Crown

Board: Porsche - 911 - 997 - Turbo Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread

    Apr 21, 2008 7:39:26 PM

    STRADALE
    Rennteam VIP
    STRADALE
    Loc: NY , United States
    Posts: 11075, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 9, 2005

    What would you do?

    Thinking about getting the AWE 700 kit but toying w/ the idea of another Sport Bike. I sold my Sport Bike (Ninja 10-R) so seriously considering the new Suzuki Hayabusa to replace it. The AWE 700 kit would be about $5k more than the bike. If I went w/ the Busa I would probably wait till fall for a couple of reasons but what would you do? Go w/ the AWE kit & have one of the fastest cars around or go w/ the Busa & have THE fastest production vehicle ever?

    I know this is probably an impartial location to ask the above question but I was going to post it in the off-topic forum when I realized no one there would know what the AWE 700 kit was. Thanks in advance.

    Apr 21, 2008 8:16:23 PM

    PandaMan
    Senior
    PandaMan
    Loc: Canada , Vancouver
    Posts: 503, Gallery
    Registered on: Feb 1, 2006
    Reply to: STRADALE

    Re: What would you do?

    well basically do you want to upgrade you vehicle or do you want another toy?

    I need to go look for another car...

    Apr 21, 2008 8:43:20 PM

    roadtrip
    Veteran
    roadtrip
    Loc: new mexico, usa
    Posts: 1172, Gallery
    Registered on: May 31, 2006
    Reply to: PandaMan

    Re: What would you do?

    i personally wouldnt throw my warranty out the window for a couple of years giving the engine a chance to crater on its own...get the busa now and the awe 700 when you feel comfortable with the longevity prospects of your tt...clearly these remarkable engines can take it based on what other rennteamers have done...tough decision

    Apr 21, 2008 8:46:48 PM

    imcarnuts
    Co-Pilot
    imcarnuts
    Loc: Pennsylvania , United States
    Posts: 229, Gallery
    Registered on: May 14, 2007
    Reply to: roadtrip

    Re: What would you do?

    Gregg - Your life insurer says to tell you to go with AWE.

    Apr 21, 2008 9:06:04 PM

    nberry Offline
    Rennteam VIP
    nberry
    Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States
    Posts: 13737, Gallery
    Registered on: Apr 11, 2002
    Reply to: roadtrip

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    roadtrip said:
    i personally wouldnt throw my warranty out the window for a couple of years giving the engine a chance to crater on its own...get the busa now and the awe 700 when you feel comfortable with the longevity prospects of your tt...clearly these remarkable engines can take it based on what other rennteamers have done...tough decision



    +1

    Don't know much about sport bikes but I assume it will be a totally different "rush" albeit a more dangerous one. Your wife and children would agree to the bike?

    Apr 21, 2008 9:08:52 PM

    MMD
    Rennteam VIP
    MMD
    Loc: usa
    Posts: 9652, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 16, 2004
    Reply to: nberry

    Re: What would you do?

    Get the bike. It's 'nother ride in the amusement park!

    Apr 21, 2008 9:23:37 PM

    Moogle
    Rennteam Master
    Moogle
    Loc: Bay Area , United States
    Posts: 5019, Gallery
    Registered on: Aug 9, 2003
    Reply to: MMD

    Re: What would you do?

    Get a ducati

    Apr 21, 2008 9:25:31 PM

    AAHTT Offline
    Senior
    AAHTT
    Loc: san diego , United States
    Posts: 654, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 21, 2006
    Reply to: imcarnuts

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    imcarnuts said:
    Gregg - Your life insurer says to tell you to go with AWE.



    Go with the 700hp car, it is much better to risk your warranty then to risk your life, plus the 08 busa is not that much faster than a 700hp TT, best 1/4 mile times for the busa were high 9s to low 10s at 140mph or so.
    The modded TT will do high 10s and 130s but in a standing mile the TT will eat the busa for breakfast, check the texas mile numbers. Stock 06-07 busas were not any faster than a stage 2 TT and a 700hp TT will take care of the 08 past the 1/4 mile

    Apr 21, 2008 9:33:26 PM

    MMD
    Rennteam VIP
    MMD
    Loc: usa
    Posts: 9652, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 16, 2004
    Reply to: AAHTT

    Re: What would you do?

    Holy sht. The 700hp thing? You need that for track use, right? On the highway it's a frickin' millimeter away from insane.

