015 VW GTI S, 6M, LP, Volk TE37SL 17x8.5, Michelin PSS 245/40, HPA SHS Coil-Overs, Peloquin LSD, Sachs SRE, Eurocode F/R Sway Bars, SuperPro Control Arms, Remus Catback, APR Tune, IS38 Turbo, APR DP, APR IC, APR CAI, Aero Force Gauge Pod, APR Boost Gauge, Kersher Front Lip, Short Shifter, 034 Insert, A/S3 Aluminum Subframe, stud kit, titanium lugs
My little car weighs only 2,950lbs and makes 380hp. It is a little pocket rocket for sure and handles great to boot.
I just stumbled onto this thread! The text of the pics was nice, but on a large monitor, the R8 looks much better! Congrats again on the R8 and manual transmission.
My car is a bit more humble, but pretty exciting to drive: 2015 VW GTI S, 6M, LP, Volk TE37SL 17x8.5, Michelin PSS 245/40, HPA SHS Coil-Overs, Peloquin LSD, Sachs SRE, Eurocode F/R Sway Bars, SuperPro Control Arms, Remus Catback, APR Tune, IS38 Turbo, APR DP, APR IC, APR CAI, Aero Force Gauge Pod, APR Boost Gauge, Kersher Front Lip, Short Shifter, Tyrolsport Deadset, 034 Insert, A/S3 Aluminum Subframe
My little car weighs only 2,950lbs and makes 380hp. It is a little pocket rocket for sure and handles great to boot.
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Sick bro!!!
It doesn't just tell time. It tells history.
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Thanks bro! The R35 is a tough one to pass up. Their pricing is definitely hard to argue. I think the R8 just had that supercar curb appeal even though it's not as fast as the GTR. Cars are not unlike watches to me, very emotional, personal, and hard to decide. The 911S (well the base 911 was also up for discussion but I think it's not quick enough to be in contention). I normally buy pre-owned and 911S prices were, surprisingly, only 5-7k less than an R8. At that point it was easy to decide that the R8 was more fun. Plus, finding a 911 in manual proved to be hard. Although it did cross my mind several times that a 911/GTR would have been a little easier to drive day-to-day: slightly smaller car, auto dual clutch transmission, and less drawing attention to itself. Ultimately, I said f it, YOLO and very happy to my decision. But that R35 is lurking in my mind somewhere...
That's the thought process here. I'd most likely get rid of all three of my cars, and move into one. I'd want one to be an all time DD. Super stoked for you man, and excited to see more pics.
I'm a die hard Porsche fan (actually, Porsche and Audi Rs/S lines) but the GTR maintenance is a bit more doable at my old mans shop. Plus, R8s, porsches, 458/88 are a dime a dozen by me. I'm still a tuner at heart, so for now at my age (similar to you) the R35 would probably win the battle. Plus I had a r33 and loved the hell out of it.
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@TheSociety - I love looking at the vintage watches in this thread (the car is pretty nice too :B
. While not exactly my taste, I have learned a lot from reading about your builds... and because of it, these vintage watches are growing on me! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks man! Love what you do!
. While not exactly my taste, I have learned a lot from reading about your builds... and because of it, these vintage watches are growing on me! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks man! Love what you do!I've had extensive time in GT-Rs. A buddy of mine had (from new) a 2009 that he DD even in winter time in PA. He doesn't even have a garage (off street parking next to his house. He put 38K miles on it without any issues. Of course his remained completely stock.
He traded it on a 2015 GT-R. The difference between the two was night and day. The 2009 felt more digital. When pushed hard, you could feel the computers trying to figure out what to do. It was not playful at all and just felt odd to me.
The 2015 was much more organic feeling with a more natural feeling to the controls and how the car went around corners. I could get the car to rotate and oversteer a little bit as well. It was totally stock as well. Super high limits for sure, but both cars rode very rough. Like they didn't have the valving on the shocks done properly. I told him he could put coil-overs on it to actually improve the ride, but ultimately, his back couldn't take it anymore and he had to sell it.
Where do you live? I hardly every see anything that is exotic. Lambo, R8, GT3RS, Ford GT, classic P-cars etc. every now and then.
If I had the money, I'd buy a 964 C2 and modify it to my liking. Full suspension, engine and interior. Wider fenders (turbo like, nothing huge) with a nice duck-bill out back on gold E88s
I'm an avid racer and have my SCCA license and race in the American Endurance Racing series when we can (my partner and I share the car).
