Michael (GT RUS) and I reached an agreement for me to buy his Silver 911 Turbo Tip car that was recently upgraded by Tym Switzer. I took possession of the car a few days ago and drove it the 500+ miles from Tym's shop in Ohio back to my house in Tennessee. The car is nicely optioned with a 143k MSRP. It is optioned very similar to my 6speed 911 turbo, except it doesnt have the PCCB brakes and instead of Carbon fiber it has Aluminum trim.

Here is what the car had done to it:

SPI Package for 997TT/TIP – “700/750HP”:

DME Programming - Special TIP Calibration
SPI Upgraded VTG Turbochargers
SPI Exhaust System w/Offroad Pipes
SPI Header Pkg.
Dyno Testing/Tuning
SPI “Monster” Intercoolers
SPI Custom Intercooler Plumbing w/Hoses and High Boost Clamps
additional DME/TCU mods
Installation Labor

The car put down over 600 awhp on the dyno with a mixture of 93 octane and MS109 race fuel. It is very easy to drive with it being a tiptronic and I have not experienced any issues with traction. I am running the stock wheels with PS2 tires.

The car pulls very strong especially anywhere in the 0-120mph range. I took the car out today and did some acceleration tests with my Driftbox. Temperature was 75 degrees with about 70% humidity. Had 1/3 tank of 93 octane.

I was able to get 7.23 seconds on a 60-130mph run on a 2.7% decline. The car should run in the 6s when I run race gas.

I also did a 0-60 and 0-100mph run (same run) on a very flat road, and the results are as follows:

0-10 0.2
0-20 0.7
0-30 1.1
0-40 1.5
0-50 2.2
0-60 2.9
0-70 3.6
0-80 4.5
0-90 5.4
0-100 6.4

For that run I brake boosted up to about 2500 rpms and flew off the line. Sport mode on, PSM off. I let the the transmission shift completely on its own. 60ft was 1.7 seconds, 1/8 mile was 7.0 @ 105.3mph. Max long G during the run was 1.207 Gs @ 34 mph. Very impressive.

Overall I am very impressed with the car. It had zero reliability issues with the long trip back, and it handled the acceleration tests with ease. No check engine lights, no over heating, nothing weird, just brutal acceleration. It is easy to drive fast, and easy to drive slow.

Here are some pictures of the car, along with some pictures of the driftbox display. There is also a graph of the 60-130mph run.

Aaron

 

more pictures

 

and some more.

Date 10/12/2008
Accel results
Speed(mph) Time(s)
0-60 02.9
0-100 06.4
Accel Distance results
Distance() Time(s) @Speed(mph)
0-60' 01.7 43.4
0-330' 04.6 81.3
0-660' 07.0 105.3
0-1320' 11.9 70.6

 

Aaron, congrats on your latest acquisition! That car is so nice to have as a comfortable daily driver. Those are also some very impressive times. Why is it showing your 1320' time as 11.9s @ 70.6 mph???

 

Because I let off at 107 mph and was slowing down when it reached the quarter, still ran an 11.9 lol.

Aaron

 

Aaron, now it is time for us to get together. I want to see this beast. I was out today cruising and it would have been nice to run in to you doing your runs. Let me know when you get it out again and we can hook up. Very impressive numbers.
Tim

 

On a side note, I'd stay away from the Bentley. Beautiful car in and out but rides like crap. Build quality is like a low level VW.

Enjoy the rides. If you don't already, you should check them out on a track. You'll get a whole new appreciation for what you've got.

 

Very nice collection. You need to build a few more garages for future acquisitions.

 

Great car!!

this 997 tippy's are really quick to 100!

 

Tim I think I saw you in your white 911 turbo the other day. There cant be very many white 997 911 turbos around. The car turned right onto moores lane from carothers, I was waiting to turn left onto carothers at the light on moores in my black ML63.

3 of my cars are gone to have some more work done on them, the TT Gallardo is back at Heffners shop, the black 911 turbo is at Switzer's shop, my Cayenne is back at EVOMS shop. My SL65 is at the mercedes dealership getting its rear differential replaced under warranty. Hopefully I get that back this week. Right now I have the ML63, silver tip 911 turbo, and F430. I am trading the F430 for a black 06 SLR this week.

I keep almost running into you by accident, we need to meet up on purpose sometime. Give me a call when you are free, I can ususally free up pretty quickly.

Aaron

 

Thanks for the compliments everyone, I am really loving the car.

Aaron

 

Aaron..congrads !!! Sounds very faaaast...I bet you can get even better times launching from 3000 Rpms ))) ...Hope to see even better results with race gas soon and try to launch from 3000 Rpms to see what it will show in 1/4...

Now I want this car again LOL but I am very happy for u and that this car is in right hands ... enjoy and keep us updated !!!

 

Thanks Michael, I am very pleased with the car. I dont know if I will be able to launch it from 3000 rpms, but I will give it a try once I am running some race gas. I havent found a good place to do a quarter mile around here, its too hilly.

Aaron

 

Very, Very Nice!!! Have fun!!!

 

What a beautiful collection and a beautiful home!! What does one do in Tennessee to be so filthy? If you don't mind sharing, of course. At at 32 yet...I can't even dream of that collection.