    Apr 21, 2008 9:39:09 PM

    easy_rider911
    Rennteam VIP
    easy_rider911
    Loc: London , United Kingdom
    Posts: 22190, Gallery
    Registered on: Nov 8, 2004
    Reply to: MMD

    Re: What would you do?

    Gregg, you already have 2 Harleys whereas the AWE will make your TT bring an even wider smile to your face Plus your wife and kids can enjoy the TT with you But only you know the answer....

    Apr 21, 2008 10:03:19 PM

    jeffbco
    Pilot
    jeffbco
    Loc: Denver
    Posts: 494, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 18, 2006
    Reply to: easy_rider911

    Re: What would you do?

    I voted AWE...no go post the message on the Suzuki board and see what the voter response is.

    Apr 21, 2008 10:08:27 PM

    eclou Offline
    Veteran
    eclou
    Loc: Texas , United States
    Posts: 1182, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 4, 2006
    Reply to: easy_rider911

    Re: What would you do?

    Strad, dumb question. Obvious answer is "GET BOTH!"

    Apr 21, 2008 10:47:05 PM

    SciFrog Offline
    Rennteam VIP
    SciFrog
    Loc: USA , United States
    Posts: 9870, Gallery
    Registered on: Nov 15, 2005
    Reply to: eclou

    Re: What would you do?

    The bike is too dangerous where we live Gregg, IMHO. Roads are bad, people don't know how to drive round bikes, weather is nice only 6 months of the year. Why don't you get just the 550 or 600 hp package?

    Apr 21, 2008 11:37:40 PM

    isurg
    Newbie
    isurg
    Loc: KY, USA
    Posts: 16, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 3, 2008
    Reply to: SciFrog

    Re: What would you do?

    I have the new Yamaha R1 with ecu, exhaust, speedshift. There is no quick speed fix like a tricked out sportbike. My 997tt arrives tomorrow and I hope it will keep me off the bike more. No matter what car I have, I always miss the rough edge of a bike when I don't have one. I bet the Busa will make you wet the bed at night lol.

    Apr 22, 2008 12:42:53 AM

    sparkhill
    Junior
    sparkhill
    Loc: Reno, NV
    Posts: 115, Gallery
    Registered on: Nov 5, 2007
    Reply to: STRADALE

    Re: What would you do?

    AWE 700 >> donor-cycle

    Apr 22, 2008 2:40:39 AM

    Haku Offline
    Pilot
    Haku
    Loc: TN , United States
    Posts: 481, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 6, 2005
    Reply to: sparkhill

    Re: What would you do?

    I voted AWE simply because I have a friend who's in hospital (recovering) from falling of a bike. He's got a broken shoulder, shattered femur (metal rod through it) which is now 4 inches shorter than normal. He's lucky to be alive... and all that damage done by a gust of wind which knocked him off the bike! I know accidents happen etc... but... whatever you get, be safe.

    Apr 22, 2008 4:15:37 AM

    AAHTT Offline
    Senior
    AAHTT
    Loc: san diego , United States
    Posts: 654, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 21, 2006
    Reply to: Haku

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    Haku said:
    I voted AWE simply because I have a friend who's in hospital (recovering) from falling of a bike. He's got a broken shoulder, shattered femur (metal rod through it) which is now 4 inches shorter than normal. He's lucky to be alive... and all that damage done by a gust of wind which knocked him off the bike! I know accidents happen etc... but... whatever you get, be safe.



    Well, I didn't want to bring this up but just today I got called emergently to see 2 bike accident patients, one has multiple facial fractures and brain injuries and the other has a huge defect of the leg, both will require extensive reconstruction and one might not even make it.
    That's mainly why I always pick the car over the bike

    Apr 22, 2008 7:42:36 AM

    mikigta Offline
    Senior
    mikigta
    Loc: Italy , Italy
    Posts: 523, Gallery
    Registered on: May 25, 2005
    Reply to: Moogle

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    Get a ducati



    +1

    Apr 22, 2008 6:09:36 PM

    STRADALE
    Rennteam VIP
    STRADALE
    Loc: NY , United States
    Posts: 11075, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 9, 2005
    Reply to: nberry

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    nberry said:
    Quote:
    roadtrip said:
    i personally wouldnt throw my warranty out the window for a couple of years giving the engine a chance to crater on its own...get the busa now and the awe 700 when you feel comfortable with the longevity prospects of your tt...clearly these remarkable engines can take it based on what other rennteamers have done...tough decision



    +1

    Don't know much about sport bikes but I assume it will be a totally different "rush" albeit a more dangerous one. Your wife and children would agree to the bike?



