"alexotics" (alexotics)
07/10/2014 at 15:56 • Filed to: 991 club coupe
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"alexotics" (alexotics)
07/10/2014 at 15:56 • Filed to: 991 club coupe | 3
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Lately I've grown to love basic 911s. For 95% of occassions, a base 911 Carrera Coupe will do. In fact, I don't particularly like the quad exhausts on "S" models. Two exhausts just look more balanced. More understated. Here's proof:
Contrary to my beliefs that the only options a 991 would ever need are 19 inch wheels, a Sport Design steering wheel and Sport Suspension (-20mm), I have now fallen completely head over heels in love with the 1 of 13 Club Coupe. I used to dislike the expensive lawn mower blade Sport Techno wheels, but painted partially black they work. Especially on that Porsche racing green paint and enhanced by the Sport Design aerokit. Very tasty. And very fast, aided by the eye-watering expensive +30 bhp PowerKit. The subtle 911 badge replacing the paragraph of text usually found on 991s is a nice touch as well.
What do you think OPPO. Is this one of the nicest 911s to look at since we laid our collective eyes on the Sport Classic 997?
GTI MkVII
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 15:59 |
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Reminds me of the wheels on my Mk7 GTI. Which I don't like at all. First thing I'm getting for my car is new OEM wheels.
MAXIMUMVRM
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 16:03 |
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love it. You have no idea how much I love ducktails!
BKRM3
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 16:07 |
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Yep, right up there with the Sport Classic. This is a gorgeous car. 10/10 would own.
trmoore09
> MAXIMUMVRM
07/10/2014 at 16:10 |
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The new ducktail 911 looks fantastic. This it at the local porsche dealership and I love it: http://leith.porschedealer.com/new/Porsche/91…
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alexotics
> GTI MkVII
07/10/2014 at 16:14 |
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That's funny because I had an Mk5 GTI with the stock horseshoe wheels and I hated those as well. Pretty much the only thing I disliked about my little 3DR Magic Black 6-speed GTI! Lovely car. I can only imagine the Mk7 is a peach...
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trmoore09
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 16:15 |
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While there are other cars I would buy for $240k, I do love the Sport classic as well. There was one at the porsche exhibit at the local art museum. https://flic.kr/p/nVjqkG
Soloburrito
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 16:16 |
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It's sex, but the Sport Classic is just....
...those wheels.....
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alexotics
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 16:16 |
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Which one would you choose? I find the 997 more spacious since the center console goes down instead of slanted across (I'm 6'6" so this is important), and I also like the wider beefier look of the 991 series. But the Sport Classic has Fuchs and less wasted space underneath the rear tail lights. Comparing the two is like comparing a ballerina dancer to a more muscular athlete I find. I think I'd take the Club Coupe. More rare as well.
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alexotics
> Soloburrito
07/10/2014 at 16:19 |
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Yeah you're right. It doesn't get much better than that.
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MAXIMUMVRM
> trmoore09
07/10/2014 at 16:23 |
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i might be moving to Charlotte in a couple months will go to Raleigh to see it
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trmoore09
> MAXIMUMVRM
07/10/2014 at 16:29 |
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Unfortunately, I think that exhibit is gone now. It was only temporary and I went several months ago.
Textured Soy Protein
> Soloburrito
07/10/2014 at 16:31 |
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Mostly for older cars since they only go up to 17s but yeah.
(these are the 17s)
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BKRM3
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 16:34 |
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I'd have the sport classic. It's a 997.2, so the engine is bulletproof (as, I'm sure is the 991) and the IMS is not an issue. The 997 for me feels like a return to the "true" 911 styling after the "oops" moment of the 996 generation. The 991 is again something different, and it's a much bigger car. Although the 997.1 has been described as slightly more raw than the 997.2, I still think I prefer either to the 991, especially if the car isn't going to be a daily driver. Plus, what do you think about the interior of the sport classic? It's immaculate! The 991 interior has a bit of a busy look to it (borrowed from the Panamera, I guess), but the colors are pretty great. Both are available with manual transmission, which is awesome. All things considered, I'd stick with my gut and take the sport classic.
William Byrd
> alexotics
07/10/2014 at 16:38 |
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Interesting. I'm the opposite. I think the basic Carrera is boring. I want aero bits, cooler wheels, etc. So the Sport Classic definitely does it for me!
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Soloburrito
> Textured Soy Protein
07/10/2014 at 16:43 |
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That's #stance I can live with.
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Textured Soy Protein
> Soloburrito
07/10/2014 at 16:53 |
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No, this car is not stanced. Not every car with aftermarket wheels and a lowered suspension is stanced. There's no stupid tire stretch, no excessive lowering, and no excessive camber. Not stanced. Stancebros don't get to claim a car this nice.
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alexotics
> William Byrd
07/10/2014 at 17:12 |
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Given that this is my current car, I feel like I was lying above when I said that I'm a fan of a basic 911.
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Soloburrito
> Textured Soy Protein
07/10/2014 at 17:45 |
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It used to be when you saw a car that sat low, with little wheel gap, you'd say it has a nice stance.
Unfortunately people went and hijacked the term.
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Textured Soy Protein
> Soloburrito
07/10/2014 at 17:52 |
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True, that's why I avoid the word at all costs. Ugh, stancebros.