This is from the 12 hour Devil in the Dark at NJMP a couple of years ago. We started 50th (last place) and finished 5th overall.
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Is that a N54 335i?I've had extensive time in GT-Rs. A buddy of mine had (from new) a 2009 that he DD even in winter time in PA. He doesn't even have a garage (off street parking next to his house. He put 38K miles on it without any issues. Of course his remained completely stock.
He traded it on a 2015 GT-R. The difference between the two was night and day. The 2009 felt more digital. When pushed hard, you could feel the computers trying to figure out what to do. It was not playful at all and just felt odd to me.
The 2015 was much more organic feeling with a more natural feeling to the controls and how the car went around corners. I could get the car to rotate and oversteer a little bit as well. It was totally stock as well. Super high limits for sure, but both cars rode very rough. Like they didn't have the valving on the shocks done properly. I told him he could put coil-overs on it to actually improve the ride, but ultimately, his back couldn't take it anymore and he had to sell it.
Where do you live? I hardly every see anything that is exotic. Lambo, R8, GT3RS, Ford GT, classic P-cars etc. every now and then.
If I had the money, I'd buy a 964 C2 and modify it to my liking. Full suspension, engine and interior. Wider fenders (turbo like, nothing huge) with a nice duck-bill out back on gold E88s
I'm an avid racer and have my SCCA license and race in the American Endurance Racing series when we can (my partner and I share the car).
This is from the 12 hour Devil in the Dark at NJMP a couple of years ago. We started 50th (last place) and finished 5th overall.
Sorry to 'drive' this thread a bit more OT, but I saw the recent German love and thought I'd share my old Merc with the crowd. She stays garaged and my g37 sees all the daily grind.
I had a 400e w124 for years and regret selling it back in '07, after I had enough to make the move on a 500e, I snatched up a clean / low mileage example a few yrs back.
How many people can say they own a car that was built by Porsche and Mercedes? 1 of 374 1994 500e's to make it stateside. She sure is fun on the highway and surprises some people in modern luxo-sedans.
What makes it tick?
A beautiful German v8 5.0 and torque torque torque!
I had a 400e w124 for years and regret selling it back in '07, after I had enough to make the move on a 500e, I snatched up a clean / low mileage example a few yrs back.
How many people can say they own a car that was built by Porsche and Mercedes?
1 of 374 1994 500e's to make it stateside. She sure is fun on the highway and surprises some people in modern luxo-sedans.What makes it tick?
A beautiful German v8 5.0 and torque torque torque!
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@TheSociety - I love looking at the vintage watches in this thread (the car is pretty nice too :B
Thx Jon! Much appreciated!
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Yes. It has a Dinan tune as well. We've never overheated on the track. Lots of other coolers as well.
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Old benzer are still the best. Pure german engineering.Sorry to 'drive' this thread a bit more OT, but I saw the recent German love and thought I'd share my old Merc with the crowd. She stays garaged and my g37 sees all the daily grind.
I had a 400e w124 for years and regret selling it back in '07, after I had enough to make the move on a 500e, I snatched up a clean / low mileage example a few yrs back.
How many people can say they own a car that was built by Porsche and Mercedes?
What makes it tick?
A beautiful German v8 5.0 and torque torque torque!
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I have a friend who has a similar model with 20'' brabus rims.
My dad had an Audi rs2 avant long time ago, too bad he sold it before I got my driving license... Right now i'm drooling another watch with gen movement, the 1665 Comex or Great White.
Sorry to 'drive' this thread a bit more OT, but I saw the recent German love and thought I'd share my old Merc with the crowd. She stays garaged and my g37 sees all the daily grind.
I had a 400e w124 for years and regret selling it back in '07, after I had enough to make the move on a 500e, I snatched up a clean / low mileage example a few yrs back.
How many people can say they own a car that was built by Porsche and Mercedes?
What makes it tick?
A beautiful German v8 5.0 and torque torque torque!
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That's one bad *ss car... I still love that body type!
Sorry to 'drive' this thread a bit more OT, but I saw the recent German love and thought I'd share my old Merc with the crowd. She stays garaged and my g37 sees all the daily grind.
I had a 400e w124 for years and regret selling it back in '07, after I had enough to make the move on a 500e, I snatched up a clean / low mileage example a few yrs back.
How many people can say they own a car that was built by Porsche and Mercedes?
What makes it tick?
A beautiful German v8 5.0 and torque torque torque!
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Epic car! I love that style of Benz as well.