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Old 03-12-2019, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
They already have something, at least according to every single professional journalist I've run across in the last 2.5 years. And more importantly, according to me.
And me as well. And low end torque is simply wasted on me as I enjoy using much more of the motor than off idle.

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Old 03-12-2019, 08:31 PM
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Could this be delaying a bit the launch? Doesn't sound major but maybe for those cars still under production they are making more changes.

https://flatsixes.com/porsche-news/p...oxster-models/
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Old 03-12-2019, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Could this be delaying a bit the launch? Doesn't sound major but maybe for those cars still under production they are making more changes.

https://flatsixes.com/porsche-news/p...oxster-models/
damn I wonder if that affects the 981 too
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Old 03-12-2019, 09:07 PM
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damn I wonder if that affects the 981 too
No, I think the strut tower blows out first to relieve stress and not puncture the fuel tank. See, it was a safety feature all along!
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Old 03-12-2019, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
No, I think the strut tower blows out first to relieve stress and not puncture the fuel tank. See, it was a safety feature all along!
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Old 03-13-2019, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Could this be delaying a bit the launch? Doesn't sound major but maybe for those cars still under production they are making more changes.

https://flatsixes.com/porsche-news/p...oxster-models/
Ahhh, good theory as to what the hold up with the GT4 announcement might be.
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Old 03-13-2019, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Could this be delaying a bit the launch? Doesn't sound major but maybe for those cars still under production they are making more changes.

https://flatsixes.com/porsche-news/p...oxster-models/
Interesting. I thought the frame was a carryover from the 981.

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Old 03-14-2019, 10:45 AM
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Interesting. I thought the frame was a carryover from the 981.
They are.....the unibody is still the same. It looks like they changed or added a beam that maybe the 981 doesn't have or is different. Would like to know exactly which part they are talking about.
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Old 03-14-2019, 12:37 PM
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Clubsport, but love these pictures
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/w...es-132984.html

First pics of clubsport with no camo.

​​​​​​I really hope the GT4 looks the same with same wing ! I know I'm a broken record with the wing but I love it!
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Old 03-14-2019, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MEM82
Clubsport, but love these pictures
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/w...es-132984.html

First pics of clubsport with no camo.

​​​​​​I really hope the GT4 looks the same with same wing ! I know I'm a broken record with the wing but I love it!
Great...what color do you want? I'll sell you my wing, cheap
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Old 03-14-2019, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fantom
Great...what color do you want? I'll sell you my wing, cheap
Haha, id like Miami blue!!

I'm so excited for this car and to own a Porsche. I've owned a wrx sti as my daily driver for the past 13 years and check this thread all the time! Loved the cayman when I drove one at lime rock.
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Old 03-15-2019, 04:39 PM
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This might explain the delays....

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/03/po...d-for-new-911/
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Old 03-15-2019, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMMY JAMES
Maybe... It's not the first time that Cayman production has shifted.
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Old 03-15-2019, 04:45 PM
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Very interesting. Might be a dumb question but do they make the GT4s on the same line as the regular caymans?
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Old 03-15-2019, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Knutsm01
Very interesting. Might be a dumb question but do they make the GT4s on the same line as the regular caymans?
Yes, they even make the Cup cars on the same lines as plain 911s. During the factory tour they said this is so that each assembly line employee remains engaged in what they are building, as you never know what is coming next. It also contributes to their ~97% retention rate, as you tend to have strong brand loyalty when watching a race on Sunday, as you think to yourself "I assembled part of that!"
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