I am not worried about my ratings bar, it's trivial to me. Life goes on....Now on to the topic:

Let's see the web site jojo. From http://www3.us.porsche.com/english/usa/company/history/models/80.htm "1982: Porsche extends the range by introducing the 944 based on the 924 but featuring even wider wheel arches and a four-cylinder Porsche engine (2479 cc, 163 bhp/120 kW)-

From http://www.porschedecals.com/model944.htm The model weight never tips 2700 pounds from '83 to '89 according to them.

From Autotrader: Curb Weight 2,778

Fiero5, I will be the first to admit Jordans car is still lighter(than the 944), possibly sub 2400 for curb weight depending on what year it is.
I think it's great you and Jordan have a project together, I wish you luck in your race and realize it's for fun. So what bugs the crap outa me? Well let's review. I have a 2.8 86gt, there is also a 944 sitting right next to it in the drive way(brother's car). The GT will launch much harder than the 944 but the 944 catches up quickly and has much higher top end. My point? You claiming the duke and the 944 are comparable is like claiming the 2.5 Fiero will hang with the 2.8 AND I would have been just as harsh if someone was running around saying a 2m4 was "comparable" to a Formula or GT.
Once again, good luck and have fun.

If I was a lamb I would say "BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN ME"
But only if i was a lamb.

SO BAN ME BABY

I guess I gota learn not to take those claims seriously either....I can understand the beaming with pride deal though. I always have to take a look back at my car when I am walking away from it

quote I doubt the Porsche Racer still has the C5, and by the way the Fiero 350/400 would smoke it. He bought it new, but it's probably got a ton of miles on it by now. Haven't swapped notes with him in just about a year, when we do, it only about the Fiero, but I'm sure he's driving something cool!

I am sure the Fiero would smoke it, I am still in shock your car can go 160+mph, ever think about that 6spd DKOV is making?

quote I do appreciate the compliments you wrote on my car, Thank You! Just goes to show that even some good stuff can come out of the Trash Can. Tom

No Problem. I mean it. Looks great, performs like a 80,000+ vehicle. You can't really beat that.

Thanks. Jordan gets a blast out of doing stuff with his Dad, and his Grandfather too And to be able to do anything special with my kids, including Jordan is priceless.

quote My point? You claiming the duke and the 944 are comparable is like claiming the 2.5 Fiero will hang with the 2.8 AND I would have been just as harsh if someone was running around saying a 2m4 was "comparable" to a Formula or GT. Once again, good luck and have fun.

Actually, I have a few 4 bangers that can also "hang" with a 2.8. Yup, I can stick to them like glue. A few on this forum can even back up that fact too. Ask Chester for example

Like I said many posts ago, I would not be at all surprised if the Porsche beats me. In fact, as we can see by the stats, he probably should beat me.
Where did I ever claim that I was going to beat him? But for him to possibly beat me, he is certainly going to have to work really hard for it. Yes, it's a Fiero 4 banger, but this baby is quick and fast.
How fast? We shall see

later

Steve

quote Originally posted by Fiero5: . Yes, it's a Fiero 4 banger, but this baby is quick and fast. How fast? We shall see later Steve

See saying a car is "quick and fast" is sooooooooo subjective. Cars that run 17-19 sec in the 1/4 and have a top speed of 95mph are not quick or fast by general standards. But hey, maybe my expectations and standards are higher than most.

Anyway steve I am still waiting for the link to the site that says the 944 is 3600lbs....

As for the web site, all the ones I have found from doing a search here at work are coming up with a stock weight similar to the 2800 you listed. I can't seem to get the same search results I got on my home machine that showed the weight being around 3600lbs. So I opologize for the error. Obviously when getting info off the web, you should always try and get two scources/examples

Later

I'm bringing a calendar to the track with me so they have something to time you with!

Actually, that's not right. A sundial will work just fine too.

No, what the hell are you smoking? I was being generous. I never said any thing about speedo's, learn to read. From http://www.trifocus.net/~fws/magazines/cd-rt85fgt.html The GT's 8.2-second 0-to-60 time and 119 mph top speed (Pontiac's claim) make it about three seconds quicker and fourteen miles per hour faster than the Fiero in four-cylinder trim

You said your car was "quick and fast". Sorry, but 17.5 to 19 sec 1/4 mile times are sloooooooow, and 105mph (119 - 14 = 105) just sucks. the 4bangers can't even keep up with most of today's econo car. It has nothing to do with changing you speedo....I don't even know where the hell you got that. Too bad you don't live in real world, FieroX has a quick car, Cali-kid has a quick and fast car. You have a 4banger. (Once again most data shows: 92hp, 90-105mph, and about 18secs in the 1/4) OR did you add somthing that would "magically"(your words pal) make it faster.(Not much can do that for the duke)

quote As for the web site, all the ones I have found from doing a search here at work are coming up with a stock weight similar to the 2800 you listed. I can't seem to get the same search results I got on my home machine that showed the weight being around 3600lbs. So I opologize for the error. Obviously when getting info off the web, you should always try and get two scources/examples Later

Oh I always check multiple sources. Thats why I am right. Your humble "opology" accepted. But it kinda sucks huh? You thought you had a much bigger weight advantage didnt ya?

Eric, I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public again