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[fuzion]

way,

didnt they do with with the boxster tho?

s had some split exhaust tips

non s had single oval tip similar to above.

[fuzion]

waiting on response to confirm factory tour in germany (RUF) ... small but why not!

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by fuzion »

way, didnt they do with with the boxster tho? s had some split exhaust tips non s had single oval tip similar to above.

I didn't own a 987 Boxster (although I am about to haha) so I am not 100% sure, but I think you are right. On the 986, my S had twin round exhaust from memory.

[auR32]

Just get the car's vin and ring Porsche to reveal all. They are very good with the original specs of the cars from the factory.

Michael

[Zorg2]

thinking about this for a track toy... Matt aren't you the guru on 944's? or did you dad have one?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all...=1011

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by Zorg2 »

thinking about this for a track toy... Matt aren't you the guru on 944's? or did you dad have one? http://www.carsales.com.au/all...=1011

Zorg, how deep is your pocket? This car will cost you half that much to maintain a year if you use it on the track regularly!

[Jim Bookie]

boxter/cayman have single exhaust, s models have dual exhausts.
same on 986/987

[Zorg2]

I was hoping we could go halve's wayne properly maintained they are built for the track heheheh, just tyres and brakes.

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by Zorg2 »

I was hoping we could go halve's wayne properly maintained they are built for the track heheheh, just tyres and brakes.

dude, if that's what you want, just buy a 944 cup car. Plenty out there!

[Zorg2]

true but I want road and track, a weekend toy, something I can teach Aston about working on cars, there is also an auto 968 going cheap might be worth converting..

[WAY]

Apparently there is a recall for the Spyder as a couple of roof have blown off! Luckily there is already a fix and my car is not in production yet. I bet it has to do with the rear clip as that thing in my opinion was not so secure. Apparently the issue has surfaced at fairly high speed, close to Porsche's recommendation of not exceeding 200kmh with the roof on.

[Jim Bookie]

the roof is just a band-aid; a temporary fix. who would be stupid enough to drive at over 200 clicks with it on?

[mdt]

There's a question as to whether you can safely drive at 200km/h on Australian roads, but if the car is capable of doing 250km/h, the roof should be good for that.

[Jim Bookie]

Quote, originally posted by mdt »

the roof should be good for that.

nobody would care if this was an alfa...

[mdt]

Nobody would believe it could exceed the speed limit.

[Jim Bookie]

well, not in style, anyway.

[Jim Bookie]

Quote, originally posted by fuzion »

waiting on response to confirm factory tour in germany (RUF) ... small but why not!

do itttttttttttttttttt!
you gotta see the new v8 in development.
and, the r-gt

[Jim Bookie]

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all...=true

for wayne.

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by Jim Bookie »

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all...=true for wayne.

Why would anyone think they can sell a 3 year old turbo for $300k?

[hummel]

Quote, originally posted by WAY »

Why would anyone think they can sell a 3 year old turbo for $300k?

Whats a new one go for? 370k?

On that particular turbo they seem to have pulled a wing off a Civic and stuck it on

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by hummel »

Whats a new one go for? 370k? On that particular turbo they seem to have pulled a wing off a Civic and stuck it on

Depends on what it has with it. Retail before on roads is $360k. But this is the updated model which landed earlier this year and is a heck of a lot better than the rather lack lustre 997.1 turbo.

[craig_m5]

Quote, originally posted by Jim Bookie »

well, not in style, anyway.

Haters

[shauno]

Quote, originally posted by Tank Engine »

With a Spyder in England you'd get pretty efficient @ putting that roof on. I reckon you'd get it down to 15 or so minutes.

You're suggesting that you'd actually get a chance to take the roof off.

Last week it was sunny for 3 days, but still about 8 degrees - so I imagine a spyder owner would also need a Porsche hoodie & gloves...

[Zorg2]

some tasty bits here.

http://www.lindseyracing.com/m...de=LR

[WAY]

This video is totally relevant to the Tex and this thread in particular. Porsche, Walter and VW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...lated

I want one!

[FL00DY]

Thought you boys might enjoy these, http://forums.overclockers.com...59330

Actually not sure if you need to have log in or not


Modified by FL00DY at 9:30 PM 3-23-2010

[Saxton Hale]

waaa you gotta log in, i havent had an account there in 7 or 8 years (or maybe longer *sigh* im old lol.)

[XXX 1.8T]

[WAY]

That is hot Costa! Is that the F1 driver's brother or cousin or something?

[WAY]

James, the latest Wheels also has a TT RS vs Evora vs Cayman S article! Haven't read it yet, but do you want to know the final score now?

[dkr]

Evora.. ?

[WAY]

Quote, originally posted by dkr »

Evora.. ?

Ok James, don't sroll down if you don't want to know.
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Lotus Evora - 7.5/10
Audi TT RS - 8/10
Porsche Caymen S - 9/10

So Porsche wins again. Have to read it now to see what they actually say.

[Jim Bookie]

thanks wayne, yes, read it last nite.

wheels basically said the same things as motor, although these guys totally bagged out the evora, noting that the engine and tranny were total crap - just as i had said after i drove the exige cup 260.....
it's the first time i've read a negative review of a lotus. ever. they also said the pricing was a farce.
the audi is looking good, the only improvement it needs is in the gearchange and steering feel departments. they said it was a "point to point weapon"; i think i had said that too....

[WAY]

What it said about the TT RS is exactly what I said here when you asked me. Motor didn't quite go into the same sort of discussion on the TT from memory.

[Jim Bookie]

i really like the ttrs. daily driver par excellence! i like it better than the cayman.