Why Is It That Nothing Feels Like the 911 Platform ?

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Oct 27, 2006 | 05:17 PM

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True, and the mods will void the warranty on the 335 too. And one of the BIGGEST reasons I got mine was because of the convertible top. And the PSS9's and SSK make this car feel like it should. Now if only I could bolt on another 80 lbs. of torque!

Oct 27, 2006 | 05:19 PM

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RMJ,

I like your post and I'm glad to hear that your car still excites you. I drove a new M3 before I bought my 996 and know I made the right choice. I look forward to running with some 335s on the track to see how they compare.
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Oct 27, 2006 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by newport996

Yeah, well it says alot that a STOCK car feels and performs like this...there is NOTHING like 40+ years of development of a platform. The downside the 335 and mods is this...how will the engine hold up to an extra 100 hp? How will the turbos hold up? what will the driveability be? How will the ride be with a more sporting suspension? These are all unknowns....With a basically stock 911, you KNOW. In 2 years we will know about the durability of the 335 after being modded. We will all know the ups and downs and pros and cons...now even stock though, thats not a bad car at all. I am just not a HP chaser, and I lik ethe entire package that Porsche gives us. It is reliable, fun, performs amazingly, and my car is QUITE civilized with PSS9's, sitting on 19s, with NAV, Sat radio, an AMAZING audio system, and when the weather is great (like 320 days out the year here in SoCal), I can drop my top! Sorry thats an UNBEATABLE package. Even it it only has a measely 300hp and goes 0-60 in 5 seconds and tops out at about 175....I'm off to drop my top and grab some lunch....

I agree, while our cars are still a previous generation, they are still as fast if not faster than a the 335. its a great car but stock for stock it still is no 996 911. I have a carrera 4 cab and can run it 0-60 in 4.8 sec with nice amount of feathering out the clutch and dropping the hammer and power shifting. it is such an exciting car to drive and will always own a Porsche.

Oct 28, 2006 | 02:55 AM

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even though the 335 is newer technology, comparing it to a 996 is comparing apples to oranges. different purposes entirely...

Oct 28, 2006 | 09:15 AM

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I like the 335i...it drives like a proper coupe....on the other hand...996 drives like a proper sports car....

Oct 28, 2006 | 01:32 PM

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I'm going to test drive a 335 this weekend, I want to see what all the hoopla is about....

side note:
RJM - Can you PM me? Your inbox is full.. I want to see if you still have your stock parts for sale

Oct 28, 2006 | 01:37 PM

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what stock parts are you looking for?

Oct 30, 2006 | 11:30 PM

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John Romano is infamous around these parts

No matter what mods you do to a 335, it will still be an overly mass produced vehicle on an entry level platform. Porsche has put over 40 years of refinement into our flagship sports cars. And I can feel every one of them. I don't care how much horsepower you stuff into that 335, it will never a be a Porsche. See which car the valet guy parks up front.

Oct 30, 2006 | 11:51 PM

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newport996 is infamous around these parts

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Originally Posted by John Romano

OUCH....well true, but harsh....hey like I said before, the 335 with the right mods will probably be a blast....lots of HP can overcome lots of deficiencies in other areas...look at the Vipers and Vettes...and my other post stated my position....more than 300hp ina modern car is simply not needed when the car is built and setup properly for performance....hell I used to have a BLAST in my 76 2002...it had MAYBE 115...but what a blast to drive. I STILL miss that car...

Oct 31, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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"more than 300hp ina modern car is simply not needed when the car is built and setup properly for performance...." by newport966

Need and Want have always been my struggle. Thats why we have the TT's

Oct 31, 2006 | 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Redridge

Well wants are a whole OTHER discussion...but its funny, think 10 maybe 15 years back to the days of the "supercar"....That performance is now done in a modern car with all the comfort, convenience, and reliability.....I wont even drive a TT....I dont want to "WANT" one....lol....