Sold the 996, Hello CaymanS
09-13-2006 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ltc
Alex,
Repeat after me....
"Hi, my name is Alex and I'm a Porsche shop a holic."
Waiting for the V10 TDI update to the sig
Repeat after me....
"Hi, my name is Alex and I'm a Porsche shop a holic."
Waiting for the V10 TDI update to the sig
V10 tdi ..ahhh.. Xmas present?
LOL
09-13-2006 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by arenared
evansaero,
If I'm not mistaken, your loaner is probably a base 2.7L and a Tip with skinny 55 series tires?
If I'm not mistaken, your loaner is probably a base 2.7L and a Tip with skinny 55 series tires?
265/40 zr18 rear
I guess what I'm trying to say is
I'm really impressed with the driving characteristics of the boxster.
Though at highway speeds I do feel more kidney bounce than the 911
Not sure if I answered your question right?
alex911s,
Nice ride
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09-14-2006 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by -tokz-
why are there more and more people keep getting a tubi exhaust with their Cayman?
how do you get this stuff ordered and installed by your dealer?
how do you get this stuff ordered and installed by your dealer?
Porsche dealer sells them here in the bay area...
09-14-2006 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by evansaero
Not sure if I answered your question right?
I would imagine the S or a Cayman S with a 6 speed would feel considerably different power-wise.
Interesting comment about the 987 feeling more kidney bounce than the 996. Out of the box, I think the Cayman handles volumes better than a 986. To me, the 986 is considerably softer with the front end underdamped and bobbing around too much. Maybe this is some of the tuning. Stiffer shocks but higher profile tires?
09-14-2006 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by arenared
Actually, more than I thought. It was sort of rhetorical
I would imagine the S or a Cayman S with a 6 speed would feel considerably different power-wise.
Interesting comment about the 987 feeling more kidney bounce than the 996. Out of the box, I think the Cayman handles volumes better than a 986. To me, the 986 is considerably softer with the front end underdamped and bobbing around too much. Maybe this is some of the tuning. Stiffer shocks but higher profile tires?
I would imagine the S or a Cayman S with a 6 speed would feel considerably different power-wise.
Interesting comment about the 987 feeling more kidney bounce than the 996. Out of the box, I think the Cayman handles volumes better than a 986. To me, the 986 is considerably softer with the front end underdamped and bobbing around too much. Maybe this is some of the tuning. Stiffer shocks but higher profile tires?
comopared to 996, 986 has less front end bobbing.
compared to cayman, 986 has more front end bobbing.
09-14-2006 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by -tokz-
why are there more and more people keep getting a tubi exhaust with their Cayman?
how do you get this stuff ordered and installed by your dealer?
how do you get this stuff ordered and installed by your dealer?
i prefer a silencer on mine so i dont have to lift going up laguna seca.
09-14-2006 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
comopared to 996, 986 has less front end bobbing.
What's curious is that the 996 is comparatively lighter in the front yet the shocks are stiffer than the 986. Go figure. Maybe it's because the CG is much further behind exaggerating the motion?
09-19-2006 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
some like it louder.
i prefer a silencer on mine so i dont have to lift going up laguna seca.
i prefer a silencer on mine so i dont have to lift going up laguna seca.
09-19-2006 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MrBonus
That is a gorgeous automobile. Is it lowered with springs or full coilovers?
alex, you need some coil overs. let me help you spend your money.
