Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Peertwelve

Strap an Xmas tree onto the roof after you pick it up in December. Great choice in model and color. I'm enviously examining your build.

Haha! Just for kicks I might do it. Ughhhh, but roof scratches.

Here's my current build: PNAIVND0. Ignore the visualizer and its many errors. I've edited this build at least 10 times and called my CA to update three times. I'm leaving it as is now.

[Peertwelve]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Haha! Just for kicks I might do it. Ughhhh, but roof scratches.

Here's my current build: PNAIVND0. Ignore the visualizer and its many errors. I've edited this build at least 10 times and called my CA to update three times. I'm leaving it as is now.

The wheels really suit this color. My wife saw me oggling your car and she approves of the color too... hrrmmm

[RugbyBro]

Took a ride in my boss' 992 C4S today - sweet baby jesus it's a fast machine. Warp speed in a straight line, corners like its glued to the road, and claws its way out of the corner like a bat out of hell. Adaptive suspension was extremely impressive on the absolutely dog shite Seattle roads, rolling on 20/21s the car was completely un-phased. Absolutely beautiful bodywork in person as well... truly what I would consider a near perfectly executed continuation and modernization of the beloved 911 heritage. If only this other big german manufacturer took the same notes... sigh.

The ONLY thing that I was unimpressed by though was the sound - it just sounded like a bunch of loud low growl/frequency turbo engine noise which is a bit of a shame. No character really, no flat-6 shriek. I've got to say my EL S55 screams in a much more satisfying way than the 992 did if you can believe that although I'll readily admit that is not a fair comparison as my midpipe "uncorks" the exhaust so to speak... im sure there's a way to uncork that 992 engine as well.

Also - Aventurine Green is a really great color in person if you are into more understated greens. I much prefer it to say urban green as it has much more depth of color (between green and grey)

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Peertwelve

The wheels really suit this color. My wife saw me oggling your car and she approves of the color too... hrrmmm

Wifey has good taste.

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Took a ride in my boss' 992 C4S today - sweet baby jesus it's a fast machine. Warp speed in a straight line, corners like its glued to the road, and claws its way out of the corner like a bat out of hell. Adaptive suspension was extremely impressive on the absolutely dog shite Seattle roads, rolling on 20/21s the car was completely un-phased. Absolutely beautiful bodywork in person as well... truly what I would consider a near perfectly executed continuation and modernization of the beloved 911 heritage. If only this other big german manufacturer took the same notes... sigh.

The ONLY thing that I was unimpressed by though was the sound - it just sounded like a bunch of loud low growl/frequency turbo engine noise which is a bit of a shame. No character really, no flat-6 shriek. I've got to say my EL S55 screams in a much more satisfying way than the 992 did if you can believe that although I'll readily admit that is not a fair comparison as my midpipe "uncorks" the exhaust so to speak... im sure there's a way to uncork that 992 engine as well.

Also - Aventurine Green is a really great color in person if you are into more understated greens. I much prefer it to say urban green as it has much more depth of color (between green and grey)

I share much of your sentiment if I'm being honest, although the sound isn't really an issue for me. What truly changed my mind on going green (…aside from the previously posted photos), was this YouTube video:

The portions with the Python Green car on RS's ripping around the 'Ring excited me.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Wifey has good taste.




I share much of your sentiment if I'm being honest, although the sound isn't really an issue for me. What truly changed my mind on going green (…aside from the previously posted photos), was this YouTube video:

The portions with the Python Green car on RS's ripping around the 'Ring excited me.

Oh yeah, Aventurine Green is really more of a understated kind of grown up vibe. Kind of fits in perfectly with Seattle actually. That said, I love a loud Porsche color as much as anyone and if it were my car I'd likely go with something a bit louder. I really think I want to target a 718 GT4 as my next milestone car down the road (was a 981 GTS but I absolutely loved being on track so GT4 probably makes sense now in my mind) so I'm looking directly at Miami Blue.

[Tecnniqe]

The biggest flaw of Porsche in recent years for most models have been the sound. It's really unimpressive but damn they got everything else nailed!

