Just Like Buses
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Still waiting for my complimentary copy to drop through the post, no doubt there will be a few inacurracies...but does show the massive importance and enthusiasm shown for the 964RS throughout the motoring World.[
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Just bought a copy, obviously my 800 shortend words did not warrant a free copy as promised.......a few mistakes in the detail but yet another Mag on the bandwagon.....thought my bit was, as always from the heart......[8D]
The Road Test was a bit dissapointing, can't believe he found the car slow on a B Road!
The Road Test was a bit dissapointing, can't believe he found the car slow on a B Road!
Obviously not trying hard enough!
Either that or couldn't read the speedo due to eyeballs shaking in their sockets...
Either that or couldn't read the speedo due to eyeballs shaking in their sockets...
No he found the car easy on the road and not quick, wondering what suspension it's running.....hmmm meant to be totally standard.....Over to you Mr Mearns, I'm puzzled what is your car running set up?
Perhaps the suspension was fresh?...low miles car, well maintained...as opposed to some of the more tired 64 track hacks tht can feel a handful on a B road......all subjective, but if the guy has recently tested a 97GT3RS on a B road then maybe the 64 was slow for him?
Seriously, this was a very comprehensive review of the 64RS, maybe it was a true representation of the car...in that it was very good, but is not without it's minor faults []
Seriously, this was a very comprehensive review of the 64RS, maybe it was a true representation of the car...in that it was very good, but is not without it's minor faults [
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Personally I think the guy who wrote the article isn't that aware of what makes the steering heavy, which is not a problem he's just commenting on what he feels. He seems insistant that weighty feel of the other car was the Momo wheel. I totally disagree. Ride height and suspension geo affects the steering feel to the extent described in the article.
I notice the Mearns car is quite high at the front and a much more road setup. This makes it feel lighter and it also explains the better ride quality. I bet the clubbie he drove was on the deck and probably had more castor. They feel really heavy like that.
Regarding the power thing. I'd be interested to have a quick peak. I've driven loads of these and noticed on a few cars straight away they don't feel as sharp on the throttle as others. Whenever I've felt that it nearly always ties in with a poorly adjusted throttle cable and the car not even achieving full throttle. I had a really bizzare one a year ago where it really did feel lethargic. The car was achieving about 15mm off full throttle. The owner had the car for 8 years and said it always felt like this and he did wonder what all the 964 RS fuss was about. The car had been maintained all that time with a local Porsche specialist! Once adjusted so he could get full throttle he nearly changed his mind on selling it. The cheapest and best power upgrade he ever had.
I notice the Mearns car is quite high at the front and a much more road setup. This makes it feel lighter and it also explains the better ride quality. I bet the clubbie he drove was on the deck and probably had more castor. They feel really heavy like that.
Regarding the power thing. I'd be interested to have a quick peak. I've driven loads of these and noticed on a few cars straight away they don't feel as sharp on the throttle as others. Whenever I've felt that it nearly always ties in with a poorly adjusted throttle cable and the car not even achieving full throttle. I had a really bizzare one a year ago where it really did feel lethargic. The car was achieving about 15mm off full throttle. The owner had the car for 8 years and said it always felt like this and he did wonder what all the 964 RS fuss was about. The car had been maintained all that time with a local Porsche specialist! Once adjusted so he could get full throttle he nearly changed his mind on selling it. The cheapest and best power upgrade he ever had.
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Perhaps the suspension was fresh?...low miles car, well maintained...as opposed to some of the more tired 64 track hacks tht can feel a handful on a B road......all subjective, but if the guy has recently tested a 97GT3RS on a B road then maybe the 64 was slow for him?
Seriously, this was a very comprehensive review of the 64RS, maybe it was a true representation of the car...in that it was very good, but is not without it's minor faults [
There are NO faults with the 964RS wash your mouth out with brake fluid...[
]RSR post very near the point, I doubt if two cars actually drive the same but ALL do thrill ......[
]Having bought my Coral car from Andrew, I can only say, he probably does an "RSR" and sells a flake of himself with each one.
I know Andrew has, in his own mind, sold and repurchased his car many times.
The dealer sees a price at which to sell it, and the 964RS nut has no idea of the "what" he would replace it with.
On the steering weight question I have only my LHD car to compare --- and it does remind me of a 1.9 205GTI I owned which had been rally prepared and had rather wide road tyres fitted. The upper body builder which, particularly in slow twisties, could be quite a sweaty affair.
The RHD car with it's power steering actually reminds me more of a 996 GT3RS --- but it is runiing -25mm at the front and with MPSC tyres where the LHD car runs rather old SO2's. It's a little more direct in the steering, obviously lighter but very feelsome, and it turns in and hangs on. In fact, at fast road speeds there isn't quite enough power to get the tail really working. Maybe I need to go faster !
They are all different, and I suppose we all get used to what we drive and, as the supposed top predator, adapt. Which is why I personally, would not choose to drive a "nanny state" 997.
I know Andrew has, in his own mind, sold and repurchased his car many times.
The dealer sees a price at which to sell it, and the 964RS nut has no idea of the "what" he would replace it with.
On the steering weight question I have only my LHD car to compare --- and it does remind me of a 1.9 205GTI I owned which had been rally prepared and had rather wide road tyres fitted. The upper body builder which, particularly in slow twisties, could be quite a sweaty affair.
The RHD car with it's power steering actually reminds me more of a 996 GT3RS --- but it is runiing -25mm at the front and with MPSC tyres where the LHD car runs rather old SO2's. It's a little more direct in the steering, obviously lighter but very feelsome, and it turns in and hangs on. In fact, at fast road speeds there isn't quite enough power to get the tail really working. Maybe I need to go faster !
They are all different, and I suppose we all get used to what we drive and, as the supposed top predator, adapt. Which is why I personally, would not choose to drive a "nanny state" 997.
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