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*clyde* · 08-03-2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

So I do the opposite of Clyde's car shopping where I pull the trigger relatively quickly, but then keep scouring the market after I buy something to see if I made a good buy or not.

Um, I tend to continue, too...So, um, yeah.

FC · 08-03-2020, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

So I do the opposite of Clyde's car shopping where I pull the trigger relatively quickly, but then keep scouring the market after I buy something to see if I made a good buy or not.

Yeah, I don't do that. That would drive me nuts. Once I buy something, I move on. As you know, I do waffle a lot before I make the decision though.

Nick M3 · 08-24-2020, 05:36 PM

Just put in an order for a $1,600 bracket that I am 85% sure that I can replace without pulling the engine.

Alan · 08-28-2020, 05:32 PM

I am not sure if I should put this here and in FC's Boxster thread where a slight 911 vs cayman/Boxster conversation occurred but here it is ...

This has been a real Porsche driving week, drove the Cayman twice for the day and drove the 911 twice for the day ...

Maybe it's because the 911 is a 6 cylinder versus a 4 Cylinder turbo or maybe it's an S model with crazy big brakes and PASM versus a base model with regular brakes and no PASM but man the 911 just feels incredible .... the Cayman is a lot of fun but it just doesn't kick ass like the 911.

The way the 911 Rear digs in when either taking a quick right turn under partial throttle or when shifting lanes while high on the throttle zig zagging around cars going from one lane to the next, this car is just an amazing car to drive.

And man these brakes are insane ... I love flying up in third and hit 85mph right before I take a right turn into my development and then I hit the brakes hard, down shift to second, take my turn then completely go into chill mode ... this car is just incredible.

Also noticing something about PDK and I had mentioned it when I test drove the 991.2, it has a noticeable delay when taking off the line, nothing like the Single clutch in the R8 but the delay is just there ... you floor it, the engines revs up and then it just goes. When I test drove the 991.2 pdk I thought it was the turbo lag causing the delay but after driving the manual version in a car Josh almost got I now believe it was due to the PDK.

Still love the PDK but the delay is something you just don’t get when driving a manual.

Nick M3 · 08-28-2020, 07:39 PM

well, the delay occurs in a manual, but you don’t feel it because you’re the delay. with a clutch transmission, you input throttle and wait.

Alan · 08-28-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

well, the delay occurs in a manual, but you don’t feel it because you’re the delay. with a clutch transmission, you input throttle and wait.

Unless the clutch is at the grab point then the delay is a split second ... just saying

Josh (PA) · 08-29-2020, 06:17 PM

I am glad I waited out for the one I got (.2 manual) and didn't compromise. We put another 500miles on it this weekend (up to almost 16k now). It really is a great all around car. Feels so good driving it, can be a comfy gt car or dig in and make you giggle around a corner or revving through 2nd gear. You can catch some lag if you lug down 2nd and catch it off guard, but it has an appropriate amount of down low torques and feels like an N/A engine when it is pulling up in revs. That's where it really shines compared to the bmw turbos, it doesn't fall flat on its face 1000rpm before redline, it just keeps screaming.

Alan, you should ditch the cayman and the .1 and get that night blue 2017 s convertible I posted above. It's a great build.
I upgraded my tweeters last week and it has made a big improvement in the stereo performance. I was able to eliminate the harshness and tiring aspect of the stereo, so now we can rock out and sing along to bad music without our ears hurting. It was a really good mod.

Theo · 08-29-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I am glad I waited out for the one I got (.2 manual) and didn't compromise. We put another 500miles on it this weekend (up to almost 16k now). It really is a great all around car. Feels so good driving it, can be a comfy gt car or dig in and make you giggle around a corner or revving through 2nd gear. You can catch some lag if you lug down 2nd and catch it off guard, but it has an appropriate amount of down low torques and feels like an N/A engine when it is pulling up in revs. That's where it really shines compared to the bmw turbos, it doesn't fall flat on its face 1000rpm before redline, it just keeps screaming.