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Took a ride in my boss' 992 C4S today - sweet baby jesus it's a fast machine. Warp speed in a straight line, corners like its glued to the road, and claws its way out of the corner like a bat out of hell. Adaptive suspension was extremely impressive on the absolutely dog shite Seattle roads, rolling on 20/21s the car was completely un-phased. Absolutely beautiful bodywork in person as well... truly what I would consider a near perfectly executed continuation and modernization of the beloved 911 heritage. If only this other big german manufacturer took the same notes... sigh.

The ONLY thing that I was unimpressed by though was the sound - it just sounded like a bunch of loud low growl/frequency turbo engine noise which is a bit of a shame. No character really, no flat-6 shriek. I've got to say my EL S55 screams in a much more satisfying way than the 992 did if you can believe that although I'll readily admit that is not a fair comparison as my midpipe "uncorks" the exhaust so to speak... im sure there's a way to uncork that 992 engine as well.

Also - Aventurine Green is a really great color in person if you are into more understated greens. I much prefer it to say urban green as it has much more depth of color (between green and grey)

I'd say it's a bit unfair for most Porsche cars at the moment when it comes to the Flat Six noise. Mainly because of EU regulations has most cars completely muffled by the filter. You can absolutely remove it but it's still a bit of a chore, and yes we in the States get it too even though we don't have that here. Think it has to due with Porsche not wanting to build two different mufflers but Sedan can easily do this (removing the filter/changing exhaust). AutoTalent or Supreme has quite a lot of experience when it comes to Porches.

The other is, think everyone in the car community knows what the GT3 does and how it sounds like. So a lot just expect the any Porsche car with a Flat Six to sound like it to some degree. Which isn't true. The GT3 engine specifically is unique and almost a race engine. Very few engines will have that wail. Even the GT4 (and all the GT4 RS videos...) doesn't sound like that. Most of the Flat Six I have heard recently in Porsche cars are mainly a deep rumble then it sounds pretty good throughout its linear power band. Only the 718 Flat Six engines sound better but it isn't the GT3/RS/GT2 engine wail.

It is like all the talk about the Flat Four in the Cayman/Boxster initially. There was a LOT of whining online despite the fact that, for a 4 cylinder the engine sounds great. And contrary to what people tends to say, Porsche had a Flat Four before Subaru did, so it is the other way around actually. (Unless I got my history wrong on this).

[Tecnniqe]

OPF/GPF

That's why you need pre 19 models

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Arcades

I'd say it's a bit unfair for most Porsche cars at the moment when it comes to the Flat Six noise. Mainly because of EU regulations has most cars completely muffled by the filter. You can absolutely remove it but it's still a bit of a chore, and yes we in the States get it too even though we don't have that here. Think it has to due with Porsche not wanting to build two different mufflers but Sedan can easily do this (removing the filter/changing exhaust). AutoTalent or Supreme has quite a lot of experience when it comes to Porches.

The other is, think everyone in the car community knows what the GT3 does and how it sounds like. So a lot just expect the any Porsche car with a Flat Six to sound like it to some degree. Which isn't true. The GT3 engine specifically is unique and almost a race engine. Very few engines will have that wail. Even the GT4 (and all the GT4 RS videos...) doesn't sound like that. Most of the Flat Six I have heard recently in Porsche cars are mainly a deep rumble then it sounds pretty good throughout its linear power band. Only the 718 Flat Six engines sound better but it isn't the GT3/RS/GT2 engine wail.

It is like all the talk about the Flat Four in the Cayman/Boxster initially. There was a LOT of whining online despite the fact that, for a 4 cylinder the engine sounds great. And contrary to what people tends to say, Porsche had a Flat Four before Subaru did, so it is the other way around actually. (Unless I got my history wrong on this).

