A Turbo bug calling me out

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Old 04-21-2005, 08:15 AM
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A Turbo bug calling me out

Stock versus stock.

my 99 TL -vs- 03 Turbo Bug (5-spd manual).

Should I just spank it real quick or don't even bother to waste my gas?
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Old 04-21-2005, 12:19 PM
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No1 ever raced a turbo bug? lol
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Old 04-21-2005, 12:23 PM
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never, careful,,,, check the horsepower on line first! dont want to look silly gettin beat by that little p o s !!!
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Old 04-21-2005, 12:38 PM
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never, careful,,,, check the horsepower on line first! dont want to look silly gettin beat by that little p o s !!!
Turbo on that probably has less boost than a hair dryer
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Old 04-21-2005, 12:40 PM
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tru tru !! maybe you should run next to the car to make it fair
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Old 04-21-2005, 12:57 PM
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I have never raced one either, but I looked to see if I could find numbers anywhere, here is what i found for a 02 Beetle Turbo S manual:

0-60: 6.7

1/4 Mile: 15 sec. and 90mph

That makes it a little tougher for your TL, but then again I have never raced one, how good is the driver?
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Old 04-21-2005, 01:09 PM
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Go for it. I never back down from a challenge. If you get beat you get beat. I have faith that you can spank that A$$. Keep us posted.
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Old 04-21-2005, 01:51 PM
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I have never raced one either, but I looked to see if I could find numbers anywhere, here is what i found for a 02 Beetle Turbo S manual:

0-60: 6.7

1/4 Mile: 15 sec. and 90mph
This numbers are correct. Meaning a 1999TL wont stand a chance if your stock
as a matter of fact, you'll get spanked

driver skill/reaction time is not even a factor in a race like this. We're talking about half sec+ difference on the 0-60 and 1/4mi times...unless there's traffic and the VW girl sucks at driving...btw that car handles 3x better

not being pesimistic...i'm being supportive of moddin'
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Old 04-21-2005, 01:53 PM
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who cares if you lose. its still a deyum bug!!! it looks like a beach ball
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Old 04-21-2005, 02:10 PM
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my friend had a turbo one, and it felt really slow, give it a try, it should be a decent race, jut werd how it puts up those numbers, hold on... is the one your racing petrol or deisel, that will make a big difference, if its deisel you should be able to take him

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Old 04-21-2005, 02:33 PM
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The only thing could be is I am pretty sure there is a difference between the Turbo S and the regular Turbo Beetle. Do you know which one you're racing?
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Old 04-21-2005, 03:33 PM
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Any "My TL VS ____" should be placed in Off-Topic > Car Talk.
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