Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)
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Hilarious. I wonder how people just pay up because 'dealership'.
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Bridge over the River Cay, man.
Very true. Since I had Cotswold Porsche go to work on mine and get it tip top I am blown away with how well it handles. Its definitely quicker point to point than my 996.1 3.4 was. I'd risk saying its perfect power for road use too.
The roads we drove yesterday were mega technical and tight and like the Alpines could drive the CR flat out.
It’s a combination of incredible steering feel and the rest of the car communicating grip so well but also the fact the car’s chassis balance and progressiveness at the limit and beyond is near as damn it perfect and been a small size helps with confidence. It’s by no means slow but it’s also the right power that you can enjoy it without fear of crazy speeds.
I’ve always been fond of 987/997 cars they make far better b road blaster than newer larger cars which came after. My 991 GT3 was not as good as CR on such roads and the CR is more fun. Admittedly on track CR not see which way GT3 went!
Best GT3 for me is absolutely the 997 Metzgers again perfect size and power for the road and far superior steering. Fair to say 997 GT3 is the best road GT3 in my opinion.
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Jesus wept. I bet PCCB discs and pads are probably comparative in price!!
In other news, the PADM mounts have arrived from Poland (thanks to the in-laws). Bargain price of £75 per mount. Just waiting on the anti-water ingress Chinese aftermarket sensors... Then it's convincing myself to get under the car rather than in it during this beautiful weather. Ergh; that seems highly unlikely.
My Macan Turbo died a death pulling out of Starbucks yesterday. At least 5 different faults popped up. It eventually decided to settle on gearbox failure and wouldn't go over 6mph. AA came out, faulty sensor, most likely due to water as it is a common issue with Macan/Cayennes.
It still amazes me how a mechanically sound car can be brought to a complete standstill via one tiny electronic sensor. In comparison, my mum's friend has a 1970's 911. Fault diagnosis usually involves listening, tapping things, looking at something or a bit of head scratching.
In honesty I'm not sure which system is better
It still amazes me how a mechanically sound car can be brought to a complete standstill via one tiny electronic sensor. In comparison, my mum's friend has a 1970's 911. Fault diagnosis usually involves listening, tapping things, looking at something or a bit of head scratching.
In honesty I'm not sure which system is better
Chris Denning in Whitchurch if you need someone to sort your sensor. He's an old school Porsche tech and can even do the pre-OBD cars unlike most OPCs. His business is listed as Chris Denning Sports Cars. Please tell him that I pointed you in his direction; he's known me for quite some time.My Macan Turbo died a death pulling out of Starbucks yesterday. At least 5 different faults popped up. It eventually decided to settle on gearbox failure and wouldn't go over 6mph. AA came out, faulty sensor, most likely due to water as it is a common issue with Macan/Cayennes.
It still amazes me how a mechanically sound car can be brought to a complete standstill via one tiny electronic sensor. In comparison, my mum's friend has a 1970's 911. Fault diagnosis usually involves listening, tapping things, looking at something or a bit of head scratching.
In honesty I'm not sure which system is better
Aside to that, I highly recommend him to anyone near Cardiff.
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That car is perfection, I would have that over 911.
Every car has its flaws, it just seems like a good all-round package. What flaws do you've in mind?
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Very black. Not quite to my taste, but I really like the 3.0 turbo 911’s and am hoping that they start to become better value at some point!
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The gears are annoyingly long on the manual car. Especially second.
The engine noise just isn't there. It's restrained and doesn't have that semi inducing flat 6 howl. A consequence of regulations, but still a valid point nonetheless.
Sometimes, the extreme refinement disconnects you from the experience. It's wonderfully quick, but that isn't the whole experience for many. The steering is a big gripe of mine in this aspect. My 987R had significantly better steering feel due to being hydraulic.
In summary: it parallels the lines between good and great, but ultimately falls short of being a truly great car.
If it had hydraulic steering and that real flat 6 howl with slightly shorter gears, it'd be one of the best Porsches ever made.