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Looks really nice. Even though it’s not an S, it must still be around 190-200 hp/tonne so pretty much perfect for road use imo. Congratulations
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Thanks Andy.. its a good point, they're quite old tech Michelin sport n2 on there which probably doesn't help, it was specced with "19 inch turbo" wheels from new, not sure exactly what they were but if I refurb these I'll certainly look into a quieter tyremr wilks wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:32 pm Nothing quite like that feeling of Porsche ownership , the flat 6 boxer is a motoring enthusiasts delight .
RE the cabin noise : the wheels themselves are not Cayman spec , pretty sure they are 997 C4 so worth seeing what tyres are on size wise & what brand my first drive in 997 C4 with Mrs W , she asked " is it supposed to be so noisy in here " it was on a virtually brand new set of PS4S , i sold the tyres & fitted new Vred Vorti & it was like a silent movie by comparison .
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It feels fantastic on the road, I would say the S definitely has more poke low down in the revs from my test drive experience but if you bave the base in the right gear and rev range it pulls like a train, perfect for the road.. could have bought a pre facelift S for the same or less money but the peace of mind of the new engine reliability was at the front of my mind
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lovely!!! now get modding!!
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It’ll still look better than that other monstrositymr.tourette wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:42 pmI'm having the wheels refurbed in chromeArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:09 pm Congrats bud, definitely the right choice of the two, no bloody chrome wheels
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Nice motor and great that it feels so nice to drive, A porky is still an itch I must scratch one day
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Proper nice
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Glad you got that choice out of the way and congratulations
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Great looking car, be interesting to hear how you get on with it
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Nice! I think you made the right choice.
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Very nice Steve, like the colour and wheels, the decals are a no for me but it wouldn't have stopped me if it was the right car.
I think the roof off motoring will be a miss - lets hope the drive makes up for it
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Looks like you sourced a nice motor there Steve.Like you say the decals spoil the look.I sold my Z the other week and am now looking for something interesting.
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Open minded at the moment.If your going up to the Ponderosa for a run ,give us a call.It would be good to see your new motor.