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911 vs. 914, have you had the same experience? |
nebreitling |
Aug 1 2003, 08:05 PM
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Just got back from a couple fun runs through the hills with a friend. real nice guy. we took turns driving each other's cars -- he has a '82 911 SC and i've got my '75 2.0.
okay, granted: the 911 has some twice or more the raw power, a higher red line with a relatively wide power band, a more confident shifter with quicker throws, some seriously more macho brakes, and -- in his case -- A/C. however, i found myself getting loose at lower speeds on turns that i normally fly through! and the 911 seems to break traction without much warning at all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) !! yes, the acceleration grins were a blast -- but modulating thottle, brake and clutch through the twisties was a scary, concentrated lesson in giving the car super-subtle input to avoid winding up in the ditch. then he drove mine. he never got used to the shifter (and mine is one of the better-shifting 914s i've driven), but he seemed to have a great time lightly flicking it around corners with ease. i never appreciated what an agile porsche the 914 is until driving his 911. conclusion? i need a 3.0 in my teener. better start saving. |
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