996 a real 911? Screw Hershey Swap Meet!!!
04-18-2012, 07:07 PM
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04-18-2012, 07:17 PM
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Wait, whose jealous in this scenario?
04-18-2012, 09:48 PM
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IIRC a couple months ago, Porsche AG sent out a promotional item for the 991 intro that had those very profiles on clear mylar (or whatever) on a base that resembled a business card holder with lots of dividers. Viewed from the front at eye level, you saw those same red profiles, one on each "card". The profiles were exactly the same ones used on the "offending" T-shirt, including the windowless 997.
So first, I hope the CPA Region has written permission from Porsche AG for that T-shirt because the profiles are copywrited.
Second, the dufus who made the shirt proably got the profiles from the desk weights PAG/PCNA sent out. No more, no less.
So before we get too upset with CPA Region, remember that it is Porsche AG that is disavowing any knowlege of the 996.
So first, I hope the CPA Region has written permission from Porsche AG for that T-shirt because the profiles are copywrited.
Second, the dufus who made the shirt proably got the profiles from the desk weights PAG/PCNA sent out. No more, no less.
So before we get too upset with CPA Region, remember that it is Porsche AG that is disavowing any knowlege of the 996.
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04-18-2012, 09:53 PM
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It's like Hallie Berry in her Cat woman costume. Really nice curves no matter where you look.
04-18-2012, 10:18 PM
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Thunder, IIRC, the desk plaque thing referenced models by year, not model #, and referenced the 996 as the 1998, since that is when it debuted in Europe. I know that was discussed in a different thread on here, just don't remember which one.
As my great-grandpa used to say, "Haters gonna hate" (okay, maybe he didn't say those exact words, but it was something like that, sorta.) And if the morons running the Hershey event can't realize the significance of the 996 in Porsche's history, they are just that, morons.
As my great-grandpa used to say, "Haters gonna hate" (okay, maybe he didn't say those exact words, but it was something like that, sorta.) And if the morons running the Hershey event can't realize the significance of the 996 in Porsche's history, they are just that, morons.
04-18-2012, 10:28 PM
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A couple of weeks ago, I was getting gas after washing and waxing the car. A 30 something guy in a G37 at the next pump.
G37 guy: Wow. The new 911 looks better in real life that the pictures. (obviously not a Pcar afficianado)
Me: I hate to break it to you, but this car is 8 years old. It's 2 generations ago.
G37 guy: No ****. It's still beautiful.
The 996 will get it's due one day.
G37 guy: Wow. The new 911 looks better in real life that the pictures. (obviously not a Pcar afficianado)
Me: I hate to break it to you, but this car is 8 years old. It's 2 generations ago.
G37 guy: No ****. It's still beautiful.
The 996 will get it's due one day.
04-18-2012, 10:39 PM
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The headlights are a little controversial, but honestly they are unique. The overall lines of the car are brilliant. I like the fact that there isn't a sharp edge anywhere in the lines.
It's like Hallie Berry in her Cat woman costume. Really nice curves no matter where you look.
It's like Hallie Berry in her Cat woman costume. Really nice curves no matter where you look.
