edgy Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April 5 hours ago, spiller said: The car justified a better review. No research and a fairly lazy effort by CH. absolutely he did a lousy job on the technical details… but the more I consume CC content, the more you get the feeling it’s intentional to dumb it down in a top gear type of way… 4 hours ago, Peter John said: Give me a 996 Cup any day of the week Give me both! spiller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April 16 minutes ago, edgy said: absolutely he did a lousy job on the technical details… but the more I consume CC content, the more you get the feeling it’s intentional to dumb it down in a top gear type of way… Yep definitely seem to be going for that angle. You’d just hope they’d turn it up a notch for such an enthusiast car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April 56 minutes ago, spiller said: Yep definitely seem to be going for that angle. You’d just hope they’d turn it up a notch for such an enthusiast car! I agree, but I feel with the 996/997 generation of cars it’s more a case of “if you know, you know” they don’t need the grandstanding that the new ones get, as unlikely the typecast that buys the latest and greatest would cross shop some old antiques… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April It’s all about the 3 d’s nowadays; Double wishbone Downforce Deviated stitching edgy, SS 3, Troubleshooter and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April 16 minutes ago, hugh said: It’s all about the 3 d’s nowadays; Double wishbone Downforce Deviated stitching add a fourth Don’t track it hugh, GTP911 and Troubleshooter 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April No doubt 'modern' GT3's make crap drivers look good. Stick them in a 996, and they'll shit their pants Yeatesy and tomo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS 3 Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April You guys make me laugh why is it that owners of or at least commentators on the older generation GT Cars have a dig at the new owners and cars and are highly sensitive to any opinions that differ from anything other than them and their model being nothing short of the holy grail. It’s like Andy and his GT boffins ran out of the magic sauce when piecing together the 991 and 992 generations. 😂😂 And by the way shit drivers still own older cars and good drivers exploit the new stuff nothing changed here. The GT cars are all sensational embrace em all and build a better community. Shedpest and Nighthawk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April I don't think those collecting cars 'quick steers' are designed to be anything else than a marketing piece covering mainly condition. Far as enthusiasm, if you watch them all he never takes any of the cars past 3-4krevs - street driving around the CC offices in someone else's car that is about to be sold on the platform. edgy, SS 3 and sjm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April 1 hour ago, SS 3 said: . The GT cars are all sensational embrace em all and build a better community. How is driving a GT car going to help the homeless 🤔. Joz, SS 3 and Shedpest 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick V Posted 2April Report Share Posted 2April I was a crap driver in my 996.2 GT3, which I never tracked, and now I’m a crap driver in my 992 Carrera S, which is a vastly more capable car, which I also don’t track. I worked my arse off to afford my toys, which I enjoy driving, without bothering or hurting anyone, so who gives a shit. Do whatever you want with your Pcar… track it, polish it, flog it, drive like Miss Daisy, fail to vacuum the carpets, put an ill-fitting body kit on it, save it for Sundays, daily drive it, wrap it in a fully-sick colour, whatever…. Hopefully you enjoy the ownership experience in whatever way that looks like for you…… I won’t judge you. Happy motoring! tomo, JWM, GTP911 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April I’ve gone from something fast and modern to now something modern classic for a bit more driver engagement. It’s a bit like porn, the more into it you get the more niche your tastes get. And the 996 gt3 is a pretty niche connoisseurs choice. Whereas the GT4RS is a Jenna Jamieson mainstream number. Horses for courses. I do think the modern stuff is a bit of a wank though (for track use). Sure it’s nice, but if you are chasing lap times just get a race car. With that said the owner of this green car probably thinks my 996 is far too modern 😂 Troubleshooter, hugh, PotsAndPans and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April That is the awesome part about the brand - so many sporty niches covered. I'm personally loving my mid-life crisis top down with the wind in my hair (982 Spyder). I equally love the 996 GT3 but for very different reasons. No such thing as a bad Porsche experience in my books, just different. Yeatesy, GTP911, Troubleshooter and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 24 minutes ago, cafe_racer said: I’ve gone from something fast and modern to now something modern classic for a bit more driver engagement. It’s a bit like porn, the more into it you get the more niche your tastes get. And the 996 gt3 is a pretty niche connoisseurs choice. Whereas the GT4RS is a Jenna Jamieson mainstream number. Horses for courses. I do think the modern stuff is a bit of a wank though (for track use). Sure it’s nice, but if you are chasing lap times just get a race car. With that said the owner of this green car probably thinks my 996 is far too modern 😂 Are you kidding me? You know how much of a 996 tragic I am! Hope to have another one day............... 4 hours ago, SS 3 said: You guys make me laugh why is it that owners of or at least commentators on the older generation GT Cars have a dig at the new owners and cars and are highly sensitive to any opinions that differ from anything other than them and their model being nothing short of the holy grail. It’s like Andy and his GT boffins ran out of the magic sauce when piecing together the 991 and 992 generations. 