I have a confession to make - 986 vs 987 S

[Perfectlap]

well the more engineered something is the more insulated it's going to feel.


No one has quiet figured out how to eliminate the quirks that come from the road when going faster, without also taking a bite out of feedback and sensory experience. Even a car that rattles more as you go faster heightens your awareness of the road dynamics.

[Heiko]

Half the fun for me is working on these cars... what fun would it be if you just drove it and washed it; Ok some people don't even do that, they run it through the car wash or pay someone to wash it - LOL
This may sound odd, but for me when you work on your cars you develop a connection which directly correlates to driving it. As someone said the 986 is basic and still half way simple to work on.... try doing that on a 981... its not that it isn't possible... but I think its easier to establish that connection with a car like the 986.

I was talking to a guy in Watkins Glen last year who owns a 2012 GT3 and a 73' 911RS... while I was drooling over the 2012 he was praising the 73' in every aspect and said "If I had to give up one, I'd give up the 2012"

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Heiko

Half the fun for me is working on these cars... what fun would it be if you just drove it and washed it; Ok some people don't even do that, they run it through the car wash or pay someone to wash it - LOL
This may sound odd, but for me when you work on your cars you develop a connection which directly correlates to driving it. As someone said the 986 is basic and still half way simple to work on.... try doing that on a 981... its not that it isn't possible... but I think its easier to establish that connection with a car like the 986.

I was talking to a guy in Watkins Glen last year who owns a 2012 GT3 and a 73' 911RS... while I was drooling over the 2012 he was praising the 73' in every aspect and said "If I had to give up one, I'd give up the 2012"

Big +1 to working on your own car. Really enjoy my wrench time making it perfect. Now I just need a spray booth.