tazzieman Posted 7August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 7August, 2015 I think it looks cool - reminds me of a Lotus Europa, another dream car of my childhood along with a Muira, 928 and 911!You are correct ... rear view definitely Europa-like! The Europa was a lad's dream ; this from the I Spy Book of Cars I nearly completed as a 10 year old (never saw a Miura though...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 11August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 11August, 2015 Sharks don't mind a swim. From the movie "Looker" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 11August, 2015 Report Share Posted 11August, 2015 Salt water only, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 19August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2015 911 & Porsche mag May 2000 ; YMMV - and the latest 991 has that heavy luxury GT feel. The article starts by defining a GT car and states ..."The Porsche 928 is one of the few. Traditionally, the 911 never was a GT, but is it now?" The comparison is between a 996 and a 1991 S4 (78,430 miles), both autos. "The 928 feels as solid as the day it left the factory. In fact, the engine might actually be at its peak."The test is done in two stages, motorway and twisty bits."Once the first stretch of dual carriageway is insight, the V8 engine finally has the chance to shine.""This is clearly the 928's natural habitat. At these higher speeds the car feels remarkably stable, the sharp steering still has reassuring weight, and the engine is spinning lazily and quietly at around 3600 rpm.""There is a real sense of occasion when driving a 928, which is subtly different from that of the 911." .. after only a couple of hours, I was beginning to want a 928. Badly."The 928 only begins to feel like a 320 bhp car above 80 mph, when it begins to transform into something really impressive. At such speeds the 911 becomes susceptible to crosswinds, ... generally demands more of your attention. The front engined car, on the other hand, remains relaxed and quiet, seems little different in straight-line stability, and its steering now feels perfect.Now for the twisty bits."The 911 was made for roads like these... The 928 will perform similar tricks, but with a different attitude. You feel as if you're forcing the car (928) to do something it would rather not. The 911 conversely comes alive with such treatment.'Before long (in the 911) you are carried away in a tide of adrenalin and the 928 is gently receding in your mirrors. But after an hour or so of this, you are mentally exhausted and ready for a break."It is plain, therefore, that the 928 has all the qualities of a true GT, while the 911 has merely varying degrees of them overlaid on a sports car."(The 928) has the most comfortable interior, the better seats, the quietest manners plus a greater weight to smother whatever the road throws at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 21August, 2015 Report Share Posted 21August, 2015 Yeah, but are they any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21August, 2015 Yeah, but are they any good?As my sig used to say, "928s are rubbish"My go to car is a garbage truck. Someone's gotta do the dirty work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 Top drag time in a 928 is by John Thomas Up against some stiff opposition. John Thomas in drag , keep 'em coming.Joe Root's got nothing on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB911 Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 I love those drag times. So what are your thoughts for a 928 engine, supercharger or turbo? I know there are 100's of different low pressure, high pressure, etc turbos, but it seems that supercharging is the most common on the 928 (works well with the grunty V8 and that i guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 I love those drag times. So what are your thoughts for a 928 engine, supercharger or turbo? I know there are 100's of different low pressure, high pressure, etc turbos, but it seems that supercharging is the most common on the 928 (works well with the grunty V8 and that i guess)Supercharging is popular in the USA where drag racing (+/- off the lights) is popular.The torque curves will be different. Fuel efficiency might be a factor for anything permanent , plus extra engine noise.The TT setup would be quite stealthy methinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 So anyway, the good wife had use of my beloved GTS for about 80-90km of urban activities yesterday."So did you enjoy driving it?""Well it likes to be warm doesn't it, when it's cold it's not quite as responsive. I'm not sure how I'll go back to my wagon (F11 Bimmer), the steering was so precise and it's not light and lifeless. It's very comfortable."Conclusion; Married well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 1September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 Wait til she gets hold of it for some extra-urban activity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21September, 2015 Stance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 21September, 2015 Report Share Posted 21September, 2015 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22September, 2015 Looking good One day I might go with Vitaloni style mirrors. The flags are a big dog's bally on a curvy car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22September, 2015 Report Share Posted 22September, 2015 Do you mean GTS style ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22September, 2015 Report Share Posted 22September, 2015 Trying to figure out where that pic is taken from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22September, 2015 Trying to figure out where that pic is taken from??Opposite Jet servo in SB road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 22September, 2015 Report Share Posted 22September, 2015 Opposite Jet servo in SB road.Ahh, cool. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 23September, 2015 Report Share Posted 23September, 2015 My son brought this home today, I had a little chuckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23September, 2015 Buy the lad some tyres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25September, 2015 Report Share Posted 25September, 2015 For Taz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25September, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25September, 2015 For TazI'll have to see if he is the guy in the clay sculpture photos.Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 25September, 2015 Report Share Posted 25September, 2015 Great read and a very talented man lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 28September, 2015 Report Share Posted 28September, 2015 Coupla 911s raced at Spa recently. Oh ... and this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 24November, 2015 Report Share Posted 24November, 2015 Just jumped back into my Shark after about 4-5 weeks away from it.How frickin' good are they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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