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Mar 3, 2006 3:23:25 PM
- easy_rider911
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Mar 3, 2006 3:33:50 PM
- Steve R
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Re: Third installment 997 pics!
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Imageshack provides the option to report your pics as 'offensive' content....it's offensive that you're having such a great time in a courtesy car that we can only dream of!!
The service guy has been great. They even had the car booked out on Monday to a VIP and they found him something else!
Mar 3, 2006 5:58:24 PM
- Steve R
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Re: Third installment 997 pics!
Steve, i watched most of your pic posts and i think you are really talented.You always find the best angles for snapping cars.I think you should send some of your pics to EVO or any other uk car mag.Your pics are far better that most of them, and by working sometimes for a car mag you would certainly be able to test the best cars on the earth.What do you think ? 
Mar 4, 2006 2:20:47 PM
- SuperSportBilly
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Re: Third installment 997 pics!
How do you find the 997 compared to your Boxster ?
I have just traded my 987 Boxster S for a 997 (non-s) Cab.
Upon initial driving I still preferred the Boxster S - I felt it was better balanced into a corner.
Now I have started to learn how to drive the 997. Even the non-S cab is noticeably quicker out of a corner and has the extra thrust of power that I always felt the Boxster S was missing. This was probably because the chassis felt like it could easily take more.
The 997 feels more fidgety - lighter at the front but its actually planted. In fact I got the Boxster out of shape a few times getting on the power not managed that with the 997 even in the wet - the 997 has unbelievable rear traction.
I have found with the 997 you need to feel the limit over time (I was feathering the throttle because I did not think the car would remain planted in a corner on full throttle and so on). The limit is a lot higher than you think but you don`t want to push it just in case.
The Boxster S is a fantastic car and only swapped because we have a child on the way and will need the extra seats.
I was a little underwhelmed at first but now I love the 997 and appreciate what a step up it is in pace and driving sensation - BUT not easier to drive.
However, lets face it these cars are all something special - Porsche certainly know how to make a drivers car !
I have just traded my 987 Boxster S for a 997 (non-s) Cab.
Upon initial driving I still preferred the Boxster S - I felt it was better balanced into a corner.
Now I have started to learn how to drive the 997. Even the non-S cab is noticeably quicker out of a corner and has the extra thrust of power that I always felt the Boxster S was missing. This was probably because the chassis felt like it could easily take more.
The 997 feels more fidgety - lighter at the front but its actually planted. In fact I got the Boxster out of shape a few times getting on the power not managed that with the 997 even in the wet - the 997 has unbelievable rear traction.
I have found with the 997 you need to feel the limit over time (I was feathering the throttle because I did not think the car would remain planted in a corner on full throttle and so on). The limit is a lot higher than you think but you don`t want to push it just in case.
The Boxster S is a fantastic car and only swapped because we have a child on the way and will need the extra seats.
I was a little underwhelmed at first but now I love the 997 and appreciate what a step up it is in pace and driving sensation - BUT not easier to drive.
However, lets face it these cars are all something special - Porsche certainly know how to make a drivers car !
Mar 4, 2006 7:49:48 PM
- Steve R
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Re: Third installment 997 pics!
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SuperSportBilly said:
How do you find the 997 compared to your Boxster ?
I have just traded my 987 Boxster S for a 997 (non-s) Cab.
Upon initial driving I still preferred the Boxster S - I felt it was better balanced into a corner.
Now I have started to learn how to drive the 997. Even the non-S cab is noticeably quicker out of a corner and has the extra thrust of power that I always felt the Boxster S was missing. This was probably because the chassis felt like it could easily take more.
The 997 feels more fidgety - lighter at the front but its actually planted. In fact I got the Boxster out of shape a few times getting on the power not managed that with the 997 even in the wet - the 997 has unbelievable rear traction.
I have found with the 997 you need to feel the limit over time (I was feathering the throttle because I did not think the car would remain planted in a corner on full throttle and so on). The limit is a lot higher than you think but you don`t want to push it just in case.
The Boxster S is a fantastic car and only swapped because we have a child on the way and will need the extra seats.
I was a little underwhelmed at first but now I love the 997 and appreciate what a step up it is in pace and driving sensation - BUT not easier to drive.
However, lets face it these cars are all something special - Porsche certainly know how to make a drivers car !
At first, like you, I felt the Boxster was better initially. The more I drive the 997 and get a feel for it, the faster I can go, the better I drive it.
This afternoon I drove a stretch of road with amazing twists and turns and just could not believe the progress I was making with this car.
It is simply stunning and I really don't want to give it back now!
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