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Old 10-03-2012, 10:14 AM
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Default Total 911- the rise of the 964!!!
Just got the mag, front page feature on the 964 with the above title. The tag line is : how the once unloved 964 is now the 911 to own!!!! Ive not even read it yet but I am so excited I wanted to post straight away! Hope this is not a duplicate post...
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Its been out a while yes. WHat do u own a C2 or C4?
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Yeah I saw this on their tweet - I must get out and get myself a copy. Thanks for the reminder!
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All this said the 964's been rubbished for so long its either a case of its been overlooked as they say or the Mags now want something new to write as they've never said a good word about them!
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I think rising prices are a good indication that this is not just for the sake of a magazine story..
I have a Carrera 4 and was disappointed they listed it as one of the ones to avoid along with convertibles and tips. A bit unfair I think as a good change of geo to RS spe is all it took to eliminate the understeer. While instead the shortcomings of the other two cannot really be addressed so easily. Also no mention of Targas...
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Agreed JAck re the C4. btw those wheels are the nuts u have. 18's speedlines or reps?
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I think rising prices are a good indication that this is not just for the sake of a magazine story..
I have a Carrera 4 and was disappointed they listed it as one of the ones to avoid along with convertibles and tips. A bit unfair I think as a good change of geo to RS spe is all it took to eliminate the understeer. While instead the shortcomings of the other two cannot really be addressed so easily. Also no mention of Targas...
Overall not the best article, seems to be more background than roadtest. A more thorough description of how the car drives would have been good.
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Agreed JAck re the C4. btw those wheels are the nuts u have. 18's speedlines or reps?
They were Veloces reps. However have now changed to Cup2s. Car is much better to drive now.
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Gotcha i have original Cups on my 1993 C2 though im not sure if they are 1's or 2's 17'' though?? having Geo done this weekend
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the pic of the Rubystone Red RS on the cover though!!!! Very Nice!
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yup special car that one.....an RS id want LHD though i think
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Great. The first edition after my subscription has lapsed
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same as billy, so i just bought it anyway lol
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same as billy, so i just bought it anyway lol
its a personal thing but i prefer Total 911 to all of the Porsche mags. Its the only one i subscribe to and seems to cover more older models and modified cars as well.
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I used to buy 911 & PW but it was too heavy a read. No real personality in the features etc.

I went back to reading Performance VW!

I may get a copy of Total 911 and see what it like

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