New to me Black 993
07-03-2011, 02:41 AM
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New to me Black 993
Having wanted a manual 993 for a while, I finally found one about 2 months ago. After a PPI and a bit of haggling it was mine about 6 weeks ago. Due to work pressure, I was not able to pick it up until yesterday. Fortunately the weather was great, as it is the start of winter here, and had a great drive home to Auckland from Palmerston North via Fielding, Vinegar Hill, Taupo and the Old Taupo Road to Cambridge, Taupiri and thence Auckland.
First impressions (I have had a 964C4 and still have a 944S2). I little more power, quieter, keep forgetting I have a 6th gear, a pain having to go down 2 gears to pass, the offset steering wheel took a little while to adjust back to.
Now the fun starts, of course there are always little things to do.
Yes, I will keep the "SUV" ride height, roads in NZ are not as billiard table smooth as in some countries, and I am quite happy with the ride quality.
Thanks to all on this board for the hours of reading I have done to help me to this point, and especially Macca for his help.
I have added the obligatory photos.
Cheers.
First impressions (I have had a 964C4 and still have a 944S2). I little more power, quieter, keep forgetting I have a 6th gear, a pain having to go down 2 gears to pass, the offset steering wheel took a little while to adjust back to.
Now the fun starts, of course there are always little things to do.
Yes, I will keep the "SUV" ride height, roads in NZ are not as billiard table smooth as in some countries, and I am quite happy with the ride quality.
Thanks to all on this board for the hours of reading I have done to help me to this point, and especially Macca for his help.
I have added the obligatory photos.
Cheers.
Last edited by cbnz; 01-02-2015 at 11:29 PM.
07-03-2011, 04:05 AM
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'96 Polar Silver/Black C4S, manual, litronics, LED's in the positioning lights, alu/leather shifter & handbrake,
silver face gauges with alu rings, sport seats, full leather interior, motor sound airbox, stainless door sills,
valve caps Porsche crested brushed alloy, front protection bar, with split rear grill and layered with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
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'89 Carrera 3.2 (Sold)
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07-03-2011, 08:55 AM
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I was born in Auckland and lived in Wellington. I had a girlfriend in Palmerston Nth and I can visualize that run from there to Auckland - That must have been sweet, especially the old taupo road. Enjoy !!!!
I was born in Auckland and lived in Wellington. I had a girlfriend in Palmerston Nth and I can visualize that run from there to Auckland - That must have been sweet, especially the old taupo road. Enjoy !!!!
07-03-2011, 11:20 AM
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What a beautiful country! Brings back memories of our vacation there and our picnic at Lake Taupo. I imagine if you ever get tired of any oil smells from the engine you could always visit Rotorua. I think I can still smell the sulfur odor. LOL!!
