Stunning, what an upgrade! It's funny when the 991 came out I was convinced they were a step backwards in the looks department. Since seeing a few on the road they have a road presence like no other turbo before it.
They really are a beautiful thing.
I agree 100%..... My thoughts exactly......
Terry _________________ Cayman GT4 Carmine red .. at last it gets the goodies it should have....
997 Gen 2 Turbo S Basalt Black -BBS CHR, Kline inconel exhaust, Polished Bliss air freshener...
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Six speed Trainee
Joined: 20 Feb 2015 Posts: 78 Location: Essex/Hertfordshire border
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:52 pm Post subject:
Thank you everyone
Can't stop smiling, couldn't use it on the Saturday I collected it, drove it 30 miles home and straight in to the garage (just about fitted, It's considerable wider then my 997)..
So was itching to use it yesterday and boy did I, I must have driven 200 miles, and not actually went anywhere, took a few friends out, my other half and my 8 month old.. Most sensible I had driven all day.
It's licence loosing in under 3 seconds .
Is that Sapphire blue? - Yes
I imagine the breaking in miles will be agony! - Someone else had this pleasure/pain, it isn't new, 3 years old with only 7800miles _________________ 991 Turbo S
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Bikeracer1098 Österreich
Joined: 28 Mar 2015 Posts: 881 Location: Camberley, Surrey
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:10 pm Post subject:
Congrats, looks fantastic.
What are you initial thought with regards to the difference in performance, stopping power and handling compared with the 997.2 turbo? _________________ 997.2 turbo
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Six speed Trainee
Joined: 20 Feb 2015 Posts: 78 Location: Essex/Hertfordshire border
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:32 pm Post subject:
Bikeracer1098 wrote:
Congrats, looks fantastic.
What are you initial thought with regards to the difference in performance, stopping power and handling compared with the 997.2 turbo?
Thank you,
Initial thoughts in power is a noticeable increase in performance but not night and day.. It's smoother the gear change is nicer. I really like the 4 wheel steering, better exhaust sound, love the after run sound. The interior is night and day improvement as are the seats. The active cruise is brilliant.
Brakes seem sharper, but slightly less linear, but this could be due to mileage difference.
The 997 is a great car in every aspect and the 991 for me improves on this.
As I drive it more I'm sure to have more thoughts as this is based on my 1st and only tank of juice so far. _________________ 991 Turbo S
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rabbitstew Nürburgring
Joined: 21 Aug 2015 Posts: 420
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:11 pm Post subject:
oh my god that is stunnng! Ive never really liked the 991 for some reason, but that looks perfect! _________________ 2008 997.1 Turbo Manual
2000 Ducati 996
1999 Yamaha R1
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HSC911 Sepang
Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 2876 Location: Bedford
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:18 pm Post subject:
rabbitstew wrote:
oh my god that is stunnng! Ive never really liked the 991 for some reason, but that looks perfect!
MarkC4S Trainee
Joined: 05 Jul 2016 Posts: 77
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:37 pm Post subject:
The thing I don't like about the 991s is the huge Porsche legend and model descriptions on the back; some are not too bad but others really detract from the look of the back of the car. Flame suit on, only saying......
jplportugal Newbie
Joined: 04 Feb 2017 Posts: 34
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject:
Love the sapphire blue but why does yours not have the S wheels?!
sideways Newbie
Joined: 17 Oct 2016 Posts: 48 Location: Surrey
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:18 pm Post subject:
As above. I'm _________________ 991.2 Carrera "My first 911" edition
Maxie General
Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 8366 Location: London
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:03 pm Post subject:
jplportugal wrote:
Love the sapphire blue but why does yours not have the S wheels?!
The normal Turbo wheels were a no-cost option on the Turbo S for those who didn't like the centre-locks and/or the design.
Congrats! Now that is a nice colour! What did they give you for your 996.3 if you don't mind me asking and what was the mileage on the 997.. I may be thinking along the same lines in the next 12months...
the other me Nürburgring
Joined: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 402 Location: Girona/Riga
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:27 pm Post subject:
Stunning colour. I am guessing , considering this & your "daily", that you are a fan of acceleration (wrong emotion there, not too much "shifting" required with that pair of time warpers. ) _________________ 996turbo , 9e38 with bigger TB, switchable 9e exhaust (used only in loud) soldered coolant pipes, OEM GT2 front PU, LHD, in the best colour (seal grey )
Now thats beautiful. What a car. Perfect, just perfect from every angle. Enjoy enjoy enjoy! And keep the photos coming. _________________ 997.2 C2S. Meteor Grey. PDK.
997.1 C2S. Basalt Black. Manual. SOLD.
Naturally Aspiring.
Six speed Trainee
Joined: 20 Feb 2015 Posts: 78 Location: Essex/Hertfordshire border
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:39 am Post subject:
Thank you everyone , been thoroughly enjoying it and making good use of this mild weather we've been having..
Surprisingly how low MPG you can get if you try not even hard.
the other me wrote:
Stunning colour. I am guessing , considering this & your "daily", that you are a fan of acceleration (wrong emotion there, not too much "shifting" required with that pair of time warpers. )
Thank you, Yes I do have an addiction to acceleration, I haven't found a help group for this, I would own a bike if it wasn't for the fact I'd probably kill myself. _________________ 991 Turbo S
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sideways Newbie
Joined: 17 Oct 2016 Posts: 48 Location: Surrey
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:52 am Post subject:
Six speed wrote:
Thank you, Yes I do have an addiction to acceleration, I haven't found a help group for this, I would own a bike if it wasn't for the fact I'd probably kill myself.
_________________ 991.2 Carrera "My first 911" edition
MNC911 Österreich
Joined: 10 Feb 2016 Posts: 921 Location: Prestbury
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:20 pm Post subject:
Fantastic. The colour I could not overlooked in the showroom to be honest. But now I've seen yours I'm really pleased I have as it's superb. Usually we tend to see them in white, black or a tone of grey. The carbon calipers look really good against the blue.
Those S wheels I must add are my favorite, I just like the sharpness look of them. Ticks all the boxes aesthetically in my opinion. _________________ History:
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(wrong emotion there, not too much "shifting" required with that pair of time warpers. )
