The "Photos You've Taken of Exotic/Desirable Cars" Thread
#5681
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Run over tha... nevermind
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#5685
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There's many advantages. I guess a good number of people in the tuning community do it. Also they say the AWD effect is minimal anyway - it's not like a true AWD system - it mostly drives like a RWD car, and it transfers some power when there is slippage. Converting to RWD: more power put to the ground, a bit better fuel economy, RWD is generally more 'fun' to drive, those are the primary advantages.
#5686
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oh and in regard to why not get a regular 911S, the 4S has the visually striking look of the Turbo, sans the wing. So if people want that look but want RWD, this is the way.
#5687
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There's many advantages. I guess a good number of people in the tuning community do it. Also they say the AWD effect is minimal anyway - it's not like a true AWD system - it mostly drives like a RWD car, and it transfers some power when there is slippage. Converting to RWD: more power put to the ground, a bit better fuel economy, RWD is generally more 'fun' to drive, those are the primary advantages.
ETA:
I didn't see this when I posted. This explains some of it.
Last edited by ttribe; 11-27-2012 at 10:51 AM.
#5688
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it's not "hard" to convert - all you have to do is disconnect a couple things. I mean, not as hard as you might think. It can be set back to stock the same way - it's not like it's a complete overhaul of the system.
actually I agree with you though, I would prefer the stock AWD setup, especially living in Chicago. Would be nice to have that when needed and make it a great DD.
actually I agree with you though, I would prefer the stock AWD setup, especially living in Chicago. Would be nice to have that when needed and make it a great DD.
#5689
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it's not "hard" to convert - all you have to do is disconnect a couple things. I mean, not as hard as you might think. It can be set back to stock the same way - it's not like it's a complete overhaul of the system.
actually I agree with you though, I would prefer the stock AWD setup, especially living in Chicago. Would be nice to have that when needed and make it a great DD.
actually I agree with you though, I would prefer the stock AWD setup, especially living in Chicago. Would be nice to have that when needed and make it a great DD.
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yea I like the 997 better. and the 991.
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#5694
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btw that 4S, even being AWD, weighs only some 3250 lbs. It had a lot to do with the particular AWD system, which only added some 150 lbs compared to the RWD model. Really nice especially in today's era of bloated sports cars, in general. The same can be said for 911's in general.
#5695
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The one you drove sounds like it was fun to drive, the 996-4s has a beautiful exhaust.
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ttribe (11-27-2012)
#5696
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yeah it was nice to drive. clutch/throttle modulation was kind of tough - I killed it a couple of times.
#5697
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^ I'm slipping.
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MEKO (11-27-2012)
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is that an Aston Martin???
EDIT: fuck yeah it is....just saw the badge and the plate
EDIT: fuck yeah it is....just saw the badge and the plate
#5701
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yep. Aston Martin Lagonda. Very rare.
very unique styling. The interior looks like a spaceship. lol
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...bVI-Sb2QXLgoFY
very unique styling. The interior looks like a spaceship. lol
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...bVI-Sb2QXLgoFY
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#5702
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This idiot was going in and out on the lanes, at the end he ended up on let of me again...soooo took a pic
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MEKO took a non-blurry picture! I'm so proud
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#5704
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Me too
#5705
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Here's another one
RS4 Avant
RS4 Avant
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WANT!
#5707
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Put some RS4 bumpers, grill
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Tint
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Done
#5708
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Mmmmm
believe that was a 535d
believe that was a 535d
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So many wagons
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Hey!!! next person go find a wagon or don't post it
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at times i do see a white GT at work....i am in love with those things !!!
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#5715
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ahaa and I saw a white quattroporte today srika
this is for tothe
but Ty, it had nice led headlights and it was L !!!!1
A8L
this is for tothe
but Ty, it had nice led headlights and it was L !!!!1
A8L
#5716
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dat new new
#5717
Suzuka Master
ohh i thought you were saying the A8 was a quattroporte.... had to scroll below the pic before i got mad at you
#5718
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773453/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773453/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773635/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773635/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773739/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773739/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
friend's S65.... NICE whip..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8233837788/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8233837788/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773635/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773635/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773739/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8232773739/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
friend's S65.... NICE whip..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8233837788/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/8233837788/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr
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