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11-07-2005, 05:08 PM
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Damn, after mine being built on the 25 of October she was shipped out on the 4th of November... 
That long of a wait, perhaps for "illuminated door sills"? I would inquire!
That long of a wait, perhaps for "illuminated door sills"? I would inquire!
11-07-2005, 05:16 PM
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Another goodie is the free picture resizer from microsoft. Can resize and picture (small, med, large presets or Custom) from the right-click menu. Great tool. Very clean resizes..
Check this link, it's near the bottom:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
Check this link, it's near the bottom:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
11-07-2005, 06:48 PM
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Here's where you get the Image Resizer power toy - it rules:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
11-08-2005, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ronmart
What options do you have on the car?
TPMS
Bose
Nav
Power seats
Heated seats
dimming mirrors
The wart
Classics on order.
Sorry about the lack of good pics guys...I got home from work too late to get more pics...I will post some on Tues.
Cheers,
Oz
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11-09-2005, 12:30 PM
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Thanks OCBen...MS Paint seemed to work. Here are a few pics...not terribly scenic (but I may have a trip next week 
As for my first impressions - This car is much faster that my 3.4 996. The S engine has a ton of low end torque and seems to pull in a very linear fashion. (I have not ventured much over 4,000 RPMs yet as I only have 300 miles.
This is my 3rd Porsche but first Cab...let me say that even at 80 - 90 MPH the Cab has very little wind entering into the cabin (unless, of course, you want it to). The Car is also void of any creaky noises and seems very stiff as well. These were all things I was concerned with when I bought the car, so I figured I’d share.
The all-wheel drive is very nice. I have taken a few spirted corners in sport mode and the car just tracks! A touch of understeer, but not very much at all. Overall, this car handles much better than my 996 - much more stable and seems to track around the turns very predicably.
That’s my two cents...Open top driving is everything I expected and more! I love the night drive with the stars and the heated seats going!
I am hoping to get some scenic pics soon.
Bets wishes,
Oz
As for my first impressions - This car is much faster that my 3.4 996. The S engine has a ton of low end torque and seems to pull in a very linear fashion. (I have not ventured much over 4,000 RPMs yet as I only have 300 miles.
This is my 3rd Porsche but first Cab...let me say that even at 80 - 90 MPH the Cab has very little wind entering into the cabin (unless, of course, you want it to). The Car is also void of any creaky noises and seems very stiff as well. These were all things I was concerned with when I bought the car, so I figured I’d share.
The all-wheel drive is very nice. I have taken a few spirted corners in sport mode and the car just tracks! A touch of understeer, but not very much at all. Overall, this car handles much better than my 996 - much more stable and seems to track around the turns very predicably.
That’s my two cents...Open top driving is everything I expected and more! I love the night drive with the stars and the heated seats going!
I am hoping to get some scenic pics soon.
Bets wishes,
Oz
11-09-2005, 12:48 PM
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Looks great ... those front shots with the top down are so sweet , it is so much better looking with the wider rear OMG !!! On the cab it is easy to see the difference between the C2 and the C4 , 
The shape reminds me a little of the 89 Speedster .
The shape reminds me a little of the 89 Speedster .
11-09-2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by turkish_eyebrow
As for my first impressions - This car is much faster that my 3.4 996. The S engine has a ton of low end torque and seems to pull in a very linear fashion. (I have not ventured much over 4,000 RPMs yet as I only have 300 miles.
This is my 3rd Porsche but first Cab...let me say that even at 80 - 90 MPH the Cab has very little wind entering into the cabin (unless, of course, you want it to). The Car is also void of any creaky noises and seems very stiff as well. These were all things I was concerned with when I bought the car, so I figured I’d share.
The all-wheel drive is very nice. I have taken a few spirted corners in sport mode and the car just tracks! A touch of understeer, but not very much at all. Overall, this car handles much better than my 996 - much more stable and seems to track around the turns very predicably.
This is my 3rd Porsche but first Cab...let me say that even at 80 - 90 MPH the Cab has very little wind entering into the cabin (unless, of course, you want it to). The Car is also void of any creaky noises and seems very stiff as well. These were all things I was concerned with when I bought the car, so I figured I’d share.
The all-wheel drive is very nice. I have taken a few spirted corners in sport mode and the car just tracks! A touch of understeer, but not very much at all. Overall, this car handles much better than my 996 - much more stable and seems to track around the turns very predicably.
Were your 996's C4 based or were they C2's?
My biggest fear is that the steering will be as heavy and numb as the 996 C4, but everything I've read thus far says it is pretty close to the feel of the C2.
Please advise oh great one.
11-09-2005, 03:48 PM
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I have a 996 C4 Cab that I just bought and I really like it. If it wasn't for the $ I would love to have the 997. The interior leather/finish/electronics are more modern and refined and the body just has those lovely lady lumps....my lumps...my lumps....my lumps, my lumps, my lumps!
11-09-2005, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ronmart
Whoohoo - great stuff. You are killing me! I was first on the waiting list and gave up my slots so I could take a later delivery to avoid having the car sit around in the winter. Now I'm really kicking myself for that!
Were your 996's C4 based or were they C2's?
My biggest fear is that the steering will be as heavy and numb as the 996 C4, but everything I've read thus far says it is pretty close to the feel of the C2.
Please advise oh great one.
Were your 996's C4 based or were they C2's?
My biggest fear is that the steering will be as heavy and numb as the 996 C4, but everything I've read thus far says it is pretty close to the feel of the C2.
Please advise oh great one.
I hope my novice assessment helps.
11-09-2005, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by turkish_eyebrow
I am comming from a 2000 996 C2 Coupe. The steering on 997 C4S feels slightly heavier compared to my 996 (this could be b/c it is not broken in yet). Overall, however, the handling on the 997 C4S is better as the car feels more stable through the turns and at speed. The car is plenty fast and seems much much quicker than my 2000 996.
I hope my novice assessment helps.
I hope my novice assessment helps.
Did you ever have any issues with the 996 back end breaking loose or any high speed stability concerns that the 997 improves upon?