Sep 10, 2008 4:22:33 AM
- jefferyturbo
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- Loc: Texas, USA
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Sep 10, 2008 4:22:33 AM
Sep 10, 2008 4:57:32 AM
Sep 16, 2008 4:57:31 PM
Sep 16, 2008 6:46:06 PM
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cannga said:
Sparkhill, I love that picture of the canal with your car's boat. I missed that one while my car was on vessel and to this day regret it.
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cannga said:
Sparkhill, I love that picture of the canal with your car's boat. I missed that one while my car was on vessel and to this day regret it.
Thanks. My wife was pissed off that I kept checking the Panama Canal web-cams throughout the day for the ship to pass through. I am glad somebody appreciates the excitement.
Sep 22, 2008 10:15:22 PM
Sep 23, 2008 12:21:08 AM
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TurboRalf said:
OK, I went to see my 2009 997 TT at the dealer today. Great looking car in meteor grey with PCCBs!
I noticed the following changes:
- Porsche sign on the bonet is now completely flat
- The key is nicer with more weight, entirely black and with some crome. And the buttons are lower
- The whole Navi/ entertainment system is miles better than the old one: great touch screen, 3D view maps, excellent sound with the improved Bose system, cool ipod/aux/usb integration in the centre console, CD-changer is in the actual navigation unit
It remains to see if the PASM/ chassis has been improved. Have not driven the car yet.
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TurboRalf said:
Well, I noticed that the exhaust tips are in chrome and not stainless steel. But I think this was changed already during 2008, or so? I might be wrong on this.
Sep 26, 2008 2:40:25 PM
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cannga said:
Congrats. You guys realize you have the best of both worlds? GT1 engine and brand new navigation system! How about the title of "last & greatest GT1 Turbo" ?!
PASM may improve -- I would guess softening of the FIRM setting and perhaps firming of the SOFT, but I doubt if there would be major change to the springs or chassis. Porsche has superb engineering talent, but the company's goal for the Turbo remains a comfortable daily driver IMO. Until this philosophy changes, or untill Porsche feels enough pressure from competitors, the Turbo springs will remain too soft I'm afraid.
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TurboRalf said:
OK, I went to see my 2009 997 TT at the dealer today. Great looking car in meteor grey with PCCBs!
I noticed the following changes:
- Porsche sign on the bonet is now completely flat
- The key is nicer with more weight, entirely black and with some crome. And the buttons are lower
- The whole Navi/ entertainment system is miles better than the old one: great touch screen, 3D view maps, excellent sound with the improved Bose system, cool ipod/aux/usb integration in the centre console, CD-changer is in the actual navigation unit
It remains to see if the PASM/ chassis has been improved. Have not driven the car yet.
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cannga said:
Congrats. You guys realize you have the best of both worlds? GT1 engine and brand new navigation system! How about the title of "last & greatest GT1 Turbo" ?!
Cannga,
I am having a difficult time with that one. The last of the GT1's may be the best, but the new engine may prove to be better, with better claimed mid-range, throttle response and more power. I have a MY2009 reserved for a possible build, but want to wait for the 2010. Just can't decide. All any of us can do is speculate.
Sep 26, 2008 3:25:33 PM
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devo said:
Eric, what are you hearing?