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| drew365 |
 Dec 3 2004, 09:31 AM
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These are the good old days!  Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37  |
Anyone that gets Autoweek probably saw the flash that Porsche will build a Boxster GTS coupe and possibly follow that with a lightweight version called the Clubsport. It will eliminate A/C, audio system and sound deadening, have a free flow exhaust, higher redline and lower final-drive ratio. "Suspension changes have already netted lateral acceleration figures of up to 1.2g, says our Porsche source....may serve as the basis for an extension of Porsche's motor-sport activities."
I think I'm going to start saving now. If I switch from Hoosier to Toyo's and invest the savings in a hole in my back yard... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Dec 3 2004, 09:40 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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You know Porsche needs to do something to sell Boxsters. With the bottom dropping out 97s, 98s, and 99s.... the "new" Boxster that's coming out isn't going to cut it.
If anyone from Porsche is listening - build another 914! and if you really want to complete my wish list, put a hybrid motor in it. |
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| drew365 |
Dec 3 2004, 10:00 AM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
I've been disappointed with the Boxsters I've instructed in at the track. That's part of the reason I haven't been gung ho to get one. This Clubsport sound promising though. I think a hybrid option will be available on most cars in about 10 years, probably licensed from Toyota.
Oh yeah, there were no pictures in the Autoweek blurb so don't bother with the "This thread is useless..." smileys. Got no pictures, ain't gonna have 'em. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| boxstr |
Dec 3 2004, 10:08 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This is my pic..
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| drew365 |
Dec 3 2004, 10:20 AM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
Damn, add fiberglass hood and trunk lid, so that the paint job is two tone and ugly, and I might be in love! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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| EdwardBlume |
Dec 3 2004, 10:23 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Honda's got an awesome motor in its.... ah hell... MINIVAN.. that puts out 255 hp, and is a V-6 that shuts down 3 cylinders when you're crusining, but kicks back on when you need it.
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| Gustl |
Dec 3 2004, 10:25 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,503 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
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| seanery |
Dec 3 2004, 10:44 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
the new hemi will run on 4 cyl then 6 and then 8 when needed.
The cars are the only ones getting it, though (I think) my Durango is always 8 on. |
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| i love porsche |
Dec 3 2004, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(boxstr @ Dec 3 2004, 08:08 AM) This is my pic.. thats just a photoshop, its got carerra GT headlamps and the window is too long and unbroken |
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