996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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I've gone on two good drives now with the new Turbo. This car is in a different league than my '99 Carrera. I've heard it before but until you experience it for yourself, you don't believe it. The suspension (even bone stock) is awesome. Stiffer sway bars and more damping than my Carrera. Chassis is tight as a drum too.

I just got back from one of our secret night drives with a buddy. We do a local mountain road at night. Its actually pretty safe because there's very little traffic, and you can see the headlights coming unlike during the day. The car is amazing. I used to have to scream this run in third gear. Now....fourth is a breeze. So much more power.....it's amazing.

And the Xenons.......this was my first night drive with them. It was like God himself was lighting my way through the mountain road. Makes the old Carrera seem like it had two candles stuck in the headlights.

I do have to take the car into the stealer for a few warranty items:

1) Window seals are a bit noisy.
2) Sunroof occasionally opens back up when using the one touch close.
3) One of the rear seatbelts doesn't lock when you pull it all the way out . You need this to properly install a baby seat.
4) A rattle in the passenger area.

I think that's it. Very pleased so far. Can't wait for the Gambler's Run Open Road Race in August.
 
Old Jul 21, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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Once you go Xenon's you never go back, sounds like you are having a good time Jack.

1. It can get a little noisy at 150 MPH. J/K I think 01 Turbo suffered from a little noise problem but were fixed by a new seal.

2. Has to be the pinch protection kicking in.

Other than that I am not too sure.
 
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