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Old 04-12-2018, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce In Philly
I have never got happy with d#$@^ clutch holder thing and I've been using it for 100K of driving.... I hate it.

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I can see why some people might appreciate it especially if they live in a hilly city like SF for example (although moreso in a 991 on account of lacking a proper handbrake) but it makes absolutely no sense to me why there's no provision to disable it, if not through the PCM then at least with Durametric.
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A 997.2 has most of the tech of the 991 (PDK, direct-injection, LED lighting, e-diff on the 4 models, Bluetooth, active engine mounts on the Turbo, etc) while retaining all that was good about the 996/997.1.
The 997.1 simply doesn't - it's more 996 than 991. That's can be a good or bad thing depending on what one is seeking in their 911!
Old 04-12-2018, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce In Philly
I have never got happy with d#$@^ clutch holder thing and I've been using it for 100K of driving.... I hate it.

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i don't mind it.. may i ask why you don't like it?
Old 04-12-2018, 11:33 PM
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The word is getting out on the 997.2: the C4 manual in cream white posted for sale sold fast!
Old 04-13-2018, 12:19 AM
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My 997.1 S cabriolet was made when Porsche was Porsche--and not a subsidiary of Volkswagen! A REAL Porsche!
Old 04-13-2018, 01:21 AM
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All these articles are written to hype the used car market up. Yes, the 997 is a good car. I myself, am in the market to get one soon.

I am just trying to figure on how to upgrade the pcm for cheap by myself or find a very good installer who won't ruin the car panels etc. I need latest GPS and Carplay is a must.
Old 04-13-2018, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
My 997.1 S cabriolet was made when Porsche was Porsche--and not a subsidiary of Volkswagen! A REAL Porsche!
Lol, so was the 996 . . .
Old 04-13-2018, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by captainkirk
All these articles are written to hype the used car market up. Yes, the 997 is a good car. I myself, am in the market to get one soon.

I am just trying to figure on how to upgrade the pcm for cheap by myself or find a very good installer who won't ruin the car panels etc. I need latest GPS and Carplay is a must.
I agree. The 997.2 is still within range to be financed with most banks where as the 997.1 is outside of it and still pretty expensive. They are both great cars, no doubt about it.
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Originally Posted by srcn
*Look at my loaded 997.1 C4S X51*

Nope!
Haha...and the sweat on your brow from listening for ticks and watching for smoke....not to mention me showing up outrunning you.

I kid I kid,,,



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