New observations on the 991
06-19-2012, 12:07 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
New observations on the 991
I hope you all don't mind but being an owner of a 2009 997.2 C2S Cab and now a 2012 C2S cab, I would like to continue posting my impressions between the two as I get to know the 991. Both were/are great cars so this is not at the expense of one or the other - just differences (IMO).
1) The 991 Bose audio system is a huge improvement over my 997.2's Bose system. I really hadn't paid much attention to the sounds in the 991 until tonight as I love the sound of the engine/exhaust so I generally have the tunes on, but low. Tonight I set up the sound settings for all the various media types (Disc, Tuner, SAT, Aux) and it ROCKS!! I'm an old guy and had the Eagles Hotel California and Kansas Wayward Son cranking - awesome sounds that had the potential to blow me out of the car...amazing that this is the first high end factory sound system that actually delivers (IMO). I can only imagine what the folks with the B-Meister system are feeling!! I also tried classic music on SAT and the highs/lows were amazing. I've paid big $$'s for "Preimum sound systems" with BMW, Lincoln and they are always weak and underpowered sounding compared to the 991's Bose system...can you tell I like these tunes
Seriously, I had them LOUD and they still sounded GREAT!!
2) For daily driving I always have the PASM or Sport Suspension setting engaged as the car feels too soft in comfort mode for me...vs with my 997 I generally cruised in the comfort mode and dialed up the sport mode only when driving more agressively.
3) The interior fit/finish and thoughtful touches abound on the 991, the graphics in the multifunction dispaly are awesome and finally cutting edge. Controls are great and the ventilated seats are the best!!
4) I had to smile once I figured out how Porsche engineers addressed the 1971 Camaro door slam/clunk issue...on my 997 when closing the doors it made a very clunky (1971 Camaro type noise) and now they have the windows programmed to raise 1/2 inch so they don't have that horrible clang when closing the doors...way cool to have a $100K + car not sound like a 71 Camaro...more to come and I'd like to hear your first impressions as well.
1) The 991 Bose audio system is a huge improvement over my 997.2's Bose system. I really hadn't paid much attention to the sounds in the 991 until tonight as I love the sound of the engine/exhaust so I generally have the tunes on, but low. Tonight I set up the sound settings for all the various media types (Disc, Tuner, SAT, Aux) and it ROCKS!! I'm an old guy and had the Eagles Hotel California and Kansas Wayward Son cranking - awesome sounds that had the potential to blow me out of the car...amazing that this is the first high end factory sound system that actually delivers (IMO). I can only imagine what the folks with the B-Meister system are feeling!! I also tried classic music on SAT and the highs/lows were amazing. I've paid big $$'s for "Preimum sound systems" with BMW, Lincoln and they are always weak and underpowered sounding compared to the 991's Bose system...can you tell I like these tunes
Seriously, I had them LOUD and they still sounded GREAT!!2) For daily driving I always have the PASM or Sport Suspension setting engaged as the car feels too soft in comfort mode for me...vs with my 997 I generally cruised in the comfort mode and dialed up the sport mode only when driving more agressively.
3) The interior fit/finish and thoughtful touches abound on the 991, the graphics in the multifunction dispaly are awesome and finally cutting edge. Controls are great and the ventilated seats are the best!!
4) I had to smile once I figured out how Porsche engineers addressed the 1971 Camaro door slam/clunk issue...on my 997 when closing the doors it made a very clunky (1971 Camaro type noise) and now they have the windows programmed to raise 1/2 inch so they don't have that horrible clang when closing the doors...way cool to have a $100K + car not sound like a 71 Camaro...more to come and I'd like to hear your first impressions as well.
06-19-2012, 10:57 AM
#3
Does the Bose have a nice tight kick? The Bose on my Vette sucked. We used to say it Blose. I replaced it with custom JL audio equipment, not b/c volume, but b/c it had a nice tight kick throughout the range.
06-19-2012, 04:56 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Believe it or not - it actually does, much better than my 997.2 and BMW preimum Bose systems!!
06-19-2012, 05:06 PM
#5
Nordschleife Master
windows dipped on 997.1 and 997.2 the change came from entirely new doors.. they are lighter and like the boxster spyder... much lighter. all new cross members inside.. lower center of gravity
sound is mostly better because of added sound dampening...
sound is mostly better because of added sound dampening...
06-19-2012, 05:14 PM
#6
Rennlist Member
4) I had to smile once I figured out how Porsche engineers addressed the 1971 Camaro door slam/clunk issue...on my 997 when closing the doors it made a very clunky (1971 Camaro type noise) and now they have the windows programmed to raise 1/2 inch so they don't have that horrible clang when closing the doors...way cool to have a $100K + car not sound like a 71 Camaro...more to come and I'd like to hear your first impressions as well.
Mark
06-19-2012, 05:58 PM
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks guys for the feedback and I wish I would have known the 997.2 was supposed to do that...the windows didn't raise at all when I opened the doors and the cheap sounding "clunk" when closing the doors drove me nuts. I got to where I would close them very softly and/or hold my fingers against the top of the window glass to keep it from clunking so loud. When I first got the 997 I was showing a neighbor and he actually commented on how tacky that sounded coming from a Porsche - never let him drive it for that comment though
