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  • Audi R8

    21 42.86%

  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    9 18.37%

  • Porsche 911 Turbo

    6 12.24%

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    13 26.53%
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  1. 01-13-2008, 07:04 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    You see the problem is here the number of organized trackdays tends to zero...
    unfortunate - audi R8 if that is the case then.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    What is your reasoning for this rather decisive ordering?
    ordered by power output, putting the lowest first?
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    Plus I'm young so my bum/back could take the extra roughness better.
    that's what she said.
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  2. 01-13-2008, 08:25 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post


    What is your reasoning for this rather decisive ordering?
    Vantage's looks and all around, winn4r-ness, make it come in first.

    The R8 is rather interesting with a nice engine and some cool features, pretty much tied with the track monster 911 with awesome engine note,(which looks totally awesome in green).

    The turbo's.....fast?
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  3. 01-13-2008, 09:22 PM #33
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    turbo
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  4. 01-14-2008, 01:19 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    How expected. Unless they are using VGTs, enjoy the massive turbo lag.
    The ALMS drivers (not the Audi ones) enjoyed it every race...
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    are you driving everywhere redline then?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jediali View Post
    are you driving everywhere redline then?
    green line...and btw, if have not seen this comment made regarding to the Porsche Turbo.....
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    note the . I have heard that the 2 turbos in the 997 are very good at avoiding lag but i still think the V12s lag wont be any worse. I can see where Kitdy is coming from regarding peaky diesels but i beleive other factors will contribute to a good torque curve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jediali View Post
    note the .
    don't worry, I saw it....
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    green line........
    nice to see you supporting public transport...im sure this has a well engineered diesel too..
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    Quote Originally Posted by clutch-monkey
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    Plus I'm young so my bum/back could take the extra roughness better.

    that's what she said.
    That was good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    How expected. Unless they are using VGTs, enjoy the massive turbo lag.
    Wait, the diesel V12 in the R8 TDI is force inductioned?

    I thought it was N/A.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    Wait, the diesel V12 in the R8 TDI is force inductioned?

    I thought it was N/A.
    Without the turbos the output might be halved.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    Wait, the diesel V12 in the R8 TDI is force inductioned?

    I thought it was N/A.
    there are virtually no N/A modern automotive diesel engines any more. Only some base models from VAG or PSA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Without the turbos the output might be halved.
    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    there are virtually no N/A modern automotive diesel engines any more. Only some base models from VAG or PSA.
    I seem to have missed that memo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    The ALMS drivers (not the Audi ones) enjoyed it every race...
    What do you mean? This was too cryptic for me.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Without the turbos the output might be halved.
    On what premise are you basing this of of?

    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    I seem to have missed that memo.
    Without turbos, diesels would put out miserable hp/L figures.

    I have yet to see a naturally aspirated diesel with good hp/L in relation to gasoline engines.

    I would like to see it attempted.
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