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08.05.2004 16:03:57

MKW: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Palo Alto and North Lake Tahoe , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 2491, Gallery; Registriert: 22.11.2002; Antwort auf: Carlos from Spain

Re: New 997 pics

The rounded horn pad looks like it belongs on a BUS ! Porsche must have gotten a good deal from the Audi and Lamborghini supplier .
There is too much bright fake aluminum everywhere - looks like a Nissan or any number of current " sporty " econocars . If they have to have faux metal trim, why not darker , titanium colored , semi-mat finish like on Aston Martins ?
Also, sport seats still have the current " shoulder blade squeezing " upper side bolsters and minimal lower bolstering. Porsche must be noticing that their customers have no shoulder muscles , 44 inch waistlines and BIGG butts .

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08.05.2004 16:18:17

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 8812, Gallery; Registriert: 10.04.2002; Antwort auf: sunny

Re: New 997 pics

Thanks for the pics

I can tell that lots of people will start their 997 Mods from the interior

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08.05.2004 16:20:10

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 8812, Gallery; Registriert: 10.04.2002; Antwort auf: MKW

Re: New 997 pics

Quote:
The rounded horn pad looks like it belongs on a BUS !

Lets hope that the Exclusive dept. will offer different options for the steering wheel

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08.05.2004 16:23:20

orchard21: Junior; Loc:; Beiträge: 59, Gallery; Registriert: 16.10.2003; Antwort auf: Ron (Houston)

Re: New 997 pics

Did you guys notice that the seats are also back to 993 style. Those look like 993 sport seats(look at the center curved design).

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08.05.2004 16:40:06

fastcars: Junior; Loc: MI; Beiträge: 94, Gallery; Registriert: 25.03.2004; Antwort auf: orchard21

Re: New 997 pics

i sure hope that clock thing is optional

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08.05.2004 17:08:58

Tim: Pilot; Loc: Germany , Deutschland; Beiträge: 458, Gallery; Registriert: 24.12.2002; Antwort auf: fastcars

Re: New 997 pics

I'm not sure what you were expecting... .

Personally I believe that the new interior really suits the 911. In my opinion Porsche has always been the Bauhaus equivalent on the car sector - "Form follows function", a clear design without fancy features.
Nevertheless I would have liked to see a little bit more CGT inspiration such as the shifting knob next to the steering wheel, but probably it would have been diffcult to incorporate a decent sized pcm.
The only things that really hurt my eyes are the strange clock on the dash and the butt ugly plastic cellphone.

Anyway since most of you criticize the interior, I am curious what you would have liked to see instead?

RG TL

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08.05.2004 17:18:43

J.Seven: Rennteam Master; Loc: Estoril , Portugal; Beiträge: 3201, Gallery; Registriert: 16.09.2002; Antwort auf: Carlos from Spain

Re: New 997 pics

I just love the interior color, nothing more

J.Seven

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08.05.2004 17:22:38

orchard21: Junior; Loc:; Beiträge: 59, Gallery; Registriert: 16.10.2003; Antwort auf: fastcars

Re: New 997 pics

Who want's to bet it's the same clock VW used on the new Bentely GT??

[image]http://www.km77.com/marcas/bentley/gtcoupe_02/0primera/gra/22.asp[/image]

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08.05.2004 17:23:33

Carlos from Spain: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Spain. , Spanien; Beiträge: 21156, Gallery; Registriert: 09.02.2003; Antwort auf: Tim

Re: New 997 pics

OK... sportier steering wheel... no cheap looking alum just like in the 996... rounder flowing modern inner doors... no gauge in the darn middle of the dash... no AMG type seats - sportier seats... more flowing envolving center dash console/center arm rest console like in mid-engine sportcars cars instead of a 90* angle two piece like a hatchbacks or minivans... center dash more integrated/oriented with the drivers dash and instrument cluster instead on a flat plain center console in the middle like an Audi sedan... no cheap weakly plastic phone like the 996's... correct speaker placement... thats enough for a start

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08.05.2004 17:29:59

Strebel: Co-Pilot; Loc: near Stuttgart; Beiträge: 154, Gallery; Registriert: 08.12.2003; Antwort auf: orchard21

Re: New 997 pics

maybe!!!

what do you think of Porsche?? are you crazy?? no, its 100% not these clock...

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08.05.2004 19:02:48

Tim: Pilot; Loc: Germany , Deutschland; Beiträge: 458, Gallery; Registriert: 24.12.2002; Antwort auf: Carlos from Spain

Re: New 997 pics

I certainly agree that any material used in the interior should be of top-notch quality. It's unacceptable to use visible plastic parts in such a pricey car. However in contrast to you I prefer the squarish design of the 997 and it seems to me like a modern interpretation of the 993. Strange that you compare it to Audi. I happen to believe that the interior of the A8 is momentarily the most accomplished. Clean lines, top materials, pure understatement.
I think Porsche is about understatement as well and it doesn't seem to be a coincidence that dark colours and silver are the most popular colours. IMO the appeal of Porsche lies in this understated looks that doesn't really scream "I`m a racecar", yet still can outperform most flashy sportscars.
Therefor I believe that a flowing design would rather suit an extroverted car such as Ferrari or Maserati.

RG TL

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08.05.2004 19:42:47

orchard21: Junior; Loc:; Beiträge: 59, Gallery; Registriert: 16.10.2003; Antwort auf: Tim

Re: New 997 pics

The base non-leather door panels on the 996 looked horrible. They only look decent when they are leather wrapped. So if these are indeed the "standard" door panels, they are a big improvement... What I'm really hoping for is an improvement on the base car. Anything can look/feel good if it's wrapped in leather...

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08.05.2004 21:54:34

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Deutschland; Beiträge: 59607, Gallery; Registriert: 26.03.2002; Antwort auf: orchard21

Re: New 997 pics

Thread became too long...I had to close it. Sorry guys.

If you want to answer to this thread, just open a new one with a new title. Thanks.

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