thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 So I needed a little work on the Macan and Porsche Centre Gold Coast gave a very lightly used 991.1 911 Carrera S pdk non-SC for the day. The car was 98% my perfect spec. I got to do over 200km of which was mostly multi lane motorway work with a little bit of inner city Brisbane thrown in. I have spent very little time in 911s previously and this was really my first opportunity to "bond" with one. First off, let me say, what an event the car was and I was blown away by how different it felt to the Cayman in almost every way. The noise of the larger engine was awesome but sounded so far away, being at the back of the car, compared to the Cayman. The torque was very welcome after my 2.7 but I order to make the engine sing its howl you had to do some pretty serious speeds. The interior was fantastic but five dials was a lot to look at so I think I prefer my 3 dials. What I noticed the most was the bum heaviness. I was shocked and now understand the 911 thing and why it is so different. The Cayman is noticeably more evenly planted. The 911 was also a massive dickhead attractant which generated much tailgating from knobs in 4wd Utes I could go on and on for ages but in the end, even though loving the 911, I was more than happy to be back in my low powered, rev hungry baby as the 911 was not $160k better IMHO. Still bloody awesome though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K911 Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 The 911 was also a massive dickhead attractant which generated much tailgating from knobs in 4wd Utes You can add Volkswagen Golf GTI drivers into that same mix.Confirmed negative of 911 ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 You can add Volkswagen Golf GTI drivers into that same mix.Confirmed negative of 911 ownership.lol. Yeah and really aggressive in barrelling up to the rear of the car and getting really close even with three other empty lanes to choose from. Probably a side effect of meth addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I don,t know if any one else is noticing this but lately I get every new Mustang owner being a tool around me when driving my 911 ,,,wanting to drag race off the lights ,,tail gating and coming up along side on a motorway and trying the provoke a race reving their engines like 21 year old boy racers ........Whats with these Guy,s ....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I live on the gold coast... everyone tries to race you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I don,t know if any one else is noticing this but lately I get every new Mustang owner being a tool around me when driving my 911 ,,,wanting to drag race off the lights ,,tail gating and coming up along side on a motorway and trying the provoke a race reving their engines like 21 year old boy racers ........Whats with these Guy,s ....?well they don't want to race where there might be corners etc where they might need to bring their airbags and two star safety rating in to play. If you got it you don't have to flaunt it and a mustang is a flaunt it (whatever a 60k American HOS lets you flaunt) kinda car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 Hmmm. Now I wonder who I know recently sold his GT3 to buy a Mustang?? I'll get the popcorn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 New Muzzies like a__holes. It seems everyone's got one. Big badges, big exhaust note, big "look at me" attitude. Pffft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 Bet they're as short as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 Hmmm. Now I wonder who I know recently sold his GT3 to buy a Mustang?? I'll get the popcorn!really. Wow. Did he have a head injury??I am sorry if they are offended. It still doesn't Change the two star rating. In the interests of full disclosure I really like the look of them too. I think they might have the brightest blinkers in history too. I reckon you can see them from space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 He seemed void of any cranial deficiency when I spoke to him last weekend really. Wow. Did he have a head injury??I am sorry if they are offended. It still doesn't Change the two star rating. In the interests of full disclosure I really like the look of them too. I think they might have the brightest blinkers in history too. I reckon you can see them from space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I'd say classic 911 ownership is very different though, much broader appeal generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 I'd say classic 911 ownership is very different though, much broader appeal generally. as in the moderate threat of being thrown backwards into a hedge at the slightest hint of lifting off mid corner has broad appeal ?Make mine a white 993 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 5May, 2017 Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 as in the moderate threat of being thrown backwards into a hedge at the slightest hint of lifting off mid corner has broad appeal ?Commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 5May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5May, 2017 Commitment. I thought that might be the answer. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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