Spent 2 months making a 2-minute video with my 981CS; let me show you it.
12-21-2017, 12:57 AM
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I will next week. Curious if the video quality will be closer to the original file. The uploaded version on Vimeo wasn't as crisp.
They really are fantastic all around cars. This was my daily for almost a year before I got the M5, and I had no problems in terms of practicality. Part of me still wants a 964 or a 993 at some point, but those are crazy pricey these days. I also really like how they're not as common. 911s don't draw any attention in LA unless it's a Turbo/GT3, but the Cayman is rarely seen, yet still has a presence about it that commands admiration & attention. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours to the extreme! I haven't done any track days but will at some point.
Any more videos are months in the future but I can share these shots for now.
With my previous ride:
And my favorite shot:
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Reminds me just how special I know these cars are. I've been a car nut and gearhead all my life, turning 60 in 2 months, and the naturally aspirated 981 cars to me are the best sports car experience to be had, period. Can you spend more money? Sure. Might it be a special car if you do? Sure. Does more horsepower go faster? Of course. I don't care. I love these cars. I wish I had one in every color and every combination of gearbox in each color.
I've driven a 5,800 mile cross-country round trip in 20 days, taken the car to the track for 7 track days so far this year, and many, many fun backroad explorations. Top down, top up. It's two cars in one! I've spent the day in 90+ degree heat in sessions on track, turned on the air conditioner and ventilated seats and driven home in comfort. Amazing.
Please post more videos if you do them. Oh, and yes, more leggy blonde please.
I've driven a 5,800 mile cross-country round trip in 20 days, taken the car to the track for 7 track days so far this year, and many, many fun backroad explorations. Top down, top up. It's two cars in one!
I've spent the day in 90+ degree heat in sessions on track, turned on the air conditioner and ventilated seats and driven home in comfort. Amazing.Please post more videos if you do them. Oh, and yes, more leggy blonde please.
Any more videos are months in the future but I can share these shots for now.
With my previous ride:
And my favorite shot:
12-21-2017, 05:28 PM
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12-21-2017, 08:59 PM
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I will next week. Curious if the video quality will be closer to the original file. The uploaded version on Vimeo wasn't as crisp.
They really are fantastic all around cars. This was my daily for almost a year before I got the M5, and I had no problems in terms of practicality. Part of me still wants a 964 or a 993 at some point, but those are crazy pricey these days. I also really like how they're not as common. 911s don't draw any attention in LA unless it's a Turbo/GT3, but the Cayman is rarely seen, yet still has a presence about it that commands admiration & attention. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours to the extreme! I haven't done any track days but will at some point.
Any more videos are months in the future but I can share these shots for now.
With my previous ride:
And my favorite shot:
They really are fantastic all around cars. This was my daily for almost a year before I got the M5, and I had no problems in terms of practicality. Part of me still wants a 964 or a 993 at some point, but those are crazy pricey these days. I also really like how they're not as common. 911s don't draw any attention in LA unless it's a Turbo/GT3, but the Cayman is rarely seen, yet still has a presence about it that commands admiration & attention. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours to the extreme! I haven't done any track days but will at some point.
Any more videos are months in the future but I can share these shots for now.
With my previous ride:
And my favorite shot:
12-22-2017, 12:14 PM
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no need for the girl, too much music over engine, I could not read the letters which popped up, so no idea what that said, no engine sounds we are not electric yet.
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
12-22-2017, 01:29 PM
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no need for the girl, too much music over engine, I could not read the letters which popped up, so no idea what that said, no engine sounds we are not electric yet.
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
12-22-2017, 02:19 PM
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They complement each other quite well.
If you can't read what it said, maybe you should watching it again, eh? 
I don't know, I think my portrayal of her was classier than tacky 1980's stuff but I know it's not for everyone.
no need for the girl, too much music over engine, I could not read the letters which popped up, so no idea what that said, no engine sounds we are not electric yet.
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
Back to the drawing board imo.
I am not saying it's easy, but I did not get it. and adding girls is tacky 1980's stuff.
Things have moved on, but prob better than I could do ;-)
I don't know, I think my portrayal of her was classier than tacky 1980's stuff but I know it's not for everyone.
12-22-2017, 06:58 PM
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I thought the whole video was very very well done, and my only complaint was that it was too short, so I went and watched it again instead.
Everyone is entitled their opinions, of course, but I’d challenge anyone who doesn’t like the video to post their own.
Merry Xmas, all!
Everyone is entitled their opinions, of course, but I’d challenge anyone who doesn’t like the video to post their own.
Merry Xmas, all!
12-23-2017, 07:41 PM
#27
Nice job, and looks like shots next to LAX on Lincoln BLVD ....I grew up in that area.
12-24-2017, 09:35 AM
#30
I agree that the tunnel reflection was awesome.
I didn't care for the letters though. I didn't get what it said. Yes, I could pause or rewind, but I assume that, being a video, you are expected to watch it the way it was produced.
Would have liked more engine noise as well, but understand your limitation.
Overall, I would give it an A-.
I didn't care for the letters though. I didn't get what it said. Yes, I could pause or rewind, but I assume that, being a video, you are expected to watch it the way it was produced.
Would have liked more engine noise as well, but understand your limitation.
Overall, I would give it an A-.