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Old 03-02-2017 | 08:21 AM
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I can't believe I've been suckered in. Ok, all you 991.1 drivers, are all you guys riding the torque curve above 4500 rpm almost all the time? Otherwise it must feel slow
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Old 03-02-2017 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
I live at 7000', and some of the best nearby driving roads go even higher. Given that normally aspirated engines lose 3 to 4% for every thousand feet, anything without forced induction could be missing a third of rated power. That takes any non-turbo 911 back at least a couple of generations.

Granted that turbos are not magic, but the reduced power loss made the 991.2 the right choice for me.
99% of the conjecture is sarcasm but you'll see most of the people(who are right by the way) in the 991.1 camp also say that it really depends on your needs and how you use it.

There is a reason that there have been so many Subarus sold in high elevation for years. AWD is part of it but they've been using turbos since before it was en vogue.
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sexfiend
Oh the humanity, only 2014 Turbo S, not 2017 so STFU...
Dang it! I guess we need a forum for every year and every model!
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KenTO
I want to argue whether or not we need an argument about the argument about the cars.
...But I paid for and argument........
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
^^ Wrong thread, my friend. This is not the one where we argue about the cars; this is the meta thread where we argue about the argument about the cars.
So does that mean the 928 crowd should jump in?

Remember what Anatole “Tony” Lapine once said: "I'd rather have 8 out front than 6 in the rear" - Ok, maybe that's not exactly what he said... but close enough.

Originally Posted by Dennis C
Dang it! I guess we need a forum for every year and every model!
I think we need to break it down by color too.

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...But I paid for and argument........
Now we are getting somewhere!
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr
I think we need to break it down by color too.
The 2014 Mahogany Brown Metallic Turbo S forum might be lonely....
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
The 2014 Mahogany Brown Metallic Turbo S forum might be lonely....
There seems to be a dog behind you.....................
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
The 2014 Mahogany Brown Metallic Turbo S forum might be lonely....
Exactly! You wouldn't have to listen to the rest of the ******** in their GT Silver 2015 Turbo Coupes and the like.
Old 03-02-2017 | 10:51 AM
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Let’s try a different approach where no model year 911 needs to be mentioned. I am not sure of the demographics at this site, but I would have to assume that the price these cars demand, makes us all adults. I may be a bit older than most, but I would think that most participants here were taught to be respectful and polite at some point on our way to adulthood. You may not agree with all that is said, but you should always respect that person’s right to say it. What I do find disturbing are the trolls here that make statements for effect or to pursue their own agenda. You probably think you are being cute, but it really isn’t funny. It just shows your immaturity, insecurity, need for attention and above all, your apparent lack of manners and/or respect. No need to mention names, you know who you are. And for those who feel they need to get the last word in, save that magic moment for conversations with your spouse.
As I mentioned before, we all own and drive one of the best cars on the planet. Let’s be content with that at this moment in time because history shows us that change is inevitable. Case in point, the PDK. We can either reject it or embrace it, but it will happen.
Let’s make this forum a place to come for the exchange of useful information and ideas.
Everyone bought the car they have for personal reasons, whatever they may be. Let’s respect that.
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I'll volunteer to moderate the Guards Red subforum. That's where all the fastest cars will be since it's a proven fact that guards red is in fact the fastest color. There is statistical data to prove this. The reason red cars get more tickets is simply because they are faster than turbo cars.
Old 03-02-2017 | 11:17 AM
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I always knew that.
Old 03-02-2017 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
I'll volunteer to moderate the Guards Red subforum. That's where all the fastest cars will be since it's a proven fact that guards red is in fact the fastest color. There is statistical data to prove this. The reason red cars get more tickets is simply because they are faster than turbo cars.
I'll never understand this as guards just stand in one place, rarely moving. Now Racing Yellow....that sounds fast!!!
Old 03-02-2017 | 11:55 AM
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The slowest is Basalt Black. It cooled off eons ago.
Old 03-02-2017 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
Exactly! You wouldn't have to listen to the rest of the ******** in their GT Silver 2015 Turbo Coupes and the like.
Great point! I think the 2015 GT Silver Turbo Couple forum will be lonely too....
Old 03-02-2017 | 12:43 PM
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All this drama from owners/lesses of sports/GT cars made by a SUV company



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