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if it weren't already occupied by his GTS 981S.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Positive, with the exception of the engine sound.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Good point. Of course, while the factory warranty is in effect, it might very well be risky to mess with the ECU. From all I've read, Porsche WILL be able to tell.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Interesting that, for their Spyder (presumably, regarded as high-end and quick), Porsche is using the flat 6. Presumably, if Porsche were so inclined, it could extract the same power from a massaged 2.5 Four or a slightly overbored Four. Maybe it's more cost-effective to shoe-horn the 3.8 into the 718 rather than massage a 2.5, or maybe, just maybe, for the Spyder, Porsche is acknowledging the deby Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteGuenter in Ontario Weather sounds absolutely awesome for this one, sunny and in the high 60's. I've never been, so headed down this weekend. Offsetting the high cost of real estate in urban Ontario is its proximity to events such as this. Of course, for the Gman, anything within 1000 miles is a leisurely day's jaunt in his sweet GTS 981S.by Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteMikenOH Some extended exhaust sound as he sprints up and down a hill. Oops, I had thought this video was part of the R&T review, because it appeared in the middle of the R&T review (referred to above). But, apparently, it's a stand alone review by Matt Farah, of 'The Smoking Tire'. . I confess, I was bit surprised when I watched it, as I had thought that R&T reviewers were aby Roger987 - Main Forum
Gone on a hot-dog run. Might forget to buy the hotdogs, but WILL remember to turn on the PSE.by Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteMikenOH They like the car--as you would expect. "As you would expect". "1) The new four is "youthful" and in keeping with the Boxster’s fun-to-drive nature … a bit brash against Porsche’s smooth and sophisticated flat sixes and exciting in its own right; 2) the new four may be the result of fuel efficiency and emissions requirements, but it is also a clever way to further separatby Roger987 - Main Forum
There's no doubt that any time a new model is introduced, some owners of the current model will be anxious that their car is suddenly inferior or somehow less adequate. In the case of the 718, links to 4 more-or-less objective reviews of production cars have been posted recently in this forum. Of those 4, three lament the passing of the flat-6, while acknowledging the quicker acceleration producby Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteLaz n/t I agree. That would/will be interesting. My guess? His review would be more along the lines of C&D than R&T.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Interesting contrast with other reviews. This reviewer (the self-described 'big-guy' whose sunglasses are apparently protecting his glistening locks from premature... bleaching) is all about torque and numbers. If that's what is most important, then the 718 is the ticket (vs, for instance, the 981) The 'Big Guy' asked "Can you get used to that sound?". And later, "it takes some getting used to."by Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteLaz And the stand-up logo on black at the back is too bad-taste customized-looking. Plus, the black color makes it look like a spoiler is stuck halfway up or down. Body color instead will improve this, even with the logo still there. Maybe that's a $$$ option. quote] That's the DDD option code. I think I know why Porsche added the separate rear reflectors (in the lower bumper) - thereby Roger987 - Main Forum
Porsche 'ripped out the heart and soul'. Well, at least the outstanding musculoskeletal system remains intact.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Quotedb997S By not needing to pull to redline, you hit the flat part of the power curve, you then save gas by shifting well before redline, thus, the goal of the smaller, blown engines--improve MPG and reduce emissions--as mandated by The Man. We went through this back in the late 70s after the oil embargo. It nearly killed the auto industry, but luckily, engine technology has improved tremendoby Roger987 - Main Forum
Car magazines tend not to completely skewer a car they've tested, particularly one that's generally well regarded. And, the reality is, there's nothing wrong with the 718, on its own. In fact, as you point out, the review contains a good number of laudatory remarks. But that same praise applies equally to the 981. These two paragraphs express the author's disappointment with the 718, when comparby Roger987 - Main Forum
Quotedb997S The Ultimate Driving Machine has become the Ultimate Distribution Machine. For a couple of years now, long-time supporters of BMW have been complaining about the cars, particularly the steering. My theory is that they are going for mass appeal by softening them up, at the expense of the enthusiast . That's pretty much accurate. And here, in North America, BMW has certainly been speby Roger987 - Main Forum
"The difference between the base and S-model 718 Boxsters is nothing relative to the vast chasm that separates them, experientially, from their predecessors." Read the report to find out whether that 'vast chasm' is good or bad. (Guenter posted this link earlier today; I figure it warrants 'top-of-the-Board' placement.)by Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteGuenter in Ontario Sums it up pretty well. IF there'd never been a Boxster with a flat six, the 718 would fabulous. PS, Roger, I'm sure you'll be disappointed. In Sports Plus mode, the overruns are eliminated to keep the turbo ready. You'd finally be able to enjoy the "other" stereo without all that engine excitement interfering with your iTunes. I guess, you'll just have be satisfied witby Roger987 - Main Forum
Well, C&D didn't pull any punches. "It’s subtle, but it’s there. Listen carefully when chugging along at low speed in Porsche’s new flat-four-powered 718 Boxster and you’ll recognize what you hear. Sure, it’s damped by water jackets and a turbo, distinctly lacking mechanical clatter and subdued by decades of internal-combustion progress, but there’s no denying the fundamental thrby Roger987 - Main Forum
QuoteJackintheBoxster Is anyone but me watching to see what the planned BMW Z5 actually emerges as? I've since seen the Z3s and Z4s trashed as not worth the money, but wonder whether this new one might actually be real competition for Porsche in this segment. I'm a long-time BMW fan (20 years of BMW ownership) and the Z4 is a nice car, BUT is does not handle nearly as well as the Boxster.by Roger987 - Main Forum
The comments at the end are somewhat... unflattering.by Roger987 - Main Forum
She looks neither old, nor good - she looks fresh and great! Did you use both polish and wax?by Roger987 - Main Forum
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Long-timers (not necessarily 'old-timers') will remember 'Friday Scan Day' from Porsche Pete's Boxster Board.... hmmm... I wonder how long it's actually been... In just a couple more months, summer will (almost) be here.by Roger987 - Main Forum
"It sure will sound faster, even compared to an S with the Sport exhaust. That's because the GTS is the only Boxster/Cayman to get what Porsche calls a sound symposer along with the tailpipe butterfly valves. The symposer routes sound from the engine's intake to a vent-like grate behind your seat. Yeah, it's a sound tube, but it's the best sound tube I've ever heard. And I was already sold on theby Roger987 - Main Forum
what the says, at 2:30: QuoteGuenter in Ontario Listening to that idle, I'd be planning routes that don't have stop signs or red lights.by Roger987 - Main Forum
Quotegrc0456 I've watched that Soul Sacrifice clip dozens of times. The 20 year old kid on the drums, wow! Almost gives you goose-bumps, doesn't it. I can't help but wonder whether he had any idea, at the time, just how monumental that event was. At 20 years of age, there he was, playing like nobody's business, part of a concert brimming with musicians (and, in a sense, magicians) who were, orby Roger987 - Main Forum
You've been livin' the dream.by Roger987 - Main Forum
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