    Thanks for all the comments guys. Regarding the bike being dangerous - No doubt. Anyone that has the opinion that a Motorcycle isnt dangerous probably shouldnt be riding in the 1st place.

    Nick - RE: My wife & kids. My wife likes to ride w/ me almost as much as I like riding myself. Sunday early am she's the one that kicks me out of bed to go riding. It's just something we've always done. And wayyyy before I met her I was riding dirt bikes just shortly after I learned to ride a bicycle & have been riding street bikes for the last 24 yrs. I always had at least one bike. Even before I could afford a car I had a motorcycle. That's how I got around during college in CT while living off-campus even during winter temps. As long as there wasnt snow on the ground I would ride. My kids have grown up around dirt bikes, quads, motorcycles all their young lives so for them it's very normal (I have 2 motorcycles now) so there's nothing to "agree" or disagree about, it's a small part of who I am & it's definitely what I love to do.

    I'm leaning towards the bike but appreciate the views for both sides. It's more fun to hear others opinions vs. just having the comparison in my own head. I really like the idea of doing both, the bike now & the 700 kit later on after the car is a year or 2 old.

    ps: Eugene - I saw brief glimpses of your Turbo on an episode of Supercars last night on the SPEED Channel, they were filming the Texas Mile. What's his face from the show drove the black CGT & then did 204mph in a Ford GT w/ 850hp.

    Apr 23, 2008 12:27:54 AM

    eclou Offline
    Veteran
    eclou
    Loc: Texas , United States
    Posts: 1182, Gallery
    Registered on: Jun 4, 2006
    Reply to: STRADALE

    Re: What would you do?

    Strad, good looking collection of kids and toys. I saw the show last nite too. The back of my head is now famous! Mike and Todd (from AWE) and I were scheduled for an interview from the Speed TV guys but I passed to get back into Houston to meet the wife for dinner (she was irritated we would run late) - now after watching the show she asked why I didn't stay for an interview and why she didn't get to come along.....Ughhhh!!

    Apr 23, 2008 5:24:07 AM

    silverrules
    Senior
    silverrules
    Loc: N. Calif , United States
    Posts: 784, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 5, 2005
    Reply to: eclou

    Re: What would you do?

    DUC 1098S is what I went with. BIG RUSH.perfect sound and awesome handling

    Apr 23, 2008 6:51:33 AM

    PandaMan
    Senior
    PandaMan
    Loc: Canada , Vancouver
    Posts: 503, Gallery
    Registered on: Feb 1, 2006
    Reply to: silverrules

    Re: What would you do?

    cool bike.

    Apr 23, 2008 7:18:02 AM

    Moogle
    Rennteam Master
    Moogle
    Loc: Bay Area , United States
    Posts: 5019, Gallery
    Registered on: Aug 9, 2003
    Reply to: PandaMan

    Re: What would you do?

    Bikes are fun, but too dangerous for my tastes now.

    My 05 Ducati 749 right after we uncrated it

    Apr 23, 2008 7:43:32 AM

    PandaMan
    Senior
    PandaMan
    Loc: Canada , Vancouver
    Posts: 503, Gallery
    Registered on: Feb 1, 2006
    Reply to: Moogle

    Re: What would you do?

    maaan i want a bike now.

    Apr 23, 2008 11:12:31 AM

    MMD
    Rennteam VIP
    MMD
    Loc: usa
    Posts: 9652, Gallery
    Registered on: Dec 16, 2004
    Reply to: PandaMan

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    PandaMan said:
    maaan i want a bike now.



    Haha! Mee Too.

    Apr 23, 2008 12:30:24 PM

    STRADALE
    Rennteam VIP
    STRADALE
    Loc: NY , United States
    Posts: 11075, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 9, 2005
    Reply to: eclou

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    eclou said:
    Strad, good looking collection of kids and toys. I saw the show last nite too. The back of my head is now famous! Mike and Todd (from AWE) and I were scheduled for an interview from the Speed TV guys but I passed to get back into Houston to meet the wife for dinner (she was irritated we would run late) - now after watching the show she asked why I didn't stay for an interview and why she didn't get to come along.....Ughhhh!!




    LoL!! I love it when my wife does that to me. Too funny!

    ps: Thanks!

