Boxter S hangs right in there

Rev · 11-20-2001, 07:32 PM

Yesterday in the middle of the day I was cruising the Houston freeways. When not too much traffic, I enjoy taking a looping ramp onto 288 which is a wide almost 180 degree ramp at 70 mph (says 40 mph). My car has really a more or less road race suspension in a '66 coupe.

As I was doing this I noticed a Boxter S that I had gone by earlier coming up hard on my a$$. When I was up on the freeway he was really coming up hard behind me. Knowing that it was an "S", I dropped back into 2 nd gear at 70 and ran up to 110 mph. He didn't gain any but didn't lose any either, but he then let off. I slowed down also and moved into the center lane so as to let him get even for another run. He went way back and appeared not to want another run.

This is the stupidest way for me to race a car like that. My car is a brick and at a disadvantage to a car like that at highway speeds. I'm also a 3 speed auto vs. a 6 speed standard in that case.

I've blown the doors off of a regular Boxter from a stand still about a year ago, but never raced an "S" before. Just wish I could have gone from a light instead of 60-70.

Rev

dinomite · 11-21-2001, 12:04 AM

heh, the boxter s runs a low 14 in the quarter I believe, but you're right, he has a major advantage up there. And think about the cost of your car vs. his when you savor victory!

Mercury · 11-21-2001, 01:02 AM

Yeah, the C4's gear ratio really isnt made for racing. He had a definite advantage on ya there.

I know what you mean about the Box part. At high speeds, even at 70+ MPH those old stangs can be a hand full to drive, especially if your at stock ride hieght with a stock supension. Like my baby Diane is.

Does you hood begin to flutter at about 70? People (Passengers) get scared when they see that and tell me to slow down. I just laugh and say "Things are just getting started. If you wanna see and hear some crap, just wait till I get to 110!"

I'm not sure what mine runs in the quarter but I know its no slouch.

STEEDAJEFF · 11-22-2001, 09:46 PM

Good run, especially for a slick car like a boxter at the top end.

Skyman · 11-24-2001, 07:42 PM

Nice kill sounds just bout right for your high 13 sec car

Skyler

11-20-2001, 07:32 PM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Boxter S hangs right in there Yesterday in the middle of the day I was cruising the Houston freeways. When not too much traffic, I enjoy taking a looping ramp onto 288 which is a wide almost 180 degree ramp at 70 mph (says 40 mph). My car has really a more or less road race suspension in a '66 coupe. As I was doing this I noticed a Boxter S that I had gone by earlier coming up hard on my a$$. When I was up on the freeway he was really coming up hard behind me. Knowing that it was an "S", I dropped back into 2 nd gear at 70 and ran up to 110 mph. He didn't gain any but didn't lose any either, but he then let off. I slowed down also and moved into the center lane so as to let him get even for another run. He went way back and appeared not to want another run. This is the stupidest way for me to race a car like that. My car is a brick and at a disadvantage to a car like that at highway speeds. I'm also a 3 speed auto vs. a 6 speed standard in that case. I've blown the doors off of a regular Boxter from a stand still about a year ago, but never raced an "S" before. Just wish I could have gone from a light instead of 60-70. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

11-21-2001, 01:02 AM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yeah, the C4's gear ratio really isnt made for racing. He had a definite advantage on ya there. I know what you mean about the Box part. At high speeds, even at 70+ MPH those old stangs can be a hand full to drive, especially if your at stock ride hieght with a stock supension. Like my baby Diane is. Does you hood begin to flutter at about 70? People (Passengers) get scared when they see that and tell me to slow down. I just laugh and say "Things are just getting started. If you wanna see and hear some crap, just wait till I get to 110!" I'm not sure what mine runs in the quarter but I know its no slouch. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

11-22-2001, 09:46 PM	#4
STEEDAJEFF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: CT Posts: 125	Good run, especially for a slick car like a boxter at the top end. __________________ 1988 STEEDA LX 347, D1-R 10.84 @ 127

11-24-2001, 07:42 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Nice kill sounds just bout right for your high 13 sec car Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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11-21-2001, 12:04 AM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	heh, the boxter s runs a low 14 in the quarter I believe, but you're right, he has a major advantage up there. And think about the cost of your car vs. his when you savor victory!