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Re: Porsche 928 [Mr_Shiftright]
by kyfdx HOST
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Jun 16, 2009 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 8:10 am)
I mean, who ever heard of a steering wheel adjustment that raises the instrument panel up and down?
Subaru XT6? 
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Re: that's the thing.... [ghulet]
by fintail
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Jun 16, 2009 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: ghulet (Jun 16, 2009 2:09 pm)
I suspect a new V6 Accord with the right driver would embarrass many old Vettes and similar cars. Technology keeps marching along.
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Re: that's the thing.... [fintail]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 16, 2009 2:25 pm)
Probably the only thing some of the sports cars of 10-15 years ago might do better than today's sedans is on the track. I think a 928 would track better than an E55 because the E55 is built to be comfortable. The 928 is rather harsh and stiff. But again, I really don't know.
I think a V6 Accord would melt on the track, but then so would an old Corvette --- 
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Re: that's the thing.... [Mr_Shiftright]
by fintail
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 3:16 pm)
Yeah, the E55 is kind of heavy, not the best track car. But, it can hold a few people in comfort, and deliver reasonable highway mileage. For a decent sized sedan, it is pretty harsh and stiff too...the older ones like mine are considered a lot more raw than modern examples, even if they have less power.
Performance specs for malaise Vettes are shameful.
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Re: that's the thing.... [Mr_Shiftright]
by andre1969
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 16, 2009 3:16 pm)
Probably the only thing some of the sports cars of 10-15 years ago might do better than today's sedans is on the track.
Wouldn't the typical sports car from back then still have a higher top speed than your typical sedan of today? I'm sure there are exceptions, such as Benzes and BMWs and Audis and such, but I'm thinking more mainstream stuff, like a V-6 Altima, Accord, Camry, etc.
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Re: that's the thing.... [andre1969]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jun 16, 2009 3:28 pm)
I guess it depends on what you match up. If you pick a 1993 Mazda RX-7 TT, just about any modern mainstream Japanese sedan is going to lose big time, unless it's something like a Mitsubishi EVO.
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Re: Porsche 928 [kyfdx]
by omarman
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Jun 16, 2009 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 16, 2009 2:23 pm)
I mean, who ever heard of a steering wheel adjustment that raises the instrument panel up and down?
Subaru XT6?
Ford Probe? 
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Re: Porsche 928 [omarman]
by stickguy
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Jun 16, 2009 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: omarman (Jun 16, 2009 3:45 pm)
infiniti G too.
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Re: Porsche 928 [omarman]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jun 16, 2009 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: omarman (Jun 16, 2009 3:45 pm)
Oh yeah, those Subaru Landing Pods----LOL! In the Porsche, the entire instrument cluster display moved, including (gulp) all the wiring, etc.
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I believe...
by lemko
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Jun 17, 2009 (6:54 am)
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...somebody posted a review where a modern minivan beat the pants off a 1984 Ferrari.
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