Not a Defection As Such... - MBClub UK

This is Pete · 26-05-2012, 04:51 PM

... but under the spell of two mistresses now...

They both have completely different personalities. As much as I enjoy the comfort, toys, and effortless driving of the E class, the Poker gives so much.

Chrishazle · 26-05-2012, 06:08 PM

So, like me, you have mother's shopping trolley and daddy's toy - just as it should be!

developer215 · 26-05-2012, 06:08 PM

I see a bit of tarmac drive widening on the horizon Pete.

Bobby Dazzler · 26-05-2012, 07:09 PM

Very very nice.

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Originally Posted by developer215

I see a bit of tarmac drive widening on the horizon Pete.

No, having to park on the grass was the justification for getting a 4S (4x4)

martyz · 26-05-2012, 07:13 PM

One word.............Superb.

gaz_l · 26-05-2012, 07:31 PM

Very nice indeed. A 911 is an itch I still have to scratch, that one looks like just the ticket.

Cheers,

Gaz

BaldGuy · 26-05-2012, 08:06 PM

Welcome to beetle ownership.....

A210AMG · 26-05-2012, 09:18 PM

Like the way the Merc has the drive with dropped kerb and the Beetle bumped up the kerb...

wemorgan · 26-05-2012, 09:22 PM

Join TIPEC and get the car out on track

This is Pete · 26-05-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by developer215

I see a bit of tarmac drive widening on the horizon Pete.

Yes, I need to get in touch with the local gypo crowd, I think...

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Originally Posted by martyz

One word.............Superb.

Oh yes, she is indeed. Right at the point where the E class simply refuses to have fun (as capable as it is under duress), the 911 has just started to open up. I took it up to 8500RPM down a deserted bypass this evening and the scream is literally a banshee wail of delight. Youtube does not do this justice. Nothing can compare with the feeling of the steering going light when the front end starts to lift under heavy acceleration.

You have no lived if you've not taken a 911 through it's paces. It's a drive unlike anything else. Pure, raw, animal, but with heart.

Chrishazle · 27-05-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by This is Pete

I took it up to 8500RPM down a deserted bypass this evening and the scream is literally a banshee wail of delight. Youtube does not do this justice. Nothing can compare with the feeling of the steering going light when the front end starts to lift under heavy acceleration.

It's the same with the 3 litre four pot front engines, particularly in the cabriolet with the roof down. We have a superb road from Appledore to Rye called the Military Road ('cos it runs along the Royal Military Canal) - 300 yard straights then a chicane, for about 3 miles. Guaranteed to get herself digging fingernails into the sides of the passenger seat (like yesterday afternoon!) and put a massive silly grin on the driver's face - especially as you can often see through the chicane and really boot it on the way out - magic!!). Redline my tip (Promax chip so 7100 not 6800) and don't have to take my hands off the wheel, even in manual she changes up when you hit the red line. Love my toy!!

wemorgan · 27-05-2012, 06:23 PM

^ yesterday I had a passenger ride in a 968 16v - really impressed with the additional power it has vs my 944 S2 - got me wondering about a cylinder head swap. But then the stopwatch showed it was only 0.5s a lap faster than me, so might hold on to my £ a while longer. Like you, loving the Porsche experience so far.

Chrishazle · 27-05-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wemorgan

^ yesterday I had a passenger ride in a 968 16v

?968 16v?? The only front engined denoted 16v I know of is the 944S 16V - I had one for a year or so, lovely if you keep the revs above about 4k but absolute rubbish in "normal" driving. Had a 968 coupe for 12 1/2 years and my cab for 12 months now, love the 968, I believe the 944S2 comes close but without the variocam - and with 6 gears in the manual rather than 5 in the S2 - many prefer the 968. Personally, I love the tip - only 4 gears, but 2nd is so long (tops out at 80+) as is 3rd (tops out at licence loosing speed!) that I would never go back to a manual.

Wagon · 27-05-2012, 09:20 PM

the 16v , S2 and 968 are all 16v , I had an S2 , loved it.. gratuitous pic

anyway your not a real man until you've owned one of these..

wemorgan · 27-05-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrishazle

?968 16v?? The only front engined denoted 16v I know of is the 944S 16V - I had one for a year or so, lovely if you keep the revs above about 4k but absolute rubbish in "normal" driving. Had a 968 coupe for 12 1/2 years and my cab for 12 months now, love the 968, I believe the 944S2 comes close but without the variocam - and with 6 gears in the manual rather than 5 in the S2 - many prefer the 968. Personally, I love the tip - only 4 gears, but 2nd is so long (tops out at 80+) as is 3rd (tops out at licence loosing speed!) that I would never go back to a manual.

I thought the turbo was 8v?

It was more the comparison of the 944 S2 3.0 vs 968 3.0 variable valve that I was referring to

26-05-2012, 04:51 PM	#1
This is Pete Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: E350 CDI Sport Estate, Porsche 911 CS4 Posts: 462	Not a Defection As Such... ... but under the spell of two mistresses now... They both have completely different personalities. As much as I enjoy the comfort, toys, and effortless driving of the E class, the Poker gives so much.

26-05-2012, 06:08 PM	#2
Chrishazle Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nr Ashford, Kent Car: 2008 S204 C220CDI Elegance Estate Auto, 1993 Porsche 968 Tip Cab. Posts: 899	So, like me, you have mother's shopping trolley and daddy's toy - just as it should be!

26-05-2012, 06:08 PM	#3
developer215 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Car: S211 Brabus D6 III E320 CDI Sport 2008 with AMG bodykit Posts: 3,691	I see a bit of tarmac drive widening on the horizon Pete.

26-05-2012, 07:13 PM	#5
martyz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Forest Car: '99 S202 '91 W201 Posts: 1,003	One word.............Superb.

26-05-2012, 07:31 PM	#6
gaz_l Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Car: SLK55, Fiat Panda Posts: 1,184	Very nice indeed. A 911 is an itch I still have to scratch, that one looks like just the ticket. Cheers, Gaz

26-05-2012, 08:06 PM	#7
BaldGuy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hampshire Car: ML63, SL320, 23 Year old MX5 Rollerskate + a Scooter!! Posts: 3,359	Welcome to beetle ownership.....

26-05-2012, 09:18 PM	#8
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 8,222	Like the way the Merc has the drive with dropped kerb and the Beetle bumped up the kerb...

26-05-2012, 09:22 PM	#9
wemorgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Car: R172 SLK 250CDI Posts: 7,084	Join TIPEC and get the car out on track

27-05-2012, 06:23 PM	#12
wemorgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Car: R172 SLK 250CDI Posts: 7,084	^ yesterday I had a passenger ride in a 968 16v - really impressed with the additional power it has vs my 944 S2 - got me wondering about a cylinder head swap. But then the stopwatch showed it was only 0.5s a lap faster than me, so might hold on to my £ a while longer. Like you, loving the Porsche experience so far.

27-05-2012, 09:20 PM	#14
Wagon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Car: 99 C43 94 W124 86 911 Posts: 115	the 16v , S2 and 968 are all 16v , I had an S2 , loved it.. gratuitous pic anyway your not a real man until you've owned one of these..

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