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| Woody |
 Feb 6 2012, 11:21 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber  Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
It is quite the interesting car. I am not sure if I am sold on it yet. From the technical side of things, this is what you have to do to access the oil filter.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i288.photobucket.com-12530-1328548892.1.jpg)
This is whats required to access the air filter, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i288.photobucket.com-12530-1328548893.2.jpg) The lovely Ontario California training center, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i288.photobucket.com-12530-1328548893.3.jpg) And a small bit from our training manuals(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i288.photobucket.com-12530-1328548894.4.jpg) |
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| scotty b |
Feb 6 2012, 12:33 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Meh, they took a 911 and turned it into a Japanese looking 996 a few years ago, now they took the Jap. 996 and turned it into an Aston Martin wannabe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Unti lthe 911 makes a return I'll stick with the 60's - 90's models (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) You can actually work on those too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Remember when engines were discernible and as good looking as the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Woody |
Feb 6 2012, 12:48 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's funny you say that Scotty, I have been referring to it as the Aston Martin edition. They now have this fancy tube coming off the intake with a reed in it that goes into the back of the cabin to get some engine noise inside the car. I don't ever recall that being a problem.
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| RiqueMar |
Feb 6 2012, 12:49 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 6 2012, 10:33 AM)  Meh, they took a 911 and turned it into a Japanese looking 996 a few years ago, now they took the Jap. 996 and turned it into an Aston Martin wannabe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Unti lthe 911 makes a return I'll stick with the 60's - 90's models (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) You can actually work on those too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Remember when engines were discernible and as good looking as the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I saw it at Rennsport back in October. It's cool, but just... meh. |
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| mepstein |
Feb 6 2012, 01:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 6 2012, 01:33 PM) Meh, they took a 911 and turned it into a Japanese looking 996 a few years ago, now they took the Jap. 996 and turned it into an Aston Martin wannabe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Unti lthe 911 makes a return I'll stick with the 60's - 90's models (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) You can actually work on those too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Remember when engines were discernible and as good looking as the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Funny, I've been thinking for a while now that porsche makes a great looking toyota/911. For $95-125K I could go shopping and buy a whole bunch of really cool cars. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Feb 6 2012, 01:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Beautiful car, but I can't imagine that any of these new cars will be serviceable in the future. All the electronics in new cars will probably become antiquated as quickly as computers do. Can anyone get a 486 computer serviced these days.
Seems to me that Porsche is making some extremely sophisticated cars for their clientele, and don't have the same philosophy that they did in the old days. I'll stick with air cooled, thank you! |
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| markyb |
Feb 6 2012, 01:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-November 11 From: Rochester, Michigan Member No.: 13,823 Region Association: None |
As a fan of older generation 911's, I like the styling of new Boxster better than the new 911 after seing it recently at the Detroit auto show
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| mepstein |
Feb 6 2012, 02:24 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Feb 6 2012, 02:10 PM) Beautiful car, but I can't imagine that any of these new cars will be serviceable in the future. All the electronics in new cars will probably become antiquated as quickly as computers do. Can anyone get a 486 computer serviced these days. Seems to me that Porsche is making some extremely sophisticated cars for their clientele, and don't have the same philosophy that they did in the old days. I'll stick with air cooled, thank you! My dad used to buy "Doctor" cars. Jags, Mercedes, Vettes, ect. He leased them for 3 years and couldn't care less what the issues would be 25 years from then. I imagine many of the people who purchase today's Porsche's and similar cars, think the same way. Now he drives an old ford explorer so he doesn't cry when someone door dings him at home depot. |
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| MoveQik |
Feb 6 2012, 03:13 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I actually like the look of the car. However, it is a shame that when open the rear deck you are met with nothing but a couple of fans.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| Tom |
Feb 7 2012, 08:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
I really don't have a like or dislike opinion on the new Porsche's, but what I got from these pics is the lack of the younger crowd. Maybe only the older generation can afford them? Boy the service costs must be high if you have to remove that much just for air or oil filter changes.
Tom |
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