Porsche 993 GT2

[Alvin]

Originally posted by esterix@Jan 5 2006, 06:01 AM
Not a question of affordability, but a question of action. Can give you a Porsche over two BMWs anytime! :yahoo:

The GT2 is way off but hmmmmm the 993C4S manual will indeed be nice.

 

[esterix]

There was two for sale recently. I hear the better one was priced at 290k+ mark

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by esterix@Jan 5 2006, 01:31 PM

One of the main reasons for the move to water-cooled engines is noise emissions. Stringent type approval laws simply make it more and more difficult to pass. Water in the cooling jacket absorbs sound. Without it, you get the characteristic sound of a sewing machine embedded in the motor. Exhaust emissions is another since with a water-cooled system, you have better control over emissions

Contrary to believe on oil leak issues, it is widely regarded as acceptable to have the odd weep or two of oil in air-cooled Porsches and VWs. The solution for the older cars is simply a gasket change - no engine rebuild required. In fact, if the motor has been regularly serviced, no rebuild is required for well over 100,000 miles. I have even read of a 911 having covered 450,000 miles without a rebuild! However, for cars which are not as well looked after, you may need a top end rebuild involving valve guides and such, but you talking about the same time/mileage as your average BMW water-cooled engine anyway.

Oh yes, fins do resonate louder....

In regards to oil leaks.....I read this from UK mag who published a Porsche buying guide, which covered the 911SC, then the 964s, the 993s.....well, maybe they had a differing standard.

I suppose when you do a gasket change, the engine will be dropped down and ppl will likely take the chance to overhaul....I m guessing in any case. Please enlighten me.

ALVIN.....of all ppl here, u say cannot afford one!!!....

 

[Alvin]

esterix!
2 for sale ar. where ar? You got my number.

Jules
My money tree kena bird flu le. Not very productive plus now still winter. money all drop liao. Need to recuperate. Can pinjam me first ar

 

[esterix]

Originally posted by Jules+Jan 5 2006, 02:30 PM-->QUOTE (Jules @ Jan 5 2006, 02:30 PM)

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by Alvin@Jan 5 2006, 02:42 PM
esterix!
2 for sale ar. where ar? You got my number.

Jules
My money tree kena bird flu le. Not very productive plus now still winter. money all drop liao. Need to recuperate. Can pinjam me first ar

fuiyooh....trees can get bird flu! die-lah like that.....

pinjam u ah???? no wonder on new year's eve you tiong me so close with your 320MONSTER......can see your grin all the way!


thanks esterix for lead....I think very soon we all get blacklisted by POLIZEI Skar.....for talking abt 911s here! h34r:

 

[Alvin]

where got tiong you lar. But a porsche is a totally different driving experience.
As for the GT2, Not sure if can actualy use the 480horses & still keeep the tail in on track.

 

[Jules]

no tiong? we went >100mph & I cannot see ur front number plate! he he....i am sure u trust my lousy driving skills! he he he

480hp 911 - can keep on track but I think u better have very fast hands and a sensitive bump to catch the tail plus good throttle response when the TARBO kicks in.......& that's why we are training on the 125s mah....

seriously - Amin told me the 911 can bite u back just when u think u can start handling it, get over confident & raise the speed......

 

[esterix]

thanks esterix for lead....I think very soon we all get blacklisted by POLIZEI Skar.....for talking abt 911s here! h34r:

But we are actually talking about air-cololed engines. And that includes BMW air-cooled engines.