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DucatiGary said:
paracetamol said:
Spyros-if you live/work in London and will use the car there then DONT buy one with Sports suspension-unless you want bent wheels and a bad back (absolutely amazing on a track or a good quality road)
try one, dont listen to the un educated paracetemol likes to stir things up around here, youll learn that as you stay
I tried a few and found the sport suspension to be un-noticable on bumpy B roads and dual carriageways.
then again, we all know red ken hates motorists, mabe you have REALLY bad roads in london since I went last (16 december 2006)
Bit harsh old chap- Top 1% in the country educationally!
Anyway- I agree that the Sports Chassis (ie lowered by 10mm) is wonderful on lovely smooth roads, racetracks. If, however, you want to use the car day-to-day in London then it is just awful. If it were any good they would just make it standard (ESPESCIALLY AS THEY CHARGE F*ALL FOR IT).
My own experience of it was on a Boxster with M030- It just could not dampen bumps and more often than not threw you off line in the middle of a bend with a bump on it. I ended up hating the car so much that I sold it.
I also talked to a couple of professional drivers that Porsche had on hand at a Porsche experience day-they explained that the worst combo for a Porsche in the UK is 18" and Sports Chassis. 17" are the best (but look a bit underwhelming)
However, having driven the new range of Porsches with PASM and 19" (!), they are truely fantastic as you can adjust them to sport at the times when it is appropriate (eg track days, European Roads).
Finally, Porsche sales people will always advise against Sports Chassis
Yeah! 17" are best ... that's what the Porsche mechanic told me on its 111pt inspection too!
Initially I thought I'd change somewhen to 18", but with several people (incl Peter Morgan) recommending 17" for a compliant ride, think I'll stick with them. Especially as Michelin's Pilot sport N1's are only about 112 front and 129 GBP rear.
Initially I thought I'd change somewhen to 18", but with several people (incl Peter Morgan) recommending 17" for a compliant ride, think I'll stick with them. Especially as Michelin's Pilot sport N1's are only about 112 front and 129 GBP rear.
spyros said:
Thanks Diesel, some really useful info you have posted.
I have bought some magazines with 996 buyers guides (and one for 993 but discounted those).
I will also buy the Peter Morgan book on your advice.
Sounds like you bought a great car - very similar to what I am after although I would prefer Black but don't mind a dark blue or silver. I also don't mind the tan interior.
Interesting point about road tax and emissions though.
Cyberface, unfortunatelyh I am not the Spyros you mention although I am a Project Manager !
I have bought some magazines with 996 buyers guides (and one for 993 but discounted those).
I will also buy the Peter Morgan book on your advice.
Sounds like you bought a great car - very similar to what I am after although I would prefer Black but don't mind a dark blue or silver. I also don't mind the tan interior.
Interesting point about road tax and emissions though.
Cyberface, unfortunatelyh I am not the Spyros you mention although I am a Project Manager !
Fair enough - didn't think the spelling (with the 'y') was common so thought you may have been the one I know
Get a 996 Turbo, sounds like what you need
paracetamol said:
If it were any good they would just make it standard (ESPESCIALLY AS THEY CHARGE F*ALL FOR IT).
lifes all about choices, just make sure you have experienced the choices availible before you commit and youll find the traction controll is deleted when you get the LSD so its not exactly a freebee
paracetamol said:
Finally, Porsche sales people will always advise against Sports Chassis
that'll be the same people who advised I chop my 996 in and buy a cayenne.
so yeah, great point
im here all night, keep lining them up for me
DucatiGary said:
paracetamol said:
Finally, Porsche sales people will always advise against Sports Chassis
that'll be the same people who advised I chop my 996 in and buy a cayenne.
so yeah, great point
im here all night, keep lining them up for me
Based on your driving on the test drive do you think? or is it your footballer's wife looks
paracetamol said:
Based on your driving on the test drive do you think? or is it your footballer's wife looks
rofl
crickey, yes I drive like a saint, always, ask anyone on here thats been in/drove with me and they will tell you its like driving miss daisy (specially the 4x4's )
looks, well, obviously you know naff all about me, ugly fat f'kr might spring to mind
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