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mjw930 07-05-2006 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KenB
Indeed it is not a GT3, it is a 997S (Exhaust tips, red calipers). I wouldn't go as far as calling it a hack job, it has the OE Aero Kit not some home made crap.

Perhaps "Hack Job" was a bit strong but they are still trying to pass it off as a GT3 and that's inexcusable.

The original poster lists his location as Japan. I'll assume then that this is also a Japanese dealership. It's not surprising then that is has a "kit" added as the Japanese really seem to love hanging stuff off perfectly good cars. I personally don't like the aero kits on 996 / 997's. If it's from the factory as part of the GT3 and has function then that's different but typically it's done to make the car look like something it isn't. I hold the same distain for "turbo look" 911's from the '80's.

Marc Gelefsky 07-05-2006 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjw930
Perhaps "Hack Job" was a bit strong but they are still trying to pass it off as a GT3 and that's inexcusable.

The original poster lists his location as Japan. I'll assume then that this is also a Japanese dealership. It's not surprising then that is has a "kit" added as the Japanese really seem to love hanging stuff off perfectly good cars. I personally don't like the aero kits on 996 / 997's. If it's from the factory as part of the GT3 and has function then that's different but typically it's done to make the car look like something it isn't. I hold the same distain for "turbo look" 911's from the '80's.

Wow "disdain" , thats pretty strong hatred for just a wide body look :)
I liked the Turbo looks from the 80's, especially the cabs.

mjw930 07-06-2006 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Wow "disdain" , thats pretty strong hatred for just a wide body look :)
I liked the Turbo looks from the 80's, especially the cabs.

dis·dain Pronunciation (ds-dn)
tr.v. dis·dained, dis·dain·ing, dis·dains
1. To regard or treat with haughty contempt; despise. See Synonyms at despise.
2. To consider or reject as beneath oneself.
n.
A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.


It's not hatred, if I hated them I would have said that. To me they are just trying to be something they aren't. On the flip side there was Yellowbird. Now THAT was the ultimate sleeper.


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