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05-16-2010, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: McAllen,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Butler...488" hi-rise, dry-sump FE s/o w/stacks
Posts: 543
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Get yourself a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S. It is stable and it tows flawlessly, all wheel drive keeps you in control with reasonable fuel mileage. I get 14mpg towing an aluminum enclosed trailer and the Butler. With 521hp and over 500lbs of torque....never a problem with power in mountains or flat lands.
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05-16-2010, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cairns,
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Cobra Make, Engine: DRB Cobra, Ford 2001 4.6l Quad Cam Stroked to 5.2l (ported heads, reground cams from SHM + a Kenne Bell 2.8 Charger + Intercooler) Autronic SM4 Ecu, Autometer Cobalt Gauges, Trigo 8 & 10 x 15 Halibrand Knock Offs, Goodyear Eagle Tyres
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoTxButler
Get yourself a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S.
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I'll take 2!!
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05-16-2010, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sydney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
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Jeremy Clarkson on the Cayenne:
"It really is absolutely hideous. They’ve obviously spent much time and effort giving it the Porsche family nose, but this is like fitting Meg Ryan’s conk on the front of a buffalo. And having completely messed up the sharp end, they didn’t bother with the back at all."
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05-16-2010, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Sunbury,
VIC
Cobra Make, Engine: Rat Rod Racer, LS1 & T56
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I can't say I've been real impressed with Porsche styling in recent years. The 911 hasn't changed at all and we don't expect it to as it's become a bit of an icon. The Camen/boxter looks pretty good as does the Carrera GT but most of the other cars they've built have been generally hideous. I saw a Panamerica outside work the other day and I reckon it was butt ugly. Pamella Anderson from the front but John Goodman from the back complete with hairy ass crack.
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05-16-2010, 07:12 PM
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Location: McAllen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler...488" hi-rise, dry-sump FE s/o w/stacks
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Thanks for the kind words.
As for Clarkson, Jeremy is a little short sighted, what really matters is that the Cayenne Turbo S will run zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Not bad for 5200 to 5900 lbs depending on options. What's most striking about the Turbo S is the ever present torque. Maximum torque of 530 lb-ft is available from just 2,750 rpm. There's an effortlessness to the way the Turbo S finds any speed the driver chooses.
So what if Jeremy doesn't like the a** end, it's the most comfortable and capable truck you can find if you need to tow something.
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05-16-2010, 07:35 PM
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Can't argue with the performance or comfort there Russ. I just wish they hadn't tried to make it look like a 911 on Steroids.
Porsche made some beautiful cars that didn't try to hang onto the 911's coat tails. I'm a fan of the 928 and the 914 was a neat little sports car.
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05-16-2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Gold Coast Queensland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison#97 LS7 / T56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoTxButler
Get yourself a Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S. It is stable and it tows flawlessly, all wheel drive keeps you in control with reasonable fuel mileage. I get 14mpg towing an aluminum enclosed trailer and the Butler. With 521hp and over 500lbs of torque....never a problem with power in mountains or flat lands.
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Just a note of interest...
Anyone who likes nice "bling" should check out this chap's photo gallery....bloody awesome !!
Cheers,
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05-16-2010, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wazza
Just a note of interest...
Anyone who likes nice "bling" should check out this chap's photo gallery....bloody awesome !!
Cheers,
Warren.
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Very impressive. That Halibrand IRS is a work of art.
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