OT: Singer discussion with Jay Leno
12-31-2013, 09:32 AM
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I fancy getting some black mats made up out of that. I’m not a big fan of fluffy stuff!
12-31-2013, 09:36 AM
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Discussion going on here regarding the OEM **** carpets and possible replacements;
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-new-post.html
Happy new year!
12-31-2013, 01:20 PM
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Webasto still in business I see http://www.webasto.com/us/markets-pr...tive-industry/
12-31-2013, 09:12 PM
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Got around to watching the video today. Great car, amazing craftsmanship! Regarding the 964 being the best platform, it is pretty much, along with the 993. As long as they seam weld the tubs. Multi-link rear suspension in the 993 is a little more comfy, but it's not a night and day difference. I'd love to own one of those Singers some day although I'd prefer a more subdued interior.
01-01-2014, 01:51 AM
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There is no doubt anyone can build an awesome 911 for $100-200K and likely get 90% of the Singer experience. But I challenge anyone to replicate a Singer (parts, craftmanship, attention to detail, quality, etc) for less than what it costs SVD. It just can't be done based on the man-hours invested, R&D, and parts used. SVD has stated numerous times this is more a venture of passion than finances. I don't think the margins are significant on each unit sold.
It's fine to debate whether their pursuit of perfection is necessary (it isn't), but there is no doubt in my mind the cost required to achieve their results is completely warranted. I think it is worth every dollar it sells for and would buy one if I had the means.
It's fine to debate whether their pursuit of perfection is necessary (it isn't), but there is no doubt in my mind the cost required to achieve their results is completely warranted. I think it is worth every dollar it sells for and would buy one if I had the means.
The Singer seems to be comparatively priced to the Ferrari 458 Italia. If I had the scratch to spend on a toy of that caliber, I would pick the Singer.... in signal green.
01-02-2014, 02:29 PM
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The Chris Harris video does reveal a lot.
The steel body is skeletonized and overlaid with bonded on carbon fiber parts at the roof and rear quarters.
This means the whole car is "ballooned up" by the thickness of carbon fiber.
The steel body is skeletonized and overlaid with bonded on carbon fiber parts at the roof and rear quarters.
This means the whole car is "ballooned up" by the thickness of carbon fiber.
01-02-2014, 11:42 PM
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