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Dear 993 enthusiasts,
This is an amazing forum! The vast array of interesting topics and in depth technical expertise accompanied with colourful personalities just makes it a deadly combination
I just got my car back from its first ever detailing last week and I took a couple of pictures while it was still very shinny. So I thought this might be a timely opportunity for me to give everyone a b-lated introduction and show you its good/clean/back side.
This is a 1997 993 targa, 4-speed, in zenith blue. The car is mainly stock with minor electronic upgrades. Mechanically it runs great. I’ve had the car since June of last year and been enjoying it tremendously both last summer and this summer. Even before I was able to take possession of the car, this forum has been very helpful in my research in finding a fellow Rennlister, turbodan, to have my car apprised for insurance.
I hoped the pictures get attached properly. I'm still trying to figure out where to adjust my signature file... I think the admin had mine turned off.
All the best and hope everyone have a blast riding in your cars this summer.
Cheers,
Andrew
This is an amazing forum! The vast array of interesting topics and in depth technical expertise accompanied with colourful personalities just makes it a deadly combination
I just got my car back from its first ever detailing last week and I took a couple of pictures while it was still very shinny. So I thought this might be a timely opportunity for me to give everyone a b-lated introduction and show you its good/clean/back side.
This is a 1997 993 targa, 4-speed, in zenith blue. The car is mainly stock with minor electronic upgrades. Mechanically it runs great. I’ve had the car since June of last year and been enjoying it tremendously both last summer and this summer. Even before I was able to take possession of the car, this forum has been very helpful in my research in finding a fellow Rennlister, turbodan, to have my car apprised for insurance.
I hoped the pictures get attached properly. I'm still trying to figure out where to adjust my signature file... I think the admin had mine turned off.
All the best and hope everyone have a blast riding in your cars this summer.
Cheers,
Andrew
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It's always refreshing to see something like a zenith blue targa as opposed to a black/silver coupe. Glad you're enjoying 993 ownership! Out of curiosity, how do you like the tip? I've never driven a tip from the 993 era.
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After I got the car, I had to 1) get used to driving an air cooled vehicle being very tight and compact and 2) learn how the car having only 4 gears behaves in different driving conditions. Like many tip owners, I also like my tip when stuck in city traffic. However I would still like a stick with 3 peddles in the back roads. Putting the car in sports mode with manual gear shift does make the drive more lively. I am still trying to perfect holding onto 2nd gear before upshifting to 3rd in the city.
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but i see 99% of RLers with bilstein, why? can someone explain to me? (im new)
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The Tip can be very capable, once you get to know that there are hundreds of transmission maps that range from easy going to very aggressive depending on how you drive the car. Manual is always a good option for Tips. I'd like to get a 993 Tip Cab for my wife.
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Andrew-- So nice! Man, you scored ^^
On the center vents, might that be a GPS mount or similar
Great use of the Targa roof for some good photo angles, too
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On the center vents, might that be a GPS mount or similar
Great use of the Targa roof for some good photo angles, too
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Thanks John, Great color on yours as well.