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Old 08-02-2017, 09:33 PM
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Default My new turbo s just arrived.

Just took delivery of new Turbo S. Purchased most options

Did launch control for first time. Wow! Like an amusement park ride!

Love this car. I turned in my jag ftype R which had a mean sound but not near as fast or quality. Been a few years since I owned a Porsche, love being back!

Now need to find luggag that fits cargo space and maybe new exhaust system.
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carmine red or guards?
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Guards Red because I did Seat belts, stitching and instruments in red and it won't match Carmine.

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Looks nice!
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Originally Posted by Acovin
Guards Rwd because I did Sealy belts and instruments in red and it won't match Carmine.
looks flipping amazing with all the black trim
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Looks fantastic. I have a similar car coming in November that is Guards Red except it's a coupe. Looking at your car has given me hope. I'm also having my Turbo S wheels painted glossy black. Love the look.

Congratulations again.

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Exhaust system is a Have to!
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Very nice, love the red!!!
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Thanks. First ever red car....all past have been silver but love the red stitching, red instruments and red seat belts. Had a ceramic coating and expel clear bra put on before I even picked it up. Love the wet look the ceramic coating provides and how everything including wheels just wash off.

Anyone with tips on exhaust system, let me know please.
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Congrats! And happy to see another Cabriolet on the board!

The choice of exhaust really depends on what you plan to do with the cats. If I weren't stuck in CA CARB hell, I'd get a full Kline system.

Btw, did you do launch control during the break-in period?
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It had around 1000 when I tried it. I've heard a couple different things things on break in.
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Looks great
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Beautiful car. Seems like you rarely see a red Turbo. Looks awesome.
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That rear end end though... spectacular...
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Stunning.


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