300c or Typhoon - Page 3

owl · 09-06-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vdouw

If he really wants to sell his F6 to buy the SRT-8 for power he should definatly just top himself for being so ignorant. V8's only beet the Turbo'd I6 of the line as soon as that lil turbo kicks in that V8 may as well crash and burn into that concrete wall that surounds the race track. ... Why else would you ban Skylines from the V8's. But for sure these are 2 totally deferant cars aimd at two different markets. to compare the two is just WRONG and hence go top ur self ... here i'll go get you the pistol! but yea F6 ALL THE WAY!!!!!

oh don't forget really they are both American cars ;)

and which one do you own

cArSiK · 09-06-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by owl

and which one do you own

lol well put!

Tough choice between these two cars. Power aside , there is something about the look of the 300C that makes me want one.....bad.

Laminge · 09-06-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoon Hoon

This is the key:

Typhoon: Torque 550 Nm @ 2000 rpm

300c SRT: Torque 569 Nm @ 4800 rpm

The Phoon hits its max torque just above idle. The SRT, like all V8s, needs to wind up to 4,800rpm to get only 19Nm more.

Sorry

But numbers mean squat compared to the driving experience, so please don't become another numbers person on the forums who quotes from magazines, websites and your cousins uncles friends sister.

Edit.. I do apreciate you own a F6.

Whitey-AMG · 09-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Not having personally driven either of them, I'd have to make a decision purely on looks.............300C hands down. It really is the modern day custom "HOT ROD".........and it's a V8....... :voldar02:

jabba · 09-06-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xfalconz

I spotted a letter in Motor magazine by someone who currently owns a Typhoon. He had a deposit on a 300c SRT8 subject to the straight line performance figures when they are known. The SRT8 certainly has more power.
From what i gather If the Chrysler is quicker he wants to get rid of the Typhoon and change to the SRT8.
Seems like a big call changing cars just for 0-100 time especially as the Typhoon is such a great allround car.
I wonder if the 300c will be as good, i know the looks are love it or hate it!

Last Saturday I watched a stock SRT8 Auto do a 13.2 1/4 mile. I also watched a F6 auto stock do a flat 13sec 1/4

xfalconz · 09-06-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jabba

Last Saturday I watched a stock SRT8 Auto do a 13.2 1/4 mile. I also watched a F6 auto stock do a flat 13sec 1/4

Not much in it then for 1/4 mile times anyway, good info..

banarcus · 09-06-2006, 10:20 PM

Gotta say that I'm a fan of that bad beast 300C with its unbeatable street presence!

1TUFFUTE · 10-06-2006, 12:43 AM

i really do like the look off the srt8....but to tell u the truth, by the end of reading this post i was over it.That car will look so out off date in a year for sure.

Esspecially if u have a slower 300c an u dont have 22inch wheels(ouch$/respect)...imagine a phoon with 22s, itd look horn too.

I guess well see in some more detailed (unbiased)comparos later in the year...that srt is going to get

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Laminge · 10-06-2006, 09:25 AM

Are people acutally aware of the difference of the 300c and the SRT8?

1TUFFUTE · 10-06-2006, 10:23 AM

yep the 300c is the slowwww boring one an the srt8 is the one with the kick engine(the performance model)

WASP · 10-06-2006, 11:56 AM

I can see from this thread that I'm going to have to book myself for a drive of both!!

XR6turbo · 10-06-2006, 12:42 PM

Good idea CDAA, book both in for a test drive. Thats the only way any of you who haven't driven both are going to be able to draw a conclusion.

SRT8 all the way!

BTW, a typhoon with 22's would look stupid!

Phoon Hoon · 10-06-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Sorry

But numbers mean squat compared to the driving experience, so please don't become another numbers person on the forums who quotes from magazines, websites and your cousins uncles friends sister.

Edit.. I do apreciate you own a F6.

No quotes from magazines, websites or cousins uncles friends sister, but in this case the numbers do contribute to the driving experience. The Typhoon's torque gives it it's punch.

I love my Typhoon (as does anyone who's ever driven it), but it doesn't mean I automatically hate everything else. I'm sure the 300c SRT is a cracking car. It's just not for me.

freaky · 10-06-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoon Hoon

No quotes from magazines, websites or cousins uncles friends sister, but in this case the numbers do contribute to the driving experience. The Typhoon's torque gives it it's punch.

I love my Typhoon (as does anyone who's ever driven it), but it doesn't mean I automatically hate everything else. I'm sure the 300c SRT is a cracking car. It's just not for me.

Agree 100%, which is why I went the phoon.

Having all that torque between 2000-4000 is bliss

Swordie · 10-06-2006, 08:07 PM

I would take the 300C any day. I couldn't care less if it was 1 sec slower than a Ford. It's a great looking car.

