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    26-nov-2004 12.12.30

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    I like what you have written and it took me a while to find this board as I have been searching the net for more information. I have ordered a 997s approximately a month ago: I am the previous owner of a 2003 tt coupe as well as a 2003 c4s which i miss more than the turbo. The S has excited me since the first review but having not liked the 996TT, i have been concerned as usual. I am thankful that you have written such an in-depth and honest review. Keep up the good work. I shall be sleeping better this evening now that I have read your comments. Cheers

    26-nov-2004 14.28.45

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    997 Cobalt,
    Welcome to the site.
    Could you elaborate more on the reasons why you prefered your C4S to your Turbo?
    Thanks.

    27-nov-2004 2.50.09

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Yeah, i'm very curious too. What did you not like about the Turbo and for that what did you like about the 4s. Thanks.

    1-dic-2004 12.21.33

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    It must be because of the red strip at the rear of the 4S I couldn't think of anything else

    11-dic-2004 1.14.23

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    I'm curious as to the reasons for your preference as well. I've been considering moving into a 997tt when they roll out. I currently drive an '04C4S, which by the way, I absolutely love.

    24-dic-2004 4.55.12

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    I think the pasm in comfort mode is way rougher than current 996, for a daily driver. The car is very rough liike my 996 with H&R springs...I thought it would be a smoother ride in comfort mode but no way!!!

    26-gen-2005 15.36.09

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    So you would recommend -20mm suspension over PASM, RC? If PASM has the wonderful ability to change settings, so you can have a very comfortable road ride, then tighten it up for track use (if you also have sport chrono), isn't that the best of both worlds?

    7-feb-2005 19.00.12

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Thanks for the great report
    since you own a Cayenne Turbo do you think the Carrera S (tiptronic) is faster than your cayenne in 0-100 ?
    I know there is a 0.3 sec def in the papers but what do you think is faster?

    29-mar-2005 17.38.42

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Well, RC where is your update that you promised?

    28-apr-2005 0.30.11

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Quote:
    rss996 said:
    I think the pasm in comfort mode is way rougher than current 996, for a daily driver. The car is very rough liike my 996 with H&R springs...I thought it would be a smoother ride in comfort mode but no way!!!


    From my point of view (993 with GT3 MK I 18" Sport Design wheels) 997S in comfort mode is just perfect for a daily driver. Even in sport mode it seems not to be rougher than my current car. However, I must admit that I did most of my 997S test drive in comfort mode.

    28-apr-2005 0.48.03

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    ewi - Are you going to sell that beautiful 993 when the 997 comes or are you going to keep both (I hope you can)...

    28-apr-2005 1.38.06

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Quote:
    Grant said:
    ewi - Are you going to sell that beautiful 993 when the 997 comes or are you going to keep both (I hope you can)...


    Hi Grant,
    don't worry I will never ever sell that 993
    This car is unique. I haven't seen another zenith blue 993 coupe with the GT3 wheels and chrome-plated tailpipes yet.
    ewi

    28-apr-2005 2.14.03

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Hi ewi, do you have pictures of your 993 that I can look at?

    29-apr-2005 0.16.46

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Quote:
    Danny G said:
    Hi ewi, do you have pictures of your 993 that I can look at?


    Hi Danny,
    I have just uploaded 2 pics to my user photo gallery. I will make better ones in summer.

    To contribute to the thread, my 997S test drive car had the short shifter. Outside temperature was below 15*C. The first few minutes I really had a hard time shifting the gears. After that, shifting the gears was smooth and fast. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend the short shifter if you are living in a country with many cold days and if you don't intend to drive the car on the track.
    ewi

    29-apr-2005 10.12.36

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Thanks for the pics ewi, the car looks GREAT. People are always saying that the 997 went back to the classic looks of the 993 but I don't see that at all. The 997 is the 996 with round lights, it's very nice but the the 993 on the other hand is just pure Porsche 911.

    29-apr-2005 14.52.18

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    Quote:
    ewi said:
    Quote:
    Grant said:
    ewi - Are you going to sell that beautiful 993 when the 997 comes or are you going to keep both (I hope you can)...


    Hi Grant,
    don't worry I will never ever sell that 993
    This car is unique. I haven't seen another zenith blue 993 coupe with the GT3 wheels and chrome-plated tailpipes yet.
    ewi


    Glad to hear that

    24-mag-2005 19.10.53

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    Re: 997 Carrera S Rennteam Test Drive - Finally!

    thx alot
     
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