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996toomey 01-29-2006 08:50 PM

The Fast Banana Meets My New Car
 
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Had the day to myself, washed the car and put Klasse AIO and Klasse sealant glaze on it. My friend stopped by with the Fast Banana. Had an opportunity to drive both cars back to back. The fast banana is an 05 997 with 9000 miles, sport exhaust, no sport chrono or pasm, on stock 18" with 265 / 40 rears.

My car is new only 513 miles (not bad since Friday) so couldn't push my car to redline and not loosened up yet.

I was surprised how strong the Fast Banana felt. Not the same pull but if you buried your foot and held it there the Fast Banana by no means is any slouch. I would have to say at this point it was closer than I would have thought.

The fast banana did not feel anywhere near as stable or planted for some reason, possibly do th the wheel and tire size. The banana also had the stock shifter and mine has the sport shifter and the stock shifter in comparison feels extremely long on the throws.

Don't worry I will not be hitting you with pictures every other day but took some shots of her at home and then tucked away in her own stall for the night.

Again thanks to everyone here its been a fun weekend.

996toomey 01-29-2006 08:54 PM

Sorry for the typos did this quick and didn't check it need to clean up my mess before wife and child get back.

crg1717 01-29-2006 09:29 PM

please keep the pictures coming.i am sitting on my front porch waiting for spring and my new 4s.it is also nice to see blue sky and some sunny days.congrats car(s) look great. crg sub chicago

tim martin 01-29-2006 09:57 PM

toomey:

as the owner of the fst bnana i thank you for allowing me to drive ther new car (slvr bulit?)? my 997 feels "twitchy" as oppsed to yours...your car feels completely planted... anyone else notice this? also, i am interested that my car runs "hotter"(oil temp. varies between 205 ish to 225) but the water temp. is rock solid on 175. also, your car's color is much better than in the photos...i wouldnt call it silver, more a lite grey. break the car in robert so we can do a real good comparison!! tim

1080iAddict 01-29-2006 10:02 PM

dude your garage is filthy - clean that up!! :roflmao:

I have the exact same floor by the way - same color too. Home Depot? Did you get the anti-slip crystals?

996toomey 01-29-2006 10:07 PM

I know I do need to clean it. I usually keep it spotless but now with a 2 1/2 y.o. I have way more stuff around for him to play with. The floors I had done by a company from Orange County 4 step process over 4 days. They probably have similar kits out now from Home Depot.

Riad 01-29-2006 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by 1080iAddict
dude your garage is filthy - clean that up!! :roflmao:

I was thinking the same thing. :roflmao:

Great pics... New York weather has been in the upper 40's and low 50's and I was feeling pretty good about that until I saw your pics... now I hate you sooo much. :cool:

Enjoy, both cars look perfect. :cheers:

tkids 01-29-2006 10:20 PM

Yes, please keep the pictures coming. Like seeing them as I wait for my C4. The wheels sure look nice. mmmmmm

ronmart 01-30-2006 12:38 AM

Sweet Toomey! The first time I drove a 997 with the short throw shifter I immediately updated my "unsubmitted" order. That thing rocks, and I'm glad you are enjoying yours. Once again, you are making me glad that I got that too.

Your car look sweet. I hope I have a sunny day like that when my car arrives. Here in the Pacific Northwest we've had what everyone *thinks* we have all of the time -- non stop rain. Over 40 days of rainy days in a row -- a new record - YUCK! I'm hoping this means there won't be any rain for the rest of the year when my car arrives next month! :D

wross996tt 01-30-2006 12:57 AM

GREAT shots! Klasse AIO is a great product BTW.

OCBen 01-30-2006 11:49 AM

You need to take a nice low shot of the rear to show off those fat 305's! ... :D

MMD 01-30-2006 11:55 AM

Thanks for the bright sunny pictures of both a bright and a sunny car.

Cheered me up for a few minutes. I'm very grateful. :) :) :)

Loooooove the wheels. :thumbup:

tnunnery 01-30-2006 03:07 PM

Beautiful pics! The Klasse looks great!

996toomey 01-30-2006 03:16 PM

Thanks Tracy. Love the color the more I seeit the more I like it.

sato 01-30-2006 03:33 PM

Damnit man! Those Carrera Sport wheels look so much better on the GTSilver than I anticipated. I ordered the Sport Designs (which I love) for my March build, but damn!


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