06-15-2016, 12:59 PM | #29 |
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C&D got 4.5/13.2: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-r-test-review
MT got 4.5/13.1: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2015-...-r-first-test/
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2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009
Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq |
06-15-2016, 01:38 PM | #30 | |
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Impressive. Must be a pretty fast shifting auto to make up for the 60hp deficiency.
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**SOLD**2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!". |
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06-15-2016, 01:43 PM | #31 |
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Indeed, it is! The best manually-shifted R times I've seen are around 5.2 seconds--a full 0.7 of a second slower! I test-drove one of those too--buttery smooth and light, but the factory clutches on them are known to be weak. Plus, I already have one manual car to drive and don't need two.
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2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009
Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq |
06-15-2016, 02:51 PM | #32 |
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Absolutely agree with you. I'm not a fan of the newest body style. I miss the older WRX's. Subarus are just uber reliable and their AWD is killer. Toyota needs a hopped up Celica AWD again.
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06-15-2016, 08:00 PM | #33 |
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06-16-2016, 06:00 AM | #34 |
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Sorry, I should've been a little clearer. I was just using the same vernacular that has been used in this thread approximately 37 times (auto). It is a dual-clutch, shiftable, 6 speed automatic folks.
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**SOLD**2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!". |
06-16-2016, 07:42 AM | #35 |
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Ahhhh, the ol' Celica All-trac turbo. I used to lust after those as a kid. 'So rare, they'll probably be collector's cars , if not already... I also loved the ~'92 MR2 turbo as well.
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2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009
Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq |
06-16-2016, 09:00 AM | #36 |
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Let's all just remember (not singleing you out) that a DCT is not like a traditional automatic. It does not have a torque converter, and in essence the way it is set up internally is more like two manual transmissions really. We really have come to the point where just using two choices to describe transmissions (automatic and manual) is not quite enough.
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06-16-2016, 11:00 AM | #37 | |
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2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009
Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq |
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06-16-2016, 01:19 PM | #38 |
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I haven't been keeping up on the new Supra and NSX chatter, but Japan is due for a come back now that the recession has flattened out.
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12-22-2016, 09:16 PM | #39 | |
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As it's my daily driver, I swore no mods....that lasted 2 weeks before I had a Unitronic Stage 1+ tune added. https://www.getunitronic.com/ecu-tun...017-stage1plus |
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12-23-2016, 08:05 AM | #40 |
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Congrats on the purchase! I love these hatches, but VW never has any incentives on them, so I ended up getting the Camaro. You can make these into monsters; APR stage II, Unitronic etc. Anyone who laughs at these are just ignorant and misinformed
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12-24-2016, 12:59 PM | #41 |
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The GTI's are great little cars. I had a 2010 with a tune and it was great DD. Worked amazingly well in the snow too.
Looked at them this past year when I decided I wanted a fun car. Considering my 1SS was close in price...it was a no brainer to get the Camaro. The R is a big leap above the std GTI. You are going to enjoy it. |
12-27-2016, 11:12 AM | #42 | |
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'Just added the APR Stage 1 ECU & TCU tune to my Golf R on Friday. It should be sitting around 370 hp/383 tq at the crank now, according to their tests. I haven't had much chance to really get on it yet, but it's definitely a nice improvement, so far!
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2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009
Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq |
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