Skidmarks Posted 15April, 2019 Report Share Posted 15April, 2019 They say as you get older the things you like get, well ... best left alone ! Today I traded in younger for older. I spent the weekend and a large part of last week getting reacquainted with the 07 RS. Loud, rattles at idle, baulky shift when cold, suspension solid enough to encourage compressive spinal damage on a spirited drive. I always like going for a blast in cars with one or other of my boys. We “needed” to go to Bunnings so of course we take the scenic route. We’re pumping along and get a little lift off over a particularly (dis)agreeable bit of road. “Air Dad?” “Yep” ”Nice” Anyway ... a couple of weeks before then I’d had the other RS with the flappy paddles out and had a little bit of a “go”. Incredible. 8800. Induction noise, razor sharp handling, the car treats you like a hero. “Of course that was you” it seems to say whilst probably snickering at you from behind its heat shield. Not a chance. It is always the car, never me. That thing is far better than anything you can sensibly throw at it on the road. Without doubt one of the most glorious things I’ve ever driven. And yet ... the one with 3 pedals, hugely overbraked with it ceramics and which could be seen off by a well driven Cayman (and as a matter of fact was shown a clean pair of heels by a new Alfa 4 door) was the one I enjoyed more. It at least feels like you might be up to the task driving it whereas the 991 just gets you into jail territory whilst shrugging and running a bit of “whatever ...” So, I’d been eyeing off another one of the RS variety for some time. A long time actually. One of the 2010 variety. I’ve looked for one for a while and couldn’t find one at the right time and the right place. Then I saw one locally. Called the guys selling, checked it’s background and all clear for me. Had 6 minor stage one revs which I took as a sign of “as intended” use. Anyway, having taken a Cup Car to 10000 +, these 6 puppies were just a light tickle of the rod bolt ... Some short haggling later and a deal was struck. So out with the new and in with the old. The teenager goes hunting for someone who has an Instagram account whilst the old school stager goes to someone who’s basically only just learned how to text ... Im a huge fan of the new cars Porsche makes but let’s not forget ... every Porsche (air or water cooled) before it from the 356 to the present is a special thing. The way they smell, sound, feel ... Younger is great but older is in some ways far more satisfying for the interactive challenge that analogue is over digital. Easter beckons so take yours out or con a mate who has one and go for a burn. Even if it has flappy paddles. At least you won’t get a crampy left calf ... 911barber, JB, Simonk and 20 others 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 15April, 2019 Report Share Posted 15April, 2019 Well put, well written....bang on the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15April, 2019 Report Share Posted 15April, 2019 15 minutes ago, Skidmarks said: Anyway, having taken a Cup Car to 10000 +, these 6 puppies were just a light tickle of the rod bolt ... Classic quote, frame worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 15April, 2019 Report Share Posted 15April, 2019 Perfectly timed post, as I just decided to remove my 7 GT3 sale listing last night... it stays! JB, Troubleshooter, Kammo and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 15April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 15April, 2019 48 minutes ago, edgy said: Perfectly timed post, as I just decided to remove my 7 GT3 sale listing last night... it stays! Good stuff. You’d be sad. edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 17April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 17April, 2019 So, the next bit. The 991 RS is with the new owner and I’ve got the 997.2 RS. Picked it up, drove back to work. Those straight through pipes!! No muffler after the cats. Just like my race car. The thing sounds like a Cup Car. Then smile fades as I contemplate the drive down the coast ... Anyway, then went to grab my 9 yo and take him to tennis. As I turned the corner there he was with mum waiting outside because I was late ... so I did what any self respecting Dad would do. Dropped it into first and took it to 7000! He starts jumping and yelping and when I pull up there’s Mum shaking her head at me and the boy ... “awesome Dad!” Peak hour traffic down the Nepean Highway. Nice test. Was OK actually. Wouldn’t do it each day if I had a choice but I could. But that’s me. Then down Pen Link and jump off to head to the destination. No drone or buzzing so whoever made the pipes knew what they were about. Could hold a conversation no problem but that wasn’t happening as the boy was listening to music. He’s got a bit of an eclectic play list on Spotify. Ranges from the Eagles, Led Zeppelin and ... well ... Rammstein (lucky the lyrics are in German! I do agree with him that they sound good when the car stereo is at 11). Maybe him listening to Rammstein means that the pipes aren’t so good and I’m suffering from progressive hearing loss! The backroads showed what the car is about. Smooth roads! Man, was it moving around. Bumps in the road? “Dad, I think