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#767
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PS no like button is weird coming from MF. I go over there a few times a week just to click it... lol
#768
Burning Brakes
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#769
Drifting
Very smart Carrera T, MDJAK! Congrats! And enjoy your trip...!
#770
Burning Brakes
I've been going back and forth with what is my favorite color on a carerra t...but I think MDJAK confirmed it for me, white it is. Looks stunning and congrats to you!
#771
Be sure to look at both the white and white metallic. I got the white metallic because compared to the bright white, it has a bit of a grey tone which I personally think goes really well with the agate grey. Good luck with your choice!
#772
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Dynamically - it's fun in the way all mid-engine cars are. Tossable, playful, quick. The suspension was a weak spot. Damping was generally too much for driving conditions - and made for an uncomfortable ride. My 993 with 10 year old Bilstein HD shocks was worlds better. The 14-way seats didn't help here either, as they were flat as boards I couldn't get the support just right (I'm not a big guy).
I *loved* the hatchback. It was the one feature I came away wishing my "T" had. Just super convenient and a real plus on the car. I also liked the smallness and sight-lines in the cabin. The intimacy of the interior space added positively to the driving experience in a way that was very cool. My wife remarked on this as well.
When I turned it in and picked up my car, the contrast was very interesting. The "T" felt significantly lighter, more nimble and more powerful. To the point that when I got home, I checked and was shocked to see that the 991 actually has a shorter wheelbase than the Cayman, is just under 5" longer and the "T" is only ~80-100 lbs heavier. I think the wheelbase really contributes the difference, my "T" with RAS and PASM just whips around the bends -- it's so agile -- the Cayman just didn't compare in any way. The Cayman was a good sports car, my "T" is like a go-kart.
So the "T" is the clear winner for me for everyday and backroads driving. But I'll tell you what...that 718 Cayman is going to be a perfect track car project in 5 years once the steepest part of the depreciation curve hits. Fix the suspension, roll cage, and maybe get the S or GTS for a bit more power - just raw fun. I'll take mine in white so I can go full stickers!
cheers!
#773
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#775
Burning Brakes
Happy
2019- just arrived RWS, Silver ext pack etc - more pics to come when i pick her up next week!
Thanks to all who gave advise during the spec and waiting period. 911T❤️
#776
Three Wheelin'
Ukkid74 and ronht, congratulations. Looks great.
#777
Intermediate
^RAS. I have it on my T and the ability to spec the car with RAS and the LWBs for me provided an interesting track package. The RAS does make the car feel a bit darty on the street and if fairly serious track usage was not in the plans, I would probably want the T without RAS and with the standard sportex seats.
One other misgiving I have about the RAS is the difficulty in using 19” wheels due to clearance issues. Apparently it is possible to use 19s only with a custom wheel spec. I have not explored this in detail, however.
One other misgiving I have about the RAS is the difficulty in using 19” wheels due to clearance issues. Apparently it is possible to use 19s only with a custom wheel spec. I have not explored this in detail, however.
#778
Rennlist Member
RAS completely transforms the car. Whether you think this is good or bad depends on a back to back test drive with and without it. I strongly urge anyone that can to do so. Only then can you determine if its for you. Just make sure both cars DONT have power steering plus.
#779
RAS completely transforms the car. Whether you think this is good or bad depends on a back to back test drive with and without it. I strongly urge anyone that can to do so. Only then can you determine if its for you. Just make sure both cars DONT have power steering plus.
#780
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RAS is, IMHO, a must have. It is a game changer whether you are tracking, or caning it on backroads, or just toodling around in commute traffic and parking garages. It makes the car uncannily agile - there really is no other car out there that I can think of which handles quite as well as a Carrera T with RAS.
Motor Trend used to do a "Best handling car in the World" award. The 993 I used to have won it in 1995, beating out the Ferrari 355. I'll stack up my T against any volume production car on earth in 2018. It's that good.
Try it. You'll like it :-)
cheers!
Motor Trend used to do a "Best handling car in the World" award. The 993 I used to have won it in 1995, beating out the Ferrari 355. I'll stack up my T against any volume production car on earth in 2018. It's that good.
Try it. You'll like it :-)
cheers!