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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 10:12 PM
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Had the pleasure of taking the RS America out today with temps in the low 50's.

Its remarkable just how well behaved the car is as it works it's way over constantly varying road surfaces- the Ohlins no doubt do a tremendous job handling compression/rebound while maintaining grip.

The engine has gotten markedly stronger as the break in period has been extended and robust.- about 4000 miles post rebuild w itbs and guard lsd.

the lsd is fully broken in at this point, and the driving experience has improved considerably as the car has found the perfect balance between modulating slip and grip.

next item- new uprights and brake upgrade

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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 10:26 PM
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Good is an understatement. Let’s go with Great.
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Good is an understatement. Let’s go with Great.
I second that
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 12:29 AM
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Beautiful car amigo.

Drive safe!!!
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmw1234
Had the pleasure of taking the RS America out today with temps in the low 50's.

Its remarkable just how well behaved the car is as it works it's way over constantly varying road surfaces- the Ohlins no doubt do a tremendous job handling compression/rebound while maintaining grip.

The engine has gotten markedly stronger as the break in period has been extended and robust.- about 4000 miles post rebuild w itbs and guard lsd.

the lsd is fully broken in at this point, and the driving experience has improved considerably as the car has found the perfect balance between modulating slip and grip.

next item- new uprights and brake upgrade
LMAO. Fleets Cove Beach... I live just down the road in Northport. Spent many days at Fleets Cove Beach in my youth. In particular, in and on Fleets Cove pond. I'll keep my eye out for this beauty. I have a GPW C2.
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmw1234
...RS America....temps in the low 50's...Ohlins ...engine has gotten markedly stronger...4000 miles post rebuild w itbs and guard lsd....perfect balance between modulating slip and grip....next item- new uprights and brake upgrade...
Lordy that reads so well.
A 964 done right! This car is so mega it needs a "super great."
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Originally Posted by 911Jetta
Lordy that reads so well.
A 964 done right! This car is so mega it needs a "super great."
appreciate the kind words- I owe it all to RL and the Porsche community at large- through their collective expertise and spirit of sharing
( Ninemeister/ Jae Lee to name a few) and a lesson or three in patience - she came together just right!

Thanks again for the education & inspiration--- whose next????
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took a bit to get this right--- constantly reworking the problem- the porsche way!!
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Originally Posted by Jmw1234

took a bit to get this right--- constantly reworking the problem- the porsche way!!
Beauty!
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Originally Posted by Jmw1234

took a bit to get this right--- constantly reworking the problem- the porsche way!!
wow
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Originally Posted by Jmw1234

took a bit to get this right--- constantly reworking the problem- the porsche way!!
Love the variation in metal colors and material finishes. With those green giants and + double the flow, do you find yourself + or - 3.8 bar in the fuel press?
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Well...I am blushing sir, now that you have shown me what's under the lid.
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Originally Posted by Ubipa
Love the variation in metal colors and material finishes. With those green giants and + double the flow, do you find yourself + or - 3.8 bar in the fuel press?
not sure tbh



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Originally Posted by GentlemanRacer
Well...I am blushing sir, now that you have shown me what's under the lid.

appreciate the kind words- its wonderful that others share the love for these machines that I do
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Originally Posted by GentlemanRacer
Well...I am blushing sir, now that you have shown me what's under the lid.

appreciate the kind words- its wonderful that others share the love for these machines that I do
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