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    Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    From AutoCar, seeming to imply that Porsche have tweaked the suspension settings for the 3.4 :

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    And

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    "I'll eat my right arm if Porsche haven't also fettled the springs, dampers, bushes and steering to make the latest Boxster crisper, cleaner and generally meaner than it ever was before" - From a well respected motoring journo, Steve Sutcliffe

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    "magical" - that's the word!

    It's making we want a 3.4 after reading this article! Something nice in GT Silver and Black with some 19" alloys

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    Thanks for scanning and posting the article, wtsnet
    I've read about the changes elsewhere, though can't remember the source.
    I think those tweaks during the lifecycle of a any model are normal for Porsche (and I like the attitude of continously improving a product rather than to follow the IMO useless facelift-fashion/cosmetic changes).
    However the author's driving impression may have been influenced by the PCCBs (less unsprung weight = sharper drive feel). Also I'm sure that PAG continously improves the PASM technology.
    Having said that it's also possible that the Boxster has taken over some suspension parts/set-ups from the Cayman in order to further capitalize on economies of scale regarding production costs
    Maybe Dreamcar can share his own impressions regarding the handling of the 3.4 vs. 3.2 with us

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    Quote:
    Steve R said:
    "magical" - that's the word!

    It's making we want a 3.4 after reading this article! Something nice in GT Silver and Black with some 19" alloys



    So did you decide already which Porsche to get next (987 S vs. 996 GT3)

    PS: just saw your "love-thread" - sounds like a closed case

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    Porsche-Jeck said:
    Thanks for scanning and posting the article, wtsnet

    ... the author's driving impression may have been influenced by the PCCBs (less unsprung weight = sharper drive feel).


    You're welcome! I mentionned this a while ago in another thread, but didn't have time to scan back then. This is from 6 Dec 06.

    PCCB: Yes, that was my immediate thought as well. You never know though, and interesting opinion regardless.

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    What an interesting read

    For my money, the new Boxster S is the best value Porsche buy (since it's an absolutely cracking car which is a convertible as well!). Moreover, I think it's one of the very best buys in the Porsche range no matter what the price bracket.

    This article just adds yet more weight to that view.

    There's a great reason why the Boxster saved Porsche: the company dropped any pretence/arrogance they may have had in an effort to survive. They poured all their expertise gained over half a century of engineering into developing a car at minimal cost that carried the company's last hopes of survival.

    Now the transition over 10 years from 2.5L 180hp to 3.4 295hp shows how much the Boxster has matured into THE car to get if you want a 2 seater convertible at a sensible price but which nonetheless offers stonking good performance from a thoroughbred sports car maker.

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    A very well written article, thank you for posting
    I wonder how fast it will "feel" when you add PSE to the mix...

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

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    Porsche-Jeck said:
    Quote:
    Steve R said:
    "magical" - that's the word!

    It's making we want a 3.4 after reading this article! Something nice in GT Silver and Black with some 19" alloys



    So did you decide already which Porsche to get next (987 S vs. 996 GT3)

    PS: just saw your "love-thread" - sounds like a closed case



    No more 996 GT3's! 987 S looks the likely way to go

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

    Thanks very much wtsnet, that makes me a very happy and contented bunny.

    @ porsche-jeck when I get a chance to have a real decent run in the car I'll certainly post my impressions compared with the 3.2. and stuck in autobahn traffic during our factory collection didn't help . Unfortunately my job has really taken over since then so I have not had much chance to have any meaningful drives yet.

    Plenty of runs planned this year to look forward to though. April we are off to St Simeon, a self catering complex south of Paris owned by the Holiday Property Bond in which we invested some years ago www.hpb.co.uk from there we are driving over to Rheindahlen / Dusseldorf with a meeting planned with Porsche-jeck. End of May we are down to the South of France for two weeks via that amazing Millau bridge and in September to Brittany (HPB again).

    Re: Sutcliffe on new 3.4

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    wtsnet said:

    PCCB: Yes, that was my immediate thought as well. You never know though, and interesting opinion regardless.



    Me too!

     
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