New member and new Porsche (pt1)
04-14-2009, 05:10 AM
#16
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Thank you. Was really struggling whether to go lighter with the hardcore C2S or not, but I just had to have this wider body look. Very happy with my choice of the wider body 4s. And the AWD will be useful in the winter around here. I plan to test Porsche's claim that these beauties are all year round everyday super cars.
04-14-2009, 05:34 AM
#17
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Thank you. I (now) love these wheels too ... but originally when I was first spec'ing out the car I didn't liked these Turbo wheels at all. I prefered the "Sport Design" wheels because they looked closest to the multispoked OZ wheels used in GT racing (I know, a real bitch to clean but I was willing to do the time). I was planning on asking the dealer to switch them.
But then I saw these wheels in person and was immediatelly sold. It just fit the whole color scheme:
1) The wheels had the same organic silver spokes that echoed the silver arch on the roof line of the Targa.
2) The inside of the wheels are pained dark grey similar to the car's meteor grey body color.
3) And finally, the 5 spokes allow more visibility to the red brakes, as they go well with the red tail lights.
I couldn't be happier!
But then I saw these wheels in person and was immediatelly sold. It just fit the whole color scheme:
1) The wheels had the same organic silver spokes that echoed the silver arch on the roof line of the Targa.
2) The inside of the wheels are pained dark grey similar to the car's meteor grey body color.
3) And finally, the 5 spokes allow more visibility to the red brakes, as they go well with the red tail lights.
I couldn't be happier!
04-14-2009, 05:44 AM
#18
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Welcome to RL.
Great car and lovely pics.
If I still lived in Michigan I would choose the new Targa as well.
Enjoy!
Great car and lovely pics.
If I still lived in Michigan I would choose the new Targa as well.
Enjoy!
04-14-2009, 05:56 AM
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Thanks for the advice and for the compliment. I'm just very lucky on all counts.
Honestly, my wife was pushing me to go for the Turbo. She liked the vents and the tail wing. My main reason for not going Turbo was the engine sound and the fact that I would be in jail that much faster.
And on a side note, now that you've stated that your wife looks like mine, you have to post a picture of her with your car. You can't just leave it like this! LOL.
Honestly, my wife was pushing me to go for the Turbo. She liked the vents and the tail wing. My main reason for not going Turbo was the engine sound and the fact that I would be in jail that much faster.
And on a side note, now that you've stated that your wife looks like mine, you have to post a picture of her with your car. You can't just leave it like this! LOL.
I have been toying with the idea of moving up to a turbo myself. Current ride is a 997 C2S Basalt Black, 2006. My wife always asks me why I need a turbo with all that power living here in the city. Needless to say, she is not a car person, so you are lucky your wife actually has some interest in your car. Although, my wife did mention how much she liked the targa when I was doing some tire kicking a few years back.
Either way, from the looks of it, I'd say we are both super lucky. Let me see what I can dig up and I will shoot you a PM.
04-14-2009, 01:08 PM
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Congrats. Great color choice on the Targa. Thought about it myself but decided on the 4S coupe instead for fear of rattles.
Sounds like my wife is similar to yours. She loves Audi's as well. Just upgraded her A6 to an S6 last week. That V-10 sure has a great sound.
Now we both have cars we love.
Sounds like my wife is similar to yours. She loves Audi's as well. Just upgraded her A6 to an S6 last week. That V-10 sure has a great sound.
Now we both have cars we love.
04-14-2009, 08:29 PM
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In terms of engine sound: I would say the DFI engine sounds more gutteral vs the 2008. I test drove both engines back to back, the 2009 DFI and a 2008 with sports exhaust. I liked the sound of the DFI better even over the 2008 Sport Exhaust, less tinny (quite surprising). I initially wanted the sport exhaust for the new 2009 DFI but just cannot get used to the fugliness of those new end pipes. Guess I'll just have to bug everyone here about AWE or GMG or _(any other suggestions?)_.
In terms of squeaks and rattles: I have a simple pov... if I wanted pure silence, I would have gotten a Lexus. If I wanted interior opulence, I would have gotten another Audi. If I want a pure driver centric machine, BINGO! I believe Targas are stiffer than cabs but less stiff than coupes, but I can live with that. The glove box has a squeak that comes and goes with the temperature. And with the freezing Chicago rain these last few days, I'm certain the roof is not leaking, yet. Things are looking good going on week two!
04-14-2009, 08:33 PM
#28
Three Wheelin'
Congrats!!
Targa's are great cars - nothing like them. Wait until your first summer full moon.
Best of luck!
PS: A nice mod for the wide-bodies are the spacers (as they fill out - not up -the wheel wells a bit better). Did it for mine as my Dealer does it for just about all the 4s, and it looks good. Just in case you have a few extra $ burning your pockets...
Targa's are great cars - nothing like them. Wait until your first summer full moon.
Best of luck!
PS: A nice mod for the wide-bodies are the spacers (as they fill out - not up -the wheel wells a bit better). Did it for mine as my Dealer does it for just about all the 4s, and it looks good. Just in case you have a few extra $ burning your pockets...
04-14-2009, 08:58 PM
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Congrats!!
Targa's are great cars - nothing like them. Wait until your first summer full moon.
Best of luck!
PS: A nice mod for the wide-bodies are the spacers (as they fill out - not up -the wheel wells a bit better). Did it for mine as my Dealer does it for just about all the 4s, and it looks good. Just in case you have a few extra $ burning your pockets...
Targa's are great cars - nothing like them. Wait until your first summer full moon.
Best of luck!
PS: A nice mod for the wide-bodies are the spacers (as they fill out - not up -the wheel wells a bit better). Did it for mine as my Dealer does it for just about all the 4s, and it looks good. Just in case you have a few extra $ burning your pockets...
