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11-18-2015, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for the story- link.....Nice job Mr Smith
11-20-2015, 02:32 PM
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Here's a great line that confirms what has been only previously speculated about,
"The transmission was updated for the 911 GTS, and you have to assume the technology carries over. There's stronger self-centering to the lever and the gates seem more defined, whether they are or not.
Long story short: You concentrate less on the wrong things (is there a gear there?) and more on the right things (GOD THAT SHIFT FELT GOOD I GOT THE TIMING RIGHT I AM A GOLDEN GOD). "
"The transmission was updated for the 911 GTS, and you have to assume the technology carries over. There's stronger self-centering to the lever and the gates seem more defined, whether they are or not.
Long story short: You concentrate less on the wrong things (is there a gear there?) and more on the right things (GOD THAT SHIFT FELT GOOD I GOT THE TIMING RIGHT I AM A GOLDEN GOD). "
11-20-2015, 02:41 PM
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Here's a great line that confirms what has been only previously speculated about,
"The transmission was updated for the 911 GTS, and you have to assume the technology carries over. There's stronger self-centering to the lever and the gates seem more defined, whether they are or not.
Long story short: You concentrate less on the wrong things (is there a gear there?) and more on the right things (GOD THAT SHIFT FELT GOOD I GOT THE TIMING RIGHT I AM A GOLDEN GOD). "
"The transmission was updated for the 911 GTS, and you have to assume the technology carries over. There's stronger self-centering to the lever and the gates seem more defined, whether they are or not.
Long story short: You concentrate less on the wrong things (is there a gear there?) and more on the right things (GOD THAT SHIFT FELT GOOD I GOT THE TIMING RIGHT I AM A GOLDEN GOD). "
And OP - thanks for posting - it was a good read.
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11-20-2015, 02:56 PM
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Another great line: tarted up and unnecessary.
"The face-lift works in person, but not around other 911s; on its own, the car looks dignified and simple. Next to older cars, it just seems tarted-up and unnecessary."
"The face-lift works in person, but not around other 911s; on its own, the car looks dignified and simple. Next to older cars, it just seems tarted-up and unnecessary."
11-20-2015, 05:26 PM
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Found the comments about size interesting. 911s are wide cars and keep getting wider, and heavier. They're heavier than a Camry for Chrissake! My Targa barely fits through my garage door. Perhaps a better way of improving gas milage than turbocharging would be to cut size and weight and avoid weight adding options such as rear wheel steering.
On the other hand, I did buy my Targa 4s as a GT, intending little track time, and the extra width makes it a much better tourer. When compared to its competition in this category, size and weight are very much in line.
I have always enjoyed small, light cars and think the solution may be to have two Porsches. I've been thinking of adding a 2010 Boxster and stripping out everything. No carpets, AC, stereo, nav, top, glove box door, cup holders. Trade out the seats for racing shells, etc.
On the other hand, I did buy my Targa 4s as a GT, intending little track time, and the extra width makes it a much better tourer. When compared to its competition in this category, size and weight are very much in line.
I have always enjoyed small, light cars and think the solution may be to have two Porsches. I've been thinking of adding a 2010 Boxster and stripping out everything. No carpets, AC, stereo, nav, top, glove box door, cup holders. Trade out the seats for racing shells, etc.
