New Video: 996TT compared to 991.2 C4S
06-02-2017, 04:25 PM
#16
Why are they comparing starting in the same gear... pick a speed and choose whatever gear is best for that speed, which may not be the same since the 991.2 is a 7-speed. And the 996TT has a tune and exhaust, so right there it's already no question that it's going to be faster.
Dan
Dan
06-02-2017, 06:54 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
I don't think it is the turbo non-turbo, this is a 991.1 with the NA flat 6 unless the guy went out of his way to change the rear bumper and exhaust, which is entirely possible... The rest of the car looks correct for 991.2, just odd.
991.2 C4S:
Attached below is a screen grab from this clip....
991.2 C4S:
Attached below is a screen grab from this clip....
06-02-2017, 07:00 PM
#20
Originally Posted by T10Chris
I don't think it is the turbo non-turbo, this is a 991.1 with the NA flat 6 unless the guy went out of his way to change the rear bumper and exhaust...
06-02-2017, 07:03 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
06-03-2017, 01:28 AM
#24
Here is the sister video:
06-03-2017, 11:57 AM
#25
Several observations about personal possessions and their aesthetics; these can be applied to just about any item, especially those that some people would collect:
(1) Most people are not particularly interested in other people's possessions (other than perhaps to be envious). The more obscure the item, the less interest they have. If you want to test this theory, put on a very expensive mechanical wristwatch and walk around wearing it, making sure it is highly visible to others. Unless the watch is huge or really gaudy, the only people who are likely to notice would be other watch enthusiasts, or perhaps someone with an ulterior motive, such as trying to get on your good side or to impress you.
(2) Collectors of obscure items do not have the same taste as the general public. I have no idea what the average person would think of the appearance of any of the Porsche model series vs. any other, however I doubt it would track the comments one finds on a Porsche enthusiast forum.
(3) Tastes are not static, either of individuals or populations. Today's ugly is tomorrows highly desirable "retro." Ultimately, marketplace value will mostly be determined by rarity, however functionality will play a part. If something is ultimately recognized to be very good for what it is, and if it becomes rare, the value will go up, a lot.
(1) Most people are not particularly interested in other people's possessions (other than perhaps to be envious). The more obscure the item, the less interest they have. If you want to test this theory, put on a very expensive mechanical wristwatch and walk around wearing it, making sure it is highly visible to others. Unless the watch is huge or really gaudy, the only people who are likely to notice would be other watch enthusiasts, or perhaps someone with an ulterior motive, such as trying to get on your good side or to impress you.
(2) Collectors of obscure items do not have the same taste as the general public. I have no idea what the average person would think of the appearance of any of the Porsche model series vs. any other, however I doubt it would track the comments one finds on a Porsche enthusiast forum.
(3) Tastes are not static, either of individuals or populations. Today's ugly is tomorrows highly desirable "retro." Ultimately, marketplace value will mostly be determined by rarity, however functionality will play a part. If something is ultimately recognized to be very good for what it is, and if it becomes rare, the value will go up, a lot.
06-03-2017, 02:09 PM
#26
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If you want to test this theory, put on a very expensive mechanical wristwatch and walk around wearing it, making sure it is highly visible to others. Unless the watch is huge or really gaudy, the only people who are likely to notice would be other watch enthusiasts, or perhaps someone with an ulterior motive, such as trying to get on your good side or to impress you.
06-04-2017, 01:15 AM
#28
Why of course, I used to collect expensive mechanical wristwatches, before they became fashionable to collect, back in the dark ages of the internet. This was back in the days when the famous watch manufacturers used to welcome collectors to come visit their factories in Switzerland and in Germany. You were probably 7 years old at the time, and it appears that you have not learned very much since then.
06-04-2017, 01:16 AM
#29
The general public is not as judgmental as collectors are. For the most part, the general public has much more common sense.