Alan, you should ditch the cayman and the .1 and get that night blue 2017 s convertible I posted above. It's a great build.
I upgraded my tweeters last week and it has made a big improvement in the stereo performance. I was able to eliminate the harshness and tiring aspect of the stereo, so now we can rock out and sing along to bad music without our ears hurting. It was a really good mod.

Funny you mention that I just did that to my Harmon Kardon system. I got a tip about these focal speakers. Worlds better.

So glad your so happy with your car. It can definitely be one source of pleasure during lockdown.

Alan · 08-29-2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Alan, you should ditch the cayman and the .1 and get that night blue 2017 s convertible I posted above. It's a great build..

Definitely a beautiful car no doubt !!

I can’t get rid of the 911 ... that car has a spell on me plus it has only 15k miles on it ... the Cayman is up to I think 2,400 miles and i’m still really enjoying it ...

Next car for me will be replacing the 540 which is due in a few months ....

wdc330i · 08-30-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan

Definitely a beautiful car no doubt !!

I can’t get rid of the 911 ... that car has a spell on me plus it has only 15k miles on it ... the Cayman is up to I think 2,400 miles and i’m still really enjoying it ...

Next car for me will be replacing the 540 which is due in a few months ....

Taycan?

08-24-2020, 05:36 PM	#1023
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,454	Just put in an order for a $1,600 bracket that I am 85% sure that I can replace without pulling the engine. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

08-28-2020, 07:39 PM	#1025
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,454	well, the delay occurs in a manual, but you don’t feel it because you’re the delay. with a clutch transmission, you input throttle and wait. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

08-29-2020, 06:17 PM	#1027
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	I am glad I waited out for the one I got (.2 manual) and didn't compromise. We put another 500miles on it this weekend (up to almost 16k now). It really is a great all around car. Feels so good driving it, can be a comfy gt car or dig in and make you giggle around a corner or revving through 2nd gear. You can catch some lag if you lug down 2nd and catch it off guard, but it has an appropriate amount of down low torques and feels like an N/A engine when it is pulling up in revs. That's where it really shines compared to the bmw turbos, it doesn't fall flat on its face 1000rpm before redline, it just keeps screaming. Alan, you should ditch the cayman and the .1 and get that night blue 2017 s convertible I posted above. It's a great build. I upgraded my tweeters last week and it has made a big improvement in the stereo performance. I was able to eliminate the harshness and tiring aspect of the stereo, so now we can rock out and sing along to bad music without our ears hurting. It was a really good mod. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,664	I am not sure if I should put this here and in FC's Boxster thread where a slight 911 vs cayman/Boxster conversation occurred but here it is ... This has been a real Porsche driving week, drove the Cayman twice for the day and drove the 911 twice for the day ... Maybe it's because the 911 is a 6 cylinder versus a 4 Cylinder turbo or maybe it's an S model with crazy big brakes and PASM versus a base model with regular brakes and no PASM but man the 911 just feels incredible .... the Cayman is a lot of fun but it just doesn't kick ass like the 911. The way the 911 Rear digs in when either taking a quick right turn under partial throttle or when shifting lanes while high on the throttle zig zagging around cars going from one lane to the next, this car is just an amazing car to drive. And man these brakes are insane ... I love flying up in third and hit 85mph right before I take a right turn into my development and then I hit the brakes hard, down shift to second, take my turn then completely go into chill mode ... this car is just incredible. Also noticing something about PDK and I had mentioned it when I test drove the 991.2, it has a noticeable delay when taking off the line, nothing like the Single clutch in the R8 but the delay is just there ... you floor it, the engines revs up and then it just goes. When I test drove the 991.2 pdk I thought it was the turbo lag causing the delay but after driving the manual version in a car Josh almost got I now believe it was due to the PDK. Still love the PDK but the delay is something you just don’t get when driving a manual.