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Old 02-27-2013 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
this thread started talking about mezger motors, then pdk, then ptv, pts, and pretty soon, we'll move on to deviated stitching.
that's what it comes down to. the feel of the leather and the contrast of the stitching.
nothing else matters...
Yep...then the day after the 1st 991 GT3's are delivered there will be posts on rennlist on what the best exhaust mod and ECU flash is...cuz it ain't fast enough and loud enough stock.
Old 02-27-2013 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
C'mon jimmy, don't be a killjoy. Just having some fun. You don't order your cars in primer gray, do you?

hey, i'm having fun too!

my cars are black and the other silver, i know, boring, but both chosen to fly under the radar....
Old 02-27-2013 | 10:41 PM
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I agree white is probably likely the launch colour and the best option if nothing else stands out.

PTS is slow. For RHD customers there will be very few of these cars built (probably only 250 ish worldwide). Markets like Australia may get 25-30 units and New Zealand perhaps only 8, UK 130, SA 20 etc Ordering RHD and PTS is a dangerous game of patience on a limited production variant and probably why so few RHD PTS cars arrive down under.

Mdrums. So true! Crazy thing is there will likely be upgrades available via afteermarket tuners before the cars are even customer delivered. Id bank on a Akro titanium exhaust system for one!
Old 02-28-2013 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
this thread started talking about mezger motors, then pdk, then ptv, pts, and pretty soon, we'll move on to deviated stitching.
that's what it comes down to. the feel of the leather and the contrast of the stitching.
nothing else matters...
My thought exactly, LOL !
Old 02-28-2013 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
this thread started talking about mezger motors, then pdk, then ptv, pts, and pretty soon, we'll move on to deviated stitching.
that's what it comes down to. the feel of the leather and the contrast of the stitching. nothing else matters...
There is always a deviant musician among us that lead children stray with a fancy tune and the melody of a fancy PTS job, the feel of Corinthian leather and devilish details of deviating stitching! Beware & keep on the alert!

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Old 02-28-2013 | 08:59 AM
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From a Teamspeed.com review of the new Cayman:

"America, it seems, is to blame for the switch from Porsche’s old hydraulic power steering to the current electric assistance. [England is to blame for American Idol—Eds.] Focus groups—how we love them—decided that light steering is great. Now you can even specify a super-light Servotronic option that gives additional power assist below 30mph. "

Seriously?!? Sadly, I believe it.

http://teamspeed.com/forums/boxster-...he-cayman.html
Old 02-28-2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
From a Teamspeed.com review of the new Cayman:

"America, it seems, is to blame for the switch from Porsche’s old hydraulic power steering to the current electric assistance. [England is to blame for American Idol—Eds.] Focus groups—how we love them—decided that light steering is great. Now you can even specify a super-light Servotronic option that gives additional power assist below 30mph. "

Seriously?!? Sadly, I believe it.

http://teamspeed.com/forums/boxster-...he-cayman.html
Totally bogus.
Old 02-28-2013 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
From a Teamspeed.com review of the new Cayman:

"America, it seems, is to blame for the switch from Porsche’s old hydraulic power steering to the current electric assistance. [England is to blame for American Idol—Eds.] Focus groups—how we love them—decided that light steering is great. Now you can even specify a super-light Servotronic option that gives additional power assist below 30mph. "

Seriously?!? Sadly, I believe it.

http://teamspeed.com/forums/boxster-...he-cayman.html
Again, as I said much earlier in this thread, Porsche unfortunately seems to think its customer base (and this includes the GT3) is primarily comprised of poof poseurs, and is designing cars for that base.
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I will continue to wait and drive the new 991 GT3 before I pass judgement on it.
Old 02-28-2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckbdc
Totally bogus.
Not totally. Porsche actively markets the "Steering +" option as useful for parking, which came directly from these focus groups.

Probably the same focus groups who owned Turbos, and complained they couldn't buy a 997 GT3 because they can't drive a stick, or the pedal was too heavy.

You can honestly VW and their 50.1% majority stake in Porsche, for what we see now, and will continue to see, plain and simple.
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If both the 991 GT3 and Turbo come only with pdk and GTR like assists. Why go with a GT3, other then it will be priced less?

Looking at the curb weight of the 991 C4S, and adding say 40kg for turbos. They weight difference will be not be a huge difference and it would be the lightest in the history of the twin Turbo's. The 991 Turbo should blow the GT3 away on the track and on the street.
Old 02-28-2013 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I will continue to wait and drive the new 991 GT3 before I pass judgement on it.
Come on Mike - this thread is no place for common sense!
Old 02-28-2013 | 11:43 AM
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Will it park itself in my trailer, like a Kia parks itself paralel?
Old 02-28-2013 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
If both the 991 GT3 and Turbo come only with pdk and GTR like assists. Why go with a GT3, other then it will be priced less?

Looking at the curb weight of the 991 C4S, and adding say 40kg for turbos. They weight difference will be not be a huge difference and it would be the lightest in the history of the twin Turbo's. The 991 Turbo should blow the GT3 away on the track and on the street.
For daily driving, assuming both Turbo and GT3 are PDK only, the Audi R8 (V8 w/ 6spd manual), is the car to have for the enthusiast at only $114k.

Or maybe a base 991-S w/ 7spd manual at $100k, minus the ghey 20" factory dubs.

Loaded optioned cars are a waste, just more electronic **** to go wrong.
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Or a Corvette


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