SleeperX

So I have the need for more speed. Trying to decide whether to get an SL65 or a 996 Turbo. Obviously I would be highly modding either car that I get. I believe the SL65 can be upgraded by Renntech and I might experiment with the turbos. The 996 Turbo would probably be upgraded by EVOMS or Protomotive with either a 700 or 750 package (at a minimum). Comfort is somewhat important to me and this would be a daily driver.

BoBcanada

i'd go with sl65 it would be fast and more comfy!

JAYCL600

even the protomotive 650 will walk a modded 65.....

blackbenzz

Protomotive makes some real beasts! I would save the money and get the 996tt and then put that money towards mods. You can probably get an already built protomotive or evoms car for less than a sl65!

You can thank me later:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...d.php?t=105565
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...d.php?t=100543

chiromikey

if comfort is at all important, then you know the answer. nobody is really pushing the 65 and i'd sure like to see what one could do beyond renntech. but if you do go with the 996 and send it to evoms be sure to tell mike that i get to test drive it before he ships it back to you.

NateDawg

Get the turbo. Every man at least once in his lifetime should own a porsche 911.

V12Godspeed

After you upgrade turbos..that protomotive will be lucky if he sees your exhaust. The SL65 is very comfortable comparing to the suspension of a P-car. The P-car is a track car it will beat anything on a track. The SL is a powerful roadster, ahhh talk about the torque....
I would have gone for the SL but like I told you kids may be on the way...lol!! Need those back seats. I'd do the SL in a heartbeat.

SleeperX

Ahmad, you should be banned for posting that link.. pure car ****!! That 996 is beautiful.....

blackbenzz

Dont pull a Gustav on me! I want a 996tt but I have a CLK55 turbo project under way

SleeperX

I have noticed that the fastest trap speed on a SL65 is in the high 120s and the modded Pcars are runnning mid to high 130s. Some even 140s.. I think I might have to upgrade the turbos on the SL which brings up a whole new set of issues. Does it make sense to be a pioneer or just get a P-car which has been tried and tested numerous times.

SleeperX

LOL! That was a joke.. Meant you should be banned for posting car ****. One look at that link and I think my question is answered..

blackbenzz

Yea I know it was a joke, I was just messin around.

JAYCL600

if it was that easy dont u think my car would have new turbos by now

V12Godspeed

Vadim and Vrus have a little project under way...It will be a monster when they are done.

JAYCL600

i know of most of the projects going right now, ask them how far away it is and if its even tested

chiromikey

it never makes complete sense to be a pioneer...but it can be a LOT more rewarding. besides, isn't it a bit oxymoronic to be called "sleeperx" while in a tt porsche?

V12Godspeed

I know, I know patience is a virtue...don't worry they are just waiting for me to get here, All they need is pressure, lol..How many crazy drivers put a 65 through 200 MPH, lol..now that the market has gone soft on the 65's people will experiment more with them and try all kinds of crazy things...I know my tech is one who is dying to try a few things...not many people want to play with theirs cars when it cost over 100K, lol!!

V12Godspeed

+1....I am not ready to leave AMG...not done yet, lol!!!

III II I I AMG

hmmmm.. very hard choice.. but i mean.. even though the modded 996tt would dust the sl65.. but a sl65 modded wouldnt be slow and would walk most of other cars besides that.. cant be the king of the streets, go with the sl65, more rare to see on the road.. but if i was to choose between the two, i would go with the 996tt only because of the manual, my cars from now on would never be automatic cause of how much i hate my car now for being auto

cte430

Sleeper, as you know I went the AMG route to 911. Big thing with me is neither is my daily driver, so I could give up the more comfortable ride with the 911.

As far as the "fun factor" there is no comparison. Even my 997S was a LOT more fun to drive than my modded E55.

as someone has said the 996TT's have been around for a while and tried and tested. They are animals. The interior is pretty crappy though and since it's your DD you may want to think about that.

The 997 interiors are light years ahead of the 996. Check a few options boxes (as I did) and the interior is as luxo as anything on the planet - of course you'll pay for that privelage.

Personally I think you should give the TT a try. most of the depreciation has aleady hit and if you don't like it, you can get rid of it.

DKM

I have a SL65 and I love it. I also have a GT2 and it hauls ***. Either car would be awesome but I like driving the SL a little more for comfort and I drive the GT2 when i want something a little more extreme.

just my .02....

dkm

chiromikey

i TOTALLY agree but i wasn't going to say anything because i usually get stuffed in a closet by pcar loyalists when i bring that up. as fantastic a driver as the 996tt is, and for the money spent, the interior should have more separation between it and a bottom end boxter and i ALWAYS feel disappointed as soon as i get inside one.

SleeperX

Hmm, maybe I should get a 997? I hear that they are actually very easy to tune and they might be able to easily put down more power than a 996.

Fourth option - Skyline GTR...

chiromikey

i wasn't sure if you were into "imports" but i'd take an r34 over a pcar any day. imho, they're MUCH better looking than the new r35 version. i have a buddy that's leaving his mildly tuned 600hp r34 vspec with me this weekend and i have a feeling i'll be looking to import an mspec by monday!!!

Jakpro1

You guys really seem into street racing.........cough in Mexico.

I'd go Promotive man.

If it's just for killing, there's really just one choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4APvdlJR_LM