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Jacques79 · 02-08-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pbanders

Standard story on this was that Porsche deliberately didn't offer a limited slip because testing showed that a Boxter with a limited slip was faster at the Nurburgring than a 911. Can't have that.

BTW, I hate the blind spots, too. Gotta get those Euro side mirrors.

You mean a Boxster S with a limited slip differential is faster around the Nurburbring than a base 911?

I doubt that.

Paul · 02-08-2008, 08:19 PM

Take a look at this:

http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10073

fatmike · 02-09-2008, 04:11 AM

I know:

the "check" engine light....

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02-09-2008, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacques79

You mean a Boxster S with a limited slip differential is faster around the Nurburbring than a base 911?

I doubt that.

Given the chassis design I have no problem believing that. The 550 spyder was not a car of enormous power either. Racing isn't a fist fight, a lot of times the ballerina beats the brawny bruiser.

PS The RS Spyder is a mid engined design, spanked the more powerful Audi's this year. The 911 is iconic and remains Porsche's flagship, the truth is it is not their best design but when the public buys doughnuts you make doughnuts.

peakpro · 02-09-2008, 05:33 AM

1) stereo

2) negotiating with some of the dealers

Franco · 02-09-2008, 08:44 AM

Hi,

Plastic rear window, when lowering the top in public i never get out to do the CHOP, thats just toooooooooooo humiliating

Stereo and speakers

Plastic console and dash parts

Carpet on lower door area

Deale

rs what can i say

Thumper · 02-09-2008, 08:50 AM

The payment

70Sixter · 02-09-2008, 12:20 PM

Shutting it down after a run.

larryshomework · 02-09-2008, 05:20 PM

stereo system

986sport · 02-09-2008, 05:59 PM

Can't find the engine. I don't know. It's a mystery.

PSL-Boxster · 02-09-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

I drive south to work and north coming home, wish the sunvisors would swing over like most cars to block sunrises and sunsets.

This is also a grave problem with me.. but i wear a hat so i don't notice it much

- my my my do those euro mirrors look attractive =P

mjstallion · 02-10-2008, 10:15 AM

you can get the euro mirrors for $150 a set at suncoast.

btw if all you're concerned about is blind spots, can't you stick these little convex things on your mirrors and get a similar effect?

986chris · 02-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Well boys I love the fact I finally have a Porsche! Can I get a amen. I've got a 02 S bone ass stock. But I love what this car is, nothing fancy manual seats, 6 speed, bad stereo, no big brother management systems. I also drive a 03 silverado 4 door ,8' bed, loaded constuction worker type,and a 06 lexus GS 300 AWD that is sedan perfection. But I favor the S its driving at its purest, and don't get me started on track days!! Beats my 67 Rambler Rebel. My only hate is I wish I had started 25 years ago, I might have all those sportscar driving trophies, and a day job as a driving coach ha. I'm thinking rich guys and their vintage racers, gotta dream BIG. Hey I also really enjoy this forum,heres to you.

Topless · 02-10-2008, 08:55 PM

Strong dislikes: Lame car stereo that has no business in a Porsche. The stock AM radio in my 63 Chevy Nova sounded better. Lame plastic window... also far below brand standards.

8 Ball · 02-10-2008, 09:58 PM

Love the car, don't get me wrong. I did sell a 1977S to move up to the Boxster S. The big difference that bugs me is I can hear all the plastic moving around in the Boxster which I never heard in my old car. I get to wonder in 2027 what is in better shape the 50 year old Porsche or the 25 year old one?