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Old 03-24-2010, 06:31 PM
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Still not in the same league as the wifey though
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:33 PM
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So how does it sound compared to the NA 996?

NCSU?
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:35 PM
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To be honest, I haven't really "driven" it. I'll get a full report after I flog it this weekend

Right off the bat I can say the clutch sucks (whimpy) and the exhaust is quiet as quiet can be

NCSU and DTCC
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:37 PM
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Hey, Congrats and enjoy. A P-car for every occasion
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:56 PM
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Dell,
Way to go! Absolutely beautiful car. I'm sure that you'll have a great time with it AND tell us all about it.
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Old 03-24-2010, 07:17 PM
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Great looking car Dell, congrats!
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:16 PM
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Congrats Dell, exactly the car and color combo I'd buy if I were out there today!
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:30 PM
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Great looking Turbo, Dell!, congratulation! I love those wheels and if you could install those 997S exhaust tips, that would be awesome... Enjoy :-)
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
Wow, you're prettier than I imagined.
Your wife isn't bad either.

Congrats on the new car! - you have the Porsche sickness way more than anyone I've ever met.

Enjoy!
Wayne, I kind of suspected. Not that there's anything wrong with that ....
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:46 PM
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Wayne, I kind of suspected. Not that there's anything wrong with that ....
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:13 PM
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See, now that's more like what I had in mind!
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:51 PM
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Wow!

That is one beautiful turbo
Congrats !

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Congrats Dell.... your patience paid off. She's a beauty!.... as for the wimpy clutch, pull out the booster (helper) spring up by the clutch pedal, it will help with a better feel for the pedal.
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Botsy67
Great looking Turbo, Dell!, congratulation! I love those wheels and if you could install those 997S exhaust tips, that would be awesome... Enjoy :-)
Holy smokes, you're still alive! I thought NY ate you alive or something...

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Old 03-24-2010, 10:31 PM
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Congrats on the beautiful turbo! I just pointed out to my wife that I must be simple and practical because I have only one Porsche... I really love my Targa but I sometimes fantasize about driving a turbo. It isn't much by any standard, but back in my 20's the 2.0 turbo on my Saab 900 gave a nice boost... Can only imagine what the extra 100 HP and the boost would feel like...

Enjoy the car!

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