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    Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    Hello. Been breezin' around town in my Boxster S. Love it in every regard, though sometimes wish I'd have a little more space for incidentals.

    For nothing other than pure mental exercise, I thought about the other convertible with a bit more room -namely, the Carrera S cabriolet, and how it compares to its hardtop brethren. Does it retain sufficient chassis stiffness? Do spirited drivers enjoy the ride enough to consider it about as dynamic as the coupe?

    I've been drawn more towards the 911 coupes than cabriolets (and the opposite about Boxsters and Caymans), but more for aesthetics than anything else. I'd be curious to hear what other folks have to say about actual performance -especially from those who have driven both.

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    There is very little difference in performance between the coupe and cab. I have a 997S cab and have raced friends with the coupe. The performance difference is negligible. Further, I'm as fast a driver as they come and have never had any complaints about the chasis of the cab.

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    i've had both. coupe S and convertible S. the chassis of the convertible is quite a bit softer than the coupe. there is also som body flex....it certainly makes up for it in top down driving thrills....

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

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    intouch1 said:
    i've had both. coupe S and convertible S. the chassis of the convertible is quite a bit softer than the coupe. there is also som body flex....it certainly makes up for it in top down driving thrills....



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    The compromise might be the Targa, but unfortunately it only comes in awd.

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    And it's pugly.

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    I don't like them but if I lived where the sun shines everyday perhaps the compromises would be worth it, IM_H_O. For God's sake: get a _black_ top to avoid the "rag" top.

    Here's what I mean. Article excerpt is from "Excellence."

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

    very nice - "... one of the ultimate drop tops to be had anywhere, at any price"

    (couldn't agree more)

    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

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    yemenmocha said:
    very nice - "... one of the ultimate drop tops to be had anywhere, at any price"

    (couldn't agree more)



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    Re: Performance diff's between 997S cabrio n coupe

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    Weasel said:
    Quote:
    yemenmocha said:
    very nice - "... one of the ultimate drop tops to be had anywhere, at any price"

    (couldn't agree more)



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