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Post by beanie » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:39 pm

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 :thumbsup:
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Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:41 pm

mr 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 :wink: my first drive in 997 C4 with Mrs W , she asked " is it supposed to be so noisy in here " :P 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 .
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 tyre
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Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:49 pm

beanie wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:39 pm 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 :thumbsup:
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 :thumbsup:
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Post by Beedub » Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:11 pm

lovely!!! now get modding!!
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Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:40 pm

Beedub wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:11 pm lovely!!! now get modding!!
Haha.. thanks Byron.. plans are afoot :D
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Post by Argyll Andy » Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:48 pm

mr.tourette wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:42 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:09 pm Congrats bud, definitely the right choice of the two, no bloody chrome wheels :wink:

Enjoy many happy miles in it :driving:
I'm having the wheels refurbed in chrome :D :rofl:
It’ll still look better than that other monstrosity :poke: :rofl:

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    Post by Jollyjoiner » Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:55 pm

    Nice motor and great that it feels so nice to drive, A porky is still an itch I must scratch one day :thumbsup:
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    Post by bigwinn » Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:03 pm

    Proper nice :thumbsup:
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    Post by 1536Z4 » Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:30 pm

    Glad you got that choice out of the way and congratulations :thumbsup:
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    Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:12 pm

    Great looking car, be interesting to hear how you get on with it :thumbsup:
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    Post by Silverstar » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:04 pm

    Nice! I think you made the right choice. :)
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:19 pm

    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. :thumbsup:

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    Post by maxman » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:34 pm

    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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    Post by mr.tourette » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:39 pm

    maxman wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:34 pm 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.
    Nice Alan.. what you thinking buddy?
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    Post by maxman » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:55 pm

    mr.tourette wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:39 pm
    maxman wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:34 pm 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.
    Nice Alan.. what you thinking buddy?
    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.

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