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Old 12-06-2016, 04:53 PM
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I wish its always turbo day but working 40 miles each way will put to much miles into my baby.

Drive it 1-2/week and you will see how good and badass this car is. For 40 miles, it takes me 35-40 mins. But thats 40 mins of pure fun.

Passing cars, looking at the boost pressure, its like a video game.

Love it.
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Lunch time at the hill.
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My office is below the cliff.
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That's awesome. I don't have nearly the distance of commute that you do (mine is only 11 miles each way) but maybe once a week I'll drive my car to work, and I'm always happy that I did, especially on the ride home when it is a nice cool evening and the roads are relatively clear.

I still think these cars are beautiful, and plenty fast, even in the bone stock form. What a car!
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I have a two mile commute to my shop so I dont really take the car to often, but saturday or sunday morning after getting coffee and jump on the highway super early is the best feeling.

Nice picture spot btw
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Nice pictures! Do you ever take the RS to work?
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Originally Posted by o7silverturbo
I have a two mile commute to my shop so I dont really take the car to often, but saturday or sunday morning after getting coffee and jump on the highway super early is the best feeling.

Nice picture spot btw
My other job is about 13 miles each way, i feel it is not enough for me to enjoy a our cars. Or you start to enjoy it them and then you are there already.

40 miles of highway speeds with ups and turns and hills, its a pleasure to drive. Nothing fits like a glove like a 911.
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Nice pictures! Do you ever take the RS to work?
No, probably before It arrive there, the front end maybe missing. Its too low. It has a lift but useless in a hwy. Besides, I only have the half clear bra on since delivery from factory. The turbo has a full bra on so I am not so afraid to tailgate.

I will start bringing them to the hill one at a time to take pics for posterity.
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Originally Posted by vbb
That's awesome. I don't have nearly the distance of commute that you do (mine is only 11 miles each way) but maybe once a week I'll drive my car to work, and I'm always happy that I did, especially on the ride home when it is a nice cool evening and the roads are relatively clear.

I still think these cars are beautiful, and plenty fast, even in the bone stock form. What a car!
I have enough horses in the rear to push me to my seats. Boosting 9 psi is like you taking off from an airplane, you can feel and hear the turbos churning.

Next week again. I dont want to drive my cars everyday. It keeps me enjoying my day.

Like I said before, driving a special car everyday, will make it feel less special. It worked for me.
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Originally Posted by thxbuff2001
No, probably before It arrive there, the front end maybe missing. Its too low. It has a lift but useless in a hwy. Besides, I only have the half clear bra on since delivery from factory. The turbo has a full bra on so I am not so afraid to tailgate.

I will start bringing them to the hill one at a time to take pics for posterity.
You have an awesome combo...a 997 Turbo and a 997 RS. After my 4.0 experience I can't justify the price difference and don't lust after one anymore. I will hopefully one day add a 3.8 RS to keep my 2009 TT company!
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Originally Posted by Johnny DB
You have an awesome combo...a 997 Turbo and a 997 RS. After my 4.0 experience I can't justify the price difference and don't lust after one anymore. I will hopefully one day add a 3.8 RS to keep my 2009 TT company!
Two different animals. Besides the mezger, they are so different. Made to do what it was made to be.
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Very NICE!!

I have a close twin here. 2007 arctic sliver, but mine has the exterior package painted option. All of the black trim is painted silver.
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Originally Posted by 964Carrera4
Very NICE!!

I have a close twin here. 2007 arctic sliver, but mine has the exterior package painted option. All of the black trim is painted silver.
Looks very clean. Time to wash mine.



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