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pothole · 10-06-2011, 04:30 AM

Yeah - I actually think the 986 looks best with a combination of 17s and a low ride height.

But the new 981 in those images is running on 20 inchers as you say, which gives you some idea of just how massive the car is.

johnsimion · 10-06-2011, 05:37 AM

I find this to be a great leap backward. Both the 986 and 987 are light-years ahead of this. The front and rear are okay but the side strake and air scoop are just plain UGLY. I already don't like that kind of style but to have the scoop suddenly start at the back edge of the door just makes it look like something is missing; i.e., a transition. They've managed to make a sow's ear out of a silk purse.

jakekit · 10-06-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pothole

Yeah - I actually think the 986 looks best with a combination of 17s and a low ride height.

I felt the same way til I found my car with 18" Sport Classic IIs. Now I am biassed.

Ghostrider 310 · 10-06-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jakekit

I felt the same way til I found my car with 18" Sport Classic IIs. Now I am biassed.

Glad to hear it because my 986 is going to my father's caretaker (my cousin has helped me as I'm physically unable, she always loved the 986) I have no choice but to select something with PDK, still not loving the idea at all.

vitaminC · 10-06-2011, 06:43 AM

From these images, it seems the tail is way better than the rear on the 991. Overall, I think it looks pretty good, though it's tough to judge a redesign from a few spy shots... I'm looking forward to seeing this and the 991 in person.

Perfectlap · 10-06-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

I have no choice but to select something with PDK, still not loving the idea at all.

works for the guy with only one arm. He seems to be having a better time than most with two arms and a gear lever.
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ekam · 10-06-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

works for the guy with only one arm. He seems to be having a better time than most with two arms and a gear lever.
Salzburgring ´08 Porsche Cayman S vs. Boxster S - YouTube

I don't want to chop one of my hands off to enjoy PDK/Tip if that's what you're trying to get at.