I can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.Hatchetf15 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:29 pm Poor Einsteiger only puts up with his Tip ‘cuz every time he goes out, he looks at that car and congratulates himself for having such a gorgeous 911.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Oh, and I prefer a manual.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: Poll - Do You Prefer A Manual or Tiptronic ?
That is an awesome color.
I thought one of your cars was a "clapped out track rat..."?
I thought one of your cars was a "clapped out track rat..."?
FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pm
I can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.
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Yeah but your worst is Pebble Beach quality next to mineFRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pmI can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.Hatchetf15 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:29 pm Poor Einsteiger only puts up with his Tip ‘cuz every time he goes out, he looks at that car and congratulates himself for having such a gorgeous 911.
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True and True.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:29 pm That is an awesome color.
I thought one of your cars was a "clapped out track rat..."?FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pm
I can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Well, OK, truegnat wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:39 pmYeah but your worst is Pebble Beach quality next to mineFRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pm
I can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Thanks for the kind words. I'm late in responding because I may have inadvertently shadow-banned myself. I'm not getting notifications of anything.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pmI can confirm that Einsteiger’s car is indeed beautiful. Great color and he keeps it in immaculate condition. My cars are all hooptie beaters next to his.Hatchetf15 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:29 pm Poor Einsteiger only puts up with his Tip ‘cuz every time he goes out, he looks at that car and congratulates himself for having such a gorgeous 911.
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Re: Poll - Do You Prefer A Manual or Tiptronic ?
When I was hunting for my current 996 I originally was looking for a Tiptronic. I had become very happy with the performance of the ZF 8 speed torque converter (with rev matching) in my 2017 Giulia. The new automatics (not even PDK) are amazing, and on the track they can't be beat. I had also had a 2000 Tip, with the instant access of manual mode and that was very nice. But a 20 year old Tiptronic is expensive when it needs a rebuild...and if you drive it aggressively, it will need a rebuild sooner than later. After all its 20 or so years old. Anyway I ended up with a manual trans because the car was in such nice condition I couldn't pass it up...and it is very pleasant to get back the coordination that comes with driving a manual. Also, down shifting in a manual is much nicer than a Tiptronic, which doesn't have rev matching. Mine is a daily driver and even in traffic, I enjoy it.
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I forgot to mention I am 70 years old with a bum left leg. ( I'm getting lazy too ) On the days when I feel sporty I'll put it in manual mode and shift my 911 through the buttons.
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I'm 70 years old as well and lazy too. Luckily both my legs work ok right now. Nice thing about the 996 is the clutch is pretty light IMHO.
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