I just lifted out of my seat!” (Laughing). And the sound? Did I mention the sound?? It was 28 degrees so down came the windows and listened to the snarl, scream, pop and crackle for the last 10 minutes of the drive. Better than Rammstein! Tips, JWM, James P and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 17April, 2019 Report Share Posted 17April, 2019 Going backwards to move forward huh! Skidmarks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 I reckon the side muffler delete is THE best setup for these cars, it gives you the sound of a Cup, removes a bunch of weight and those side mufflers that sit behind the back tyres really put out some heat, definitely not great for track... I think its worth the potential risks involved (popping the centre muffler & blowing O2 sensors) I've only popped one of the o2 sensors in 3+ years... Cup headers/cats is meant to remedy that, and I'll bet RS has better cats than the pleb spec GT3 too. Now you know we need pics mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 18April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 8 hours ago, edgy said: I reckon the side muffler delete is THE best setup for these cars, it gives you the sound of a Cup, removes a bunch of weight and those side mufflers that sit behind the back tyres really put out some heat, definitely not great for track... I think its worth the potential risks involved (popping the centre muffler & blowing O2 sensors) I've only popped one of the o2 sensors in 3+ years... Cup headers/cats is meant to remedy that, and I'll bet RS has better cats than the pleb spec GT3 too. Now you know we need pics mate... Erm, I’ve alteady popped an O2 sensor. Feel like a real man. @hugh has pics and will post. I know the 991 RS is better but I seriously like this thing. edgy and GC9911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 1 hour ago, Skidmarks said: Erm, I’ve alteady popped an O2 sensor. Feel like a real man. @hugh has pics and will post. I know the 991 RS is better but I seriously like this thing. You were already a bonafide badass in my books... 🤘🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 Behold. Troubleshooter, Uncle, JB and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 The best in the 997 range in my books, full respect 🤘@Skidmarks Harold996tt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasone07 Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 Absolutely love this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 That’s definitely one of the cars in my dream car garage, Awesome and look forward to seeing it out on the road 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 Been keeping an eye on the 997 GT3 RS market. Where did you get this one from if you don't mind me asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 18April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 26 minutes ago, WGA said: Been keeping an eye on the 997 GT3 RS market. Where did you get this one from if you don't mind me asking. I bought it from Zagame in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 13 hours ago, Skidmarks said: Erm, I’ve alteady popped an O2 sensor. Feel like a real man. @hugh has pics and will post. I know the 991 RS is better but I seriously like this thing. https://www.dscsport.com/product/dsc-vplug-n-play/ get one of these and like will blossom into love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 18April, 2019 Report Share Posted 18April, 2019 Subtle as usual. Love it. 👍👍 It should be easy to find in the Woolies carpark with those red wing tips. 😉 Skidmarks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 19April, 2019 Report Share Posted 19April, 2019 Still have the 2rs yeah? @Skidmarks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 Thanks @Skidmarks, @hugh... I love that grey-red colour combo! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold996tt Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 Very very nice write up and car mate. A keeper for sure. I had a 7.1 RS that I did over 70 track days in. That car just never gave up even if I did.. Every one of those track sessions were better than any flappy box car I had after even if I was faster in the other cars. The one car I regret selling. And your 3.8 has all the defects sorted. But even the 7.1 is now a bit too fast and scary for me. The older I get the faster I was. Skidmarks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 On 18/04/2019 at 19:20, hugh said: Behold. Looks bloody great my life would be complete with that parked on my drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 1 hour ago, MARTY said: Looks bloody great my life would be complete with that parked on my drive Stop drooling Marty... I can feel it on my keyboard!! 😄 MARTY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 25April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 On 19/04/2019 at 10:25, Peter John said: Still have the 2rs yeah? @Skidmarks Sure do. That’s a keeper. On 19/04/2019 at 08:59, Harvs11 said: Subtle as usual. Love it. 👍👍 It should be easy to find in the Woolies carpark with those red wing tips. 😉 Subtle it’s not. Like me! Peter John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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