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Changed By: Guenter in Ontario
Change Date: April 12, 2016 09:41AM
Confusing article
Change Date: April 12, 2016 09:41AM
Confusing article
[quote=Boxsterra]
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [I][b]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and an extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [I][b]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and an extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....
Changed By: Guenter in Ontario
Change Date: April 12, 2016 09:39AM
Confusing article
Change Date: April 12, 2016 09:39AM
Confusing article
[quote=Boxsterra]
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [i[b][I][b]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [i[b][I][b]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....
Original Message
Author: Guenter in OntarioDate: April 12, 2016 09:37AM
Confusing article
[quote=Boxsterra]
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [i[b]]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....
They gush about how much better the 781 is than the 981 for the entire article, with the possible exception of the sound about which they're ambiguous. Then they have an unqualified and unexplained comment "something's missing" after which they continue to talk about how great the car is.[/quote]
I'm just not seeing any gushing (gushing: To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm) about how much better the 718 is over the 981.
While they certainly still have high regard for the car, most description finish with an inferred "but..."
They begin with a description of the sound and describe it as: [i[b]]Under it all is the undeniable lope of an air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle[/b].[/i] Not my idea of gushing - at least not for a Porsche.
They talk about the faint turbo hiss around town and end up describing it as: [i][b]And it works. There’s noise. Some of it is good, but none of it will define this car[/b][/i]. Still doesn't sound like gushing.
They state that the 718's are quicker and easier to drive but [i][b]Are they as fun? Define “fun.” Fastest lap on track day? Thrilling rushes of torque? For us, something feels missing[/b].[/i] Still doesn't sound like gushing to me.
When it comes to handling and steering. Sure, we can say they gush, as they have over Boxsters since the beginning.
If Porsche hadn't spoiled us with a flat six powered Boxster, we'd all think the 718 was a gush worthy car. It's just that the sound plays an important part in the driving experience.
Imagine Burmeister coming out with a new energy saving sound system. It will be louder, have deeper bass, higher highs and quicker response time and to save energy, it will eliminate stereo - only available in mono. Yes it will be better - but....
Sound not important in our driving experience?
One well known member on this board has this to say about his 1998 Boxster:
[I][b]In the scale of 1-10, I think that the Boxster’s exhaust stock sound is a solid 4.5.
It always bothered me that my car sounded so mellow and lame.
I had test-driven a few Boxsters with aftermarket exhaust systems but all of them had an annoying droning or resonance at different engine speeds[/b].[/i]
I'm sure the hackmeister can elaborate how he solved the issue with his own PSE.
A number of members here have opted to spend and extra $3K for PSE to optimize the sound of their cars. Others have gone to alternate after market exhausts to enhance the driving experience.
Unfortunately, sound is the one BIG fly in the 718 ointment. Other than that, it is, like all Boxsters, a great car, but....