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    Nov 21, 2004 11:41:15 AM

    JasonC
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    What a car!

    We had a great time picking up the TT-S and covered over 800miles in the new car. It really is a beautiful car and has tremendous performance.

    The best roads we drove on were the French roads as the Autobahn south from Stuttgart was too congested to go terribly fast.

    Actually found that the 5000rpm run in limit was fine as in 6th gear, the car goes very fast at 5000rpm.

    Will post some photos shortly.

    Nov 21, 2004 12:38:23 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Make sure they're big pictures

    Nov 21, 2004 2:18:26 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    "Actually found that the 5000rpm run in limit was fine as in 6th gear, the car goes very fast at 5000rpm."

    As well as it should since it's making about 420 HP at that rpm according to the brochure.

    "Will post some photos shortly"

    Please do, and congrats on your car.

    Nov 21, 2004 8:44:43 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Here are some:





    Nov 21, 2004 8:59:32 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Apologies for the focus/depth of field. New to car shots!

    Nov 21, 2004 10:54:30 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Could you make the pictures bigger j/k, Congrats

    Nov 21, 2004 10:59:40 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    i thought you were getting a cab!

    how bout some interior shots

    Nov 21, 2004 11:05:36 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Beautiful--congrats!!

    Nov 21, 2004 11:07:56 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Sorry, fixed the sizes. No cab for me - definitely the coupe.

    Here are some interior shots. Will get some better ones. But Moogle, the interior is a bit more subdued than yours!! Call me boring.



    Nov 21, 2004 11:10:01 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    i believe the break in on these GT1 derived cars is only 1000 miles, very cool, you're almost done with it already!

    love the special perforated leather on the wheel/gearshift/handbrake

    Nov 21, 2004 11:15:41 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Given the performance, the break in is not too painful so far. Taking it nice and easy. And, as I say above, 5000rpm goes a long way...

    Oil consumption so far was the big surprise. Hit min-oil (it was 2/3 at factory) when I had done about 800miles. Need to carry some oil in the car for those long trips. Thankfully found some mobil 1 just in time.

    Nov 21, 2004 11:45:31 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    RC - The hole pattern on these seems to be the new design - or am I wrong?

    Nov 22, 2004 12:01:00 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    Is it atlas grey? Looks like it.

    The interior is so much better than regular 996.(and so much better than 997's interior) I guess its full leather natural grey? The interior looks amazing. Congrats.

    Nov 22, 2004 12:05:52 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    the hole design indeed looks different

    Nov 22, 2004 9:12:12 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    Yes it is full natural grey. Doesn'ty look quite so dull in real life.

    The colour is Atlas Grey.

    Nov 22, 2004 3:09:09 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Jason, congrats . Any impressions of PCCB brake pedal feel/fade resistance, esp vs 996TT cast-iron brakes and 997S PCCB? Also, is nat grey notably lighter color vs blk in real-life?

    Nov 22, 2004 3:13:20 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Jason, Beautiful car! Can't get enough of it *cough, more pics, cough*
    -Joost-

    Nov 22, 2004 8:35:04 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Quote:
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    Jason, congrats . Any impressions of PCCB brake pedal feel/fade resistance, esp vs 996TT cast-iron brakes and 997S PCCB? Also, is nat grey notably lighter color vs blk in real-life?



    It is actually noticable and you get all of the perfroation that you don't get with the black. I really like the look of the perforated seats/shifter/handbrake.


    Just did a Porsche experience day. Didn't notice any fade but the instructor was keen to point out that the brakes won't fade. If you push it too hard and don't let them cool they will break.

    Nov 23, 2004 12:58:23 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    jason, what kind of door sills do you have?

    my car does not have any, as there were not any avabile on the option table at the time of ordering

    just want to know if this is across the board or USA only issue. (option X70)

    Nov 23, 2004 1:55:34 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    I ordered stainless steel sills that have the Turbo S logo on them. Will put a photo up when I get home. Not sure what the option code was.

    Nov 23, 2004 9:19:25 PM

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    Updated detail pics

    Have updated the pics showing the door sills and perforated leather. Check it out here:

    Gallery

    Nov 24, 2004 3:47:31 AM

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    Re: Updated detail pics

    thanks jason, could you please check if there is Option X70, Metal Door Sills

    because this option is not on ANY of the USA turbo S cars.

    Nov 24, 2004 8:28:42 AM

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    Re: Updated detail pics

    Quote:
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    thanks jason, could you please check if there is Option X70, Metal Door Sills

    because this option is not on ANY of the USA turbo S cars.



    So he has a special S with aluminum door sill accents??

    Nov 24, 2004 11:03:48 PM

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    Re: Updated detail pics

    Quote:
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    thanks jason, could you please check if there is Option X70, Metal Door Sills




    Checked. Mine are standard door sills. This includes the metal Turbo S panel embedded in the sill.

    Nov 28, 2004 4:11:56 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Pretty simple question:

    what ext. colour is this?

    And of course congrats on the car and much fun!

    Nov 28, 2004 10:38:27 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    Hi ferdie. Atlas Grey.

    Nov 28, 2004 11:31:56 PM

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    Re: What a car!

    i checked the newest order guide, option X70 (metal door sills with Turbo S logo) is nowhere to be found, guess they didn't want to manufactuer new ones in such limited quantities.

    Nov 29, 2004 1:02:11 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    what a gorgeous car! Congratulations to you

    Nov 29, 2004 8:06:11 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    beautiful car Jason! Atlas grey is superb! Congrats!

    Nov 29, 2004 8:40:29 AM

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    Re: What a car!

    Thanks. I don't normally get too emotional over car colours but i have to say that I am really liking the Atlas Grey. It is a nice midpoint in my mind between Black and Seal Grey.
     
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