😂😂 And by the way shit drivers still own older cars and good drivers exploit the new stuff nothing changed here. The GT cars are all sensational embrace em all and build a better community. I'm not having a dig at all, although, I do feel that the typical profile of a GT Porsche buyer has changed over the past few years. This seems to have also happened proportionally to the increased costs associated with gaining a seat in one. I was admiring that 996 when I pulled up, lovely car @cafe_racer Yeatesy and cafe_racer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April Woah I think we have gotten off topic here. I’m visualising two teams wanting to arm wrestle or fist fight even! But if we are getting dirty…. How long was the options list on a 996? How long was the options list on a 991? And let’s do a car swap- 996 lap of Phillip Island and a 991 lap, drivers switch and compare! 😆 Anyway- my take aways- CH did an average video. 996 are underrated. Newer models are always further developed. I don’t have a clue who this Kate Jenna is but whatever floats your boat @cafe_racer cafe_racer and spiller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 43 minutes ago, cafe_racer said: 😂 This has really thrown me. 2 Porsche cars in the rain 😂 P-Kay, JWM, TwoHeadsTas and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 1 hour ago, Peter John said: Woah I think we have gotten off topic here. I’m visualising two teams wanting to arm wrestle or fist fight even! But if we are getting dirty…. How long was the options list on a 996? How long was the options list on a 991? And let’s do a car swap- 996 lap of Phillip Island and a 991 lap, drivers switch and compare! 😆 Anyway- my take aways- CH did an average video. 996 are underrated. Newer models are always further developed. I don’t have a clue who this Kate Jenna is but whatever floats your boat @cafe_racer Kate Jenna seems to be a underwear model according to Google 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 2 hours ago, cafe_racer said: I’ve gone from something fast and modern to now something modern classic for a bit more driver engagement. It’s a bit like porn, the more into it you get the more niche your tastes get. And the 996 gt3 is a pretty niche connoisseurs choice. Whereas the GT4RS is a Jenna Jamieson mainstream number. Horses for courses. I do think the modern stuff is a bit of a wank though (for track use). Sure it’s nice, but if you are chasing lap times just get a race car. With that said the owner of this green car probably thinks my 996 is far too modern 😂 You had me laughing out loudly in the lunch room 😂 tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS 3 Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 2 hours ago, cafe_racer said: I’ve gone from something fast and modern to now something modern classic for a bit more driver engagement It’s a manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 1 hour ago, tomo said: Kate Jenna seems to be a underwear model according to Google 😀 I was wondering, had never heard of her. Thanks for taking one for the team @tomo and checking her out 😉 cafe_racer and tomo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April Jeez...seems a few have missed the sarcasm. Oh well, can't win them all I s'pose 🤷♂️ Personally, I don't give a shit how or what anyone drives, as long as it's a Porsche (not sarcasm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April Scott and the boys at Autohaus may be taking the piss a bit at $255k I wonder???? Would be interested to see the photos when they go up.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/porsche-911-2000/oag-ad-23098183/?csn_atid=96bea3d0-b519-4970-b186-87bb89d516d3 Yeatesy, SS 3, 911 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknine01 Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 1 hour ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Would be interested to see the photos when they go up.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/porsche-911-2000/oag-ad-23098183/?csn_atid=96bea3d0-b519-4970-b186-87bb89d516d3 If it looks anything like this one, it’s worth every cent 😎 WOKA, spiller, JWM and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 4 hours ago, SS 3 said: It’s a manual @cafe_racer cyclist legs will get some muscle growth back with three pedals Yeatesy and SS 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS 3 Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 7 hours ago, Peter John said: Woah I think we have gotten off topic here. I’m visualising two teams wanting to arm wrestle or fist fight even! But if we are getting dirty…. How long was the options list on a 996? How long was the options list on a 991? 😂😂 Let’s not get confused here optioning features, wether they be performance related or simply cosmetic are not exclusive to new cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 3April Report Share Posted 3April 1 hour ago, Peter John said: @cafe_racer cyclist legs will get some muscle growth back with three pedals Hahaha, don’t forget some left arm strength also required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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