Drove a Turbo (finally)
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Drove a Turbo (finally)
So now that my wife is on summer vacation (she's a teacher), she accompanied me to the local Porsche dealer to finally drive the car I'm itching to order - a 997 Turbo.
WHAT AN AMAZING CAR!!! The first time I got on boost, it was like a rocket. Very, very impressive. I've had a modded Evo, been in some seriously quick cars, but that thing is a MONSTER.
Let's just say that sealed the deal. I'm ordering a new Turbo as soon as the order guide is available. Atlas Gray/Sea Blue, sport seats, sport chrono, LSD, etc. I am beyond stoked - the wait is going to kill me!
WHAT AN AMAZING CAR!!! The first time I got on boost, it was like a rocket. Very, very impressive. I've had a modded Evo, been in some seriously quick cars, but that thing is a MONSTER.
Let's just say that sealed the deal. I'm ordering a new Turbo as soon as the order guide is available. Atlas Gray/Sea Blue, sport seats, sport chrono, LSD, etc. I am beyond stoked - the wait is going to kill me!
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Ah, yes I do remember that day fondly. My first drive in a TT, lets see now when was that.....well just last April 3rd and I bought the monster on the spot. I do know what you are talking about.
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I recently got my TT and was blown away with the stock power. It was amazing. I can only imagine what this car is like with 700hp after some typical conversions.
Chris, you will have a freakin' blast.
Chris, you will have a freakin' blast.
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Chris -
Comments like yours are making me even more excited about my impending purchase!
BTW, good move marrying a teacher: if you do something wrong they make you do it again.
Comments like yours are making me even more excited about my impending purchase!
BTW, good move marrying a teacher: if you do something wrong they make you do it again.
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Thanks guys - I have been pondering and wavering and generally pissing all of my friends with my indecision... A lot of your input really swayed me. I can honestly say there is not a car (in my realistic reach) that I'd rather have.
Once the order guide comes out and I put the order in, I'll post my full specs.
Once the order guide comes out and I put the order in, I'll post my full specs.
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I agree, great DD super car! You couldn't match the reliability in 200k + market cars and performance standards are right there....Pull the trigger, you won't regret it.
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Drove my son's last year and had to have one.
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The trigger is pulled - I just need Porsche to put out that order guide!
My only question/gripe for you guys:
Does the clutch feel change after time? I ask because it seems that the bite point is ridiculously high. Driving off the lot I felt like an amateur because I'd keep letting out clutch, feeding revs, and then FINALLY it would bite. My RS4 has a bite point only a couple inches off the floor so the difference couldn't be more significant. I know I'd get used to it in a day or two, but it was really unnerving. Beyond that, I couldn't have a complaint!
My only question/gripe for you guys:
Does the clutch feel change after time? I ask because it seems that the bite point is ridiculously high. Driving off the lot I felt like an amateur because I'd keep letting out clutch, feeding revs, and then FINALLY it would bite. My RS4 has a bite point only a couple inches off the floor so the difference couldn't be more significant. I know I'd get used to it in a day or two, but it was really unnerving. Beyond that, I couldn't have a complaint!
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My Audi S3 clutch pedal kicks in a LOT lower than my (new) Turbo does (same for my old 997 Carrera too).
Just something to get use to and after a while you prefer it I assure you!
Just something to get use to and after a while you prefer it I assure you!
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The trigger is pulled - I just need Porsche to put out that order guide!
My only question/gripe for you guys:
Does the clutch feel change after time? I ask because it seems that the bite point is ridiculously high. Driving off the lot I felt like an amateur because I'd keep letting out clutch, feeding revs, and then FINALLY it would bite. My RS4 has a bite point only a couple inches off the floor so the difference couldn't be more significant. I know I'd get used to it in a day or two, but it was really unnerving. Beyond that, I couldn't have a complaint!
My only question/gripe for you guys:
Does the clutch feel change after time? I ask because it seems that the bite point is ridiculously high. Driving off the lot I felt like an amateur because I'd keep letting out clutch, feeding revs, and then FINALLY it would bite. My RS4 has a bite point only a couple inches off the floor so the difference couldn't be more significant. I know I'd get used to it in a day or two, but it was really unnerving. Beyond that, I couldn't have a complaint!
I have a sachs 2 now and it is very close to stock and does the same when warmed up.
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They have a very high friction point on the clutch pedal travel, you'll just have to get use to it!
Congrats, nice combo, the sea interior is very dark, almost black, I love mine. I almost went AG myself.
C
Congrats, nice combo, the sea interior is very dark, almost black, I love mine. I almost went AG myself.
C
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congratulations on your choice.
you will be very happy when you take delivery.
i bought an atlas grey tt this spring and just today went over the 3000 km threshold for accelerating to the red line.....unf'believable.....
this car is a rocket!
enjoy!
j
ps....i love the colour....it changes from a very dark blue black in the sun to a charcoal grey/almost purple in the moonlight!
you will be very happy when you take delivery.
i bought an atlas grey tt this spring and just today went over the 3000 km threshold for accelerating to the red line.....unf'believable.....
this car is a rocket!
enjoy!
j
ps....i love the colour....it changes from a very dark blue black in the sun to a charcoal grey/almost purple in the moonlight!
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Thanks again for the input on the clutch. It's just a little weird, but since my TT will be my daily, I'll get used to it quickly.
As for Atlas, it's what sold me on getting a 997. I got to drive the Motor Trend long-term car when my buddy was the road test editor for them. It was Atlas/Stone. I couldn't get over how beautiful it was. I can't wait to see the Turbo's outrageous bumps and curves in that color in the daylight...
Sea Blue was always going to be my choice for interior. It's just a classic Porsche thing - tons of old Porsches have this dark blue leather (usually with silver). It's just another distinguishing thing from the many gray/silver with black interior 911s. It's a big help that Atlas has a lot of blue in it...
Even my wife is getting excited - she wants a matching bag!
As for Atlas, it's what sold me on getting a 997. I got to drive the Motor Trend long-term car when my buddy was the road test editor for them. It was Atlas/Stone. I couldn't get over how beautiful it was. I can't wait to see the Turbo's outrageous bumps and curves in that color in the daylight...
Even my wife is getting excited - she wants a matching bag!