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    Jul 16, 2011 7:47:20 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    Living with a GTS for 24 hours.. ..and then having to give it back..


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    Jul 16, 2011 8:02:04 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

     As you said, John:    


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    Jul 18, 2011 3:13:55 AM

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    John,

    I got the black guards installed the other day.  Attached are a few pics.  I really like the look...sharp and very sporty!  

    ...and everyone at the Porsche dealership complemented me on the change over to the black .  They said I am the first one to come up with this great idea!! ...but I had to honestly tell them it is YOU that deserves all the credit John!  

    Thanks again for taking the lead on this!  

    Happy GTS driving!!  DSC00543 (3).JPGDSC00546 (3).JPGDSC00547 (3).JPGDSC00549 (3).JPG

    Jul 18, 2011 9:59:57 AM

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    Doug - the black guards with the black soft top look really good.Smiley

    I still cant get over the sound of the sports exhaust but in your car with the top down it must be out of this world

     

     

     

     

     

    Jul 18, 2011 3:02:09 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    Gilmour:

    Doug - the black guards with the black soft top look really good.Smiley

    I still cant get over the sound of the sports exhaust but in your car with the top down it must be out of this world

     

     

     

     

     


    Thanks Gilmour!  That's exactly what everyone is saying...the black guards "complete the look" with the black top.  Smiley   ...and yes, driving this car in full sport mode with the top down is VERY addictive!!   Smiley

    Jul 18, 2011 7:32:28 PM

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    Great video, John. Not that I needed to be reminded of how lucky I am to have a 911 as my daily driver, but it was a great reminder anyway.

    Smiley


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    Jul 19, 2011 1:16:12 PM

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    Looks great Doug - even better on your Cabrio with the black roof!!  

    Can't take all the credit for suggesting black guards - they come standard on the Speedster, which is where I first saw them.  Also I think Kashmir ordered his GTS with black guards from new.

    Anyway... glad everyone's happy with them - and please keep the great photos coming..

     


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    Jul 22, 2011 8:33:48 PM

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    Last night I got my GTS to over 170mph on an empty stretch of motorway after dark...

    It reached that mark so easily it was frightening and to think there was still quite a bit more to go..!!

    As soon as I saw another vehicle I backed off.  Can't wait to get to Silverstone next month...

     


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    Jul 22, 2011 10:18:12 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    John H:

    Last night I got my GTS to over 170mph on an empty stretch of motorway after dark...

    It reached that mark so easily it was frightening and to think there was still quite a bit more to go..!!


    Of course all that on a little detour through Germany´s Black Forest while on your way to the cinema...
     

    Jul 22, 2011 11:47:27 PM

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    John, please keep your licence safe ... you don't want to use Mr Loophole any earlier than necessary ... 


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    Jul 23, 2011 12:35:46 AM

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    Nice work John!  

    I'm a bit jealous since I have only touched 140...but with three "points" on my driving record already, I don't have any Mulligans to spend!  

    The fastest track around here will only tolerate around 125 in the GTS, before you have to break heavily for a turn-in.

    How fast will you be able to go at Silverstone?  If only I could try the oval at Daytona!   190 would be easily reachable there! 

    Enjoy the track at Silverstone!  I'll be anxious to read your review. 

    Keep the shiny side up!!  

    Jul 23, 2011 7:48:26 PM

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    Easy - thanks, I know you're right.. but it's very difficult to resist when the road is clear and the car is so stable!

    Doug - Mulligans won't help at these kind of speeds... The car's stability and safety features will mean nothing if you get caught..  I'm hoping 'Hangar Straight' will get it out of my system for me..

     

     


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    Jul 23, 2011 8:25:24 PM

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    IMO a nice stretch of Autobahn in a less populated part of the former East Germany is the best place to really give it the beans. Don't ask me how I know .... the long drive to Leipzig gave me a chance to fly  


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    Jul 26, 2011 5:41:45 AM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    John H:

    Easy - thanks, I know you're right.. but it's very difficult to resist when the road is clear and the car is so stable!

    Doug - Mulligans won't help at these kind of speeds... The car's stability and safety features will mean nothing if you get caught..  I'm hoping 'Hangar Straight' will get it out of my system for me..

     

     

    John - hangar straight wont get it out of your system - you will just want to visit Silverstone more oftenSmiley
     

    Jul 29, 2011 3:26:57 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

     hey john. we have the same car!

    only i did a few things extra. will post pics.

     

    i went for the speedster look.

    painted mirror holders, mirror base, and front grill in glossy black. Also painted the sideskirts, the 2 small parts on each side of the rear bumper, and front lip in white.

    looks awesome.

    i will also order the speedster front lip soon.

    Jul 29, 2011 3:43:02 PM

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     Also, i went with a completely different engine break in method!

    i drove it like a stole it from day 1! Feels great today. have 2000km on it.

    just avoided cold starts, lugging, and leaving it on idle.

    Jul 29, 2011 7:22:16 PM

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    Musso simz.....! Send us some pics man....

    Jul 29, 2011 7:23:17 PM

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    Sounds great Simz - can't wait to see your photos..

    Funnily enough my latest thoughts have been to maybe paint the mirrors black.  I was going to try a photoshop impression but will wait for your pics first..

    BTW - with that choice of break-in, what's your oil consumption been like? Smiley

     


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    Jul 30, 2011 6:16:38 PM

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    Here are the pics!!!

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    Jul 31, 2011 10:16:28 AM

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     Love the white parts in the interior ! Well done 

    Jul 31, 2011 12:36:48 PM

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    Awesome, the black and white really ties it together. Love it.


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    Jul 31, 2011 3:11:34 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

     

    Simz,

    I like the additional interior and exterior black/white accents!   

    Did you get all your instrument dials done in Carrera white?  ...love that too.

    Enjoy!! 

     

    Aug 1, 2011 12:13:56 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    I wanted to do the windshield surround in Black just like the Speedster Pic below. But porsche wouldn't do it for me.

    Already ordered the front lip!!

    Speedster.jpg 

    Aug 1, 2011 5:09:59 PM

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     I never liked cabs...  

    ...Until you posted these pics!!

    Would you consider getting the windshield surround done still?  Either look fantastic, but the black is just wow!

    Aug 1, 2011 6:19:19 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

     You can always wrap it with vinyl. If it's done right its just as good as having it painted. Maybe even better because you can go back to the original look later on if you change your mind or get tired of it. 

    Aug 2, 2011 11:43:37 AM

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    Great photos Simz - many thanks for posting...

    BTW... How much does the Speedster front lip cost?

     


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    Aug 2, 2011 12:08:15 PM

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    Congrats to all of you. The GTS is already a classic and will stay adorable. Beautiful cars and great specs. Love it!

    Aug 2, 2011 12:08:56 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    Some absolutely gorgeous car photos posted on this thread ... simply car porn


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    Aug 2, 2011 10:28:45 PM

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    Congrats simz, car porn indeed! Enjoy your new toy to the limit.

    Aug 10, 2011 5:05:41 PM

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    Re: Collected my GTS today

    Whilst I was at Silverstone yesterday I spotted a Carrera White Cayman S with black wheels in the Porsche pool park.  It also had black mirrors, which is something I've been considering for my GTS, so I took some photos.. (only with my iPhone I'm afraid).

    What do you guys think...?

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