Rolex and Porsche!

[nachopc]

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[Chaching]

Originally Posted by MARGARITATIME

The 997.2 is a superior car. Per many owners who had both the .2 is more planted cornering on a track. The .1 is more raw and twitchy. You have to be a serious driver to push either car to the edge and feel comfortable. On my test drive of the .1 the owner took a 90 degree turn at like 60. The car never even made a noise. I about sh*t myself. I have yet had the balls to even try something like. I value my toys. The .2 has more power so it should feel slightly faster. Most people like the looks of the .1 more, but that is totally subjective. One day I plan to put a 4.0 in mine when I need a rebuild. No matter which you choose the sound is glorious from about 5k to red line. I put a center delete on mine so it screams.

Here is my 994 c4s which is a totally different driving experience. Significantly slower, but extremely fun to drive. They make a wonderful pair.

**excuse the messy garage. Just put in the AC in the wall a few days before and didn't have time to clean it before the picture. Looks slightly better now, but I use my garage. Evidently I have too much stuff I don't want to throw away.

You mean 993 C4S. Nice garage

[cfjan]

Originally Posted by Chaching

Like I always say "There is no cheap Porsche." The 996 is still a Porsche but not my cup of tea per say... great engineering except the IMS issue... looks are subjective.

My 996 has no IMS issue..

Here's the legendary Mezger engine!

[EP32k2]

Originally Posted by MARGARITATIME

The 997.2 is a superior car. Per many owners who had both the .2 is more planted cornering on a track. The .1 is more raw and twitchy. You have to be a serious driver to push either car to the edge and feel comfortable. On my test drive of the .1 the owner took a 90 degree turn at like 60. The car never even made a noise. I about sh*t myself. I have yet had the balls to even try something like. I value my toys. The .2 has more power so it should feel slightly faster. Most people like the looks of the .1 more, but that is totally subjective. One day I plan to put a 4.0 in mine when I need a rebuild. No matter which you choose the sound is glorious from about 5k to red line. I put a center delete on mine so it screams.

Here is my 994 c4s which is a totally different driving experience. Significantly slower, but extremely fun to drive. They make a wonderful pair.

**excuse the messy garage. Just put in the AC in the wall a few days before and didn't have time to clean it before the picture. Looks slightly better now, but I use my garage. Evidently I have too much stuff I don't want to throw away.

Nice pair!!!

I agree with everything you said about the 997.1/2 GT3 comparison in stock form. One really can’t go wrong with either or any 911 in any generation for that matter. I remember my first 911 experience and that was in a 996 Carrera cabrio. It was a blast to drive and the dynamics were simply amazing.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by kertong

Hey now, some of us aren't complete bigots ;) I love the 996, it's what got me hooked on porsche!! Had a 2004 c4s too and that thing was bulletproof, ims be damned! (seriously its a cheap retrofit/fix if you do it while doing the clutch and rms).

Love the 996s. Theyre so small and svelte/light now too compared to the 991 - a nice "raw / pure" watercooled 911 :)

edit: my old 996 c4s! (didnt have a rolex at the time). i still miss that car - the c4s hit the perfect point of performance/cost; sometimes i wonder if my 991S is worth the premium over the c4s that I had just as much fun in!

Love the 996 C4S. Probably my favorite of the modern 911’s I have owned. It hits the sweet spot of comfort, size and performance.

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by cfjan

My 996 has no IMS issue..

Here's the legendary Mezger engine!

Woah! Yes the Mezger engine is literally "Bulletproof!"

[jps3b]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Two of my favourite subjects. There must be some cool pictures out there, let's see them?!

My Bluesy and a (very fresh) Carrera 3.2 engine..

Awesome!!!

[jps3b]

Originally Posted by raky

Both my birthday presents this year :)

Lucky!

[cfjan]

Originally Posted by Chaching

Woah! Yes the Mezger engine is literally "Bulletproof!"

It is certainly pretty tough.. they wear but usually don't blow up.. and is rebuildable.

Another cool thing about it is that the architecture has been around for a long time and is used on Porsche's racing platform (Cup cars), so a lot of parts are interchangeable. So when I dropped engine for the coolant fitting welding, I had the flywheel / clutch / ring gear / etc. replaced (while in there kind of deal) with parts from the 997.2 RS 4.0. And as it turned out, the lightweight flywheel actually has a 964 part #, as it was from the 964 Cup. (I think it weights in at only 8.2 lbs if I remember correctly)

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by cfjan

It is certainly pretty tough.. they wear but usually don't blow up.. and is rebuildable.

Another cool thing about it is that the architecture has been around for a long time and is used on Porsche's racing platform (Cup cars), so a lot of parts are interchangeable. So when I dropped engine for the coolant fitting welding, I had the flywheel / clutch / ring gear / etc. replaced (while in there kind of deal) with parts from the 997.2 RS 4.0. And as it turned out, the lightweight flywheel actually has a 964 part #, as it was from the 964 Cup. (I think it weights in at only 8.2 lbs if I remember correctly)

Wow! Very interesting didn't know that! 964 on it pretty cool!

[avilhena]

Wow!! I love this thread!

[ryaus1]

Awesome photos everyone!


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[Johnnymiz]

Fat butts

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by lzz73

Very nice (watch and cars both).

Question - as a car enthusiast I've been doing some Porsche (911 991) research in anticipation of getting one at some point. What is the best exterior color?

The conservative part of me says go silver, black, or dark blue.

But then again, if you're going to get a Porsche why not a screaming loud color like yellow, guard's red, or the Miami blue?

If you're concerned about resale, stick with white, black, guards red, or silver.

When I sold my 997.2 GTS I was glad i had gotten silver (plus I loved the look).

If you don't care about resale and want some color, Porsche makes some amazing blues, including their new Miami Blue.

[ryaus1]

Originally Posted by lzz73

Very nice (watch and cars both).



Question - as a car enthusiast I've been doing some Porsche (911 991) research in anticipation of getting one at some point. What is the best exterior color?



The conservative part of me says go silver, black, or dark blue.



But then again, if you're going to get a Porsche why not a screaming loud color like yellow, guard's red, or the Miami blue?

Go with what you like and enjoy the heck out of it instead of thinking selling before buying.

For best resale though, rare or flashy colors work best on rare models, say GT3s, RS models, etc. If you are going for a Carrera, S, or GTS then I recommend a more conservative color.


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[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Paging Dr Tom, come in Dr Tom...

[thesharkfactor]

Very cool Tom!

[jpdjpd17]

Hulk and 997

[thesharkfactor]

Sun was out today.. and I have a Targa for days like these

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Just beautiful.

[josephvman]

I was wearing a Daytona-C while taking the pic!

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Just beautiful.

Totally!

[thesharkfactor]

Any front engine love?? You can't be a serious Porsche collector without at least one..

Here's mine.. spot the Sub..

[dr.fiddy]

[thesharkfactor]

Note how the cabin is the exact Bluesy colour! Porsche call it Cobalt blue.

[sgwatch]

Will try again...

[sgwatch]

Well, some would say this is not a "real" Porsche (especially since it's a base model Macan), but it definitely is more comfortable drive than the 1981 911SC I had. And the heater works, and... :-)

[josephvman]

That is stunning! Always one of my favorites. I had a '91 928GT for several years and I've always loved the 944 and 928 models.

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Note how the cabin is the exact Bluesy colour! Porsche call it Cobalt blue.

[drmizzou]

Nothing to contribute in terms of a Porsche but I do love them and probably one day soon!? Fantastic pics! Have really enjoyed looking through all your beautiful cars and awesome watches!

[nachopc]

Porsche Macan S
GMT 16700!


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