GT P/P LONG TERM 944 FLEET CAR
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John H
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I have been swithering about whether or not I should continue buying GT Purile Porsche, as frankly it has been getting worse and worse. This piece just puts the tin hat on it though ... I shall not be buying it again.
Not only has this prat written off a lovely car, it is a rubbish article, he doesn't appear to even know how the accident happened as his analysis ([&:]) is ridiculous, and nor is there any sense of regret at what happened. A perfect metaphor for the times we live in[:'(]
How much am I offered for a full set of GT Purile Porker?
John H (Disgusted of Kingskettle[
])
Not only has this prat written off a lovely car, it is a rubbish article, he doesn't appear to even know how the accident happened as his analysis ([&:]) is ridiculous, and nor is there any sense of regret at what happened. A perfect metaphor for the times we live in[:'(]
How much am I offered for a full set of GT Purile Porker?
John H (Disgusted of Kingskettle[
])
I have driven a few early 911s and they do have less rear end grip / more momentum than later model 911s. I think late model cars are very different and driven with the same care as any 250+ BHP rear drive car they handle pretty well, especially if well set up.
Sad to hear this tale of a nice 944 get damaged, regardless of who was driving.
Sad to hear this tale of a nice 944 get damaged, regardless of who was driving.
Well turn to page 122 & 123 for the long term report on the 944 S2 Cab'. Talk about purile waffle and almost sod all about the car in question. There is a picture of the Cab interior, but then another two pictures of a Boxster?
Apparently, the S2 has done 73 miles this month as the author has "......been either on the beach or by our poll in Portugal." Not much of a report then!
I do hope that these people don't get paid for this sort of thing.
The rim doesn't look damaged on the outside edge so it could have gone prior to the crash but, as you say Fen, why is it that the front is wrecked - as if it hit head on - when Mr Newton seems to infer that the car spun?
As noted previoulsy though - I think he might be an anoying young person and perhaps better off in has Chavmobile.
uktrucks
Ex Club Member
Having driven the car in question, I would suggest that he young man in question simply ran out of talent first and road second.
His explanation does not add up, I am of the opinion that he had his foot planted firmly against the bulkhead and when it "lit up" events [including the rear end] simply overtook him and he was from that point on simply a passenger !
All that to say " He cocked it up"
Allan
His explanation does not add up, I am of the opinion that he had his foot planted firmly against the bulkhead and when it "lit up" events [including the rear end] simply overtook him and he was from that point on simply a passenger !
All that to say " He cocked it up"
Allan
Yes, but then he was into boost. And we all know how things change then [
].I wonder if 3.5K in third and then boosting before impact is for real. Whilst a fair old knock, I'd have thought a +50mph impact would have done more damage than that.
Gentlemen of the jury, I put it to you that Mr Newton did not spin, I would suggest that he just took the corner too fast, the front washed out, and he hit the barrier.
In Mr Newtons defence, could it be that we are looking at a left hand sweep, as the road swings in parallel with the dual carriageway.
I put it to you that we have a young man, excited about his recent purchase and inexperienced in high powered rear wheel drive cars. He is accompanied by his young photographer friened, who may well have never been in a Porsche previously. The dual carriageway approaches and this is the first opportunity Mr Newton has had to demonstrate the cars real performance. As he sweeps around this left hand curve he floors the throttle, and little happens, then - once the turbo pressurises - all hell brakes loose. The back does come around pushing the nose into the left hand barrier, but then, because of the momentum, the car continues to slide up the road with the nose aginst the barrier.
I would respectfully suggest that anyone with a Turbot who says he hasn't had the back end step out on him at some point is a lier.
Sorry for all the derogatory comments Mr Newton. We trust you haven't been put off by your Turbot experience and find another one soon. We may then enjoy your sundry reports peping up a mag that doesn't have great deal 944 exposure. Perhaps you would join us on a few of our 944 gatherings as there are many interesting cars present and we might all get in the mag as well then[
] 
Would you want to?
I cancelled my subscription - and as someone who buys foriegn Porsche Mags without being able to read them, that says a lot...[]
I cancelled my subscription - and as someone who buys foriegn Porsche Mags without being able to read them, that says a lot...[
]
Beaky in print, with his mates, oh yes.
He has been in previously. If you look at the helicopter shot of the record attempt with a magnifying glass (I know you've all already done it [
]) Beaky is in the group of 944s behind the tractors comming up to Paddock Hill bend.Signed copies are available.
Kevin Welch
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John
How on earth do you get Beaky to sign the photos. []
How on earth do you get Beaky to sign the photos. [
]My entry for "most memorable Turbo back-end step-out" was a Satruday morning in September 2002 on the way to Husborne Crawley, coming off the Countess Roundabout on the A303 where the hi-grip surface ends before the bend does. 3/4 turn of opposite lock at 70 and a bit and a very frightened Astra driver in the inside lane.
Guest
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Why do they do that?
I wrote a car off (non-Porsche) because of that 10 years ago. I might have run out of talent as well though, which I am willing to admit, but I learnt from it.
I also saw a Police car do the same a couple of years ago (in a different place).
Changing surface before you are straight is asking for trouble. At least it teaches you how to read the road, but if the road planners knew what they were doing, it could be avoided.
NorthernBloke
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My "most memorable non-Turbo back-end step-out" occured here
on a wet Tuesday morning coming from the A67 onto the A19 south bound when the back end snapped out.
Luckily I was able to hold it on full lock but if someone had been coming up the slip road it would have been very a different outcome as I was well into their lane.
I thought the rear tyres were a little worn but after that I chucked a set of new Rainsport's on and the car was transformed []
on a wet Tuesday morning coming from the A67 onto the A19 south bound when the back end snapped out.
Luckily I was able to hold it on full lock but if someone had been coming up the slip road it would have been very a different outcome as I was well into their lane.
I thought the rear tyres were a little worn but after that I chucked a set of new Rainsport's on and the car was transformed [
]
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