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Old 06-05-2005, 11:44 AM
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Im in love.

But damn was I hating the idea when I first got word of it
Old 06-05-2005, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean
Me too. The design is very Carrera GT-ish. They look to be lightweight.

Interesting that 18s are standard. I'm still not sold on the performance benefits of 19s.
These are great looking wheels in my opinion.......and according to a comment by Walter Rohrl, he actually prefers driving the car with the 18"s. While 19"s may be all the rage today, they are definitely not "needed", and may even be a detriment in some cases.
Old 06-05-2005, 06:06 PM
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These are great looking wheels in my opinion.......and according to a comment by Walter Rohrl, he actually prefers driving the car with the 18"s. While 19"s may be all the rage today, they are definitely not "needed", and may even be a detriment in some cases.
I like these 18 inchers the best from the new model Porsches. Also, a German sports car mag tested a 997 with 19inch rims. It was 2 seconds slower than the 18 inch wheels 0-125mph. I do like the look of the 19 inch wheels. I'm still not sure what size to go with when the time comes.
Old 06-07-2005, 10:48 AM
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Absolutely love this car... gotta have one....
Old 06-07-2005, 05:33 PM
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Great pictures Brian! Thanks for posting them!
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Old 06-07-2005, 10:04 PM
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did a guy with a TT just say he had no money.... come here let me smack you!!
Old 06-08-2005, 11:07 AM
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Why do you think he has no money? It's all in the turbo.
Old 06-09-2005, 12:13 AM
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The Cayman is too much alike 350z, especially the roof parts, do you agree?
Old 06-09-2005, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jackmicro@hotmail.com
The Cayman is too much alike 350z, especially the roof parts, do you agree?
no i dont think that much the inside of the hatch its probably alot alike though.
Old 06-09-2005, 09:20 AM
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It's look like the 350Z only in the roofline. And that's the only pretty part of the 350Z. And where the 350Z goes ape ugly, the Cayman is beautiful. This is the most gorgeous Porsche since the 904.
Old 06-09-2005, 10:32 AM
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The Cayman is much better looking than 350Z IMO. Much more fluid looking not all bulky and angular. To me the 350Z has always looked to big and bulky looking. Not to mention the driving dynamics should be superior to the 350Z.
Old 06-09-2005, 11:18 AM
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Beautiful, but what is up with the embedded cell phone on the dash??? Take that crap out and give me some real gauges- how about an oil temperature gauge? Oil pressure? That's about my only complaint
Old 06-09-2005, 11:26 AM
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Amen brother. Unfortunately, the majority of the people that keep the company we love afloat want the embedded cell phone. Capitalism is the ultimate in democracy. You just cast your vote at the cash register. I'll live with the gizmos as long as it performs and it doesn't get in the way of the business of driving.
Old 06-09-2005, 11:26 AM
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Wait for the Clubsport version. I am praying it is minus the mini-TV.
Old 06-09-2005, 11:46 PM
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OK- I'll wait for the CS version. At 33 years old, I guess I've become an old fart and actually still like to drive my sports cars


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