Had to get back in 991...bummer
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Had to get back in 991...bummer
Unfortunately the weather went back to normal here, no more 80*s....
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
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Sorry to hear you are not happy with your 991, I absolutely love mine.
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Unfortunately the weather went back to normal here, no more 80*s....
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
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I've come from a 981 Cayman GTS. The 991.2 has definitely lost something in terms of soul - it's stupidly fast, but more isolated than the Cayman. The steering feel isn't quite the same, and the exhaust sound is wildly disappointing compared to the GTS. That said, I still love the car!
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Unfortunately the weather went back to normal here, no more 80*s....
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
So, after 2 weeks of flogging my 996 turbo, I'm stuck back in 991 with all it's inherent drawbacks from the pleasure of driving.
I like seat cooling and my Pandora on the BT stereo, but all the other gizmos and electronic distractions are much more annoying after being away from them for a while.
The engine sound is awesome, but I have to press a button for that. The suspension is great, but I have to press a button or two for that too. The cockpit is comfy, but it has like 18 buttons on just the seat(18-way, I know)...
Not bashing the new stuff, and mine isn't even new, but I think if you really like just driving, there should be less settings and BS to mess with/distract you.
Somehow a couple levers between the seats for heat/AC, one TC on/off button on the dash, and 2 way buckets could be an advancement from where we are now.
A 78sc weighs like 2,600#, 992 is 3400# with much more advanced materials/composites to work with, essentially 1000# of BS, ok 900 if you appreciate airbags like me.
I'd love to strip my 991s and see what it gets down to, anyone already done this?
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Sorry for your loss of driving pleasure, may he find peace.
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Am I the only one who wants to know why the OP’s 996 doesn’t work when it’s warm out?
I knew 996s had issues but I didn’t think a need for refrigerated storage was one of them.
I knew 996s had issues but I didn’t think a need for refrigerated storage was one of them.
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After we're done with the snarky comments regarding his 991 - then we'll start with the next batch
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Perhaps I should have left off "bummer" in the title, I enjoy driving the 991, just was thinking about all the extras that don't necessarily contribute to driving pleasure/enjoyment for me as much as some others.
The sound at 7500rpm makes me happy and I take this road to work many days for the sheer reason it exists and only takes a few extra minutes
It works great when warm or hot, even better when cold, just doesn't like the rain when on NT-01's with the PSM unplugged at the ABS pump.
It works great when warm or hot, even better when cold, just doesn't like the rain when on NT-01's with the PSM unplugged at the ABS pump.