991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by Cuda911 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:18 am

Well, apparently Schnelly ain't fixin nuttin here. So, thread will continue, flaws and all. Did I mention, the car is low?
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by FRUNKenstein » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:02 am

Gotta see that thing in person. Sunday, February 17th or Monday, February 18th. Whichever works for you and Schnelly. Would be fun to catch an SDRPCA event, but looks like I'm going to miss your Autocross on Saturday, February 16th (we'll be at Universal Studios Hollywood that day). Anyhow, just name a time & place.
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by B3DAWG » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:36 am

Cuda911 wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:18 am Well, apparently Schnelly ain't fixin nuttin here. So, thread will continue, flaws and all. Did I mention, the car is low?
Nice rear shot of the butt. Do you still have to cover the snorkel when it is washed or has Porsche fixed this problem on the 991? :lol:

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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by Dr_Strangelove » Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:46 am

I think my comment got buried in good week - nice looking car, Cuda! Way to make lemonade out of lemons.

Like the 997 before it, I find myself staring longer and longer at the 991. I really love the shape of that car - even more so than the 997, anymore. Really, the only thing I'd change about it is I'd take about 3 or 4 words off of the back end to make it just say "Carrera" like the 996, or totally debadge. I think the "word soup" is too much.

One of my favorite things about the 996 is the minimal badging. As if to say "You know what it is."

OTHERWISE - she's perfect, man.
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by Cuda911 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:55 pm

FRUNKenstein wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:02 am Gotta see that thing in person. Sunday, February 17th or Monday, February 18th. Whichever works for you and Schnelly. Would be fun to catch an SDRPCA event, but looks like I'm going to miss your Autocross on Saturday, February 16th (we'll be at Universal Studios Hollywood that day). Anyhow, just name a time & place.
Excellent! I think 17th is open in my schedule. Depending on how much time you have, I can take you on some excellent back roads where you can drive it. Will be interesting to see your thoughts on how it compares to your turbro.
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by Cuda911 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:59 pm

Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:46 am I think my comment got buried in good week - nice looking car, Cuda! Way to make lemonade out of lemons.

Like the 997 before it, I find myself staring longer and longer at the 991. I really love the shape of that car - even more so than the 997, anymore. Really, the only thing I'd change about it is I'd take about 3 or 4 words off of the back end to make it just say "Carrera" like the 996, or totally debadge. I think the "word soup" is too much.

One of my favorite things about the 996 is the minimal badging. As if to say "You know what it is."

OTHERWISE - she's perfect, man.
Thx! The 997 is basically an upgraded 996. The 991 takes things to a much higher level. I like the badging. Lets the folks behind know "Don't F with me, I will kick your ass."
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by DTMiller » Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:25 am

Cuda911 wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:55 pm
FRUNKenstein wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:02 am Gotta see that thing in person. Sunday, February 17th or Monday, February 18th. Whichever works for you and Schnelly. Would be fun to catch an SDRPCA event, but looks like I'm going to miss your Autocross on Saturday, February 16th (we'll be at Universal Studios Hollywood that day). Anyhow, just name a time & place.
Excellent! I think 17th is open in my schedule. Depending on how much time you have, I can take you on some excellent back roads where you can drive it. Will be interesting to see your thoughts on how it compares to your turbro.
Having driven both; the finish of the 991 is WAAAAY nicer but it's not the same power delivery. Turbro will snap your neck.
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by 5chn3ll » Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:48 am

I ain't fixing shit. If you haven't figured that one out by now...

Mike, if you haven't swapped your way up to a CGT (with a warranty) in three weeks, I'll be disappointed.

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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by Cuda911 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:20 am

5chn3ll wrote: Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:48 am I ain't fixing shit. If you haven't figured that one out by now...

Mike, if you haven't swapped your way up to a CGT (with a warranty) in three weeks, I'll be disappointed.
Working on it. This guy wants to swap for my 914, but I'm not too keen on the yellow.
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Re: 991 for Cuda911 - My new (to me) 991

Post by 32wildbilly » Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:21 am

Cuda911 wrote: Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:20 am
5chn3ll wrote: Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:48 am I ain't fixing shit. If you haven't figured that one out by now...

Mike, if you haven't swapped your way up to a CGT (with a warranty) in three weeks, I'll be disappointed.
Working on it. This guy wants to swap for my 914, but I'm not too keen on the yellow.
Do it! DO IT! JUST DO IT!!! :lol:
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