MoreHPformyXR6 · 10-06-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stiddy

My cousin just got a 300C, the car is unreal and certainly no slouch.. having been in a typhoon and then being in this thing (pic below) IF I had a typhoon I would be swapping the keys over to a new 300C right now.
The car is just unbelieveable. From my experiences people - non car enthusiasts mainly- look at a typhoon and see just another Ford (dont hurt me lol), driving in the 300C people snap there necks because they turn there heads so fast to look at it and they will stare until its out of sight.

oh yeah and its on 22's haha

For pure sex appeal & the PIMP factor id choose that 300c SRT8. If i was after a big crusier to go on really long trips it looks very comfy. But what is the price differance of a 300c or 300c SRT8 over the phoon. To me if i was on the market for a phoon (if I purchased a phoon id like to do some track work with it) & dont see the 300c would be something id look at or compare it to. I would have thought the 300c would be competition for LTD Fairlane Ghia or Statesman etc.

39ClevoUte · 10-06-2006, 08:29 PM

It just looks like a 15 year Bently that no one noticed 15 years ago.

MoreHPformyXR6 · 10-06-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Ghia

It just looks like a 15 year Bently that no one noticed 15 years ago.

Far cheaper than a Bently but.

freaky · 10-06-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Ghia

It just looks like a 15 year Bently that no one noticed 15 years ago.

HOON69 · 10-06-2006, 08:50 PM

some ppl have far too much money

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honestly both cars have taste but imho 300c has class
and nothing beats the sound of a ford at full noise.

bentley aint got nothing on the hemi ;)

39ClevoUte · 10-06-2006, 11:14 PM

Looks like something designed by year 1 TAFE design students. Very boxing and not much style, other than radical grill and low roof which takes eyes away from lack of shape.

SpoolMan · 10-06-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Ghia

Looks like something designed by year 1 TAFE design students. Very boxing and not much style, other than radical grill and low roof which takes eyes away from lack of shape.

Are you talking about the green one in the post above yours?

39ClevoUte · 10-06-2006, 11:50 PM

The overall stock body shape.
Not that doesn't sort of work and look tough, but in a kindergaten kind of a way.
If you draw a match box shape car you kind of get one of these. Reckon kindergarten kids now look like good drawers. lol :Reverend:

**russellw** · 10-06-2006, 11:56 PM

What else needs to be said?

Cheers
Russ

**russellw** · 10-06-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Ghia

Looks like something designed by year 1 TAFE design students. Very boxing and not much style, other than radical grill and low roof which takes eyes away from lack of shape.

Let's just take a moment to put the two designs side by side against their intended purpose - that of sportier versions of their lesser siblings.

In the SRT8 we have a classic design that uses subtle wheel arch extensions; a change in the overall rake; a lower stance and a bigger wheel to body ratio to present a tougher stance than the 300C it is based on.

The Typhoon presents another variation on the same old FPV body kit (that started life as T3) with an oversized wing tacked on the back; more plastic (and ill fitting) sill extensions; a slightly different front face and some wheels - all designed to shout boy racer from 50 yards away.

The purpose of design is to make a statement and the 300C (in both forms) manages to do just that. It also achieves it from a purity in the original design which contains many subtle elements that together present an image that is generally deemed both muscular and aesthetic without the need for tack on pieces to provide additional street cred as the FPV products do.

Choose not to like the car if you will but heed the saying (as far as design goes) that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Russ

39ClevoUte · 11-06-2006, 12:05 AM

What someone has, as let's say there mode of transport, has nothing to do with their oppinions on style, shape, engineering or art. Glass houses does not come into it.
I believe they are radical head turning cars, that look boxy and not all that stylish. This is probably because I like cars with feminine shapes and curves, like Jags, aston martins, late 30's american cars, MGA etc. However, I don't need to explain this every time I express an opinion. My opinion holds even though my curent mode of transport is not an Aston Martin either.

SpoolMan · 11-06-2006, 12:33 AM

I think if anyone wants to compare a Chrysler to the Typhoon this is the car you should be putting up the ''Challenger'' it combines the old muscle car days with the benefits of the mod-cons of today and manged to keep the real tough looking car.

This car would seriously make me think about selling my BF F6.

Laminge · 11-06-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Ghia

However, I don't need to explain this every time I express an opinion. My opinion holds even though my curent mode of transport is not an Aston Martin either.

If you make sweeping statements, and dont expect someone to tackle you on it your a bigger fool than your first sweeping statement.

: Such is the life of a public forum.

Laminge · 11-06-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

I think if anyone wants to compare a Chrysler to the Typhoon this is the car you should be putting up the ''Challenger'' it combines the old muscle car days with the benefits of the mod-cons of today and manged to keep the real tough looking car.

This car would seriously make me think about selling my BF F6.

You just had your Birthday too mate, I doubt the Mrs will allow you to another Birthday present like a car for at least 10 years!

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39ClevoUte · 11-06-2006, 09:39 AM

I love a debate/discussion about the issue or the topic, but not about the fact that I have an opinion.