View Poll Results: 996 owner calls us dickheads - are you one?
Yes, I am a dickhead
145
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No, I'm not a dickhead
71
32.87%
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996 owner calls us dickheads - are you?
03-13-2006, 08:27 PM
#76
Originally Posted by LUISJR993
This is funny, I don't get it. I love all Porsches (exept 996's 
j/k) Some people really take this air vs water thing really serious.
j/k) Some people really take this air vs water thing really serious.
03-13-2006, 11:28 PM
#77
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
Why would that be anything to be ashamed about? I am not certain, but I bet that on the track, with the same driver -- let's say Hurley Haywood -- on the same day at the same track under the same conditions, a bone stock Boxster S would clean the clock of a bone stock normally aspirated 993. Hell, a stock normal Boxster might even take it. That is, of course, because a mid-engined car arguably has a closer tie to Porsche's racing heritage than the vaunted 911. I bet you look down on the Cayman as well, don't you? 
And BTW, it's Shirley Haywood...
03-13-2006, 11:39 PM
#78
Originally Posted by Flying Finn
OK ********,what's the bet?
And BTW, it's Shirley Haywood...
And BTW, it's Shirley Haywood...
And by the way Finn, what's up with that smiley . . . you flirtin' with me? I don't swing that way
03-13-2006, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
Hey, I don't own a 993 although I would love to own one in a heartbeat. . . you guys are the *********
And by the way Finn, what's up with that smiley . . . you flirtin' with me? I don't swing that way
And by the way Finn, what's up with that smiley . . . you flirtin' with me? I don't swing that way
And quit that flirtin' stuff already! "Not that there's anything wrong with that!"
03-13-2006, 11:53 PM
#80
Originally Posted by Flying Finn
I knew you wanna be ********!
And quit that flirtin' stuff already! "Not that there's anything wrong with that!"
And quit that flirtin' stuff already! "Not that there's anything wrong with that!"
BTW, out of all seriousness, what is the ring time for a stock 993 c2. The time for a 2000 Boxster S was 8.32 min. Now I am curious about my assumption, not that it matters anyway.
Why don't we bet a good cigar and whiskey or wine? so long as the winner buys the second round!
03-14-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
BTW, out of all seriousness, what is the ring time for a stock 993 c2. The time for a 2000 Boxster S was 8.32 min. Now I am curious about my assumption, not that it matters anyway.
Why don't we bet a good cigar and whiskey or wine? so long as the winner buys the second round!
You're assumption (especially that non "S" Boxster stuff) sucks.
993 C2 time at the ring is 8:28.
And obviously the tyres on that C2 weren't as good as what Boxster S had.
But hey, this is Miami so I always have some Cohibas (and Green Label) around, so when you're down here next time, let's share some cigars, Schotch and BS more about our cars!
03-14-2006, 12:33 AM
#82
Originally Posted by Flying Finn
You're assumption (especially that non "S" Boxster stuff) sucks.
993 C2 time at the ring is 8:28.
And obviously the tyres on that C2 weren't as good as what Boxster S had.
But hey, this is Miami so I always have some Cohibas (and Green Label) around, so when you're down here next time, let's share some cigars, Schotch and BS more about our cars!
993 C2 time at the ring is 8:28.
And obviously the tyres on that C2 weren't as good as what Boxster S had.
But hey, this is Miami so I always have some Cohibas (and Green Label) around, so when you're down here next time, let's share some cigars, Schotch and BS more about our cars!
OK, I lost but the times are close enough to make my point that no 993 owner -- or 996/997 for that matter -- should turn their noses up at a Boxster if they really understand Porsches and Porsche history . . . mmmm Cayman S mmmmm, so the first round is on me, and I actually do make it down to Miami now and again
03-14-2006, 02:23 AM
#83
Originally Posted by TD in DC
Why would that be anything to be ashamed about? I am not certain, but I bet that on the track, with the same driver -- let's say Hurley Haywood -- on the same day at the same track under the same conditions, a bone stock Boxster S would clean the clock of a bone stock normally aspirated 993. Hell, a stock normal Boxster might even take it. That is, of course, because a mid-engined car arguably has a closer tie to Porsche's racing heritage than the vaunted 911. I bet you look down on the Cayman as well, don't you?
03-14-2006, 09:34 AM
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******** here no question
What I love about the poor chip on the shoulder 996 crowd is their belief that the 996 was lighter weight than the 993.
Yes Porsche quoted that 1320kg DIN weight, But Porsche had begun to get into some nasty habits with the advent of the water pumpers, all the tests showed differently.
German mag Sport Auto who weigh all the test cars (in the same way) tested the 996 C2 Coupe 2X 300hp cars which averaged 1401kg
3 X 320hp cars which averaged 1455kg
The same mag tested 5 993 C2s which averaged out at 1385kg
Its all here:http://www.einszweidrei.de/
What I love about the poor chip on the shoulder 996 crowd is their belief that the 996 was lighter weight than the 993.
Yes Porsche quoted that 1320kg DIN weight, But Porsche had begun to get into some nasty habits with the advent of the water pumpers, all the tests showed differently.
German mag Sport Auto who weigh all the test cars (in the same way) tested the 996 C2 Coupe 2X 300hp cars which averaged 1401kg
3 X 320hp cars which averaged 1455kg
The same mag tested 5 993 C2s which averaged out at 1385kg
Its all here:http://www.einszweidrei.de/
03-14-2006, 09:38 AM
#86
Funny, I never hear the 996 crowd bragging about 996s being lighter than 993s. I only hear them talking about the advances in the suspension, ease of maintenance, low cost of replacement engines, and that really nifty secret and hidden cappucino machine built into the dash just below the cup holders. I hear them bitching about weight, RMS, and lack of dry sump (but I have never seen an oil problem with the 996s on the track). The Boxster Ss and normally aspirated 993s are pretty close on the track, but the 993 is no competition for the 996, just like my 996 is no competition for the 997.
03-14-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TD in DC
OK, I lost but the times are close enough to make my point that no 993 owner -- or 996/997 for that matter -- should turn their noses up at a Boxster if they really understand Porsches and Porsche history . . . mmmm Cayman S mmmmm, so the first round is on me, and I actually do make it down to Miami now and again
03-14-2006, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
...until of course, the Boxster falls apart. Just my experience
Not the 993 quality though, if they only had built Porsches in Finland back then...
03-14-2006, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pcar964
until of course, the Boxster falls apart. Just my experience
Why am I talking Boxster here? This is a ******** thread!!!