    Apr 23, 2008 12:34:28 PM

    STRADALE
    Rennteam VIP
    STRADALE
    Loc: NY , United States
    Posts: 11075, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 9, 2005
    Reply to: silverrules

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    silverrules said:
    DUC 1098S is what I went with. BIG RUSH.perfect sound and awesome handling



    1098S is sick! Awesome bike. I saw a black one at the Duc dealer last weekend. Is the 1098R out?

    Congrats! You're keeping the Bimmer right?

    Apr 23, 2008 12:36:05 PM

    STRADALE
    Rennteam VIP
    STRADALE
    Loc: NY , United States
    Posts: 11075, Gallery
    Registered on: Mar 9, 2005
    Reply to: Moogle

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    Bikes are fun, but too dangerous for my tastes now.

    My 05 Ducati 749 right after we uncrated it






    Nice!!!!!

    Apr 24, 2008 5:12:21 AM

    silverrules
    Senior
    silverrules
    Loc: N. Calif , United States
    Posts: 784, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 5, 2005
    Reply to: STRADALE

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    STRADALE said:
    Quote:
    silverrules said:
    DUC 1098S is what I went with. BIG RUSH.perfect sound and awesome handling



    1098S is sick! Awesome bike. I saw a black one at the Duc dealer last weekend. Is the 1098R out?

    Congrats! You're keeping the Bimmer right?



    Hey there Gregg. Yes, Bimmer (R1200S) is my commuter and a keeper. 1098R is out but they want $40K I think. 1098S is enough for now

    Apr 24, 2008 5:15:09 AM

    silverrules
    Senior
    silverrules
    Loc: N. Calif , United States
    Posts: 784, Gallery
    Registered on: Jan 5, 2005
    Reply to: Moogle

    Re: What would you do?

    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    Bikes are fun, but too dangerous for my tastes now.

    My 05 Ducati 749 right after we uncrated it






    Sweeeeeeeet bike !!!!!!!!!
     
    Edit

    Forum

    1. All 

    Boards

     
    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 5/3/24 3:40 PM
    watt     		802518 1803
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 4/7/24 11:48 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS     		448330 565
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 3/12/24 8:28 AM
    DJM48     		265888 323
    Porsche Sticky The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche 1/30/24 9:18 AM
    RCA     		89893 45
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift 3/15/24 1:23 PM
    CGX car nut     		6375 50
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 2/1/24 7:01 PM
    Pilot
     
     
     
     
     
    		 885276 1364
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant     		831861 3868
    Porsche GT4RS 4/21/24 11:50 AM
    mcdelaug     		399016 1454
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 2/10/24 4:43 PM
    nberry     		395357 1526
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 12/13/23 2:48 PM
    CGX car nut     		381778 2401
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker     		370626 797
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 5/12/24 6:23 PM
    blueflame     		293266 669
    Porsche Collected my 997 GTS today 10/19/23 7:06 PM
    CGX car nut
     
     
     
     
     
    		 265028 812
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug     		243751 346
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel     		238431 101
    Others Corvette C8 10/16/23 3:24 PM
    Enmanuel     		222078 488
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 11/22/23 10:27 AM
    mcdelaug     		172915 387
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut     		144793 144
    BMW M 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now 12/29/23 9:04 AM
    RCA     		120896 303
    Motor Sp. 2023 Formula One 12/19/23 5:38 AM
    WhoopsyM     		111255 685
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 3/7/24 4:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		85435 239
    AMG Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758 2/23/24 10:03 PM
    blueflame     		75643 297
    Porsche 992 GT3 RS 3/3/24 7:22 PM
    WhoopsyM     		54690 314
    Motor Sp. Porsche 963 5/13/24 3:18 PM
    Grant     		26130 246
    Ferrari Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6) 1/21/24 4:29 PM
    GT-Boy     		21609 103
    BMW M 2022 BMW M5 CS 4/8/24 1:43 PM
    Ferdie     		20027 140
    AMG G63 sold out 9/15/23 7:38 PM
    Nico997     		16969 120
    AMG [2022] Mercedes-AMG SL 4/23/24 1:24 PM
    RCA     		14194 225
    Motor Sp. 24-Hour race Nürburgring 2018 5/25/23 10:42 PM
    Grant     		11414 55
    Porsche Porsche Mission X Hypercar 12/3/23 8:52 AM
    996FourEss     		11183 63
    123 items found, displaying 1 to 30.