Just picked up a 997S but... my heart still beats for my 993. Here are some thoughts:
10-14-2006, 11:52 PM
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Mark, that wasn't Penelope Cruz in Spanglish. I think her name was Paz Vega - or something like that. Don't feel bad, easy mistake. I could see the similarity - they're both hot!
10-15-2006, 12:41 AM
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Nice job Mark!
I just picked a 997 also and I could not agree more with your comments. There is something about the 997 that is just toooo nice. Even though I'm currently suffering from the dreaded engine hesitation problem (car @ dealer), the motor and handling are exceptional. I really need the PSE or Fabspeed exhaust. I agree with all the electronic gadgets. While the 997 spent the w/e with electrical/computer issues, I took the roadster (no computers, a/c, radio, DME, etc......) for an extensive drive and sometimes more basic can be more fun. It really is more fun to drive a slow car fast.
I also agree that the 993 is the perfect Porsche. I really thought about getting another 993 TT that, unlike mine, was unmolested. The 997 I found just happend to be matching colors with the 356 and even though it is a bit queer and nerdy, they do look great together.
Good luck with your car & good luck on the track.
I just picked a 997 also and I could not agree more with your comments. There is something about the 997 that is just toooo nice. Even though I'm currently suffering from the dreaded engine hesitation problem (car @ dealer), the motor and handling are exceptional. I really need the PSE or Fabspeed exhaust. I agree with all the electronic gadgets. While the 997 spent the w/e with electrical/computer issues, I took the roadster (no computers, a/c, radio, DME, etc......) for an extensive drive and sometimes more basic can be more fun. It really is more fun to drive a slow car fast.
I also agree that the 993 is the perfect Porsche. I really thought about getting another 993 TT that, unlike mine, was unmolested. The 997 I found just happend to be matching colors with the 356 and even though it is a bit queer and nerdy, they do look great together.
Good luck with your car & good luck on the track.
10-15-2006, 12:58 AM
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Congrats Mark. Sounds like you've got a great stable of cars coming together. I appreciate the comparison as I've been considering a 997 for DD work. Just not sure yet.
10-15-2006, 09:07 AM
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Wow Mark congrats........are you brining this one to the Nov 19th meet...........Your write up sounds interesting......me thinks....why did he not just go and buy a 993TT......you could have had all the 993 things you like AND the power to go with it!!!......looking forward to seeing you in 4 weeks.....
10-15-2006, 10:42 AM
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Thanks for the comments, guys! It's a cool car.
obchuck, you're right. It's Paz Vega and not Penelope. I had talked about the movie with a friend and he said it was Penelope, so it stuck in the back of my head. When mentioned Penelope's "role", I kept thinking, "How did I miss that it was her?" Now I know.
I hope I can make it to the November meet. I am slammed at work.
obchuck, you're right. It's Paz Vega and not Penelope. I had talked about the movie with a friend and he said it was Penelope, so it stuck in the back of my head. When mentioned Penelope's "role", I kept thinking, "How did I miss that it was her?" Now I know.
I hope I can make it to the November meet. I am slammed at work.
10-15-2006, 01:23 PM
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I drove it pretty hard and found the shock's sport setting to be overly busy and way less forgiving than the Motons on my 993, especially over high speed bumps on the highway at 100+ MPH. Where my Motons eat up bumps and make the car supremely easy to drive at very high speeds (130+ MPH), the 997 on the sport setting moved around way more than I cared to feel.
FWIW,...I do have Clubsports for 997's sitting right here next to me.
I could have them in your hands within 24 hrs and fix that "problem" right up,...
10-15-2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems
FWIW,...I do have Clubsports for 997's sitting right here next to me. I could have them in your hands within 24 hrs and fix that "problem" right up,...
I could have them in your hands within 24 hrs and fix that "problem" right up,...
10-15-2006, 02:18 PM
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Steve,
Chris is wrong; you're not evil, you're multiply malevolent, malicious and malignant.
Throw in a month-long Penelope Cruz+Paz Vega menage a trois and I'll buy Motons for the 997, the Miata and the Sequoia!
Seriously, this car is not going to go on the track. I hope I don't have to go back and delete these words...
Chris is wrong; you're not evil, you're multiply malevolent, malicious and malignant.
Throw in a month-long Penelope Cruz+Paz Vega menage a trois and I'll buy Motons for the 997, the Miata and the Sequoia!
Seriously, this car is not going to go on the track. I hope I don't have to go back and delete these words...
10-15-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
Steve,
Chris is wrong; you're not evil, you're multiply malevolent, malicious and malignant.
Throw in a month-long Penelope Cruz+Paz Vega menage a trois and I'll buy Motons for the 997, the Miata and the Sequoia!
Seriously, this car is not going to go on the track. I hope I don't have to go back and delete these words...
Chris is wrong; you're not evil, you're multiply malevolent, malicious and malignant.
Throw in a month-long Penelope Cruz+Paz Vega menage a trois and I'll buy Motons for the 997, the Miata and the Sequoia!
Seriously, this car is not going to go on the track. I hope I don't have to go back and delete these words...
You will!!!!