As much as the GT3 sounds good stock, it's becoming a major pain to track because of the loud exhaust. Many of my track buddies with GT3/3RS are quite frustrated because they keep getting black flagged for busting sound. All now have all sorts of exhaust contraptions to muffle the sound and some even still need to short shift and avoid using Sport+ PDK to avoid busting sound. That makes the GT3 quite a dichotomy, since it is best suited for track use but too loud to be used on track. That is another consideration that steered me towards the turbo.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

As much as the GT3 sounds good stock, it's becoming a major pain to track because of the loud exhaust. Many of my track buddies with GT3/3RS are quite frustrated because they keep getting black flagged for busting sound. All now have all sorts of exhaust contraptions to muffle the sound and some even still need to short shift and avoid using Sport+ PDK to avoid busting sound. That makes the GT3 quite a dichotomy, since it is best suited for track use but too loud to be used on track. That is another consideration that steered me towards the turbo.

Can't imagine why... Thing is basically an EV.

[CT_M3]

Tecnniqe

TH just released a Mach 1 comparo for you!

PS: Just read that you backed out of the deal. Impressive self control, typically, when guys like us start visiting dealerships and kicking tires, we end up with a new car

Nonetheless, still a good vid!

[minn19]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Can't imagine why... Thing is basically an EV.

I don't hear a problem.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by minn19

I don't hear a problem.

The stupid sound meter might disagree

[minn19]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The stupid sound meter might disagree

I know, I'm usually pretty sympathetic to noise complaints etc. But I hate it when someone moves next to an airport or track in this case and then starts complaining about the noise. No shit its loud, should've researched etc better...........

[ellipsis212]

Originally Posted by minn19

I know, I'm usually pretty sympathetic to noise complaints etc. But I hate it when someone moves next to an airport or track in this case and then starts complaining about the noise. No shit its loud, should've researched etc better...........

Airplanes: SHHHHHHHHHHHH
Locals: SHHHHHHHHHHHH

Everybody's happy

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by minn19

I know, I'm usually pretty sympathetic to noise complaints etc. But I hate it when someone moves next to an airport or track in this case and then starts complaining about the noise. No shit its loud, should've researched etc better...........

The thing is, under law, these new residents still have the upper hand. They've already shut down one of our smaller local tracks, Autodrome St-Eustache. As a tidbit, it is on this track that the late Gille Villeneuve got his racing license. Our more famed track, Le Cricuit Mont-Tremblant, home to the Canadian Grand-Prix in the late 60s early 70s is now under threat of closure after many years of battling noise complaints in the courts. Stroll put it up for sale in the spring. He has since taken it off the market, but rumours are strong that it will become a luxury condo/cottage development in the near future

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The thing is, under law, these new residents still have the upper hand. They've already shut down one of our smaller local tracks, Autodrome St-Eustache. As a tidbit, it is on this track that the late Gille Villeneuve got his racing license. Our more famed track, Le Cricuit Mont-Tremblant, home to the Canadian Grand-Prix in the late 60s early 70s is now under threat of closure after many years of battling noise complaints in the courts. Stroll put it up for sale in the spring. He has since taken it off the market, but rumours are strong that it will become a luxury condo/cottage development in the near future

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[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by CT_M3

Tecnniqe

TH just released a Mach 1 comparo for you!

PS: Just read that you backed out of the deal. Impressive self control, typically, when guys like us start visiting dealerships and kicking tires, we end up with a new car

Nonetheless, still a good vid!

Gonna watch this right away! I hope I did the right thing

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

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Yup, that's his son.

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Yup, that's his son.

It's a formula 1 meme from Monaco

[minn19]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The thing is, under law, these new residents still have the upper hand. They've already shut down one of our smaller local tracks, Autodrome St-Eustache. As a tidbit, it is on this track that the late Gille Villeneuve got his racing license. Our more famed track, Le Cricuit Mont-Tremblant, home to the Canadian Grand-Prix in the late 60s early 70s is now under threat of closure after many years of battling noise complaints in the courts. Stroll put it up for sale in the spring. He has since taken it off the market, but rumours are strong that it will become a luxury condo/cottage development in the near future

Oh I know, just sucks. I've seen it with various things here to.

[rmanm4]

Not a fair comp but you can see how the G80 has much better traction off the line.