Rob, have you ever driven a 650whp+ single turbo N54? I'm just curious.
I know your business revolves around upgraded twins, but I've had them both and prefer the ST by far. The lag I was worried about isn't really there. I'm happy with my decision to go single, but can understand there might be people that prefer otherwise. All depends on the goals for the car.
Personally have not driven one but I'm sure it would be a blast, I'd not be opposed to it all!
Also obviously I do agree that we are in the twin business, but we also recommend ST's to potential customers daily. It really all depends on their goals, if they say "I want 650+rwhp daily" we say "Buy a ST". This has been our response for many years now, so it is as simple as that. Then they either go buy a competitive vendors twin turbos who promises a higher capability or they simply take our friendly advice and go straight to the ST. With that being understood the last post was not intended to contain any hidden agenda or attempt to knock ST's; but more so shed some light in regard's to the ole "garbage twins" comment.
Keep in mind things like Smokey and Rattly twins, etc; all very common posts. Understandable since they outnumber ST's thousands upon thousands to one in the real world, and yeah sure there have been some growing pains throughout the years customizing them as upgrades as well. However things like smokey ST's, burnt O2's weekly, fried wiring harnesses, melted valve covers, or just annoying drivability (over the longer term to some demographic) not so much discussed; albeit very real nonetheless based on feedback we have received.
Rest assured there are surely pros and cons to everything and/or at other times it could simply be that tastes have changed. As with anything it is going to be different strokes for different folks but over the past 8 years I've personally had countless conversations with countless amounts of N54 enthusiasts and as such comes living through their experiences. And with that what was stated is certainly what we have heard on many occasions. Guys like yourself even, loved their ST at first, but then came back around as THEY (not you per se) began to miss some of the things the twins just did better. It happens.
Rob